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May, 2002
April 1, 2002
The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 1, 2002. President of the Council Mark Barnet called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were Mike Holman, James Mueller, and Warren Johnson. Mayor Merkel arrived at 7:03 PM. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Jason Prock, Police Chief; Loretta Roberts, Ambulance Director; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Ralph Dozier, Gene Demerit, and Bill McAdam were present representing the Marmaton and Osage Townships. Richard Luken and Sheri Smith, Assistant City Clerk were visitors attending the meeting.
Councilman Mueller moved to approve the April consent agenda consisting of: March 4, 2002 regular council meeting minutes, April pay ordinance totaling $80,339.16, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing April 9, 2002. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with approving.
The Council returned to open meeting at 7:34 PM and the Mayor called for discussion or a motion. The Council and Township representatives discussed increasing fuel and insurance prices and allowing provisions within the contract to allow for reconsideration of the terms in the event an extraordinary expense. Chief/Mayor Merkel read the pricing specifications for building a new truck for rural use and offered copies of the pricing to the Marmaton and Osage representatives. Topic was tabled and the clerk was advised to place the topic on the May agenda.
The Council discussed the request and agreed with the Mayor’s decision regarding the request for rock. The Council did note that emergency situations should warrant special consideration and agreed that the City Superintendent should make the call of what requests deserve merit.
Request from City of Elsmore – The Council continued discussion regarding the City of Elsmore’s request for assistance in replacing electric poles damaged in the January ice storm. The Council concluded that the City of Moran was not in the business of making utility repairs, but would be glad to help in the event of a utility emergency if the City was able. Councilmember Barnett moved to decline the City of Elsmore’s request, Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
Following this discussion, Superintendent Stodgell told the Council that the City had had been contacted by the City of LaHarpe following the ice storm asking if we could sell four electric poles so they could make repairs to their distribution system. Recently, the City of LaHarpe has advised City Hall that they do not need two of the poles and asked if our City crew could pickup the poles. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve LaHarpe’s request if the City of LaHarpe agrees to pay for manpower and equipment time to pick up the poles. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
Front Street Lift Station Generator - Clerk Evans told the Council that she could not find any documentation requiring that the Lift Station Generator be permanently housed on the premises with the lift station. Topic was tabled until the May Council meeting.
Copier Maintenance Contract – The Clerk reported she had only spoken with one company regarding a maintenance contract on the Konica 7020. Due to ongoing repairs and warranty issues, the Clerk was advised to have all warranty work completed before requesting contract bids. Topic was tabled until the May Council meeting.
Ambulance Director – Nothing to report.
Police Chief – Chief Prock reported problems with the electrical wiring for the radio and equipment for the police car. He said he has made some repairs but advised the Council that additional repairs may be necessary.
The Chief requested the Council consider purchasing a new protective vest for the police department. He will have pricing details for the May Council meeting.
Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell reported the following activities for the month of March:
Superintendent Stodgell told the Council that the Kansas Rural Water Association Conference was very educational. He highlighted a number of issues he would like to see addressed;
The Council also agreed to purchase grass seed locally if the price was right. Additionally, Councilmember Mueller moved to give the Mayor authority to purchase infield conditioner for use at the ballpark. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
City Clerk – The City Clerk reported general and miscellaneous income for the month of March as follows:
Councilmember Mueller moved the City sponsor a city wide clean up day on May 14, 2002. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
The Council reviewed a request from Marilyn Bahney, fifth grade teacher at Marmaton Valley Grade School. Mrs. Bahney proposed that her students design a post card promoting our community and asked that the City donate $75.00 toward printing costs. In return, the City will receive 600 post cards. Councilmember Barnett moved to approve the request, Holman seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving.
The Council discussed continuance and use of the brush pile located at the old sewer plant and agreed to leave the brush pile open for residential use. However, the Council directed police officers to issue warnings and citations to anyone dragging tree limbs or trees over city roadways. Additionally, the Clerk will post notice regarding proper hauling of limbs and brush on the May utility bill.
Councilman Johnson moved the meeting adjourn at 10:08 PM. Barnett seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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