City of Tekoa
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
For June 1, 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, John Giudice, Debbie Groom, Roy Schulz, Dave Tysz, Melinda
Wilkins and Linda Zehm. Also present were Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Tara
Chittenden; and Duane Groom, Maintenance Supervisor. In attendance in
the audience were Ray Harp, Eileen Soldwedel, and Jerry Squibb.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jaeger asked those present to
join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: There was none.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Ray Harp said he has
a water leak along the ditch in his pasture and would like to have it fixed.
He also talked about the road going into the arena and asked if it will be
cleaned up before the Slippery Gulch Celebration.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. WATER RATES FOR INACTIVE ACCOUNTS: After discussion,
it was decided that all residences will pay the surcharge (currently $20.00),
even if the residence/building is unoccupied. No decision was made on
vacant lots.
B. ORDINANCE FOR MOBILE HOMES: John Giudice and Mayor
Jaeger still need to get together to work on a revised ordinance.
C. THEATRE LEASE AGREEMENT: After discussion, Mayor Jaeger
proposed that the Theatre pay water and sewer, but not garbage for the nine
months that the theatre is in operation, because they are a non-profit
organization. They will check to see what we can do legally with a
non-profit organization.
D. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR GOLF COURSE: This will be
discussed at the June 15, 2009, meeting.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PERSONNEL POLICY (Section 4): The clerk will make suggested
changes for the June 15, 2009, meeting.
VII. COUNCIL REPORTS:
~Linda Zehm said the cemetery looks very nice.
~Melinda Wilkins said the mosquitoes have been bad and that we probably
need to fog twice a week for a while. The Mayor will check with John
Sypher to see when he is available.
~Mike Bogenreif reminded Duane Groom to put up the school zone sign
and talked about junk by the walking bridge. He also commented about
selling mulch after we have the chipper come in.
VIII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: Browning was not in
attendance.
IX. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Jaeger reported:
~He received a letter of resignation from Stan Kittock, effective June
30, 2009.
~Stan Kittock met with Wes Clark about the Railroad Apartments and
gave him a list of items that need to be taken care of in order to secure
the building.
~He will be attending an elected officials meeting in Deer Park on
July 21 regarding how to conduct efficient meetings.
~He went over the past-due utility accounts with the council.
~We received prices to trim the trees in the cemetery. The council
does not want to have it done at this time.
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. APPROVE MAY 18, 2009, MEETING MINUTES: Debbie
Groom made a motion to approve the May 18, 2009, meeting minutes
as presented. Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
B. APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Linda Zehm made a motion
to approve payroll check numbers 7805 through 7821, 7827 and EFT
payment for $10,370.94, and check numbers 7804, 7822 through 7826
and 7828 through 7843 for $15,021.86 as presented. Roy Schulz
seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Mike Bogenreif made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 9:15 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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