Tekoa Washington

I.  CALL TO ORDER: Mayor John Jaeger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Council members present
at the meeting were, Debbie Groom, John Giudice, Roy Schulz, Eileen Soldwedel, and Troy Wilson. Also present
were Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning and Maintenance Supervisor, Duane Groom. In attendance in the audience were Donovan Chase, Teresa Hoke-House, and Jeslyn Lemke.

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

III.  PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Donovan Chase was in attendance to talk about the budget for
the fire department.  He will buy a locking thermostat to save money for heating costs.  Mayor Jaeger said if he purchases something over $500, he will need to have a purchase order signed.  Eileen Soldwedel asked if he is
planning to buy equipment this year.  Donovan Chase said he will buy battery chargers for the pagers, but most of
their expenses are for repairs to the equipment.

IV.  COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Teresa Hoke-House said she is starting a new season at the cemetery.  The committee met and went over what they want to do this year.  The memorial is being built and
should be done by Memorial Day.  She also ordered roses to plant in the rose garden.

V.  OLD BUSINESS:

   A.  JC CLUB LEASE AGREEMENT: Mayor Jaeger needs to talk to Mike McHargue before we can discuss
   this further.

   B.  WHITMAN COUNTY .09 GRANT: John Giudice said that the grant was already disseminated.

   C.  AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT AND EXPANSION: After discussion, it was decided to have a
   workshop on Monday, March 28, 2011, to discuss the airport and the sewer. 

VI.  NEW BUSINESS:

   A.  SPRING CLEAN UP: After discussion, John Giudice volunteered to get the price for a dumpster for a
   possible spring clean up day.  There was discussion about monitoring the dumpster so that it will not get filled up
   ahead of time.

   B.  FEE RESOLUTION: We will update the fee resolution at the April council meeting.  
 
   C.  RAILROAD UPDATE: Mike Bogenreif has not heard anything on the railroad yet.
 
   D.  SUMMER WATER PROJECTS: Mayor Jaeger said that we met with the engineer to go over the
   timeline for the upcoming projects. The well will be drilled in the next three weeks. Finalizing the well project,
   rehabilitating the reservoir and replacing water lines will be started in June. The second phase of the water line
   replacement and reconstructing Henkle Street will be done next year. There was also discussion about additional
   projects we can add if there is extra money. 

   E.  VACANT LOTS/CLEAN UP: This will be discussed at the April council meeting.

   F.  APPROVE WELL DRILLING PAYMENT: John Giudice made a motion to approve the payment that
   was presented from Blue Star Enterprises for $14,751.80. Eileen Soldwedel seconded the motion; all council
   members voted yes.

VII.  REPORTS:

   A.  MAINTENANCE REPORT: (Duane Groom) Duane Groom reported that there is water line break they
   are repairing at Ted Rasmussen’s office.  He also reported that the repairs are done for the Dance Studio at Old
   City Hall, so he turned the noon whistle back on that is located on the building.

   B.  CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: Browning requested that the council take the statement of qualifications
   home and score them to select an engineer for the TIB project.  There was discussion about junk cars and junk
   in people’s yards.  
 
   After another discussion it was decided to start meeting on the first Monday of the month for a workshop, and
   then continue to have the regular meeting on the third Monday of the month.

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

   D.  MAYOR’S REPORT:  (Mayor Jaeger) He said that we have received $814.00 for project share.  Eileen
   Soldwedel wrote a notice for the newsletter to ask people to notify the city if they are in need of assistance for
   their city utility bill. 

   E.  COUNCIL REPORT: There was none.

VIII.  CONSENT AGENDA: 

   A.  APPROVE February 15, 2011 MEETING MINUTES: Debbie Groom made a motion to approve
   the February 15, 2011, minutes as presented. Roy Schulz seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.

   B.  APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Debbie Groom made a motion to approve payroll check numbers
   9176 through 9192, 9214 through 9218, including voided check number 9217, EFT 941 payment, Department
   of Retirement Systems payment and HSA Bank payment for $5,809.64; and check numbers 9193 through 9213,
   9219 through 9236 and EFT Department of Revenue payment for $50,722.82 as presented.  Troy Wilson
   seconded he motion; all council members voted yes.

IX.  ADJOURNMENT: Debbie Groom made motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Roy Schulz 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