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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD FEBRUARY 7, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bob Rice with all council members present at roll call except Dave McClelland. Staff members in attendance were Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum, Ralph Jungles, Steve Reynolds and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
The minutes of the council meeting held on January 17, 2005 were approved on a motion made by Butch, second by Dawn. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Dave Stanczak researched the super majority vote and provided the council with an explanation of his findings.
Dave McClelland was seated at 7:05 P.M.
The mowing bids are due in the office by February 17th. The results of the bid opening will be provided to the council before the February 21st, 2005 Council Meeting.
Ralph requested the council to recognize the promotion of Steve Moreland to the position of Lieutenant at the March 7, 2005 Council Meeting.
Motion was made by John, second by Butch approving the website business advertising fee structure and regulations. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Dave moved to allow up to $3,500 in Tax Increment Financing Funds for the purpose of renovating the property located at 122 N. Chestnut Street. This $3,500 will be based on an initial investment in renovation costs of at least $10,000 by the developer/owner.
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If the acquisition and renovation costs are less than $10,000, the city will reimburse based on a rate of 35% of the eligible project costs not to exceed $3,500. This distribution will be considered a 0% interest loan forgiven if the storefront remains viable for one year. For each month the storefront is left empty after the initial distribution, the city will require reimbursement of 1/12 of the total paid to the developer.
The developer for this project is the Masonic Lodge.
The total cap for this project is $3,500. Second to the motion was made by John. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by John to approve the Administrative Assistant job description. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to approve the starting pay scale for the Administrative Assistant position. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $60,888.94 were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary, second by T. A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The council agreed to allow the public works employees to do the demolition work at the water plant. The cost of the labor will not exceed $8,000.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to remove the tabled item of the water plant demolition from the agenda. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-no, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-abstain, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 1 nay, 1 abstain.
Gary reviewed the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.
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The Mayor had received a request from Peace Meal asking for donations. A letter will be sent outlining the City’s contribution to Peace Meals through monthly utility bills including their willingness to continue to cover utility expenses in the future.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum
City Clerk