City Council

 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham who led the Council in “The Pledge of Allegiance.” 

 

Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll:  Gene McCoskey, present; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, excused; Robert Kueker, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Kevin Hagarty, present; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, present; Michael Bennett, present; Courtney Marsh, present; Ray Holden, present; Ned Drolet, present; David Cozad, present; Harlan Gerrish, excused.  A quorum was declared present.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Mayor Graham asked for approval of the minutes.  Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve the minutes of December 21, 2015.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.

 

RESIDENTS:  Mayor Graham asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council. 

 

Ron Zelms mentioned on the December 7^th Council meeting he made some comments in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.  He heard a disparaging remark that he thought was uncalled for.  Mayor Graham said he appreciated his comments.

 

Vern Malare asked about the presidential street project progress, as they had problems with the water.  Mayor Graham replied that we have one more person to sign the easement. He said he was sorry that he had water problems. 

 

J. Mouser asked V. Malare about the water issues he mentioned, as he drove by and did not see anything over the streets, and saw the city pumping.  V. Malare replied he had water in his basement, but Andy did a great job taking care of it.

 

 

Clerk’s Report:  P. Goodwin said he had nothing to report.

 

Mayor’s Report:   Mayor Graham mentioned that the railroad has been holding $153,000, and he has asked them to release it.  They responded that they did not want to release the money because they did not know if they would need to put a pedestrian signal in or not.  They still do not know the status yet.

 

RESOLUTIONS:  No resolutions came forward.

 

 

 

Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to consider on 1^st Reading, Item 1, an Ordinance providing for the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, providing the details of such bonds and for a levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds, and related matters.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye.  Ayes – 12; Nos – 0.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

Motion by G. McCoskey and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Item 2, an Ordinance approving the Final Plat of Bethel Farms - Phase 1.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye.  Ayes – 12; Nos – 0.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by G. McCoskey and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Item 3, an Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as “Tim Horton’s and Reliance Bank” located at 450 Regency Park.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye.  Ayes – 12; Nos – 0.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

Community Development:  G. McCoskey said they will meet January 11^th at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Works: G. McCoskey stated the next meeting is January 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

Finance/Administration:  M. Bennett said they met prior to this meeting.  Motion by M. Bennett and seconded J. Mouser to approve Warrant #340 in the amount of $1,095,367.70.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye.  Ayes – 12; Nos – 0.  All ayes. Motion carried.

 

Public Safety:  C. Marsh said they will meet next Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Parks and Environment:  R. Holden said they may meet next week.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Mayor Graham announced there is no closed session tonight.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by G. McCoskey to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

 

Submitted by,

 

 

 

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Philip A. Goodwin

City Clerk                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                           

Minutes recorded by

Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk

Proper notice having been duly given