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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD OCTOBER 3, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Dave McClelland at 7:00 P.M. with all council members present at roll call. Staff members present were Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck, Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson and City Attorney, David Stanczak.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Minutes of the regular council meeting held on September 19, 2005 were approved on a motion given by Jerry, second by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the special council meeting held on September 24, 2005 were approved on a motion given by Jerry, second by Shirley. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The Code Compliance Officer, Kevin Kahoun submitted a report regarding the recent inspection of the building located at 118 N. Chestnut Street. It was determined that the building’s roof and exterior walls are in poor condition and need to be repaired. His opinion is the building in its present condition is unsafe. The owner of record, Brian McQuaid and the owner by contract, Jennifer Collins have both been contacted by phone concerning the poor condition of the building. The council directed staff to begin the necessary procedures to require owners of this building to make the needed repairs.
Jeff reported a certified letter has been sent to Dream Catchers requesting payment for their TIF agreement with the city.
The newsletter pertaining to recycling had been printed and was being prepared for the residents to receive in the mail.
Steve Reynolds wanted to publicly thank Empire Township for the use of their manpower and equipment to help clean up brush in the city created by the recent wind storm.
Gordon Beck set the Trick-or-Treat hours on Halloween to be 5:30 until 9:00 P.M.
Minutes of the council meeting held 10/03/05 continued.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by T. A. to approve the Annual Report 2004-2005. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
A worksheet reflecting a 16.2% increase in health insurance for employees with Principal Insurance had been distributed to the council. Motion was made by Butch, second by Jerry to renew the contract with Principal Insurance for city employee health, dental and vision insurance for the period of November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Butch to approve the installation of an expansion joint at the north water tower. The labor to be provided by Era Valdivia Contractors, and the expansion joint to be purchased from Unaflex, Inc. The project cost is not to exceed $3,000. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to approve Era Valdivia Contractors, Inc. to power wash the south water tower for a cost not to exceed $3,000. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $20,711.91 were approved for payment on the motion made by Gary, second by John. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Acting Mayor, Dave McClelland appointed Gary Koerner to be Mayor Pro Tem. Motion was made by Dawn, second by Shirley to approve the Acting Mayor’s appointment of Gary Koerner for Mayor Pro Tem. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by John to adjourn the regular council meeting at 8:12 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk