June Council Minutes
June 8, 2021
Those Present: Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, City Attorney Adam McKenzie, Brent Kunz, Andy, Mandy & Jake Smith, Monty Smith
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Mayor Steve Waechtler
The Council entertained a motion from councilmember DeLoy Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember Greg Kunz. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The minutes from May 4, 2021 were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilmember Tee Steadman made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember Marty Nate seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 was tabled until the next meeting.
Jake Smith came before the council to present his idea for a senior project. He spoke with Shane about things that needed done and settled on making a map/directory for the cemetery with a lock and plexiglass and add a cover over it. He provided a picture to be similar to his idea. He asked where to put the map. It was suggested to put to the left when you enter the cemetery on the corner or it used to be in the center next to the flag pole. He will talk with Fred Wells that builds all of the Forest Service signs and figure out if wood or metal will be best and figure out what materials will cost and what he needs. The Mayor also said that he would help contribute funds as a local business. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to approve his Senior Project and to use City funds for the project. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Clerk Smith reported that letters have been sent out to citizens to clean up their properties. Lewis Young came and cleaned his yard and will be coming to upkeep more often now that he is retired. Dave Denton also cleaned up his too but could still do some more with the wood and trees, etc. Lynette will send another letter addressing those. Andrea Johnson wants to continue to pay for just water to upkeep her yard as well. Adrien Smith is planning to come in July and take care of his yard. Brent Kunz is still concerned about the hedges growing. Adam said that he could send a letter to give him x amount of days because if it is in the City right of way, the City has more control to remove as they are a safety hazard.
The Mayor read through the entire Ordinance #100 to review for the amendment. Adam will work an amendment that says must keep doing substantial work on the property. Those that like to go south for the winter would still need to come into the office and get a temporary use permit and pay a fee. Adam clarified that our Ordinance already states that you can’t live in a trailer and hook to City services. Adam will draft a letter to the homes/citizens that are not in compliance. The Mayor and councilmember Marty Nate will visit with the two residences about living in their trailers and find out their situations for living in a trailer before Adam sends the letters.
The Animal Control Ordinance Draft was discussed, and Adam is worried about it having too many restrictions and revise the nuisance language. He suggested to have a list of requirements to have animals and leave it at that. State Statutes already address nuisances with smell, noise, etc. Adam will work on and have a draft prepared for the July meeting.
Councilmember DeLoy Kunz asked for Shane to spray the dyer’s woad in town.
Councilmember Tee Steadman asked if Officer Martinez could go and have the car parked on Hayes lane removed.
Councilmember Greg Kunz suggested that the fire hydrant up Stringtown needs to be replaced. Shane will get with IRWA about help to replace it.
Councilmember Marty Nate discussed plans for Twin Creeks and the City will continue to do the luncheon. Lynette will call and order 175 sandwiches. Andy & Mandy Smith are taking entries for a corn hole tournament. Curtis McKinney will raise the flag and Andy Nelson will be the entertainment that evening. There will also be a Movie in the Park on the 9th to kick off the festivities.
Police Report: There were 27 contacts for the month of May.
Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of May and stated that he and Alan have fixed the sandbox, been doing work at the cemetery and will mow along Stringtown the end of the month. He also had concerns about spring running low this time of year and doesn’t want to see the City have to go to water rations but thinks we all need to be conscious about conserving water and don’t water what doesn’t need to be.
Office Business: There are 10 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of May and Lynette will be out of the office the end of June because she will be taking her son, Duke to the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo in Iowa.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of May 2021 in the amount of $13,348.22 in the general fund, $6,958.25 in the water fund, and $18,944.50 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $39,250.97. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Tee Steadman that council adjourns from the June 2021 council meeting at 9:45 pm. Councilmember Marty Nate seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynette Smith, City Clerk-Treasurer