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CITYGFPRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
June I4, 2010 - 7:00 pm
PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met In regular session on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM In council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller, and Brad Stevens. Staff present-Wendy Ewoldt, Linda Nieman, Denny Logon and Steven Raymond. In general attendance - Joni Irwln, Linda Torberg, Shelly Guthridge, Aaron Kilts, Michelle Wilbur, Jen Mars, Dan and Jen Engers, Ken and Rebecca Miller, Rose VanderPol, Mark Hanson, Dave Hicks, Larry Dau, Lowell Appleton, and Dan Wilson.
Motion by Schall, second by Edwards, approving Consent Agenda Items-June 14, 2010 Tentative Agenda,
Resolution No. 2010-05, Authorizing Employee Handbook Revisions,
Resolution No. 2010-11, Establishing New Pool Admission Rates,
Resolution No. 2010-12, Designation of Authorized Representative-Vector Group,
Resolution No. 2010-13, Designation of Authorized Representative-MBMECA,
Resolution No. 2010-14, Partial Street Closing for Fire Fights during Cobblestone Days,
Resolution No. 2010-10, Setting FY11 Employee Salaries/Wages.
TCA Programming Board Appointment (6-yr) Jake Mulder, Cigarette Permits to Legends Bar, Baxterz Bar and Grill, Pro-Go, and Shortee's, Bob and Scott's Beer Permit Renewal, Outdoor services to Legends Bar& Baxterz Bar and Grill (Cobblestone Days), Building Permits to Jonathan Hintz and Steve Koel (deck) and Mike Riordan (utility shed), Residential Tax Abatement Applications for Tom Edwards (house/garage) and Randy Nieman (house/garage). Official Minutes of Regular Session May 10, Library's May Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Aaron Kilts, on behalf of Trl-Town Football League would like to make some improvements to the Football Field; Press Box for the videographer and time/score keeper and "Welcome" sign to sit behind the scoreboard. No objections from Council, deputy clerk will look into Insurance coverage needs.
Highland Township voiced concerns regarding Fire Contract and renewal; they would like to meet with Council at a later date after figuring shared needs and budget.
Primghar Jaycee's questioned future of Primghar Municipal Pool and the Council's position on continuing operations. They are willing help gather community support and share fundraising suggestions with the Pool Board.
Employee Comments:
Foreman Denny Logan spoke of May's Spring Clean-Up Day, his suggestion to remove a Maple Tree located at 180 N. Albright Ave. since receiving a citizen concern, the request made by the Fire Dept. for use of the Boom or Digger for the Cobblestone Days fire fights, and his need to purchase Copper piping for water line project. Pool Manager Steven Raymond expressed satisfaction in the turn-out over and since opening over Memorial Day Weekend, also the operational status of employees and equipment. Deputy Clerk, Wendy Ewoldt, summarized the Carroll, IA Funding workshop attended on May 19 and advised of completed asbestos Inspections and DNR notices for the 2-upcoming Demolition projects. Deputy/Utility Billing Clerk Linda Nieman provided Billing Collections' Rules and Regulations.
City Attorney Comments:
Current Utility Billing Collections' Rules and Regulations are standard and within legal boundaries.
Unfinished business:
The consensus was to leave the Townships' Fire Contract as-is for FY11, to increase the cemetery Open/Close Rates and implement more explanatory Regulations. Motion by Schall, second by Edwards accepting recommended proposal, resolution of Fee Increase to be presented in July. Re-Codification of City Ordinance tabled.
New Business:
Three Demolition Bids for 520 S. Hayes Ave. received. Motion by Schueller, second by Stevens, to accept lowest bid of $4,300.00, submitted by Jeppesen Gravel. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, accepting FY11 O'Brien County Law Enforcement Agreement. All ayes, with Stevens respectfully abstaining, motion carried.
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for July 29, 2010 (Square Project and Pool).
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving submitted claims. Deputy Clerk's May Financial Report and Utility Billing Clerk's Utilities Report. All ayes, with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from the business' claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All ayes, motion carried.
James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST: Wendy L. Ewoldt, Deputy Clerk
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