January, 2006
December 5, 2005The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 5, 2005. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council-members present were Mike Holman, Jerry Jackman, James Mueller, and Warren Johnson. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Shane Smith, Police Chief; Lynn Heskett, Assistant City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Bill McAdam was a visitor attending the meeting. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the December 2005 consent agenda consisting of: November regular council meeting minutes, November pay ordinance totaling $64304.84 and corporate resolution for purchase of a $25,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing December 20, 2005. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. VISITORSMr. McAdam suggested that the City offer an incentive plan to encourage new construction in Moran. He also suggested that blacktopping all the streets would help improve the town and draw more interest. The Council agreed that an incentive plan could benefit the community, and the topic will be added to the January 2006 agenda. The Clerk will gather information on grant funding to present at that time.
OLD BUSINESSYear End Review of Employee Salary and Benefits – Councilmember Mueller moved the Council meet in executive session for 10 ten minutes at 7:29 PM to discuss non-elected personnel matters. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council returned at 7:39 PM. Mueller moved to give all employees a raise of thirty cents per hour, and that the Clerk compute the equivalent for salaried positions. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Pay for 2006 will be set as follows:
Johnson moved that all employees, and Loretta Roberts and Barbara Shoate, receive a $25 gift certificate to be used at the local businesses. Councilman Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Concession Stand Update – Superintendent Stodgell informed the Council that the pad for the concession stand has been built up and rebar installed, and is ready for the concrete work. He stated that Shadden Construction was planning to help the City crew pour the pad around the beginning of the year, but that the weather may be warm enough to pour the concrete next week. The temperature will play a large role in when the work is done as concrete does not set properly in cold weather. Stodgell also plans to contact Larry Robertson and request a revised estimate for block laying. Funding for Franklin Street Water Project – Attorney Bret Heim explained that funding could be obtained through pledging the City’s CD’s, but suggested that it would be in the City’s best interest to set funding up as a lease/purchase agreement. Four area banks have been contacted, two of which are willing to negotiate. The Council agreed to table the topic until the January 2006 Council meeting, allowing the City Clerk time to gather more specific information. Residences not meeting City Codes – There are three properties that need skirting on their mobile homes. The Council instructed the Clerk’s office to send letters to these residences reminding them of the need to comply with City Codes. NEW BUSINESSCereal Malt Beverage Licenses for 2006 – Councilman Mueller moved to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage applications and to issue licenses to Pete’s, Stub’s Market, and Rosie’s Landmark. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Electric Meter for Sign at USD 256 – The Council reviewed the electric usage for the school sign, which requires heaters to keep the fluorescent bulbs warm and working correctly. The sign’s watt usage is significant enough that the City is unable to cover the costs. Councilmember Mueller moved that the school be billed for the usage, Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief – Nothing to report. Police Chief – As Secretary of the Fire Department, Officer Smith reported that he is unable to file computerized reports as the Fire House software isn’t working properly. Smith has requested that a representative from Fire House contact him to correct the problem. If the problem exists at the end of the year, Smith will print and send the reports by mail. Officer Smith informed Iola Police Chief Kuykendall that Moran is not interested in renewing their portion of the Global software license. Smith stated that Reserve Officer McVey is handling more radio traffic, and observing Smith on traffic stops. McVey is doing very well.
Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell submitted the following report of work done in November for the Council’s review:
Superintendent Stodgell informed the Council that the KS Department of Health and Environment inspected the water tower in November and found that a vent cap and splash guard was missing on the tower. These items were replaced. He also stated that the City is now required to take water samples on weekends. After Council discussion, it was agreed that the person collecting weekend samples should be guaranteed 1 hour pay or 1 ½ hours comptime pay per day when testing is required and City employees are not working. City Clerk – Clerk Evans reported the following income for the month of November;
Assistant Clerk Heskett reported that the City had received a reimbursement check from Twin Motors for overpayment on ambulance servicing. The account with Twin Motors is now clear. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Mueller moved the meeting adjourn at 8:42 PM. With Johnson seconding the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
January, 2006
|