CITY OF
MINUTES REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING June 10,
2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tadd Goodyear, Carol Baughman, Jon Brady, Dorthy Chikly, and Council President Jim Gates. Mayor Don Schultz was absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Koger, Bev Hix, Ed Harmison, Joanne O’Brien, Curtis Musick, Patty Hylton, Michael Coffman, Kit Bostrom, Peggy Smith, Scott Stauffer, Pat Martin, Eula Lee Fuller, Bruce Rinkes, Karl Umscheid and Vic Robbins.
Consent Agenda: Dorthy Chikly moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Carol Baughman seconded; Motion approved 5-0.
Housing Authority Discussion: Bruce Smith was unable to attend the meeting. Matter was tabled until next meeting.
ATV 4-Wheeler Ordinance Review: Following discussion, it was determined that we will wait to discuss this topic until after Michael Coffman arrives.
Sewer update: Vic Robbins was not yet here. We will return to this topic once Vic arrives.
New business:
Skid Steer discussion: Following discussion, the Consensus was to table the Skid Steer purchase.
Vic Robbins arrived at 7:08 PM.
Sewer update (continued): Following discussion, it was determined that an inspection needs to take place at 206 W. Market to see if the foundation drains are still connected to the sanitary sewer. Michael Coffman arrived at 7:15 PM. Tadd Goodyear moved for Michael Coffman to write the property owner regarding the inspection. Jon Brady seconded; Motion carried 5-0. Following discussion regarding the necessary documents still needed by Travelers, consensus was for Jim Koger to work on finishing this up with Vic Robbins and Michael Coffman’s help. Steve Simmons will work on locating Manhole B2-1. Follow-up needs to be done to make sure that the Graham easement has been recorded. It was requested that Chad Oswald’s Conditional Permit be on the Agenda for our next Council Meeting. Next the sewer extension at Nolan McIver’s property was discussed. Consensus was that we need to work on an easement for that extension. The Clerk is to work with Michael Coffman on this.
Questions included the possibility of revisiting our debt service and the status of the estimated 75 remaining clean-water connections. The Clerk was asked to follow-up on the one remaining court-ordered inspection. Participation in the One-Call System was discussed. The Clerk is to contact One-Call for more information. Vic finished his report by discussing how the Phase 1 Sewer Project cost increased as a result of Administrative Orders that came about after the grant money was accepted.
New business (continued):
Set 2010 Budget Planning Work Session Date: Following discussion, the consensus was to hold a budget meeting on June 24th at 6:30PM at City Hall.
Vendor Request July 4th: Following discussion and the request to review our Peddler Ordinance #159 (to include vendors) at our next meeting, Dorthy Chikly moved to allow the allow the vendor to sell Kettle Corn at our July 4th Fireworks Display. There will be no fee charged. Carol Baughman seconded; Motion carried 4-1 with Tadd Goodyear voting no.
Water Tower Maintenance review info from Inland Potable: No action taken. Clerk was asked to find out the contract information for Utility Services.
Mandatory KS One-Call Participation: This item was discussed during the Sewer Update.
Ordinance Update Creel and
Additional new business:
Following discussion, Dorthy Chikly moved to make Monday, June 29th, Dr. Bruce Cole Day in Overbrook. Tadd Goodyear seconded; Motion carried 5-0. The Mayor is to work on the Proclamation.
No more new business.
Acting on a phone request from Osage Waste, the Consensus was to allow Trash pickup on Thursday, July 2nd, due to the holiday. The Clerk is to put the info on the City Message Board, KSB Marquee, and water bills.
At 8:35PM a 5-minute break was called.
At 8:40PM the meeting resumed.
The meeting now returned to the ATV Ordinance Discussion: Following discussion, Officer Harmison was asked to write down his recommendations and address the Council at our next Regular Meeting.
Unfinished business:
Rec Commission update: The Clerk is to follow-up with Scott Warren to see if have new names.
Ridgeway Lodge window: The inspector is due soon; will address next meeting.
Bus gate request: Jim Mercer will be here next meeting to discuss the request.
Cold patch purchase: Consensus was for the Clerk to coordinate the order date with the Maintenance Department.
Wallace and WrenchBender culverts: The Wallace Culvert was discussed first. Tadd Goodyear moved that we tear out and put back the culvert at our expense. The landowner will pay for the culvert. Any asphalt, stone, concrete, etc., overlay will be on them. Dorthy Chikly seconded; Discussion- when does this take effect? Consensus was from this point forward. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion moved on to the Box Culvert at Wrench Benders. Tadd Goodyear moved to get the culvert fixed. Dorthy Chikly seconded; Motion carried 5-0.
Thunder Prairie Fish Feeder contract renewal: Tadd Goodyear moved to approve Tim Larson’s
bid to fill the fish feeder’s at the
2nd FT Police Officer: Carol Baughman indicated that they have interviewed the two remaining candidates. Background checks are underway. A recommendation should be ready by next meeting.
Street Survey update:
The Clerk was asked to follow-up with Bill Jacobs as to whether
Other unfinished business:
Building at 323 Maple: The Council received an email from Scott Averill regarding his proposed steps for action. No action taken.
Follow-up on Drainage issue near the 400th
block of
No more unfinished business.
CITY OFFICER REPORTS:
LAW: Officer Harmison gave his report. Following discussion about the possibility of purchasing a new vehicle, Officer Harmison was asked to bring more information to our next meeting.
MAINTENANCE: Steve Simmons gave his report. There was discussion about the curb and sidewalk near First Security Bank. Steve was asked to bring a bid to our next meeting. The Well House Repair needs to be scheduled soon.
TREASURER: Patty Hylton presented her report. She has not yet heard back from Jim Long. There were additional warrants not included in the Consent Agenda. Jon Brady moved to pay the additional warrants. Dorthy Chikly seconded; Motion carried 5-0.
CLERK: Jim Koger gave the Clerk report. The KPERS/KPF differential was discussed.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
Tadd Goodyear, and Carol Baughman: None.
Jon Brady: There was discussion regarding the temporary fence south of the East Water Tower. Consensus was for Jon to check on installing a permanent fence.
Dorthy Chikly: Thanked Bev Hix for the cookies she brought to the meeting.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Council President Jim Gates: None
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Scott Stauffer asked the Council to consider doing something about his ditch and culvert. Steve Simmons was asked to visit the site and report back at the next meeting.
Karl Umscheid asked if there was anything that could be done to help with the littering at the City Pond. He also volunteered to help with the weeds along the dam.
Ed Harmison asked for approval to purchase cameras for each police car. Jon Brady moved to spend up to $600 total for the cameras. Tadd Goodyear seconded; Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, on a motion duly made and seconded by Tadd Goodyear and Carol Baughman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Koger
City Clerk