September 2019 Meeting notes

Meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. by Mayor Russ Benke.  Roll call was taken Council Members Curtis Thornhill, Marilyn Gray, Cory Oberbreckling, Joe Paulsen, and Betty Jordan were present. USDA sewer was added to consent agenda.Motion to approve consent agenda with addition of USDA sewer by Joe Paulsen and 2nd by Betty Jordan. Motion carried. Approval of bills had 2 additions which were from Holly's Supermarket and Wyoming Library.Motion was made to approve the bills with 2 additions by Joe Paulsen and 2nd by Betty Jordan. Motion carried.Visitors Randy and Judy Lange have asked if the alley could be put back where it used to be as it will give an additional 45 feet on which they would be putting a garage.They will have to spray everything down at former Anything Country site during cleanup from the fire and Randy and Judy have asked if the sewer bill can be waived for this month for anything over minimum amount.Motion was made by Joe Paulsen and 2nd by Betty Jordan to approve this.Motion carried.There are trees by Hawker residence that have large limbs hanging due to storm damage, Randy and Russ will take them down.  There were 31 calls from July and August from sheriff's department. Motion was made to approve sheriff's report by Betty Jordan and 2nd by Joe Paulsen.Motion carried.There was nothing to report for park.Finance&Personnel had nothing to report. 911 had nothing to report. There was 1 fire call.There is nuisances in the alley between Summit and Main such as cars with no plates and engine on hoist, pictures are to be taken and documentation of vehicles and a certified letter will be sent to Property owner.Solid waste has mentioned the roof of transfer station may need replaced.  At this time no bids have been received for the water tower inspection. Progress of state audit was discussed, they have informed us that they are very busy but we are on the list for an audit.  Motion was made to approve the NSF fee resolution on 1st reading by Betty Jordan and Joe Paulsen.Motion carried. On submitting of articles to Monticello Express it was proposed to have the mayor approve them before submitting to paper.Motion was made by Curtis Thornhill and 2nd by Betty Jordan.Motion carried.Discussion of purchasing new utility billing software was discussed and to purchase Data Tech and to use same as other local cities in case of problems.Motion was made by Betty Jordan and 2nd by Curtis Thornhill.Motion carried. Discussion of approval of garbage rate to include the $1.00 fee for landfill .Motion was made by Joe Paulsen and 2nd by Curtis Thornhill. Motion carried.Discussion of landlords with multiple properties to approve billing/payment requirements of fees.Discussion of use of millings,rock and sand was discussed. Church street thru alley and Spruce street and parking lot of city hall and assorted other streets and alleys in which the millings will be used.Plan is for it to be done by end of week.Sand will be used for the volleyball court.Rock will be used to finish at the park.On abandoned property on 3rd street it was decided to contact the owner and ask what his intentions for property are. Also stated the blowing of grass on another person's property is rude.Consumer Confidence report was due in June was discussed and that lagoon isnt problem but the ecoli and ammonia and nitrogen are noncompliant.Report will be done by end of the year.Motion was made by Curtis Thornhill and 2nd by Betty Jordan.Motion carried. Discussion on opening, closing and cleaning of the community room was addressed and a reminder that if the community room is not cleaned after use the renter will forfeit the security deposit.  Hiring a cleaning person for community room will be on agenda for next month.Motion was made by Joe Paulsen and 2nd by Curtis Thornhill. Motion carried.Motion was made by Joe Paulsen and Betty Jordan for meeting to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.