July Council Minutes
July 6, 2021
Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Monty Smith, Angela Hymas, Heather Kipp, Gary & Mauria Teuscher
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Mayor Steve Waechtler
The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember DeLoy Kunz. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The minutes from June 8, 2021, were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilmember Tee Steadman made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 was reviewed with City Auditor, Gary H. Teuscher and was approved by the Council. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to transfer funds from the water and sewer funds to reimburse the general fund for expenses throughout the fiscal year. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The budget workshop will be held for next council meeting on August 3rd.
The Animal Control Ordinance Draft was discussed, Heather Kipp was concerned about the pigs and if the Ordinance is referring to meat pigs or pet pigs. The Mayor said that her pigs are a different case because they are cared for and registered, but it is mostly referring to meat pigs. Angie Hymas came before the council with some complaints about the noise and rowdy animals next to her. She has talked to her neighbors about it before and nothing has happened. She would like some guidance about what to do and how to handle the issue with the dogs, chickens, goats, horse, etc. She filled out a complaint form to have on record. The Mayor and Councilmember Tee Steadman will go and pay a visit to the Stoddard’s and see what can get resolved.
Twin Creeks breakfast will be at 7:00 am, flags raised at 8:00 am and then Marty has a full schedule planned for the day. Lunch has been ordered, Corn hole tournament at 1:00 pm and she had Shane and Alan put together a misting station. Dinner at 6:00 pm and Andy Nelson and Brenn Hill are the entertainment. No duck races this year because there is no water in the creek. The Mayor suggested next year doing lawn mower races. Should be a great day!
Councilmember Greg Kunz was approached by a citizen about raising the speed limit on Stringtown to 35 mph instead of 30 mph because when you come out of the canyon it is 35 mph and maybe that is part of the speeding problem coming down Stringtown, or to put up speed bumps. It was also recommended talking to Officer Martinez about alternating his time and weekends. Councilmember Tee Steadman suggested putting out a survey to citizens about accepting donations for buying a speed sign and one that will take and send pictures of the speeders. Lynette will talk to Adam if it’s legal to purchase a speed sign that takes and sends pictures.
Councilmember Marty Nate suggested having dimensions listed for building permits to have it more defined for the amounts to be paid. A large shed should pay a larger fee than a small shed.
Police Report: There were 32 contacts for the month of June.
Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of June and stated that he and Alan have fixed water leaks on Stringtown, gotten things ready for Twin Creeks, he checked the fire hydrant up Stringtown and had the IRWA guys come and look at it and they said to not change it yet until changing out more fire hydrants through town because we would have to shut down the whole town. He also said it’s in good shape for its age and to exercise it every couple of weeks and that will help it too.
Office Business: There are 22 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of June. Lynette got an email from Mark Andreasen about recommending increasing the property values for the ICRMP policy. She told him to go ahead and do it. The City won’t see the increase until the next budget year.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Greg Kunz for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of June 2021 in the amount of $19,776.32 in the general fund, $6,614.44 in the water fund, and $15,728.89 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $42,119.65. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate that council adjourns from the July 2021 council meeting at 9:15 pm. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynette Smith
City Clerk-Treasurer