June 3, 2002

The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 3, 2002. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were Mike Holman, Jerry Wallis, James Mueller, Warren Johnson, and Chryll Ginn. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Jason Prock, Police Chief; Loretta Roberts, Ambulance Director; Lori Evans, City Clerk; Officer Shane Smith; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Bessie Mathews and Dee Pool were visitors attending the meeting.

Councilman Mueller moved to approve the June consent agenda consisting of: May 13, 2002, regular council meeting minutes with a correction to page 1 paragraph 3; …rainwater along Franklin Street…, June pay ordinance totaling $53,493.65, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing June 11, 2002. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with approving.

VISITORS

Bessie Mathews spoke with the Council about a problem she has been having with dogs running loose in her yard. Chief Prock said that he had been talking with the owners of the dogs and had advised them to keep the dogs penned or chained. Ms. Mathews also reported problems with 4-wheel ATVs being driven erratically in her neighborhood. Mayor Merkel advised Chief Prock to issue citations to offenders driving 4-wheelers on city streets.

OLD BUSINESS

Fireworks Ordinance No. 1080 – Councilmember Wallis moved the ordinance be adopted allowing the sale of fireworks between June 27th and July 4th. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

Property Condemnations – Dee Pool told the Council that she has not been able to make improvements to her property at 408 N. Birch as she had hoped. The Council noted their concern with doors and windows being unsecured and asked that she make sure that all open doors and windows were covered. Mrs. Pool said she was trying to complete the remodeling herself without hiring a contractor, but hoped to have the property completed by October 1, 2002. The Council agreed to the extension of time and requested the public officer recheck the property at that time.

Additionally, the Council moved to proceed with property condemnations for property at 111 S. Sycamore and 140 W. Randolph. Councilmember Mueller moved to publish a resolution scheduling a public hearing on July 1, at 6:30 PM regarding the property condemnations. Wallis seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

2003 Budget Preparations – Discussion continued on budget preparations. No action was taken and the topic was continued to the July council meeting.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

Fire Chief – Nothing to report.

Ambulance Director – Director Roberts reported the ambulance bumper had been repaired and warranty work was done repairing a shelf and cot mounting system. Some repairs could not be completed locally and the ambulance will be driven back to Goshen, IN, a loaner will be provided while the ambulance is being repaired..

Director Roberts asked the Council to consider approving the purchase of a new Styker stretcher. She said the County Commissioners purchased a new stretcher when they purchased the new ambulance, but the model purchased is somewhat difficult to operate for the crew. The Council asked Director Roberts to get pricing for the stretcher and the request will be considered at the July meeting.

Police Chief – Chief Prock reported a problem with children playing around the Hampel Oil building and possible health concerns with the condition of the property. The Council agreed to recheck the condition of the property and take necessary action.

City Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell reported the following activities by the City Crew for the month of May:

  • Continued FEMA projects.
  • Installed surge suppressor at 104 S. Pine.
  • Flushed fire hydrants and sewer mains.
  • Repaired a leak at 112 S. Pine.
  • Replaced a fuse on the pad mount transformer serving 612 W. Church.
  • Continued mosquito spraying.
  • Cleaned a number of culverts and the ditch on Franklin Street between Spruce and Locust.
City Clerk – Clerk Evans reported the following income for the month of May:
GENERAL FUND
WATER FUND
     Charges For Services 30.08     Sales To Customers 8,802.50
    Rent 100.00     Penalties 295.05
    Dog Tag 18.00     Water Protection Fee 47.76
    Court Fines 2,683.00     Bulk Water Sales 149.20
    Building Permit 30.00     Reimb Exp-Water 211.13
    Ks Sales Tax 2,611.95     Connect Fees-Water 221.67
    Reimb Exp-Dog Pickup/Board 40.00 SEWER FUND
    Reimb Exp-General 138.46     Sales To Customers 5,017.41
    Dog Tag Fines 15.00     Reimb Exp-Sewer 141.11
    Tax Disbursement 1,734.46 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
    Interest Earned Checking/CD 804.10      Tax Disbursement-Eb 375.18
ELECTRIC FUND AMBULANCE FUND 8,862.25
    Sales To Customers 31,952.12 SALES TAX FUND 952.56
    Fuel Adjustment 2,181.29 REFUSE FUND   1,192.60
    Reimb Exp-Electric 4,199.60 GROSS RECEIPTS 90,060.24
    Connect Fees-Electric 221.67     Dog Tag Refund 4.00
    Overpaid-Electric 31.86     Refuse Credit 1.50
LIBRARY FUND      Lieap Credit 89.23
    Tax Disbursement-Library 183.43     Credits   118.31
SEWER REPLACEMENT FUND NET RECEIPTS 89,847.20
    FEMA Reimbursement 16,816.80

The Council discussed the discontinuance of Heartland Wireless Cable service to the City of Moran. Clerk Evans reported contacting Cox Cable in Iola to see if they could possibly provide service to the City of Moran. The Clerk was advised it would not be financially feasible to provide cable service to the City.

Clerk Evans reported that Phillip Jarred of Diehl, Banwart, Jarred and Bledsoe could meet with the Council Monday, July 15th to prepare the 2003 budget. Councilmember Mueller moved to schedule a special meeting for July 15th at 6:00 PM. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 02-02 – Councilmember Mueller moved the resolution be passed as written. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

KPERS Contribution Rates – Clerk Evans reported receiving notice from the KPERS administrative office that employer contribution rates will decrease from 3.52 % to 2.92% effective July 1st to December 31st. Employer contribution rates will increase to 3.67% on January 1, 2003.

OTHER

Mayor Merkel advised the Council that the Clerk’s office was having problems with print quality of the small laser printer currently used for daily reports. The Council discussed purchase of another printer and authorized the Clerk to purchase a printer with a spending limit of $500.00.

The Council reviewed a new copier maintenance proposal from Copy Products. After reviewing the proposal, Councilmember Wallis moved to accept the proposal for $520.00. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

Councilmember Mueller moved the Council meet in executive session for 10 minutes at 10:11 PM to discuss personnel matters. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council returned at 10:22 PM and advised Department heads to be prepared to participate in employee reviews for the July council meeting.

Councilmember Johnson moved the meeting adjourn at 10:25 PM. Ginn seconded the motion, meeting adjourned with unanimous approval.


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