March 2011 – City Council Minutes
1 March 2011
Those Present: Gary Thompson, Bob Van Cleave, Duane Peterson, Joe DeClark, Wanda Dunn, Riley Lloyd, Steve Hill, Doug Thompson, Ada DeClark
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm
Invocation: Mayor Bob Van Cleave
The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve the published agenda. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Minutes from the February 1, 2011 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Riley Lloyd introduced two proposed eagle projects to the council members. He proposed two metal “Welcome to Georgetown” signs. The signs would be planted at the city limit boundaries and would cost the city approximately $108.00 per sign. The second proposal consisted of 6 picnic tables with the frames made out of galvanized pipe and the table top and benches consisting of pine 2 x 10’s. Each table would cost approximately $280.95. The council discussed the projects with Riley. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Ada DeClark the council approve Riley Lloyd and his group of scouts to construct 4 – 6 ft. picnic tables for the city park; the tables costing approximately $1200.00. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Mayor Van Cleave asked the council if they were interested in donating to the Bear Lake County Fair. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve a $600.00 donation to the Bear Lake County Fair. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Marty told the council a fee needs to be established for Ordinance #70. Ordinance #70 permits a property owner to live in a RV or Camp Trailer while building a permanent residence for the period of one (1) year. With this permission comes a fee for the temporary residence. The council discussed the issue. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve an amount of $25.00 for the temporary permit fee. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The council reviewed the shut off and turn on utilities request forms. The forms were tabled until next meeting. Council member Joe DeClark told the council members he and Doug had been contacted by Walt Mueller who represents the Blue Frog aerators. Doug and Joe researched the equipment and felt the city should look into the product. The aerators have a propensity to clear the sludge from the ponds and would be more economical for the city than the outdated ones we are now using. Mr. Mueller is collecting more information for the City and will have it ready for the next council meeting. Council member Duane Peterson told the council he felt the council needed to focus on the wastewater issues and look at the RV/Camp Trailer draft at later date. Some questions arose about the draft with the discussion Duane felt the draft was ready to be sent to Adam. The council wanted to wait on it for a while. Council member Ada DeClark asked the council if they had any comments on the hospital donation she had proposed at last months meeting. The council discussed the donation. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve a $1500.00 donation for the 2011 year. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. She asked council members to review the scholarship/charitable fund draft she is proposing. The council visited about Arbor Day and what they could do to promote respect for our environment. She will look into the arbor day grant application and with the help of the teachers, put together a program for the school children.
Police Report: Officer Skinner had 41 contacts.
Maintenance Report: Doug plowed snow, took samples for the water and wastewater systems, replaced a thermostat in City Hall, replaced the light bulb at the flag pole, fixed the pop machine, the engine heater in the snowplow is toast and is not manufactured any more, he is looking into something else, had the county wing back the snow banks, rebuilt a set of chains, received the BioLynceus product and a chlorine shipment, put a new heater in the Chlorinator building, sent the EPA letter, our courier has quit, however we are breaking in a new one.
The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of February 2011 in the amount of $12, 721.57 in the general fund, $5,851.91 in the water fund, $11,856.57 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $30,430.05. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
At 9:00 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council adjourn from the March 2011 council meeting. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted by,
Marty Nate, City Clerk
City of Georgetown