COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday September 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall
September 16, 2014
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night September 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City employee David Sarratt, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Chief Drake and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Guests included Esther Harris, Roger Coe and Carol Coe
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on September 2, 2014. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 2, 2014. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor noted Wanda Parson was not present to discuss her high water/sewer bill.
Alderman Hess informed the Board Mrs. Parsons was unable to attend due to health issues and asked him to speak on her behalf, to have the Board average her bill? Mayor Richmond asked if her water was off at this time or have the repairs been made? David Sarratt and I stated the water was off and the insurance is working on the repairs. Alderman Hess stated she had a broken pipe. Alderman Wilson discussed with the Board only relinquishing the sewer because she’s had two chances to attend and was not present. Alderman Hess stated that due to her health, she has issues getting around, that’s why she contacted him to ask the Board to average her bill. Alderman Kohley stated it would not be fair to her to only remove the sewer as we have averaged everyone else’s bill in the past.
Ald. Wilson moved to average Wanda Parson’s water/sewer bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2014-451 for Ord. No. 2014-461 changing the personnel policy in regards to compensation hours.
The Mayor read by title only Bill No. 2014-451 for Ord. No. 2014-461 for the second reading.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2014-451 for Ord. No. 2014-461 changing the personnel policy on compensation hours. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kezar, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2014-452 for Ord. No. 2014-462 changing the personnel policy in regards to vacation hours.
The Mayor read by title only Bill No. 2014-452 for Ord. No. 2014-462 for the second reading.
Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2014-452 for Ord. No. 2014-462 changing the personnel policy regarding vacation hours. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2014-453 for Ord. No. 2014-463 restoring section 117.040 F (3) to the City Code.
The Mayor read by title only Bill No. 2014-453 for Ord. No. 2014-463 restoring Section 117.040 (F (3) for the second reading.
Ald. Hess moved to approve the second reading of Bill No.2014-453 for Ord. No. 2014-463 restoring Section 117.040 F (3) to the City Code. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2014-454 for Ord. No. 2014-464 which deletes the penalty section from Section 505.080.
The Mayor read by title only Bill No. 2014-454 for Ord. No. 2014-464 for the first reading.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill No. 2014-454 for Ord. No. 2014-464 which deletes the penalty section from Section 505-080. Ald. Hess second. Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor acknowledged Ester Harris regarding the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce.
Esther asked the Board to consider joining the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce. She stated several cities and businesses are members and she touched a few points on the membership like a complimentary weekly newsletter by email, chamber updates, ribbon cutting ceremonies, second Friday coffees, lists of schools and churches and all activities in the county. She did state there is a fee to join and it depends on the number of full time employees. She left the Board with a member benefits pamphlet to be looked over and offered to return if the Board had additional questions. The Board thanked her for asking the city to join and would look over the information provided.
The Board discussed the following old business:
1. Discuss quote from Michael Keels on video conferencing.
Mayor stated since Michael as not present (I noted he would not be able to attend until the second meeting on October 21st), and that it doesn’t show a screen to view he would rather wait until Michael was present to discuss the quote. The discussion was tabled until Michael could attend October 21st.
2. Discuss City Hall awning.
David Sarratt told the Board that Marcus from L&M Construction gave an estimate of
less than $5000.00 and did not think we would need to put it out for bid since it was
less than the amount required to put out for bid. Mayor Richmond thought the Board
should wait for City Supervisor Brodie to return to see if he had anything else to add.
The issue was tabled.
The Board discussed the following new business:
1. Discussed cashing in the Water Works Certificate of Deposit # 221705 to reimburse the water cash account for the street project and pump and motor from January. CD comes due on 9/23/14.
Ald. Wilson moved to cash in the Water Works Certificate of Deposit # 221705. Ald. Kohley seconded. Wilson, Kohley, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
2. Discuss whether or not to purchase Halloween Candy.
The Board discussed how much we had purchased last year and that $150.00 was agreed upon last year.
Ald. Kezar moved to purchase Halloween candy in the amount of up to $150.00. Ald. Hess seconded. Kezar, Hess, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Mayor Richmond wanted the Board to know the City was thanked for replacing a stop sign by Terry Fuller.
Richmond let the Board know he was contacted by Jeff with the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. to participate in the Muscular Dystrophy’s Lock-a-thon, to be locked up for an hour on October 2nd between 12:00 and 1:00, lunch will be provided. He noted he has the information in his car if any of the Board members are interested as he will not be able to attend.
Richmond also discussed with the Board putting a ceiling in how much we would average future water bills as opposed to how we average them now. He stated it costs the City money to pump the water and we should consider the ceiling on averaging. He asked that it be put on the next agenda for discussion.
The Department heads report gave the following reports:
Curt Drake-. Curt informed the Board the SUV was fixed and the repairs were around $630.00 and now it has a lifetime warranty, which he believes is for the sensor only.
Drake requested that he and Mayor Richmond to sign a mutual aid agreement between the City, all law enforcement agencies in McDonald County and McDonald County 911, like the one we already have with the City of Anderson. This would give him the capability to go assist other jurisdiction’s if and when needed and for them to come here and assist Goodman when needed. Tax Collector Bunch asked how it would affect our insurance. Drake explained it would not affect our insurance and any injuries would still be the responsibility of the City, same as they are now.
Ald. Wilson moved to have Mayor Richmond and Chief Drake sign the mutual aid agreement. Ald. Kohley seconded. Wilson, Kohley, Hess and Kezar votes aye with 0 nays.
Denis Kolb- Nothing to report.
David Brodie- David Sarratt reported that David would like the Board to consider the purchase of a chlorination system for the well on Barlow like they had installed on the School Street Well.
Ald. Kezar moved to purchase a new chlorination system in the amount of $3496.80 for the water system. Ald. Wilson seconded. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
Dawn Bunch –That she would be removing $1026.85 in penalties after the second reading was competed to remove the penalty section.
Paula Brodie- Karla again let the board know Michael Keels wouldn’t be present until October 21st to discuss the video conferencing.
The discussion was tabled until October 21st when Keels can attend.
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,494.65. Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,494.65. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.