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                                                                             Regular City Council Meeting
                                                                                 City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
  
                                                                             March 13, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.

 

A regular meeting was called to order on this date by Mayor Pro-tem Varce.  Present:  Councilman Mallory, Stieneke, Leach, Peck, City Attorney Miller, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.  Absent:  Mayor Henrich.

At the last meeting, Councilman Mallory felt City Clerk, Deb Taylor was passed over when the council approved pay increases for the 2007-08 fiscal year.  He had asked the council to consider additional compensation for Deb for taking on extra duties in the absence of a city administrator and for the 14-15 weeks when Diane Cargin was gone last spring.  He suggested compensating Deb $20,000 for 2006, and paying her a percentage of what the administrator’s hourly wage would have been at the end of the year.  Councilman Leach said they had approved $1,500/yr. increases for three of the supervisors who must maintain specific licenses for their positions and $1,000/yr. for the other three supervisors.  He feels it is a done deal.  Mallory feels something was overlooked or not considered when it came to Deb.  Councilman Peck said that the Clerk should receive the extra $500/yr.  Mallory understands the reason for the difference in increases for the supervisors, but he brought up this issue because he feels Deb, as well as Diane and Connie, fall into a whole different category.  If there are no more burdens being placed on these employees in the absence of an administrator, he doesn’t feel there is a need for an administrator.  He said at least pay a percentage of the administrator’s hourly wage to Deb, Diane and Connie for taking on extra duties.  Mallory said the ending hourly wage for the administrator was $36.80/hr. and suggested 20% ($7.36/hr.) for Deb, 10% ($3.68/hr.) for Diane, and 5% ($1.84/hr.) for Connie in addition to their current wage.  Councilman Stieneke asked that when they hire an administrator or public works director does this additional compensation go away?  Mallory said yes, that this would be for the interim.  Councilman Peck questioned whether giving additional compensation to Diane and Connie would be a problem as they are members of the union.  City Attorney Miller said the union would probably have to approve additional compensation.  Connie Ladwig was in attendance and indicated that other cities in this situation have appointed the City Clerk as clerk/administrator or compensated them for the extra duties.  It is common practice.  A motion was made by Councilman Mallory to compensate Deb $20,000 for 2006 and to pay a percentage of the administrator’s hourly wage to Deb-20% ($7.36/hr.), Diane-10% ($3.68/hr.) and Connie-5% ($1.84/hr.) during the interim period.  The motion died for lack of a second.

Councilman Mallory stated it appears that if there is no additional work, an administrator isn’t necessary.

Mary Jo Ruppert, Librarian, said that in reading recent minutes of the city council meeting, department heads were
granted either a $1,500/yr. or $1,000/yr. increase beginning 7/1/07 and hourly employees were granted a $.47/hr.
increase.  The minutes show that she was classified as an hourly employee, when in fact she is salaried as a department
head.  She wants to be clear that she is a department head.  As for having to maintain a license, Mary Jo explained that
in order for the library to remain accredited, she must receive 40 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 
Councilman Stieneke thought the Library Board set wages for the library employees.  Mary Jo said they do have that
authority, but for the most part have gone with raises the council sets for other employees.

John Cook was present to review revised admission fees for the Bacon Aquatic Center.  Committee members, city staff
and Councilman Varce met last week to fine-tune the proposed fees.  The recommendation is:  Daily admission-$4; age
2 & younger-free with paid adult; viewer fee-$2; 10-punch pass-$35; single season pass-$70; family season pass-$125
(for family of 5 or fewer; $10/person for each additional).  The committee also recommended party rental fees of
$125/1 hr. or $200/2 hr. for a family party (up to 50 people) and $250 for up to 2 hrs. for a corporate party (over 50 people),
but Councilman Varce recommended further review before approving the party fees.  A motion by Councilman Varce,
seconded by Peck, authorized setting the following admission fees:  daily admission-$4; age 2 & younger-free with paid
adult; viewer fee-$2; 10-punch pass-$35; single season pass-$70; family season pass-$125 (for family of 5 or fewer;
$10/person for each additional).  All fees include tax.  Motion carried.

At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Pro-tem Varce opened the public hearing on the 2007-08 budget.  The budget, as presented shows
available revenues of $10,186,877 and projected expenditures of $7,858,214.  The total tax levy rate will be
$16.33576/$1000 of assessed value, an increase of $.35/$1000 over the current budget.  As there were no oral or
written comments, a motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach, closed the hearing at 7:26 p.m.  Motion
carried.

On a motion by Councilman Peck, seconded by Leach, the council adopted the 2007-08 budget as presented. 
Motion carried.

John Devitt, Kuehl & Payer, and Jim Agnitsch, Street Supt., were present to review another option for the Ament Addition storm sewer.  At the last meeting, the council asked Mr. Devitt to bring back an estimate on a scaled down variation of Alternate #2 and to add the cost of installing the storm sewer pipe to the property lines so no property owner would have to go across a street to connect.  The cost to make the connection from the house to the city’s line would be the homeowners’ responsibility.  The estimate for Alternate #3 is $204,000 and would include the installation of new storm sewer pipe on portions of Craig Drive, Lauri Lane and Susan Drive, the renovation of existing intakes, the installation of several new curb intakes, as well as extending the pipe to the lot lines.  Councilman Mallory indicated that 3-4 homeowners have already connected to the existing storm sewer and asked whether the city paid for those installations.  Jim Agnitsch said that the city ran the pipe to the property line for one of the owners, but did not pay for connecting the house to the line.  He said the 4 property owners that have already connected did so at their cost, the same as it will be under this proposal.  Jim said that using Alternate #3 might very well take care of the problem for the entire addition.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Peck, authorized proceeding with the Ament Addition storm sewer project, using Alternate #3 as proposed.  Motion carried.

On a motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by Stieneke, the council approved the second presentation of an
ordinance pertaining to adult-oriented establishment regulations.  Roll call was:
AYES:  Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS:  None

A motion by Councilman Varce, seconded by Stieneke, waived the third presentation of Ordinance No. 520, pertaining
to adult-oriented establishment regulations and ordered its publication.  Roll call was:
AYES:  Varce, Mallory, Stieneke, Leach, Peck
NAYS:  None

City Attorney Miller reported that the city has received the deed to 312 W. Locust.  That property, along with 317 E. Main
and 343 E. Cedar can now be sold if the council so wishes.  The council reviewed resolutions to dispose of these
properties and questioned whether any of the houses can be refurbished.  A motion by Councilman Leach, seconded
by Stieneke, tabled further action until Kent Wenck, Code Enforcement Officer, makes a recommendation on whether
or not the houses can be made habitable.  Motion carried.

A motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by Stieneke, unanimously approved the following under “Consent Business”.

City council minutes of February 27th.

Bills totaling $233,064.55.

         IOWA D.N.R.                  CONSTR. PERMIT-E.MAIN WATER     100.00

         VERNON FICK (DEF. COMP.)      D/C SURRENDER-FICK-FEB.        1,600.00

         SHIRLEY THOMAS                  CREDIT ON ACCT.-207 W. ELM    295.51

         POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE      POSTAGE - UTILITY BILLS         259.56

         CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH.    FEB. TAX DRAW                    86.60

         AMAZON CREDIT PLAN         DVD'S & BOOKS                   164.44

         BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.       CHILDREN & ADULT BOOKS; CDS     505.64

         DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT      BOOKS                            20.65

         THREE RIVERS BENEFIT       CLAIMS THRU 2/16/07             799.82

         STEVE CRAIG/SLC POOL       CPO COURSE-D. ROLLISON          260.00

         ASSURANT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT  MARCH DISABILITY PREMIUM        743.92

         CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT   VOL. ALLOW.-1/14/07-2/13/07     920.00

         VERNON FICK (DEF. COMP.)   D/C SURRENDER-FICK-FEB.       1,600.00

         FORT DEARBORN LIFE INS.    MARCH LIFE PREMIUM              148.25

         MASTERCARD                 AVIATION FUEL; GAS               97.64

         CHEROKEE COUNTY RECORDER   RELEASE GAP - D. SICKELKA         7.00

         POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE      POSTAGE - UTILITY BILLS         249.47

         THREE RIVERS BENEFIT       MARCH ADMIN. FEE                352.00

         JAMES EBERT (DEF. COMP.)   D/C SURRENDER-EBERT-MAR.      1,500.00

         THREE RIVERS BENEFIT       CLAIMS THRU 3/2/07              214.80

         AHLERS & COONEY P.C.       BOND ATTY.-INTERIM FINANCING  5,421.33

         ALLIANCE CONCRETE, INC.    CEMENT PATCH-HWY. 59 & LOCUST   732.00

         ALLIANT UTILITIES          NATURAL GAS                   6,678.69

         AL'S CORNER OIL CO.        FUEL                            153.28

         ANDERSON LAWN SERVICE      FEB. SNOW REMOVAL               250.00

         ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES   MATS; TOWELS; UNIFORMS          417.13

         AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.      PANELVIEW; SWITCHES; ALARM    2,975.20

         BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS   20 - 30" STOP SIGNS             552.36

         BARNES & NOBLE, INC.       BOOKS                            34.34

         BLAINE'S WATER COND.       LAB WATER; SOFTNER RENT          60.90

         BOMGAARS                   SUPPLIES; EQUIPMENT           446.74

         MARY BORGHEIINCK           MILEAGE-ORANGE CITY;PAULLINA     53.85

         BUGH WELDING               STRAIGHTEN DOOR; REPLACE HINGE  195.00

         BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE  SHARPEN 2 SAW CHAINS             10.00

   CANNON MOSS BRYGGER        ENG.-HEATING/COOLING PROJ.    6,876.19

         CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC.    REPAIR STREET LIGHTS-MAIN     1,406.28

         CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS        AUTO SUPPLIES                    80.09

         CHEROKEE CO. COMM. HEALTH  HEPATITIS B VAC.-MURRAY          50.00

         CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE   MARCH LANDFILL FEE           11,556.01

         CHEROKEE LUMBER INC.       MATERIAL TO MAKE TOOL HO        100.79

         CHEROKEE REG. MED. CENTER  CDL DRUG TEST                    23.00

         CHESTERMAN COMPANY         10 CASES POP                     98.00

         KAREN CHRISTENSEN          REF. CO-ED V.B.-FEB.             57.50

         CHRONICLE TIMES            MINUTES; BUDGET NOTICE          697.55

         CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALIS   MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPAIR        282.72

         DAWN COOMBS                REF. CO-ED V.B.-FEB.             67.50

         THE COURT FOCUS            MARCH SUBSCRIPTION               12.00

         CREATIVE SERVICES          PRINT T'S; EVENT SIGN           203.78

         DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.       CHLORINE; POTASSIUM PERMAN.     558.00

         DEER VALLEY LAND IMPROV.   DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL         2,287.50

         DEMCO, INC.                SUPPLIES                         93.08

         DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT      BOOKS                            19.66

         SHAUNA DREFKE              SET UP/REF. V.B.-FEB.            24.50

         KELSEY ESSICK              SET UP/REF. V.B.-FEB.            24.50

         FAREWAY STORES, INC.       SUPPLIES                         58.11

         FARMER'S GRAIN & FEED      BIRD FEED                        26.30

         FARONICS                   COMPUTER SERVICE CONTRACT        59.10

         ED M. FELD EQUIP.CO.       FIRE EXT.; SAFETY EQUIP.        394.92

         FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC    PARK PAY PHONE                   50.00

         GARY'S SERVICE             REPLACE WARRANTED BATTERY        16.50

         GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE     3 COMPUTERS;BACKUP;UPS UNIT   3,302.49

         GREENWAY IMPLEMENT, INC.   3 OIL FILTERS FOR JD LOADER      25.50

         HACH CO.                   LAB SUPPLIES; DO PROBE UPGRADE  637.20

         HALLETT MATERIALS          WASHED FILL SAND              1,075.02

         NICOLE HATCH               SET UP/REF. V.B.-FEB.            47.25

         HOLZHAUER MOTORS, LTD.     SERVICE '06 EXPLORER             21.99

         HY-VEE DRUGSTORE           FILM DEVELOPING                   7.48

         HY-VEE FOOD STORES         SUPPLIES                          2.93

         INGRAM BOOK COMPANY        BOOK                              2.99

         IOWA COMM. ASSURANCE POOL  07-08 PROP./LIAB./AUTO INS.  94,204.98

         IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP   ELEC. - 1/1/07-2/28/07           87.35

         IOWA LAW ENFORC. ACAD.     ACADEMY - A. ROBERTS          3,500.00

         IOWA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION   I.L.A. STAFF & BOARD DUES       478.00

         IOWA ONE CALL              JAN. LOCATES                     27.90

         IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES     POOL SIGNS; SNOW ORD. SIGNS     478.60

         IOWA TELECOM               IOWA TELECOM-2/14/07-3/1/07     824.05

         JANITOR'S CLOSET, LTD.     ECO-LYZER; URINAL BLOCKS        153.26

         K-MART #9222               TAPE RECORDER; CLEANING SUPP.    48.46

         KEYSTONE LABORATORIES IN   SOC & VOC SAMPLES               635.00

         KNOER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY    BRUSHES TO CLEAN CLAIRFIERS     145.65

         KUEHL & PAYER LTD.         ENG.-AQUATIC CENTER PROJ.     3,231.52

                                    ENG.-AMENT STORM SEWER PROJ.  2,824.25

                                    PLANS/SPECS-E.MAIN WATERLINE  7,000.00

         TODD LARSEN                WORK BOOTS                       75.00

         LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK   MODEM; FUSES; ELEC. METER   108.25

         LUBECK OIL COMPANY         DIESEL; GEAR BOX OIL            38.00

         LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO.   GRAVE DIGGING                   522.00

                                    TRUCKS; LOADER-SNOW REMOVAL   3,998.50

                                    3 WATER LEAKS             4,004.29

         MANGOLD ENVIRON. TESTING   OIL/GREASE; TKN; TDS/CHL        267.00

         MARLIN LEASING CORP.       MARCH COPIER LEASE              123.00

         MELLEN AND ASSOCIATES      REPAIR SLUDGE VALVE CONTROL   1,390.00

         MID AMERICAN ENERGY        ELEC. - 1/16/07-2/16/07      16,375.38

         SHERRY MILLER              REF. CO-ED V.B.-FEB.             35.00

   MOORE MEDICAL CORP.        NITRILE GLOVES; CPR MASK        122.52

         MOTOR PARTS SALES          AUTO SUPPLIES                    85.94

         DUANE MUMMERT              CELL PHONE - OCT.-FEB.          200.00

         MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC.      METER WIRE;GASKET;CHAMBERS      402.01

         NELSON'S LOCKSMITH SHOP    MAKE BUILDING KEYS                8.10

         NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS   MARCH INTERNET SERVICE           91.85

         NORTHWESTERN MASONRY       10 BAGS SAND MIX; PORTLAND       35.25

         NOVELTY MACHINE & SUPPLY   COUPLING FOR RDT PUMP             8.98

         O THE OPRAH MAGAZINE       SUBSCRIPTION                     18.00

         O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL   WASHER TANK FOR '96 IHC          30.40

                                    HEAD GASKET-JD GRADER         1,893.48

                                    REPAIR WIRING SHORT-'00 IHC     194.74

         PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS   OFFICE SUPPLIES                 619.53

         PETTY CASH                 POSTAGE;DVD;BOOK;OMAHA PAPER    147.47

         MATT PITTS                 SUPERVISE 3/4 BOYS B.B.          10.00

         PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE       POSTAGE FOR METER               617.86

         PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL    PEST CONTROL                     30.00

         POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE      ROLL OF STAMPS                   78.00

         POWERPLAN                  BOLT-ON CUTTING EDGE-LOADER     568.50

                                    DUST BOWL-GRADER AIR CLEANER     22.75

         PREVENTION MAGAZINE        SUBSCRIPTION                     19.97

         JESSELYN RACINE            SET UP/REF. V.B.-FEB.            47.25

         RASMUSSEN'S CORP.          SERVICE-'04 EXPLORER             12.76

         REDBOOK                    SUBSCRIPTION                      8.00

         REINERT MACHINE SHOP       CUT & DRILL HOLES FOR BLADE     122.88

                                    MAKE SHOWER PIPE COVERS         175.63

                                    MAKE LIGHT BRACKETS             121.95

                                    IRON FOR TORCH CART              11.19

                                    REPAIR SPREADER CHAIN-SANDER    160.00

         RICCA CHEMICAL CO.         LAB CHEMICALS                   133.84

         ADAM ROBERTS               CLOTHING FOR ACADEMY-ROBERTS     52.17

                                    MILEAGE TO ACADEMY-2/26-3/20    204.70

         DAN ROLLISON               CELL PHONE-ROLLISON-2/21         40.00

         ROY'S JACK REPAIR          REBUILD BOTTLE JACK              61.25

         ST. LUKES CENTER           CDL DRUG TEST RESULT/REVIEW     144.00

         SAGEBRUSH CORPORATION      COMPUTER SERVICE CONTRACT       450.00

         SANITARY SERVICES          FEB. GARBAGE PICKUP          16,664.55

         SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.    2 TRUCKS; LOADER-SNOW REMOVAL   660.00

         SELF                       SUBSCRIPTION                      9.97

         SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO.    ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT       165.85

         SIEMANS WATER TECHN.       MICROLOGIX 1000 & INSTALL.    1,695.00          

         SIOUX SALES COMPANY        SHIRT; NAME PLATE; SWITCH        71.85

         SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH  BACTERIA SAMPLES                 78.00

         SOUTH SIDE SUPPLY          AUTO SUPPLIES                   166.97

         W. F. STOELTING            COLOR VISION TEST-MURRAY         20.00

         TIRE SERVICE CENTER        TIRE REPAIR-DODGE DAKOTA         15.00

         UNIQUE BOOKS, INC.         BOOKS                           115.86

         UNITED PARCEL SERVICE      SHIPPING CHARGES                 33.36

         UNITED STATES CELLULAR     CELL PHONES-2/23/07-3/22/07      87.70

         UPSTART                    SUMMER READING SUPPLIES         271.46

         VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER   BOARD SHILOH-OFFICER ON VAC.     70.00

         VERIZON WIRELESS           CELL PHONE-2/21/07-3/20/07       73.80

         WALDNER'S LAWN SERVICE     SNOW REMOVAL-DOWNTOWN NODES     516.00

         WAYNE PRINTING             550 CAMPING ENVELOPES           165.00

         WELLS FARGO FIN. LEASE         COPIER LEASE                    101.85

         WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.     GAS; DIESEL; KEROSENE; OIL    6,364.87

         WILSON'S TV & APPLIANCE    CELL PHONE-CEMETERY               9.95

         ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO.    FIRST AID SUPPLIES FOR SHOP      28.55

Renewal of class “E” liquor license – A to Z Liquor & Smoke Shoppe and class “C” liquor license – Jobies Pastime
Lounge.

Payment #9 to Grundman-Hicks for $55,600.94 for the Bacon Aquatic Center project.

On a motion by Councilman Mallory, seconded by Peck, the council authorized waiving the $35 sign permit fee for the
Veteran’s Affairs headquarters.  Motion carried.

Mark Buschkamp, CAEDC, was present to review the downtown hanging flower baskets.  He has received a $500 grant
through the Chamber of Commerce from hotel/motel tax revenues to purchase and have installed 20 poles on downtown
streetlights from which the flower baskets will be hung.  These poles will be made by Rupp Manufacturing, painted by
Heg Painting at no charge, and Jim Agnitsch, Street Supt., said his department would install them.  The poles and
baskets will hang over the curb area rather than the sidewalk.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach,
authorized Mark to proceed with the project.  Motion carried.

Duane Mummert, Park Supt., was present to request the purchase of a used truck with a dump bed.  $11,500 was
encumbered from last years’ budget for this purpose.  A local dealership has a 1993 Ford crew cab with dump bed. 
Thiswill replace the current vehicle, which will be traded.  The truck will cost $5,500 and Duane wants to paint the bed,
add mud flaps and install a rack on top.  On a motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Peck, the council
unanimously authorized the purchase of the truck, as proposed. 

The council reviewed quotes for a new line locator for the water department.  Two models were quoted by Municipal
Supply-9890 DLXT-$3,425; 9890 RLXT-$3,845; and Metrotech-9890 DLXT-$3,600; RLXT-$3,980.  The DLXT uses
regular batteries and the RLXT uses rechargeable batteries.  Mark Napier, Water Supt., recommended the RLXT. 
A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach, authorized the purchase of the 9890 RLXT for $3,845 from
Municipal Supply. 
Motion carried.

Mark Napier, Water Supt., reviewed pump tests done on several wells by Sargent Drilling.  The reports indicated that
none of the 4 wells tested need refurbishing at this time.  Mark had budgeted $20,000, expecting to refurbish well #12
at the industrial plant.  Mark feels this is a good program and the council authorized scheduling the testing of other wells. 

Mark Napier informed the council that the vice president of Utility Service Co. will be in the area on April 3, 4 and 5.  He
asked the council if any were interested in meeting with him.  Councilmen Stieneke and Peck indicated that they would
meet with the representative so Mark will set up a meeting for April 3.

Neal Kuehl, Kuehl & Payer, was present to discuss change orders for the Bacon Aquatic Center project.  The change
orders, totaling $25,967.75, cover electrical modifications and additions, retaining wall additions, shower tower
modifications, additional beam in bathhouse, plywood for ceiling, additional concrete to adjust pool depths and backwash
drain.  John Cook reported that the centennial shelter is being constructed and the bathhouse roof is 35-40% shingled. 
Neal reported that the construction meeting on March 29 would also be the pre-construction meeting for the trail project. 
A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach, approved change order numbers 3a, 3b, 3c, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
and 15 totaling $25,967.75.  Motion carried.

Mark Napier presented easements for the E. Main Street water line project.  Easements will be needed from Quinn’s
Service Station and Pat Collins.  Mr. Collins is currently unavailable, but will be contacted as soon as possible.  The
City Attorney will begin working on the necessary paperwork.

Councilman Mallory had asked the council to consider adopting some type of hiring policy.  He feels this would be a
way to keep the council informed of any changes.  The Clerk put together a simple policy that would inform the council
of full-time and permanent, part-time vacancies occurring in all departments.  The department head would be asked to
inform the clerk of the proposed date of the vacancy, the position’s major job duties and any other information that may
be helpful to the council.  The council would then review the information and authorize the filling of the position. 
Councilman Stieneke agreed that the council should be notified of any upcoming changes.  In reference to hiring staff
for the aquatic center, Councilman Varce felt if this is too much of a burden for the department head, the council liaison
should be involved, or at least notified of interviews.  Councilman Leach, Park & Rec. Dept. liaison, said he doesn’t want
to sit in on hiring 40 lifeguards and doesn’t feel it is the council’s place to choose who will fill vacancies.  That should be
up to the department head.  He asked whether we need a policy or just better communication.  Councilman Mallory
said that whenever there is a vacancy, there is the opportunity to rearrange personnel.  The council won’t have to
approve who is hired, but would authorize filling the vacancy.  Councilman Leach indicated that the Police Department
reports to the Mayor.  Would this policy override that?  Councilman Mallory said that the City Code indicates that the
Chief reports to the Mayor, with the consent of the council.  City Attorney Miller will look at the separation of powers. 
A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach, tabled this issue until the next regular meeting.  Motion carried.

The council reviewed the following reports.

1.  February Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows:  General-$52,838.67; Police

     Forfeiture-$216.45; County Library-$5.87; Road Use-$47,975.63; Employee Benefits-

     $9,965.66; Emergency-$155.87; Local Option Sales Tax-$33,986.98; Hotel/Motel Tax-

     $202.24; Tax Increment Financing-$951.21; Revolving Loan-$306.01; Library Memorial-

     $3,050.88; Park & Rec. Capital Impr.-$3,658.58; Debt Service-$1,732.85; Road Use

     Equipment-$351.47; Cherokee Signs-$15; Aquatic Center/Gillette Park-$13,000; Oak Hill

     Perpetual Care-$610.53; Water Utility-City-$47,541.51; Water Utility-Industrial-$343.20;

     Water Bd./Int.-$18,942.28; Water Improvement-$5,542.02; Water Tower Maintenance-

     $561.75; Sewer Utility-City-$71,568.24; Sewer Utility-Industrial-$1,572.20; Sewer Bd./

     Int.-$32,888.92; Sewer Improvement-$8,222.17; Aviation Authority-$86.60; Solid Waste-

     $17,027.88; Landfill-$11,311.17; Storm Water Utility-$7,457.70; Self Insurance-$423.06.

2.  February General Fund revenue/expense report.

3.  February Police report.

On a motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by Peck, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Motion carried.

 

News media – Ken Ross, Chronicle Times.

 

Dwight Varce – Mayor Pro-tem

 

ATTEST:

Debra Taylor, CMC

City Clerk-Treasurer