City of Tekoa
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
For August 3, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor John Jaeger called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. Council members present at the meeting were Jaeger, Mike
Bogenreif, Debbie Groom, John Giudice, Roy Schulz, Melinda Wilkins
and Linda Zehm. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning;
and Duane Groom, Maintenance Supervisor. In attendance in the
audience were Keith Andersson and Eileen Soldwedel.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jaeger asked those present to
join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION:
A letter was received from Layne Merritt on the status of our funding
application.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Eileen Soldwedel and
Keith Andersson both think we should continue having council meetings
twice a month.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. STREET LEVY RESOLUTION: Street Levy Resolution No. 09-04
was presented to the council, requesting a levy amount of $50,000.00 for
2010 to be voted on in November. Duane Groom said since street lights
cost $23,000.00 we will still need the other $27,000.00 for street repairs.
Mayor Jaeger said if we do not need it, we would ask for less money.
Mike Bogenreif made a motion to accept Resolution 09-04 for a street
levy of $50.000. Linda Zehm seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
B. GOLF COURSE LEASE: Mayor Jaeger met with the golf course
board. He explained to them that we need consistency with all our
properties, and we are trying to be fair with everyone. He expects
someone will come to the next meeting and talk about our proposal.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. MONTHLY MEETING PROS AND CONS: Mayor Jaeger said
that he is afraid we will lose council members if we continue to have meetings
twice a month because of the time factor. The council discussed the issue. He
would like to make a decision at the next meeting.
B. $500 BONUS CLARIFICATION FOR WATER
CERTIFICATION: Mayor Jaeger said that we have nothing in the minutes
clarifying whether our maintenance crew is to receive a $500 bonus for
becoming certified for the water and sewer test, or if it is added to their yearly
salary. Mike Bogenreif made a motion to raise the salary $500 per year for
becoming a certified water or sewer operator. Roy Schulz seconded the
motion; all council members voted yes. Debbie Groom abstained from voting.
VII. COUNCIL REPORTS:
~Linda Zehm talked with Teresa House about purchasing a memorial rock
for the cemetery.
~Melinda Wilkins asked about fogging mosquitoes and wondered if he can
fog every week instead of every other week. It was decided to continue to
fog every week.
~Roy Schulz asked about what percentage our overages are for the water
bill.
~Jerry Squibb resigned from the airport, and we will need to hire someone
to take his place. Browning will write him a letter thanking him for his time.
The maintenance crew will mow the airport for now.
~Mike Bogenreif said the stop sign on Crosby and Alder is bent and needs
to be fixed, and the school zone sign needs to be put in.
~The Mayor will research the “Welcome to Tekoa” signs. Linda Zehm will
talk to Mr. Hutton.
~Duane Groom asked about removing some of the signs coming into Tekoa.
~John Giudice asked about having the gentleman that talked about water
rates at the AWC Conference, do a comprehensive study on our water rates.
Debbie Groom said it is a good idea if it does not cost us anything. John
Giudice will get in touch with him.
~Browning read a note from Dave Tysz about setting money aside to replace
the main water line on Main Street.
VIII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: Browning did not have anything
to report.
IX. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Duane Groom reported that he ordered
supplies to fix the roof on City Hall. It is starting to roll up, and they will screw
it back down. Mayor Jaeger asked about the water line under the creek to the
sewer plant. Duane Groom sent information in to get permission to fix it. It will
take 30 to 45 days to get a response back.
X. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Jaeger said he attended a meeting in
Deer Park. It was put on by legal council. He said we should tape our public
hearings, but otherwise, we are doing the right thing by not taping our council
meetings.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. APPROVE July 20, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: Roy Schulz
made a motion to approve the July 20, 2009, meeting minutes as presented.
Melinda Wilkins seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
B. APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Linda Zehm made a motion
to approve payroll check numbers 7943 through 7958, 7963 through 7965
and EFT 941 payment for $12,858.91; and check numbers 7959 through
7962, 7966 through 7985 and voided check number 7979 for $25,377.69
as presented. Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members voted
yes.
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Mike Bogenreif made a motion to adjourn the
meeting 8:20 p.m. Debbie Groom 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
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