August, 2005
July 6, 2005The Moran City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 2005. 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 Craig Miller, Asst. City Superintendent. Joe Chalker, Steve Crume, Mike Endicott, Alan Webber, Elaine Duggan, Sarah Alumbaugh, Ronald Bohland, and Carla Hasenaur were visitors attending the meeting. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the July 2005 consent agenda consisting of: June 2005 regular council meeting minutes, July 2005 pay ordinance totaling $67,857.01 and corporate resolution for purchase of a $25,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing July 16, 2005. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. VISITORSJoe Chalker informed the Council that he has had to have a plumber check his residential service line as the line has been running slow. Mr. Chalker reported the plumber did not find a problem within the line itself and feels the problem is at the junction of the service line and the main. Mr. Chalker asked the Council if the City could dig up the main to see if the problem might be on the City's side. The Council discussed the request and agreed to expose the main as requested.Steve Crume asked the Council to install a whistle on the south end of the alley in the 300 block between North Spruce and Locust Streets. Mr. Crume said he plans to build a garage behind his property and would like to access the garage from the alley. The Council discussed possible problems with drainage in that area and tabled the request until the August 1st meeting so the City crew and Council can review the request. Ronald Bohland and Carla Hasenaur noted they were present to hear discussion regarding the ambulance. Mike Endicott requested approval for the ball association to add back rests to the ball field bleachers. He explained that with modifying the bleachers tarps could be attached to the bleachers and ball field fence which would provide sun protection to those watching the games. The Council expressed concern that the back rests need to be removable and suggested the ball association submit their plans for modification to the Superintendent for approval. Mr. Endicott also asked for Council approval to hold the dodge ball tournament on Saturday night rather than Friday night on Moran Day's weekend. The Council agreed they had no problem with holding the tournament on Saturday night. OLD BUSINESSConcession Stand Update - Clerk Evans reported that Coca Cola has offered a settlement of $9,767.95 for concession stand damage caused by the delivery truck on May 27th. An additional claim of $280.00 will be submitted for porta potty rental charges. Mr. Endicott asked the Council to consider adding a 12' X 12' wood addition to the existing stand. He told the Council that volunteers of the ball association would donate labor to build the addition and he estimated costs with volunteer labor to be $552.00. The Council informed Mr. Endicott that they would prefer the concession stand be an all block building as maintenance and repairs are less costly. The Council discussed contacting local block layers to get estimates for expanding the building, no action was taken.Ambulance Operations - Mayor Merkel asked the Council if they had the opportunity to read the agreement counter proposal drafted by Attorney Heim. Councilmember Johnson moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matter for 20 minutes at 7:57 PM. Attorney Heim was invited to the session. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council returned to open meeting at 8:17 PM, no action was taken. NEW BUSINESS2006 KPERS Rates - Clerk Evan's advised the Council that KPERS employer contribution rates for 2006 would rise from 4.21% to 4.41%.Request from Pete's Corporation to Allow Sunday Cereal Malt Beverage Sales - The topic was tabled until the August council meeting. Special Budget Meeting - The Council agreed to hold the special budget meeting at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, July 13th. Resolution for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Waiver - Councilmember Mueller moved the Mayor sign a GAAP Waiver for the 2005 accounting year. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Review of Chapters 14 and 15 of the Moran City Code - Item was tabled until the August meeting. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief - Nothing to report.Police Chief - Chief Smith informed the Council that a notice to appear had been served on the individual who vandalized the water tower with a court date of July 11th. He also noted receiving a recall notice for the patrol car and subsequent service. Asst. Superintendent - Superintendent Stodgell submitted the following activity report for the month of June:
The Council discussed placing directional signs directing traffic to the City Park and Ball field at the intersection of Randolph and Highway 59. Councilmember Ginn moved to approve spending $100.00 for each sign, Mueller seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving. City Clerk - Clerk Evans reported income for the month of June as shown below:
Clerk Evans notified the Council the SEK Regional Planning Commission is meeting July 7, 2005. The Council offered no response. Clerk Evans thanked the Council for the plant and their continued support following her surgery. NEW BUSINESS (cont.)Ambulance Agreement with Allen County - Councilmember Ginn moved the Council meet in executive session for 30 minutes at 8:50 PM for consultation with the City's attorney on matter that would be deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Bret Heim, Allan Webber and Elaine Duggan were invited to attend the session. The Council returned to open meeting at 9:20 PM. The Council reviewed the agreement submitted by County Commissioners and submitted a counter proposal to the Commissioners. Mr. Webber and Ms. Duggan will submit the counter proposal to the Commissioners and the Council will review the topic at the special meeting to be held on July 13, 2005.Ambulance Director - Director Roberts reported the ambulance has undergone a full inspection as it has reached 60,000 miles on the odometer. She also noted the original quote on the new tires has almost doubled from $660.00 to $1,193.00. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Johnson moved the meeting adjourn at 9:31 PM. With Ginn seconding the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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