January, 2006
November 7, 2005The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 7, 2005. 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; Loretta Roberts, Ambulance Director; Barbara Shoate, Asst. Ambulance Director; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Lee Roberts and Sarah Alumbaugh were visitors attending the meeting. Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the November 2005 consent agenda consisting of: October regular council meeting minutes, October special council meeting minutes, November pay ordinance totaling $94,102.70 and cor-porate resolution for purchase of a $25,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing November 16, 2005. Ginn seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
VISITORSNo business for the Council.
OLD BUSINESSAmbulance Contract The Council discussed the proposed agreement and retainage of funds. Clerk Evans was instructed to withhold expected expenditures before transferring funds to the County. Councilmember Mueller moved to accept Hoffmeier Electrics Bid Proposal of $2,460.00 to complete modifications to the electric service in the ambulance bay. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.Concession Stand Update Superintendent Stodgell informed the Council that the City crew has stubbed out utilities for the new concession stand and that the block layer should be able to start on the project after the first of the year. Superintendent Stodgell asked the Council for permission to hire a local contractor to help finish the concrete as the crew hopes to get the concrete poured in a week or two. The Council agreed to the request. Year End Review of Employee Salary and Benefits Councilmember Johnson moved the Council meet in executive session for 20 minutes at 8:00 PM to discuss non-elected personnel matters. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. The Council returned at 8:20 PM, no action was taken. Annual Holiday Party The Council approved holding the annual holiday partyat 6:30 on November 30th at the Moran Senior/Community Center. Review Chapter 2 of the Moran City Code The topic was tabled until the January meeting.
NEW BUSINESSGlobal Software Charges The Council reviewed a request from the Iola Police Department for the City to pay a portion of hardware damage the Global Software server sustained during an electrical storm in August. The Council discussed the request with Councilmember Mueller moving to pay the Citys share of damages. Following further discussion, Councilmember Mueller withdrew his motion and moved not to pay the amount requested from the City. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.Funding Sources for Franklin Street Water Project The Council reviewed possible funding sources and requested the Clerk contact banks within the county to see what rates would be on a $250,000.00 lease agreement with terms of 10 and 15 years. The topic was then tabled until the December meeting. Approval of 2006 Meeting Calendar Councilmember Mueller moved to hold the July council meeting on the 5th rather than the 3rd and to add the July 4th holiday to the Calendar as it was omitted. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief Nothing to report.Ambulance Director Nothing to report. Police Chief Chief Smith reported the Halloween holiday went smoothly with no real problems noted. He also reported that Derek McVey had successfully passed the part time academy and will continue training through the end of the year. Chief Smith requested approval to purchase a new battery for his radio, the Council agreed to the request.
Superintendent Superintendent Stodgell submitted the following report for the Councils review: City Clerk Clerk Evans reported the following income for the month of October;
Clerk Evans informed the Council that Russ Plaschka, FFA instructor, has volunteered the FFA to do a community service project for this fall and one for this spring and has asked the Council for ideas. The Council conferred and suggested the following: rebuild the park shelter house, paint ball fence on new diamond, replace wire backstop on old field, or paint fire hydrants. Clerk Evans will relay the suggestions to Mr. Plaschka. The Council agreed to purchase plaques for Loretta Roberts and Barbara Shoate in recognition of their service to the Moran Ambulance. Clerk Evans informed the Council that Mayor Merkel had offered to allow the City to use a map rack he has to display aerial overlay maps of the City. Clerk Evans requested approval to install the map rack on the north wall of the meeting room. The Council agreed to the request. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Mueller moved the meeting adjourn at 9:52 PM. With Ginn seconding the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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