MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Steve Dean with all the council members present at roll call except Dawn Hanafin. Staff members present were Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck, Dave Jenkins, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum.
The minutes of the July 20, 2009 City Council Meeting and the listing of the invoices payable in the total amount of $890,922.46 were included on the consent agenda which was approved on a motion made by Dawn T. and seconded by Shirley. Roll call: Nancy Bentley-yes, Wendy Brent-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Boyd Denner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Nancy made a motion to change the city council member’s payroll from quarterly to monthly, no second was given. Jeff Clawson stated to the council that this matter had not included on this evening’s agenda and therefore the council could not take any action.
Dawn Hanafin was seated at 7:19 P.M.
The council received a request from the Fall Festival Committee for permission to use the city streets for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Fall Festivals. The association is scheduled to sign a three year contract at the closing of the 2009 Fall Festival. Motion was made by T. A. and seconded by Dawn T. to approve the use of the city streets for the Fall Festival Association for the specified three year period if they sign a three year contract. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Wendy Brent-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Boyd Denner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn T. and seconded by Shirley to hire Scott Sandage as a part time laborer to be working 24 hours a week at a rate of $8.50 per hour until Labor Day, September 7, 2009. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Wendy Brent-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Boyd Denner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the meeting held 08/03/2009 continued.
The council learned that Pat Miller is building a new dwelling at the corner of Cedar and Hemlock Streets. In order for the city to provide water service to this residence two blocks of water main need to be installed. Staff is recommending the council approve the installation of two blocks of water main at a cost not to exceed $7,000 with the main to be installed by city crews. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Wendy Brent-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Boyd Denner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The council received a Structural Building Condition Report by Legner Engineering, LLC. on the building located at 108 and 110 N. Chestnut Street. Dave reported that obtaining this report was a necessary step to proceed with the filing for court proceedings against the owners of this building.
The Mayor asked the council to accept the written resignation he received from Alderman Ward 2, Wendy Brent effective August 31, 2009. Motion was made by Shirley and seconded by Dawn T. to accept Wendy Brent’s resignation. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Wendy Brent-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-no, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Boyd Denner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 2 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn T. and second was given by Shirley to adjourn the regular council meeting at 8:18 P.M. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Wendy Brent-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Boyd Denner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk