Mayor pro tem Angelo Cilluffo called the regular Council Meeting of December 12, 2016 to order at 7:30 P.M. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Traci Fallow, Allan Palmerson, Angelo Cilluffo, and Julie Zehe answered roll call. A motion was made by Councilperson Palmerson with a second by Councilperson Fallow to excuse Councilperson Ruymann. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilperson Palmerson with a second by Councilperson Zehe to accept the regular minutes of November 14, 2016. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2017 Final Budget Hearing opened at 7:31 closed at 7:32
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
S. Buhler would like to let us know she is in favor of the sign
MAYOR’S REPORT: none
PRESENTATIONS/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
French Wetmore FEMA presentation moved to workshop
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:
Sgt. Lewis gave a brief oral report. New patrols will start in January.
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:
Secretery/Treasurer Amy Durga Briefly explained the 2017 Budget and the levy
OLD BUSINESS:
None
CORRESPONDENCE:
Hearing examiner Recommendation for the CUP for Fire Dept. Sign. Sign was approved.
NEW BUSINESS: Judge Imler has submitted his letter of resignation, there are also already two Municipal Court Judges interested in his position
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
RES# 407- to honor George Crumb and his service to the city of McCleary. Motion was made by Councilperson Fallow with a second by Councilperson Zehe to approve RES# 407. Motion Carried RES# 408- to honor Dan Thompson and his service to the city. Motion was made by Councilperson Fallow with a second by Councilperson Zehe. To approve RES# 408. Motion Carried.
ORD. #615 – 2017 budget. A motion was made by Councilperson Zehe with a second by Councilperson Fallow to accept ORD. #615. Motion Carried.
ORD. #616- Flood hazard protection Program from FEMA to be discussed at workshop
CLERK’S REPORT:
Clerk-Treasurer Amy Durga, submitted: Checks #18694-18709 dated 11-23-16, in the amount of $35,431.17. Checks #18710-18728 dated 12-07-16, in the amount of $14,044.82.
Payroll Checks #12620-12626 and EFT claims dated 11/2016 in the amount of $11,167.35.
Motion was made by Councilperson Zehe and seconded by Councilperson Palmerson to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented for payment of the bills. Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilperson Zehe and Councilperson Fallow would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas. Councilperson Palmerson thanked French Wetmore for explaining FEMA packet
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: none
Mayor pro tem Cilluffo made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM, with a second by Councilperson Fallow. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.