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August, 2001
July 2, 2001The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 2, 2001. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were Mark Barnett, Mike Holman, and James Mueller. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Loretta Roberts, Ambulance Director; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Lee Roberts, Joe Sinnett, KG&E representative; and Maynard Jordan were visitors attending the meeting. Harvey Collins arrived at 7:45 PM and Shane Smith arrived at 7:50 PM. Councilman Barnett moved to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting held Monday, June 4, 2001, with the following addition to page 4, the last paragraph, second sentence, "James Mueller seconded the motion…". Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Councilman Holman moved to approve the July pay ordinance for June payables totaling $64,565.51. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
VISITORS- None presentFranchise Agreement with Kansas Gas Service - Joe Sinnett presented the Council with a proposed ordinance granting KG&E a 20-year franchise with a flat rate $100.00 franchise fee payable yearly to the City. The ordinance includes a five year reopening clause allow the Council the option to review the franchise fee. Mr. Sinnett then read the title of the ordinance and advised the council he would attend the August and September council meeting to read the title of the ordinance. Following the reading in September, the council will vote on adopting the ordinance. Robin Boyer-Wireless Internet Service to City Hall - Robin Boyer spoke with the Council and told them that his wireless service was tested and working properly and is now accepting new customers. Mr. Boyer told the Council that he would like to provide internet service to the City and that he thinks the City would be better served by installing a radio rather that a network card. By doing this, all the city's computers can access the internet without having to use a software internet connection program. Councilman Mueller moved to spend up to $800.00 to install the new service. Barnett seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Advertising with Kansas Tourism Guide (Dr. Maynard A. Jordan) - Dr. Jordan said he had returned to see if the Council had decided to advertise in his Kansas Tourism Guide. Mayor Merkel called for a motion to accept Dr. Jordan's proposal. Councilman Mueller moved the Council purchase a ½ page advertisement for $250.00. Motion died for a lack of second.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief - Chief Merkel advised the Council that the Allen County Sheriff Department had asked for a listing of all radios, pagers, and chargers issued by 911 to various departments within the City. He said the list is complete and has been submitted to the Sheriff's Department. Ambulance Director - Director Roberts reported that the County Commissioners would open bids for the new ambulance August 7, 2001. Councilman Collins moved to approve the ambulance director's request to activate caller ID on the ambulance phone line. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Superintendent - Superintendent Stodgell reported the following activities for the month of June:
Councilman Collins moved the Council meet in executive session for 10 minutes at 8:24 PM to discuss personnel matters. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Shane Smith and Bret Heim met with the Council in executive session. The Council returned at 8:35 PM and Collins moved the Council return to executive session for an additional 15 minutes at 8:40 PM to continue their discussion. Barnett seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council returned to open meeting at 8:55 PM with no action taken. City Clerk - Reported the following income for the month of June:
The Clerk relayed a request to use the meeting room at City Hall for the Senior Congregate meals as the Senior Center is closed. After discussion, it was agreed the meeting room would not be adequate for the request. Councilman Collins moved to approve the Mayor and City Clerk sign a corporate resolution as required to purchase a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
NEW BUSINESSReview of Municipal Court Fines - Agenda item was tabled until the new Chief is employed. Cereal Malt Beverage License Application-Corky Lynes - Councilman Barnett moved to approve Corky Lynes application for a cereal malt beverage license for Cork-n-Dale's Landmark. Collins seconded the motion, motion passed with Barnett, Collins, and Mueller approving. Holman abstained from the vote. 2000 Audit Report - 2002 Budget Meeting @ 6:30 on July 16, 2001 - Councilman Mueller moved to hold a special meeting at 6:30 on July 16, 2001 for the purpose of hearing the 2000 audit report and preparing the 2002 budget. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council discussed City Code regulating the sale of fireworks with the City limits. After discussion, it was agreed Bret Heim should check the State statutes and the Council will review the topic at the August council meeting. Mayor Merkel read a letter from Dan Bruner submitting his immediate resignation as City Councilman effective June 14, 2001. Mayor Merkel said he hoped to have an appointment to the position by the August meeting. Councilman Collins moved the meeting adjourn at 9:30 PM. Barnett seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval and the meeting adjourned. ||city main page|| council members|| council minutes|| city codes|| city information|| pictures|| |
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