City of Tekoa
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
For July 20, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro-Temp Linda Zehm called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present at the meeting
were Zehm, Debbie Groom, Roy Schulz, David Tysz, and Melinda
Wilkins. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning; and Duane
Groom, Maintenance Supervisor. In attendance in the audience was Jerry
Squibb.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro-Temp Zehm asked those
present to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: There was none.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: There was none.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. STREET LEVY PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Pro-temp Linda
Zehm opened the public hearing. It was explained that we would like to
ask for $50,000 for the street levy for 2010. Duane Groom explained the
projects he would like to do next year with the street budget. Debbie
Groom said she thinks it is a fair amount. Dave Tysz made a motion to
put before the voters a street levy for $50,000 for 2010. Melinda
Wilkins seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
B. NUMBER OF INACTIVE ACCOUNTS: Dave Tysz said we have
29 inactive utility accounts, but he still needs to get more information. We
need to decide what we are going to do as far as charging the inactive
accounts, because the city still has to pay for the loans. It is still being
suggested to charge them the surcharge when the accounts are inactive.
C. GOLF COURSE LEASE AGREEMENT: Mayor Jaeger will visit
with the president of the golf course. This item will be put on the August
3 agenda.
D. TIRE AMNESTY PROGRAM: Three loads of old tires were taken
to Colfax.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Roy Schulz said that we hired Zach
Lanham from Tensed as the building inspector.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT: Roy Schulz read the environmental
report for the city that was prepared by Century West. Dave Tysz made a
motion to approve the Environmental Report and the DNS for water and
sewer as presented. Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council
members voted yes.
Mayor Jaeger asked the council to discuss changing the meetings to once a
month. The council discussed it and thinks it is a good idea. They asked that
the Mayor put it in the newsletter and ask the citizens to comment on this idea.
VII. COUNCIL REPORTS: Linda Zehm asked about spraying weeds
behind the building at the cemetery. Duane Groom will send someone to help
take care of the weeds.
VIII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: Browning did not have anything
to report.
IX. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Duane Groom reported they are
changing old meters.
X. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Jaeger was not in attendance.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. APPROVE July 6, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: Melinda Wilkins
made amotion to approve the July 6, 2009, meeting minutes as presented.
Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
B. APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Debbie Groom made a motion
to approve payroll check numbers 7926 through 7930, and voided check
number 7925 for payment for $5,048.92; and check numbers 7931 through
7942 for $12,706.18 as presented. Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all
council members voted yes.
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Debbie Groom made a motion to adjourn the
meeting 7:39 p.m. Melinda Wilkins seconded the motion; all council
members voted yes.
APPROVED:
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Linda Zehm – Mayor Pro-Temp
ATTEST:
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Kynda Browning – Clerk/Treasurer
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