December 10, 2009 – Public Hearing
Public Hearing
December 10, 2009
Those present: Adam McKenzie, DeLoy Kunz, Kevin Nate, Bob Van Cleave, Shelena Nate, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Kunz, Gary Thompson, Mark and Anita Johnson, Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Joe DeClark
Meeting Called to Order:7:05 pm
The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept the following agenda item: report from Officer Skinner on inspection at 546 Main St. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.
The chair entertained a motion from Council member Barry Bergholm the council approve to open the public hearing. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.
City attorney Adam McKenzie read the proposed amendment to Ordinance #27 to those present. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for comments on the amendment.
Anita Panko – requested clarification in regards to animals being maintained 50 ft from dwellings , grandfathering of existing conditions, and animal owners maintaining animals less than 50 ft. from their dwellings.
Mark Johnson – asked about winter time conditions, where animals are fed daily.
Adam explained the animals will need to be fed 50 ft from dwellings not related to owners.
Shelena Nate – asked if the ordinance addressed dogs, dog kennels, dog runs.
Adam said the ordinance stated “animals”; dogs are animals, and when confined they will be under the jurisdiction of this amendment.
Mayor Johnson asked Marty to read Officer Skinner’s inspection report conducted at 546 Main St. Officer Skinner found some windows broken and all doors unlocked to the house and garage. Food (rotting) remained on the counters, cabinets, and in the fridge; tools and knives were laying around in the garage; premises are in a deplorable state. He suggested the city secure the building and garage for safety reasons until ownership/ legal debate could be resolved.
The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council close the public hearing. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council.
In open meeting, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve and pass the amendment to Ordinance #27 in its entirety. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.
The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council declare the property at 546 Main St. a nuisance to the public and a letter be written by the city attorney requesting the family members clean up the property within 30 days. If the property is not cleaned up and secured within that time frame, the city will move on to the property and do what needs to be done to correct the problem. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.
Mayor Johnson told those present Keller Engineering will meet with City officials at 11:00 am Friday, December 11, 2009 at city hall to present an update on the feasibility study.
At 8:30 pmthe chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the meeting. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted by,
Marty Nate, City Clerk
City of Georgetown