Mayor Keith Francis called the regular Council Meeting of December 11, 2017 to order at 7:30 P.M. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Julie Zehe, Anthony Smith and Allen Werth answered roll call. A motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second from Councilperson Smith to excuse Councilperson Ruymann and Councilperson Fallow. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilperson Smith with a second by Councilperson Zehe to accept the regular minutes of November 13, 2017. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: opened at 7:31 Closed at 7:32
2nd 2018 Budget Hearing- No comments.
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
P. Colvin- shared the need for a neighborhood watch
J. Tushka- Shared pins made by her daughter with the city signs on them.
MAYOR’S REPORT: None
PRESENTATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
Attorney Dan Glenn submitted a written report to the city council with his legal opinions on the current issues of the city and tonight’s agenda.
POLICE REPORT:
WATER/STREET REPORT:
Public Works Director, Richard Armstrong submitted a written report on the projects and work being done around the city in the Water, Streets, Cemetery and Parks departments.
STAFF REPORT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
CORRESPONDENCE: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Reappointment of Judge Blauvelt- A Motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second by Councilperson Werth to reappoint Judge Blauvelt. Motion Carried.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
ORD. #620- 2018 Budget- A Motion was made by Councilperson Smith with a second by Councilperson Zehe to except the 2018 budget as written. Motion Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: None
CLERK’S REPORT:
Clerk-Treasurer Amy Durga, submitted: Checks #19107-19119 dated 11/27/2017, in the amount of $7,254.15. Checks #19120-19139 dated 12/7/2017, in the amount of $33,339.55.
Payroll Checks #12699-12705 and EFT claims dated November 2017 in the amount of $14,197.08.
Motion was made by Councilperson Zehe and seconded by Councilperson Smith to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented for payment of the bills. Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Francis- states he will get more information about a neighborhood watch program.
Councilperson Zehe- Wants the council to get ipads for convenience and security purposes.
A Motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second by Councilperson Smith to Adjourn the meeting at 8:13 PM. Motion Carried.