November 6, 2006

The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2006 at the Moran Senior/Community Center. The meeting was moved to this location as the voting machines had been set up in Council Chambers for Tuesday’s election. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers present were Mike Holman, Jerry Jackman, James Mueller, and Warren Johnson. Also present were Bret Heim, City Attorney; Shane Smith, Police Chief; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Mike Stodgell, City Superintendent. Rachel Smith, Daryl Drake, and Steve Crume were visitors attending the meeting. Glen Terrill arrived for the meeting at 7:45 PM.

Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of: October 2006 regular Council meeting minutes, November 2006 pay ordinance totaling $56,168.73 and corporate resolution for purchase of a $30,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing November 16, 2006. Mueller seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

VISITORS

Mr. Drake and Mr. Crume were present for agenda items. No other business was brought before the Council.

OLD BUSINESS

Water Rationing – Mayor Merkel asked Daryl Drake if Public Wholesale Water Supply No. 5 (PWWS5) had a water rationing plan in place should the need arise. Mr. Drake said he did not know of any rationing plans, and noted that PWWS5 does not have any plans or concerns about water rationing at the present time. Mr. Drake acknowledged the PWWS5 board accepted the City’s request to lower the monthly purchase minimum.

Request from Playmor to Build a Beer Garden – Attorney Heim advised the Council that State regulations would allow Mr. Crume to build a beer garden, , pursuant to the following restrictions:
• The beer garden must be located 200 feet or more from the Baptist Church property line
• A 6’ to 8’ secure fence must be built around the garden
• There must be an emergency exit from the beer garden with no entrance allowed into the beer garden

Property Review 505 S. Cedar – No action was taken. The Council asked Chief Smith to contact the Kansas Department of Health regarding possible sink holes on the property.

Property Review 222 W. Franklin – Councilmember Mueller moved to adopt Resolution 2006-03 which sets a time and date for a Public Hearing regarding the property located at 222 W. Franklin. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

Annual Christmas Party – The Council was informed the City’s annual Christmas party would be held at the Senior Center at 6:30 PM on November 15, 2006.

Year End Review of Salaries and Benefits – Topic was tabled until later in the meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Cereal Malt Beverage License Application for Landmark – Councilmember Johnson moved to approve a cereal malt beverage application from Kem Colgin DBA Landmark, Inc. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with all ap-proving.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

Fire Chief – Chief Merkel informed the Council that the new air pack has been ordered and that some of the accessories have been shipped.

Police Chief – Chief Smith reported no significant incidents over the Halloween holiday. He said the patrol car is running good after recent repairs, but the camera system is down due to problems with the VCR. Stalker is sending a used unit for the department to use in the interim.

Clerk Evans informed the Council that Nautilus Data Communications had not removed their cable from the City water tower as requested. The Council agreed to send a second notice by certified mail extending the deadline to move the cable to December 1, 2006.

Superintendent – Superintendent Stodgell submitted the following activity report for the month of October:
• Dug post holes for fence at electric substation (Oak and Chestnut)
• Responded to power outage in alley at 416 N. Chestnut
• Framed in fence at electric substation (Oak and Chestnut)
• Hooked up three phase at AG Choice’s new Feed Plant at 202 N. Chestnut
• Responded to power outage in alley at 203 S. Pine
• Completed fence installation at substation (Oak and Chestnut)
• Repaired six security lights around the city
• Trimmed tree limbs from secondary electric lines at 224 N. Birch
• Trimmed trees at Spruce & Randolph
• Responded to power outage at 212 N. Linn
• Repaired secondary electric lines at 315 W. Randolph
• Performed twenty transformer oil sample tests (PCB)
• Located 2” PVC main for Gas company and home service
• Changed out Ύ” meter setter at 428 S. Cedar
• Performed two water tests; both tests passed inspection
• Installed new drop-in on 4” water meter for Rural Water District #12
• Checked for water leaks at 803B N. Cedar
• Responded to call from Moran Manor about plumbing issues; discovered their low-lift was overflowing
• Quarterly sample taken at lagoons, results are within limits
• Set new street post at Oak & Chestnut
• Installed 40’x8” metal culvert at Ag Choice’s new Feed Plant 202 N. Chestnut
• Trimmed trees out of right-of-way at Birch Street
• Trimmed trees on Spruce Street
• Trimmed trees on Cottonwood & Front Street
• Winterized all vehicles
• Stored generator behind Library
• Painted fence at dog pound
• Winterized park restrooms
• Replaced muffler on #4 Truck (’86 Ford)

Superintendent Stodgell notified the Council that he would like to dispose of 19 older transformers. Of the 19 transforms, three have been found to have PCB contaminates. T&R Transformer’s will dispose of the contaminated transformers for approximately $1,115.00. They will also purchase the remaining 16 transformers at $4.00 per KVA, resulting in a profit of approximately $2,272.50. Councilmember Mueller moved to dispose of the transformers as proposed. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

City Clerk – Clerk Evans reported income for the month of October 2006:

General Fund   Water Fund
Charges For Services 23.39   Sales To Customers 12,302.27
Refuse 1,218.12  Connect Fee 375.00
Court Fine 2,205.00  Bulk Water Sales 234.04
Reimbursed Expense 341.10   Water Protection Fee 46.90
VIN Inspection 10.00  Penalties 540.35
KS Sales Tax 3,842.45   Sewer Fund
Dog Tags 6.00  Sales To Customers 4,949.54
Interest Earned Checking/CDL 944.53   Special Highway Fund
NSF Checks 34.00   State Receipts 3,749.45
Step Grant Payroll Reimbursement 1,101.34   Sales Tax 1,017.36
Electric Fund   Gross Receipts 75,831.64
Sales To Customers 40,272.72   eBusiness Fee 5.95
Fuel Adjustment 1,879.63  Lieap Credits 34.39
Overpaid-Electric 135.36  Credits 38.00
Reimbursed Expense 455.31   Net Receipts 75,753.30
Connect Fee 147.78  

Councilmember Mueller moved to approve the City pay up to $25.00 for flu shots for city employees. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.

Year End Review of Salaries and Benefits – Topic was tabled until the December council meeting.

There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Johnson moved the meeting adjourn at 8:25 PM. With Jackman seconding the motion, the motion passed with unanimous approval.

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December, 2006