CITY OF IDANHA
REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION
October 20, 2008
Rescheduled from October 13, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Karen Clark called this meeting to order at 7:03. Present were Councilors Al Adams, Walt Collier, Peggy Gray and Traci Martinez. Also present were city employees Wenonah Blanchette and Tina Clark. Audience members in attendance recorded on the sign-up sheet (attached).
PUBLIC INPUT:
- Marion County Deputy Matt Wilkinson was present to discuss growing concerns with the community such as drug activity and unrestrained dogs. Discussion also included neighborhood watch and gun shooting within city limits.
- Stuart Childs from Kennedy/Jenks was present providing a handout of the current Wastewater study requesting the Council to make final decision of the plan. Motion made by Councilor Collier and seconded by Councilor Martinez "to accept the wastewater plan pending DEQ approval." Motion passed with aye votes heard from: Adams, Collier, Clark, Gray, and Martinez. No nay votes heard. Stuart Childs requested the Council to release payment for billings of tasks billed but not included in the contract at this time. Mayor Clark called for a motion. Councilor Adams made a motion "to make recommendations to project P05029." No second heard. Motion failed. Motion " to authorize billing for a portion of task 7 as outlined in Renata's memo," was made by Mayor Clark and seconded by Councilor Adams. Motion passed with aye votes heard from; Adams, Clark, Collier, Gray, and Martinez. No nay votes heard.
Renata Wakeley discussed with the Council the current status of the Waster System Improvements Project with few items to be addressed: installation and operation of the generator, clarification of software and training, and final payment to Emery and Sons.
MINUTES/BILLS PAYABLE/FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Mayor Clark called for a motion "to accept the Bills Payable for October 2008 and the Financial Statement." Motion made by Councilor Gray and seconded by Councilor Adams. Councilor Collier declared a conflict and abstained from vote due to employee receiving a wage. Councilor Martinez declared a potential conflict and abstained from vote. Aye votes: Adams, Clark, and Gray. No nay votes heard.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Resolution 2008-12 A Resolution Addressing the New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Requirements Concerning the Adoption of an "Identity Theft Prevention Plan," was read aloud by Recorder Blanchette. Councilor Collier motioned "to accept Resolution 2008-12 as read." Motion seconded by Councilor Gray. Motion passed with aye votes heard from: Adams, Clark, Collier, Gray, and Martinez. No nay votes heard.
- Letter from property owner at 120 Hwy 22 stating the annual RB Backflow test will not be done at this location due to no water usage at this time. Motion made by Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilor Gray "to lock the meter at 120 Hwy 22 to prevent usage until a RB Backflow Test is performed." Motion passed. Mayor Clark requested the recorder to write a letter notifying the property owner of the Councils' decision.
- Five applications for the Water Technician/ Public Works job opening have been submitted. It was unanimously decided amongst the Council to review the applicants and schedule interviews at the next Council meeting. Mayor Clark requested to have the current Water Technician/Public Works employee submit his resignation when the application process is complete.
- Motion "to purchase two ergonomic chairs not to exceed $150.00 each and a digital cameral not to exceed $200.00 included with a warranty," was made by Councilor Clark seconded by Councilor Collier. Motion passed with aye votes from: Adams, Clark, Collier, Gray, and Martinez. Nay: 0.
- Recorders Report was discussed. Discussion items included meeting with the Attorney, clearing the culvert at 200 Blossom and the generator at the Water Plant. Mayor Clark requested to have the property owner at 100 Church Street informed of the letter previously sent regarding heavy hauling permits.
COMPLAINTS/ VIOLATIONS:
Motion made by Councilor Martinez and seconded by Councilor Gray " to declare
397 Church Street: cleared of their violation,
481 Hwy 22: to contact the attorney,
136 Riverside Drive: contact the attorney,
162 Riverside Drive: cleared of their violation,
185 Main Street: cleared of the violation,
453 & 433 Willow Street: have the Recorder send a letter accessing their current violation,
120 Hwy 22: cleared of their violation,
315 Willow Street: cleared of their violation."
Motion passed with aye votes heard from: Adams, Clark, Collier, Gray, and Martinez. No nay votes heard.
Discussion had regarding the City potluck held on September 27, the outside light installed at the City Hall driveway, and an email request to have the Federal Lakes Recreation Committee Detroit Lake (FLRCDL) bank account taken out of the City's administration to have committee members manage the account. It was mutually decided amongst the Council to have the FLRCDL bank account added to the agenda at the next council meeting to make a more formal decision.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Water Report: Monthly quality water report submitted by Water Superintendent Greg Benthin was reviewed with a request from Mayor Clark to include a monthly summary of water consumption of the past year displayed on a graph to be included with the report. Discussion had on the new water generator.
Building Report: No Report
Street Report: Street Commissioner reported to the Council and submitted to the Recorder a list of streetlights to be removed, added, and replaced. No action taken
At this time Water Clerk Tina Clark left the meeting at 8:49 PM.
Park Report: No Report
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 was made by Councilor Gray seconded by Councilor Clark. Motion passed.
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Mayor Karen Clark
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Attest: Recorder Wenonah Blanchette
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