City of Tekoa
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
For May 4, 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 Donald Chatterton, Paul Peringer,
Bob Lindgren, 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: Layne Merritt from
Century West was in attendance to discuss budgets for possible
upcoming water and sewer projects. After discussion, the council
told him to put together an application, and then they will review and
authorize it.
The Department of Ecology is doing a total maximum daily load study
of Hangman Creek. They may impose additional impacts on our sewer
treatment plant on the Hangman Creek.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
~Don Chatterton was in attendance to talk about the proposed additional
charges for the water and sewer rates. He suggested passing a bond for
the improvements and feels it would be cheaper in the long run.
~Paul Perringer was in attendance and asked for permission to put a wind
gauge on a post across the street from where he lives. Mayor Jaeger will
find out if it is on Brotherton Seed or city property.
~A letter was received from a person complaining about their neighbor's
dog. Mayor Jaeger will send a letter to the dog owner.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. WATER RATES FOR INACTIVE ACCOUNTS: We will discuss
it at the next meeting.
B. ORDINANCE FOR MOBILE HOMES: There was discussion
concerning the proposed mobile home ordinance. John Giudice and
Mayor Jaeger will work on a revised ordinance.
C. PERSONNEL POLICY: The council was given a copy of the
update for the hours and attendance (Chapter 2) of the personnel policy
manual. Mike Bogenreif made a motion to approve the personnel policy
as amended. Debbie Groom seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
D. THEATRE AND GOLF COURSE LEASE AGREEMENTS:
Browning is to check to see if we have a copy of the insurance policy
for the golf course and get a copy of the policy for the JC Club. Melinda
Wilkins and Debbie Groom will talk to both groups and find out where
we are on this issue.
E. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OLD CITY SHOP W/PDA: Mayor
Jaeger talked to Monte Morgan and he will come to the May 18 council
meeting to discuss this issue.
F. NOISE ORDINANCE: Mike Bogenreif made a motion to have the
fine for noise ordinance violations be $50.00 for the first violation, $100.00
for the second violation, and $250.00, up to $500.00, for each succeeding
violation. Linda Zehm seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. RESOLUTION FOR RED FLAG RULE: Debbie Groom made a
motion to approve the Identity Theft Prevention Program and Resolution
09-1 as presented. John Giudice seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
VII. COUNCIL REPORTS: Duane Groom reported that he checked
into the cost to oil the gravel roads. It would be about $.95 per foot for a
cost of approximately $9000 to have the gravel streets oiled. The council
told him to go ahead since it is in the street budget. He also reported that
the footings have been poured for the sewer treatment building.
John Giudice said that we have been approved for the .09 grant from
Whitman County to put in four electrical boxes for the Old City Hall
businesses. He also said that he is trying to find out why we are paying
so much for electricity.
Mike Bogenreif received a call about Leslie Street. A family living there is
asking that we change the speed zone to 20 miles per hour when children
are present. The council said it was all right, and Duane Groom will put a
sign up in the designated area.
Linda Zehm said that banners are up, but we need to purchase 10 more
of the bottom bracket at a cost of $150.00.
VIII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: There was none.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Jaeger said that he is meeting with
someone about the pigeons. The gentleman will catch them and remove
them from the city.
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. APPROVE APRIL 20, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: Linda
Zehm made a motion to approve the April 20, 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 7752 through 7767, 7770
through 7773, and EFT 941 pmt. for $13,084.43; and check numbers
7768, 7769 and 7774 through 7786 for $26,317.49 as presented.
Linda Zehm seconded the motion; all council members voted yes.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Mike Bogenreif made a motion to adjourn the
meeting 9:43 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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