Tekoa Washington

I.  CALL TO ORDER: Mayor John Jaeger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Council members present
at the meeting were John Giudice, Debbie Groom, Roy Schulz, Eileen Soldwedel and Troy Wilson. Also present
were Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning; and Maintenance Supervisor, Duane Groom. In attendance in the audience
was Matt Morkert.

II.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jaeger asked those present to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III.  PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Matt Morkert was in attendance from Century West Engineering.
He gave a copy of the source information for drilling well no. 2 to Duane Groom to check over.

Morkert filled out an application to change the point of withdrawal from the old well to the new well.  John Giudice
made a motion to make application to change the point of withdrawal from the old well (no. 2) to the new well that
was drilled (no. 5). Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.

Morkert said the contractor asked for a change order (no. 1) for the way the roof will be connected to the reservoir. Roy Schulz made a motion to approve change order no. 1 as presented.  John Giudice seconded the motion; all
council members voted yes.

Mayor Jaeger signed the pre-construction minutes from the well and reservoir pre-construction meeting.

We got a notice of award from USDA RD for Granite Construction.  Mayor Jaeger signed the notice of award to
be given to the contractor.

Morkert talked about applying for a TIB grant to improve Park Road going to Farmington.  He has concerns
about the shoreline and having enough room for a sidewalk.  He also talked to the council about TIGER grants.  It
is a 100% funded grant from the federal government. We can apply for both.  TIB has a matching program if we
apply for the TIGER grant.  We are applying for TIB grants on Warren, Alder and Park Street to the City Limits
and a sidewalk on Water Street for building a sidewalk.  Troy Wilson made a motion to apply for the TIB grants
on Warren Street, Alder Street, Park Street to the city limits, and for the sidewalk on Water Street and the
TIGER funding for Park Street.  John Giudice seconded the motion; all council members voted yes. 

IV.  COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: There was no one in attendance.

V.  OLD BUSINESS:

   A.  PAYMENT FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS – MONTHLY OR FOR MEETINGS:  Eileen Soldwedel
   made a motion to pay the council monthly whether they attended a meeting or not.  Debbie Groom seconded the
   motion; all council members voted yes. 

   B.  RESOLUTION FOR BANKRUPTCY:  Resolution No. 11-05, writing off the utility bill for a bankruptcy.
   The council asked that we put a lien on this property.

   C.  STREET LEVY RESOLUTION: Resolution No. 11-04, for a $50,000 street levy for 2012, was
   presented. There was discussion about whether we need to ask for $50,000 or if we can just ask for $25,000.
   Roy Schulz made a motion to approve the Resolution No. 11-04 for $50,000.  Debbie Groom seconded the
   motion; Eileen Soldwedel amended the motion to change from $50,000 to $25,000.  Troy Wilson seconded
   the amendment. Roy Schulz called for the question.  Debbie Groom, Eileen Soldwedel and Troy Wilson voted
   yes.  Roy Schulz and John Giudice voted no.  The motion passed.  Eileen Soldwedel made a motion to change
   the Resolution No. 11-04 to $25,000.  Troy Wilson seconded the motion; Troy Wilson, Eileen Soldwedel,
   Debbie Groom voted yes.  Roy Schulz and John Giudice voted no.  The motion passed. 

   D.  RECYCLING: (Dave Tysz) Dave Tysz was not in attendance.
 
   E.  WATER RESERVOIR PROJECT DELAYED UNTIL AUGUST 8: Mayor Jaeger told the council that
   the water reservoir project will not start until August 8.

   F.  STATUS OF ZURCHER PROPERTY: Mayor Jaeger said that he has been by the house that the Zurchers
   are fixing up, and it seems like there has been no progress.  They may move into another house and work on it. 

   G.  PROCEEDING WITH PROJECT SHARE:  Mayor Jaeger explained that the Catholic Church has agreed
   to help us administer Project Share for City of Tekoa utilities.

   H.  ORDINANCE WITH NUMBER OF DOGS PER HOUSEHOLD: Browning said that this will be on
   the August 15, 2011, agenda. Debbie Groom made a motion to allow three dogs per household and grandfather
   anyone who has more than three dogs.  John Giudice seconded the motion; all council members vote yes,
   except Roy Schulz voted no.

   I.  AFFIDAVIT FOR RENTERS IN HOUSE:  This will be presented at the August 15, 2011, council meeting.

VI.  NEW BUSINESS:

   A.  USDA RD LOAN ORDINANCE NO. 794 AND BANNER BANK AGREEMENT: Ordinance
   No. 794, agreeing to the terms of the bond for the USDA RD loan and the Banner Bank Agreement, was
   presented to the council.  Debbie Groom made a motion to approve the agreement with Banner Bank, as
   presented.  Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.  Debbie Groom made a motion
   to approve Ordinance No. 794, as presented.  Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members voted yes. 

   B.  INSURANCE CARRIER: Mayor Jaeger explained that in the past AWC RMSA city insurance was
   $4000cheaper when we compared it to the CIAW insurance.  He asked that we inform CIAW insurance that
   we are going to compare next year, so we will notify them by letter.  John Giudice made a motion to look at the
   cost of other insurance companies.  Eileen Soldwedel seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
  
   C.  AIRPORT GRANT: Roy Schulz told the council that we were awarded the airport grant for planning and
   to rehabilitate the road.  He talked about the issues with the airport.  There was discussion.

   D.  COMMUNITY CENTER LIGHT REPLACEMENT BID: Gabbard Electric gave us a bid to replace
   the lights at the front of the building for $1,455.30. Roy Schulz made a motion to accept the bid.  Debbie Groom
   seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.  

   E.  BID TO REPLACE THE FURNACE:  The council was given a bid package from Ackerman Heating to
   replace our oil furnace with a heat pump, and to divide the rooms so that we can heat the front and back of the
   building.  We will get prices from other companies. 

VII.  REPORTS:

   A.  MAINTENANCE REPORT: (Duane Groom) Duane Groom reported: 1) He will be taking time off to do
   harvest.  2) Ruhl Park has new playground equipment and the shelter isup. 3) The cemetery work is done.
   4) He forwarded his report for the sewer plant damage to the sheriff.  5) There was a dog attack recently and
   6) He has had several reports about raccoons in Tekoa.

   B.  CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: (Kynda Browning) Kynda Browning had nothing to report.

   C.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT: (Mike Bogenreif) Mike Bogenreif was not in attendance. 

   D.  MAYOR’S REPORT:  (Mayor Jaeger) Mayor Jaeger did not give a report.

   E.  COUNCIL REPORTS:

   Eileen Soldwedel said that Avista left tree trimmings in the creek, and she is concerned about it blocking the
   water from flowing.  The Mayor will contact them. 

   Roy Schulz reported that Duane Groom and he went to look at a truck, and they were not interested in it.
   
   Debbie Groom said that the park board would like to thank the City for letting Duane Groom and Rob
   Brownfield help with the park.

   John Giudice said that we should look at code enforcement and see if it is working out the way we anticipated. 

VIII.  CONSENT AGENDA: 

   A.  APPROVE July 18, 2011 MEETING MINUTES: Roy Schulz made a motion to approve the July 18,
   2011, minutes as presented.  Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.

   B.  APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: John Giudice asked about paying for the lights for Avista.  The
   council said that we should not be giving money for that and asked that we do not do it in the future. Roy Schulz
   made a motion to approve payroll check numbers 9437 through 9442 and payroll EFT checks in the amount of
   $12,318.50; and check numbers 9443 through 9461 and EFT Department of Revenue checks in the amount of
   $77,811.81 for payment; Debbie Groom seconded the motion, all council members voted yes.  

IX.  ADJOURNMENT: Roy Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. John Giudice seconded
the motion; all council members voted yes.

APPROVED:
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John Jaeger - Mayor

ATTEST:
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Kynda Browning – Clerk/Treasurer