City of Tekoa
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor John Jaeger called the meeting to order
at 7:03 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 was Clerk/Treasurer, Kynda Browning.
In attendance in the audience were Keith Andersson, Donovan Chase,
Bob Lindgren, Heath Pillig, and Eileen Soldwedel.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jaeger asked those present to
join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Brett Meyers was in
attendance and gave the council a 2010 - 2011 sheriff contract and an
incident report showing the calls. He is recommending that we stay at
20 hours per week as reflected in the contract.
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
There were none.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. SIGN ENTERING TOWN: Linda Zehm said that Dan Hutton has
agreed to make the signs for us. He will have his kids work on some
designs and get them to us to review. The goal is to have them by spring.
B. LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITH VACANT HOUSES:
A list was given to the council, showing the owners of the vacant houses.
The Mayor will compose a letter to the property owners, and it will be
given to the council for approval at the November meeting.
C. MOBILE HOME ORDINANCE: A copy of the proposed
ordinance was given to the council. Mr. Pillig was in attendance and
asked why we are making the changes. Mayor Jaeger explained that
the old ordinance only allowed mobile homes to be one year old, and
the proposed ordinance allows the home to be manufactured as long
ago as January 1, 1990. Mr. Pillig asked why single wide homes aren’t
allowed, because low income people with single wide homes, are being
excluded. The council said that the way the ordinance reads, it would
not allow them. There was discussion. The council will review the
ordinance, and it will be discussed at the November council meeting.
D. ROOF LEAK AT J.C. CLUB: It has not been inspected yet.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. BILL FOR COLLECTIONS: The council asked that we look
into going through a collection agency for a utility bill of a customer
who had moved.
B. 2010 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor
Jaeger opened the public hearing. The preliminary budget was presented
to the council. We will have budget workshops to go over the budget.
C. AUDIT CYCLE – EVERY TWO YEARS: Mike Bogenreif made a
motion to change the audit to every two years. Linda Zehm seconded the
motion; all council members voted yes.
D. NOVEMBER 2ND MEETING AGENDA: Mayor Jaeger said that
we will meet on November 2, 2009, at 6:30 to discuss the fire department
budget before we discuss the water and sewer budget and rates. We will
discuss whether to continue to add another $5.00 to the water and sewer
for the surcharge.
E. NEWSLETTER TOPICS: Mayor Jaeger told the council that he will
be putting information in the newsletter that the burn ban has been lifted,
about the street levy, the cemetery budget, and the budget public hearing.
F. AIRPORT LEASES: Mayor Jaeger got copies of the airport leases
and said that they are all up to date, except one. This will be discussed with
Stephen Bishop, town attorney, and the council can discuss it further at the
November meeting.
G. COPIER LEASE: John Giudice made a motion to terminate our copier
lease when it expires in February. Linda Zehm seconded the motion; all
council members voted yes.
VII. COUNCIL REPORTS:
~John Giudice said we need to look at our ordinance that has the fines and
fees for violating ordinances.
~Mike Bogenreif said that he went to the park board about the old railroad
right-of-way and making a trail out of it. He will be looking for money to
develop the trails. He also asked Browning to check the growth management
ordinance to see if it requires sidewalks and paved roads in housing
developments.
VIII. CLERK/TREASURER REPORT: Browning reported on the water/
sewer revenue.
IX. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Duane Groom did not give a report.
X. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Jaeger read a letter from Linda Zehm
resigning her council position. She will serve on the council until someone
can be appointed for her position. Mayor Jaeger will put a notice in the
newsletter.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. APPROVE September 21, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: Melinda
Wilkins made a motion to approve the August 17, 2009, meeting minutes
as presented. John Giudice seconded the motion; all council members
voted yes.
B. APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Roy Schulz made a motion to
approve payroll check numbers 8088, 8090, 8092 to 8105, 8108 through
8112, 8136 through 8140 and EFT 941 payment for $19,213.84; and
check numbers 8135, 8141 through 8157, 8106, 8107, 8113 through 8134,
8141 through 8157 for $33,060.01 and voided check numbers 8087, 8089
and 8091 as presented. Melinda Wilkins seconded the motion; all council
members voted yes.
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Mike Bogenreif made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 9:10 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
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