June, 2003
May 5, 2003The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2003. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were James Mueller, Warren Johnson, Jerry Wallis, and Mike Holman. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Craig Miller, Ronald Bohland, Carla Hasenaur, and Loretta Roberts arrived later in the meeting. Councilmember Wallis moved to approve the May consent agenda consisting of: April 2003 regular council meeting minutes, May pay ordinance totaling $54,182.70, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing May 17, 2003. JM seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
VISITORSCraig Miller asked for approval to take one week vacation in pay as his anniversary date was approaching and he didn’t want to risk forfeiting his remaining vacation. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the request, Mueller seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving.Mr. Bohland and Ms. Hasenaur had no business with the Council.
OLD BUSINESSCity Hall/Library Painting Bids - The Mayor reported no new bids for painting City Hall had been received. Councilmember Holman said he talked with the contractor painting Country Mart and they offered to stop by and bid on the project.Low to Moderate Income Survey Results – Clerk Evans reported a response rate of 78% from residents in the project area. The Council advised the Clerk send another letter requesting response as the project is at stand still without additional information. Marmaton Rural Fire Department Truck – Chief Merkel advised the Council that the Marmaton Fire District may try to finish the truck with their own funds and place it in service sooner than expected. Property Status 303 E. First/408 N. Birch – Mayor Merkel notified the Council that the owner of the property at 303 E. First had contacted City Hall to advise the City that he is currently tearing down the house and hopes to have the work completed by the end of summer. The Clerk reported the property owner of 408 N. Birch did not respond to a letter sent inquiring of the status of the property. Councilmember Johnson moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-02 setting a public hearing regarding the property at 6:45 PM on July 7, 2003 Wallis seconded, motion passed with all approving. Attorney Heim asked the Council if they would like to schedule a hearing for the elevator property at 115 Hill. Following discussion, the Council agreed that the owner of the elevator should be cited to appear before the Moran Municipal Court. Chief Smith will handle this matter after completing the academy. The Council agreed to grant the owner of the property at 111 S. Sycamore a two week notice before the property is demolished if at all possible. Moran Locker – Councilmember Mueller advised the Council that he was invited by the owner of the Locker to observe butchering operations during the past month.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief – Nothing to report.Ambulance Director – Director Roberts requested approval to upgrade the ambulance cell phone from analog to digital to meet patient confidentiality requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Councilmember Mueller moved to replace the equipment as needed. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Police Department – Councilmember Johnson moved the City participate with the Iola Police Department in seeking a Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant to provide automated external defibrillator for police cars. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving City Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell reported the following for the month of April:
Superintendent Stodgell relayed a request from Connie Booth asking the City to repair the alley behind her house as it holds water following heavy rains. The Council discussed raising the low area and leveling out the alley with more rock. The Superintendent said he believes a grader is needed to properly do the job and suggested the work shouldn’t take more than a half hour. Councilmember Wallis suggested the Superintendent call Bill King for suggestions. The Council agreed to publish a mow notice as some mailed notices have been returned as undeliverable.
City Clerk – Clerk Evans reported the income for April of $67,514.72:
Clerk Evans advised the Council that the City had received a Road Safety Audit report from the Kansas Department of Transportation regarding highway traffic data. The only recommendation noted for the City of Moran was to ensure that no parking spaces encroach within 30 to 40 ft. of the intersection with Hwy 59 between Hill and Franklin Streets. The Council discussed the report and recommendations and asked that the Clerk respond regarding the Council’s concern with the placement of the 65 mph speed zone sign as motorists leave the south city limits on Hwy 59.
NEW BUSINESSOath of Office – Mayor Phillip Merkel, Councilmember James Mueller, and Councilmember Warren Johnson took their oath of office.
Mayoral Appointments - Mayor Merkel made the following appointments:
Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the Mayor’s appointments. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Election of President of Council – Mayor Merkel asked for nominations for President of the Council. Councilmember Mueller nominated Warren Johnson for the position. Councilmember Johnson nominated James Mueller for the position. Mayor Merkel proposed Warren Johnson as President of the Council. Motion passed with Mueller, Wallis, and Holman electing Warren Johnson as President of the Council. Storm Siren Warning Policy – The Council agreed that duly trained and authorized city designees should sound the siren in the event of inclimate weather. Clerk Evans was asked to contact Nautilus Commercial Data to inquire of the status to repairs to their weather radar. Councilmember Wallis discussed the positioning of the wireless internet antenna and asked if the antenna could be moved as it is blocking part of the City’s name on the water tower. Councilmember Wallis moved the meeting adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
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June, 2003
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