December, 2003
November 3, 2003The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 3, 2003. 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 Loretta Roberts, Ambulance Director; Barbara Shoate, Asst. Ambulance Director; Bret Heim, City Attorney; Shane Smith, Police Chief; Jack McBride, Utility Worker; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the November 2003 consent agenda consisting of: October regular council meeting minutes, November pay ordinance totaling $66,396.34, and corporate resolution for purchase of a $20,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing November 13, 2003. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. VISITORSNo visitors present.OLD BUSINESSAnnual Christmas Party - Councilmember Mueller moved the City ask the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) to prepare the dinner for this year’s Christmas Party with an anticipated cost of $7.50 per attendee. Councilmember Ginn will contact Mrs. Stewart, FCCLA sponsor, to schedule the party for December 10th or the 3rd. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.Annual Employee Reviews – Agenda topic tabled until later in the meeting. Property Review of 115 E. Hill – Chief Smith said he believed the appropriate repairs had been made to the property. Attorney Heim said he believed the matter would be cleared at the November court date. No action was taken. Water Project Update – Superintendent Stodgell informed the Council that the City crew transferred five out of seven water services from the old cast iron main to the new PVC main in the 300 block of N. Linn. The remaining two services will be transferred when backordered parts arrive. Superintendent Stodgell also reported two pieces of hardware; a valve and a corroded 90° ell were believed to be failing at the water tower. He said he would like to ask another tower maintenance company to make repairs. No action was taken. Superintendent Stodgell advised the Council that he and Asst. Superintendent Miller would begin laying new 4” line on Chestnut and Cottonwood between Franklin and Second. The Council discussed the temporary utility laborer position and unemployment liabilities. The topic was tabled until later in the meeting.
NEW BUSINESSJack McBride – Jack asked to speak to the Council regarding a personal issue. Councilmember Mueller moved the Council meet in executive session at 7:33 PM for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters with Jack attending the session. Wallis seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Jack returned from executive session and Clerk Evans was asked into the session. The Council returned to open session at 7:55 PM. Mayor Merkel advised Jack that the Council had considered his request but has not made a decision at this time. However, the Council will review his request at the December meeting and make a decision.Audit and Budget Contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, Jarred and Bledsoe – Councilmember Wallis moved the Mayor sign the audit and budget contract as submitted by Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, Jarred and Bledsoe. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval. Renewal of Clerks Membership with International Institute of Municipal Clerks – Councilmember Mueller moved the City continue the Clerks membership with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief – Chief Merkel reported a quiet month except for a dumpster fire on Halloween night.Ambulance Director – Nothing to report. Police Chief – Chief Smith notified the Council that the front brakes of the patrol car need replaced and that the city crew will help with repairs. He also noted the front red and blue lights on the patrol car cannot be repaired as the lights are sealed internally. The lights will work intermittently, but will need to be replaced. Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell reported the following activities for the month of October:
Councilmember Mueller moved the City advertise the temporary maintenance worker position for the City crew. Superintendent Stodgell will hold interviews toward the end of the month and will present the applications to the Council at the December meeting. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Clerk Evans asked the Council for clarification of the Council’s plans regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and KS Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Loan. Following discussion, Councilmember Wallis moved to put the CDBG and KDHE projects on hold for six months, with the Council reviewing the topic in April or May. Around the first of February, the Clerk’s office will begin sending LMI survey’s to residents who were not included in the initial LMI survey. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve Chief Smith’s membership with the Kansas Police Officer’s Association. Wallis seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Annual Employee Reviews (cont) – Councilmember Johnson moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel issues for 30 minutes at 9:08 PM. Mueller seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving. Superintendent Stodgell was invited to attend the session. The Council returned to open meeting at 9:38 PM. Councilmember Johnson moved the Council return to executive session at 9:40 for 30 minutes to continue discussion of non-elected personnel issues. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Director Roberts was invited to attend the session. The Council returned to open session at 10:06 PM. Councilmember Wallis moved the meeting adjourn at 10:07 PM. With Ginn seconding the motion, the motion passed with unanimous approval.
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December, 2003
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