February, 2005
January 3, 2005The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 3, 2005. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members 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, Jack McBride, Bonnie Booth, and Steve Crume were visitors attending the meeting. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the January 2005 consent agenda consisting of: December 2004 regular council meeting minutes, January pay ordinance totaling $60,096.85, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing January 9, 2005. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. VISITORSThe Council spoke with Mr. Crume and Ms. Booth and informed them that a number of rumors were circulating around Moran that Fan-Ta-ZZes provided a keg of beer for public consumption at their Open House. The Council asked for Mr. Crume's and Ms. Booth's comments. Mr. Crume assured the Council that the business did not provide the keg, that a friend from Kansas City bought the keg. However, Mr. Crume asserted his belief that Fan-Ta-ZZes has the right to provide cereal malt or alcoholic beverages as Fan-Ta-ZZes provides catering services and Kansas law allows caterers to offer cereal malt or alcoholic beverages to patrons without a license. Mr. Crume distributed an informational packet relating to catering laws to the Council. Discussion followed with no action taken.Mr. Crume requested the City post "No Parking" signs along the roadway in front of his business. The Council said they would review the request but felt the residents of the neighborhood should have the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the request. Discussion followed in respects to parking problems and reports of improper trash disposal following events held at Fan-Ta-ZZes. No action was taken.
OLD BUSINESSWater Tower Fencing Estimates - Superintendent Stodgell advised the Council that he had not received any additional bids. The Council requested that prospective bidders be given final notice of the opportunity to bid and to reconfirm the pricing on existing bids. Topic was tabled until the February meeting.
NEW BUSINESSEmployee Handbook; Clarification of Holiday Pay - The Council reviewed the City handbook and agreed that employees should be paid for the Christmas holiday regardless of work attendance before or after the holiday.Inattentive Driving Ordinance - Attorney Heim corrected the title to read "Careless Driving Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Chapter XIV, Article II Of The Codified Ordinances Of The City Of Moran, By Amending Sections 14-207 For The City Of Moran, Kansas ". Councilmember Mueller moved to adopt the ordinance as drafted. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. 2005 Kansas Rural Water Association (KRWA) Conference - Superintendent Stodgell requested approval for he and Assistant Superintendent Miller to attend the 2005 KRWA conference. Estimated costs would include conference registrations, hotel accommodations, fuel, and meals. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the request. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Resignation of Sheri Smith from the Ambulance Department - The Council reviewed Sheri's letter of resignation and a listing of the equipment and uniforms she returned. The Council agreed that Sheri should keep the turtleneck, pants, and EMT pins issued to her by the ambulance department. Councilmember Mueller moved to accept the letter of resignation. Holman seconded the motion, Ginn and Johnson approved the motion, Jackman abstained from the vote. Councilmember Ginn moved the Council return to executive session at 8:16 PM for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters. The Council returned to open meeting at 8:26 PM. Ginn then moved the Council return to executive session at 8:32 PM for 30 minutes to continue discussing non-elected personnel matters. Attorney Heim and Ambulance Director Roberts were invited to attend the session. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council returned to open session at 8:58 PM and the Clerk was instructed to send Sheri a letter inviting her to attend the next Council meeting to discuss her resignation. Mayor Merkel noted Sheri was welcome to continue making runs with the ambulance until the Council had the opportunity to discuss the situation with Sheri. Review of Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of the Moran City Code - The Council chose to review chapters 9 and 10 and table review of chapter 8 until the February meeting. Upon review of chapter 9, the Council suggested section 9-107 be amended to reflect the Judge's monthly salary will be a dollar amount set by the Mayor and City Council rather than a named dollar amount. The Council found no revision necessary for chapter 10. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief - Chief Merkel reported that Assistant Chief Miller had searched diligently and recovered a radio that had been lost in a field by one of the volunteer fireman. Chief Merkel expressed his gratitude to Assistant Chief Miller for his efforts.Ambulance Director - Director Roberts advised the Council that the Allen County Commissioners had received two bids for the new ambulance to be stationed at Moran. Both Medtech and Wheeled Coach submitted bid proposals but the County Commissioners had not awarded the bid as of the Council meeting. Police Chief - Chief Smith reported the new patrol car had been put in service. He reported requesting bids for car decals from Hi-tech Designs in Chanute and the Shirt Shack in Iola. Hi-tech was unable to provide a bid in time for the Council meeting. The Shirt Shack estimated costs of $250.00 for a one door decal to $325.00 for a two door decal. All decals from the Shirt Shack are backed by a 5 year fade warranty. Councilmember Johnson moved to authorize spending up to $300.00 to purchase decals from the Shirt Shack. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Councilmember Mueller moved the City crew dispose of the car removed from 408 N. Birch at Ray's Metal Depot. Money received from the vehicle disposal will be used to offset demolition and clean up costs associated with the property. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Councilmember Mueller moved the City crew take the travel trailer to the County landfill, but salvage the trailer if possible. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Councilmember Mueller moved the City accept sealed bids for the 1996 Ford patrol car. Bids will be accepted until the close of business on February 7th and opened at the Council meeting at 7:00 PM on the 7th. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Bid will state the Council reserves the right to refuse all offers. City Superintendent - Superintendent Stodgell reported the following activities by the City crew for the month of December:
City Clerk - The Clerk reported income for the month of December as follows:
Councilmember Mueller moved to increase the purchase of the monthly certificate of deposit renewals from $20,000.00 to $25,000.00. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember Ginn moved the meeting adjourn at 10:50PM. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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