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December 6, 2004The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 6, 2004. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were Mike Holman, Jerry Jackman, James Mueller, Warren Johnson, and Chryll Ginn. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Shane Smith, Police Chief; Loretta Roberts, Ambulance Director, Barbara Shoate, Asst. Ambulance Director, Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Lee Roberts was a visitor attending the meeting. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the December 2004 consent agenda consisting of: November regular council meeting minutes, December pay ordinance totaling $52,059.85, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing December 18, 2005. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. VISITORSNo business for the Council.OLD BUSINESSWater Tower Fencing Estimates - Superintendent Stodgell presented a second estimate for $5,127.44 for fencing material and installation. The Council tabled discussion of the topic until additional estimates are received.NEW BUSINESS2005 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses - Councilmember Mueller moved to approve cereal malt beverage licenses for Stub's Market, Landmark, Pete's, and Lucky Stop.Clerk Evans was asked to send a letter to the owner of Fan-Ta-Zzes regarding operational concerns of the business and to request the owner meet with the Council to discuss these concerns at the January meeting. Kansas Narcotic Officer's Association Membership Dues/Kansas Peace Officer's Association - Councilmember Johnson moved to approve membership for Chief Smith with the Kansas Narcotic Officer's Association Membership Dues and Kansas Peace Officer's Association for 2005. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. 2005 Council Calendar - Clerk Evans presented the 2005 calendar and noted the meetings for July and September had been moved to the first Tuesday of the month due to conflicts with holidays. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the meeting calendar as submitted. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Board Recommendations for the Moran Senior/Community Center - Mayor Merkel notified the Council that Glen Terrill is resigning from the board effective January 1, 2005. Mayor Merkel said he had spoken with Nelda Cuppy regarding nomination to the board and she indicated a willingness to serve in this capacity and that he intended to nominate Mrs. Cuppy to the Allen County Commissioners to serve on the board. The Council had no objections to the Mayor's nomination. Termination of Electric Purchase Agreement by Westar - Mayor Merkel asked Attorney Bret Heim for his opinion of the draft contract submitted by Westar. Heim said he didn't see any problems with the contract but that he would rather see the actual rates offered by Westar. Following additional discussion Councilmember Mueller moved the City send a letter to Westar requesting contract negotiations begin with the City. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Tentative Request for City to Issue 1.9 Million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Stewart Industries (purchasing Klein Tools building) - Attorney Heim advised the Council that Stewart Industries may be looking at other sources of funding and that the bond issuance was not a pressing concern at the moment. The Council agreed to review the topic should Stewart Industries renew their request. Resolution 2004-03 - Councilmember Mueller moved to approve resolution 2004-03, "RESOLUTION TO ALLOW ROSIE'S LANDMARK TO REMAIN OPEN BEYOND NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS". Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. League of Kansas Municipalities Membership - Clerk Evans submitted a request from the League asking the City of Moran to renew their membership. Discussion followed with the Council taking no action. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief - Chief Merkel notified the Council that new gear and Asst. Chief Miller's radio had been ordered.Ambulance Director - Nothing to report. Police Chief - Chief Smith informed the Council that 3rd gear and overdrive have gone out on the police car. Twin Motor's Ford estimated repairs to be $1,600.00 for parts and $400.00 for labor and Merle Kelley estimated repairs to be $100.00 less than Twin Motors. The Council and Chief Smith discussed purchasing a used patrol car from the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP). Chief Smith said they had a number of 2003-2004 model vehicles with lights, console and sirens with an average of 50,000 miles selling for $13,500.00. Councilmember Mueller moved to purchase a vehicle from the KHP. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Superintendent - Superintendent Stodgell reported the following activity of the month of November:
City Clerk - Clerk Evans reported income for the month of November as follows:
Councilmember Johnson moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters for 10 minutes at 9:04 PM. Jackman seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving. The Council returned to open meeting at 9:14 PM. Councilmember Mueller moved that each full time employee be given a $25.00 Christmas gift in appreciation of their service to the City. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Councilmember Mueller moved the meeting adjourn at 9:14PM. With Holman seconding the motion, the meeting adjourned with unanimous approval.
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