Mayor Keith Francis called the regular Council Meeting of October 8, 2018 to order at 7:30 P.M. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Julie Zehe, Traci Fallow, Allen Werth and John Ruymann answered roll call. A motion was made by Councilperson Fallow with a second from Councilperson Zehe to excuse Councilperson Smith. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilperson Fallow with a second by Councilperson Zehe to accept the regular minutes of September 10, 2018. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Mitchel Smith- wants the city to act on neighbor’s house that has broken city ordinances and has infraction against it. Also is a public health and safety concern.
Donnie King- Spoke to the council about the need to do everything possible to keep the library in the community, and how important the library is to this community.
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. Also submitted a letter of resignation.
POLICE REPORT: Officer Parris handed out a written 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:
School District Letter to TRL
Wirtz Email
NEW BUSINESS: None
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
RES #417 Solid Waste Disposal Rates- A motion was made by Councilperson Werth with a second from Councilperson Ruymann to accept the plan as written. Motion Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: None
CLERK’S REPORT:
Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Durga, submitted: Checks #19422-19438 dated 09/24/2018, in the amount of $7,551.56. Checks #19439-19452 dated 10/04/2018, in the amount of $12,469.66.
Payroll Checks #12770-12776 and EFT claims dated September 2018 in the amount of $16,816.37.
Motion was made by Councilperson Werth and seconded by Councilperson Zehe to accept the Clerk’s Report as presented for payment of the bills. Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
A Motion was made by Councilperson Fallow with a second by Councilperson Werth to recess the meeting until October 22, 2018 at 7:30PM. Motion Carried.
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RECESSED MEETING MINUTES October 22, 2018
Mayor Keith Francis called the recessed Council Meeting of October 8, 2018 to order at 7:30 P.M.
Council Members Julie Zehe, Traci Fallow, Anthony Smith, Allen Werth, and John Ruymann all answered roll call. Full Quarum.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Introduction of L. Hoffman- Hoffman told council a little about himself and his qualifications.
WATER/STREET REPORT: Richard Armstrong Would like the council to approve Backhoe purchase for the replacement of existing Backhoe that is currently broken. A motion was made by Councilperson Fallow with a second from Councilperson Smith to purchase 1995 Case Backhoe for 16,500. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION:
Regular council meeting of November 12, 2018 has been moved to November 5, 2018 in observance of Veteran’s day