August, 2007
July 2, 2007The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 2, 2007. 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; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Debbie Jones was a visitor attending the meeting.
BID OPENING FOR 1986 FORD UTILITY TRUCK
Mayor Merkel opened and read the following bids for the 1986 Ford Utility Truck:
Councilmember Mueller moved the City accept the highest bid from Mike Casper and to sell the truck for $1986.00, Ginn seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the July 2007 consent agenda consisting of: June 2007 regular Council meeting minutes, July 2007 pay ordinance totaling $75,725.79, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $30,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing July 18, 2007. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. VISITORSDebbie Jones asked the Council for approval to extend the closing of Randolph Street to 3:00 PM on Moran Day as the Committee does not feel they can finish the motorcycle judging by noon. She also requested approval to barricade Randolph between Cedar and Spruce to control the flow of traffic through the motorcycle show. The Council agreed to barricade Randolph Street as long as accesses to the alleys are not blocked.Debbie asked if the Moran Day Committee could stage a miniature horse pull between the two ball fields and if approved, could the City crew scrape the grass for the horse pull. The Council agreed they saw no problems with having a horse pull and that the City crew could scrape the pull area. She also asked the City crew to fence the horse shoe pits at the park so they could hold a horse shoe tournament. She said the Moran Day Committee would purchase new back-boards if the City would provide the fence and labor. The Council discussed moving the pits due to safety concerns and tabled the request until the July 9th meeting so they could have an opportunity to consider where it would be best to build new pits. Debbie was asked to attend the July 9th meeting to resume discussion of the request.
OLD BUSINESSWater Sample Testing for South 59 Water District Attorney Heim said he did not have any new information from the South 59 Water District Board. No action was taken on the topic.Westar Agreement Clerk Evans informed the Council that Suzanne Pollman from Westar had called to advise the Council that the transmission numbers in Westars draft agreement were incorrect and that she will attend the August meeting to discuss the proposed transmission rates. Utility Meter Reading Dates and Utility Bill Due Dates Topic was tabled until the August 8th meeting. Purchase of Playground Equipment for City Park Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the purchase of another infant swing seat for the park. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Discussion of the topic was tabled until the August 8th meeting. Code Book Revisions Topic was tabled until the August 8th meeting. Storm Shelters Topic was tabled until the August 8th meeting. 2008 Budget Meeting The Council agreed to meet at 6:30 on July 9, 2007, to prepare the 2008 budget. County Wide Law Enforcement Consolidation Update Councilmember Mueller informed the Council that he and members of the Allen County Consolidated Law Enforcement Study Group had toured Riley Countys consolidated facilities. Discussion followed, no action was taken. NEW BUSINESS Citizens Complaint of Unfit Dwelling Clerk Evans submitted a signed complaint from neighboring citizens concerning the property conditions at 222 W. Franklin. Chief Smith said he had spoken with the property owner and that he has plans to continue working on the property as soon as the ground dries out. Chief Smith said he inspected the property and did not note any health concerns. The Council asked the Clerk to send an informal letter asking the property owner begin working on the property as soon as the weather allows. 2008 KPERS Employer Rate Clerk Evans informed the Council that Kansas Public Employee Retirement System will raise their employer contribution rates from 5.31% to 5.93% effective January 1, 2008. Fraud Risk Assessment The Council reviewed documents submitted by the Citys Auditors suggesting the Council implement a Fraud Risk Assessment Committee. No action was taken. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Fire Chief Chief Merkel noted the Fire Department will set off fireworks for the Moran Manor on July 3, 2007. Police Chief Chief Smith reported the training sessions at the end of June were a good training experience. He also reported the department was waiting on confirmation from the STEP grant for the equipment award and suggested the Council consider reviewing mutual aid/agency assistance policys for the fire department and police department. No action was taken.
Superintendent Superintendent Stodgell submitted the following activity report for the month of June: Superintendent Stodgell asked the Council if they still wanted the lights and switch removed from the tennis court. They Council agreed they did want the lights removed and asked Stodgell to install a security light only at the south end of the tennis courts. City Clerk Clerk Evans reported income for the month of June as follows:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Ginn moved the meeting adjourn at 9:14 PM. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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