City of Tekoa
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
For January 18, 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, Roy Schulz, Eileen Soldwedel, David Tysz
and Troy Wilson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning
and Maintenance Supervisor, Duane Groom. In attendance in the audience
were Layne Merritt, engineer; and Zach Lanham, building inspector.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jaeger asked those present
to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Layne Merritt was in
attendance and went over the CDBG application to upgrade the water
storage reservoir and reconstruct well #2 with the council.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: There was no one
in attendance.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. ESTABLISH FEE TO CAP WATER/SEWER LINES FROM
VACANT HOMES: Duane Groom discussed the basis for charging
$500 to cap sewer lines. After discussion, Mike Bogenreif made a
motion to charge $500 minimum, at the discretion of the public works
director, to cap water lines and $500 minimum to cap sewer lines.
Dave Tysz seconded the motion; all council members voted yes. Roy
Schulz made a motion to file a lien against the property if they have not
paid the fee after 12 months. Mike Bogenreif seconded the motion; all
council members voted yes.
There was also discussion about Jim Heaton’s property and Chuck
Patrick’s barn because they both requested their property not be
charged the surcharge. It will be discussed after Duane Groom looks at
both properties.
B. REVIEW OF GOALS: The council reviewed the goals and made
changes. They will look at the amended goals at the February council
meeting.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN CDBG
APPLICATION: After discussion, Mike Bogenreif made a motion to
adopt Resolution 10-01 as presented, asking for $993,000.00 from
CDBG and authorizing Mayor Jaeger to sign on behalf of the city.
Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
B. OLD CITY HALL ELECTRICITY BILL: Duane Groom
discussed problems with instant hot water tanks that were proposed to
be put in old city hall. His recommendation is to turn the breaker off for
the hot water tank unless needed. The council said we need to start
charging them for electricity.
C. CITY DEPARTMENT COUNCIL LIAISONS: The following
are the council members in charge of each department:
1. Street Department – Troy Wilson
2. Fire Department – Roy Schulz
3. Law Enforcement. – John Giudice
4. Finance – Debbie Groom/John Giudice
5. Cemetery – Debbie Groom
6. Airport – Roy Schulz
7. City-owned property/leases – Eileen Soldwedel
8. Unfit Dwellings – Mike Bogenreif
9. Library – Eileen Soldwedel
10. Mayor Pro-temp – Mike Bogenreif
11. Water/sewer – Dave Tysz
12. Recycling/waste reduction – Dave Tysz
D. MAYOR PRO-TEMP: Debbie Groom made a motion to appoint
Mike Bogenreif as the mayor pro-temp. Eileen Soldwedel seconded the
motion; all council members voted yes.
E. TRAILER COURT CONCERNS: Zach Lanham was in attendance.
He discussed a situation where a smoke stack was not installed properly.
He also talked about people calling him asking to have houses condemned.
There was discussion. Browning will find the ordinance that has to deal
with this.
F. BUS SERVICE TO SPOKANE: Eileen Soldwedel said that she is
looking into bus service from Tekoa. The council felt like it was a good
idea and worth looking into. She will write an article for the newsletter.
G. INVESTMENTS: Kynda Browning investigated interest rates for
investments. She found that Bank of Fairfield offered the best rate, at
2% for one year. We cannot invest more money at American West and
still be insured. Debbie Groom made a motion to move $118,000 from
the state investment pool into a CD at the Bank of Fairfield at 2%, for
one ear. Eileen Soldwedel seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
H. FEBRUARY 15 MEETING ON PRESIDENT’S DAY: Mayor
Jaeger asked the council if they want to change the February 15 council
meeting . They would like to leave it on the 15th. He also said we may
have a special meeting on February 1 to approve the grant application for
Rural Development. We will find out if Layne Merritt is ready for us to
meet.
I. PDA STATUS: Roy Schulz reported that they are in the process of
restructuring the PDA. He discussed finding funding for more hangers
and increasing the runway size to accommodate bigger airplanes. Mayor
Jaeger is suggesting that the PDA would eventually run the airport.
There was discussion about getting a loan and a grant for the hangers.
We would do this at no cost to the taxpayers.
VII. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Duane Groom reported on the
water line repair project in front of the Pharmacy and C and D’s.
VIII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: Browning had nothing to
report.
IX. COUNCIL REPORTS:
~Dave Tysz asked Duane Groom about purchasing fire hydrants this
year. Duane Groom said he is planning to buy some.
~Mike Bogenreif has not heard anything about the memorial trail yet.
He also volunteered to help with code enforcement; especially with
vehicles that do not meet city ordinance requirements.
~Debbie Groom asked about the ARRP grant.
~Troy Wilson asked about our phone bills. He will research ways to
save money. He also inquired about charging the phone company a
franchise fee.
X. MAYOR’S REPORT: He said that he is going to write a letter
to the gentleman that owns the Railroad Apartments about
rehabilitating the building.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. APPROVE December 21, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: Mike
Bogenreif made a motion to approve the December 21, 2009, meeting
minutes as presented. Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council
members voted yes.
B. APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Mike Bogenreif made a
motion to approve payroll check numbers 8322 through 8337, 8340,
8342, 8343 through 8347, EFT 941 payment and Employment
Security Department payment for $16034.41; and check numbers
8338, 8339, 8341 and 8348 through 8372 for $34,085.39 as
presented. Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Debbie Groom made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Mike Bogenreif 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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