May 7, 2007
Wellman, Iowa 52356
The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building at 7:00pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with the City Attorney, City Clerk and following Council Members: Richard Oldfield, Robert Goodrich, James Seward, Karri Fisher, and Robert Swartzendruber; absent: no one. Also present were Mary Coblentz from the news media, Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Tinnis, and eleven citizens.
The consent agenda was approved upon motion by Goodrich, second by Seward and all aye votes. This included the agenda, minutes of the previous meetings and the bill list as follows:
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Ace Electric |
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North Park ball lights |
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28,900.00 |
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Action Services |
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South Park unit service |
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160.00 |
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Advanced Electric |
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power outage repairs |
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3,648.97 |
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AFLAC |
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employee benefit |
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371.15 |
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Alliant Energy |
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electric/all departments |
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5,214.26 |
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American Water Works Assn |
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membership |
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292.00 |
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Bancard Center |
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credit card charges |
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360.21 |
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Bank of America |
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credit card charges |
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161.87 |
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Barco Municipal Products |
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traffic paint |
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127.36 |
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City of Wellman |
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utilities |
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1,535.88 |
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City of Wellman Housing
Fund |
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transfer from TIF funds |
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800.14 |
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Clayton Energy |
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April gas purchase |
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32,183.01 |
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Cox Sanitation & Recycling |
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April recycling |
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2,918.00 |
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Douds Stone Inc |
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roadstone |
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162.28 |
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East Central Council of
Governments |
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Feb/Mar administration |
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1,920.00 |
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Farner-Bocken Company |
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concessions |
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317.81 |
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Federation Bank |
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payroll taxes |
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2,467.45 |
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Fittings Unlimited |
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employee benefit |
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281.57 |
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Freeman Foods |
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reimburse&supplies |
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214.58 |
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Don Gingerich |
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TIF payment due |
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1,719.20 |
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Robert Grigsby |
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reimbursement |
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75.00 |
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Gorebner & Associates |
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gas line materials |
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1,301.47 |
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Glenn Guengerich |
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repairs |
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171.00 |
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H&H Foodservice |
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Senior Dining supplies |
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44.50 |
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Hawkeye Foodservice |
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Senior Dining supplies |
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852.70 |
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Home Gas Inc |
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parts |
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7.80 |
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Christine Huston |
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employee benefit |
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40.00 |
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Hy-Vee Pharmacy |
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employee benefit |
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139.64 |
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I Wireless |
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cell phones |
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141.36 |
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Iowa Assn Municipal
Utilities |
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meeting fees |
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415.00 |
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IPERS |
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employee retirement |
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1,926.45 |
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Iowa Section AWWA Region |
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meeting fees |
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35.00 |
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J and N Enterprises |
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CGI repair |
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140.26 |
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J&S Plumbing, Heating,
Air Conditioning |
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senior center repair |
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73.00 |
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Kalonial Lawn Care |
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April park mowings |
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1,500.00 |
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Koch Brothers |
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copier maintenance |
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933.30 |
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Martin Equipment of IA-IL |
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backhoe parts |
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181.45 |
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Mellinger Cabinet Shop |
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electric/fire siren |
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15.00 |
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Mercy Hospital of Iowa City |
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employee benefit |
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69.00 |
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Miller's Medicine Cabinet |
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employee benefit |
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74.11 |
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Parkview Manor |
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reimbursement |
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35.00 |
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Paws & More |
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May contribution |
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200.00 |
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Payroll Expense |
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transfers |
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11,172.73 |
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Petty Cash Fund |
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supplies |
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6.00 |
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Reggie Tire |
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fuel, repairs |
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512.90 |
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Richard Oldfield II |
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employee benefit |
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581.40 |
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Standard Pest Control |
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May service |
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15.00 |
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TestAmerica |
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wastewater testing |
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537.66 |
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Thrapp Electric |
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repairs |
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148.75 |
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Tindall and Kitchen |
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city attorney fees |
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308.00 |
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Treasurer State of Iowa |
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state wht & sales tax |
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3,221.00 |
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Trio Gas & Hardware |
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supplies |
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404.33 |
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Tyler Technolgies |
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annual software support |
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4,697.80 |
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Videomaker Conference |
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Thurman registration |
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139.00 |
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Donna Wade |
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reimbursement |
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77.80 |
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Washington County Auditor |
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May law contract |
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5,493.81 |
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Wellman Advance |
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publications |
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360.89 |
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Wellman Auto Supply |
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parts,repairs |
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249.51 |
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Wellmark |
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payroll deduction |
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13.72 |
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Wellman Telephone Co |
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phone services |
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457.50 |
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Wellman Volunteer Fire
Department |
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1/2 annual budget |
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5,000.00 |
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Mildred Whetstine |
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reimbursement |
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105.80 |
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Yoder Heating &
Plumbing |
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parts |
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10.95 |
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TOTAL EXPENDITURES |
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125,630.38 |
Deputy Tinnis left a report of calls of service for Wellman. Goodrich asked that additional patrols be made at Circle Drive as the stop sign is not being observed.
In the matter of a funding request for the Lake Darling project, it was council consensus the funds were not available at this time. The Council will look at the new budget cycle to see if any funds might be available then.
John Schwartz, contractor to restore the old dime store building in the downtown area, was present to show plans proposed to include a new senior dining site in that building. Schwartz has had an association agreement drawn up for review to include all the condo areas of the renovated space. The senior center will be housed in the north area, middle section will be a new pharmacy and the south section professional offices with a common hallway and restroom space. The Senior Center Commission will meet on Tuesday to go over the association agreement and set a date for a public meeting to answer questions from citizens concerning this project.
Discussion was opened on the proposed Urban Renewal District Amendment. None of the governing entities were present to respond to this proposal.
James Miller, President of the Parks and Recreation Board, reported the Eagle Scout project to construct a bridge across Flint Creek should be done by the end of the month. The Board has ordered a double gliding swing for Wishard Park from a local contractor. This will be placed on a cement base and should be completed by the end of this month. The new playground equipment has been ordered with installation scheduled for June 8 starting at 8am. Volunteers will be needed to help construct the unit.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Council that the building permit fee for the John Schwartz renovation project be waived due to the fact his restoring the building has saved the City thousands of dollars that would have been spent to have it demolished. Kitchen stated as the zoning ordinance reads now, the Council cannot waive permit fees. An amendment to the ordinance would be required. The Council agreed this would be important to do as other future projects might also be helped in similar circumstances. Kitchen will prepare an amendment. In other Planning and Zoning business Colleen Higgans reviewed with the Commission her plans to purchase land from George Kisner where her mobile home is located. The area will be surveyed and platted before further action is taken on the purchase.
Ordinance 189 to amend the Code of Ordinances to regulate small motorized vehicles was introduced and caused to be read for its second consideration. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wenger were present to voice their concerns about the mention of motorized wheel chairs. The ordinance will require a licensed driver to operate the small vehicles. Their child is too young for licensing and has no other mode of transportation. Kitchen suggested amending the ordinance to state exceptions for medically required mode of transportation. Goodrich moved to approve amending the ordinance as suggested. Fisher seconded and all voted aye. Seward was concerned about young people who mow lawns with riding mowers. Miller discussed the ordinance with a couple of the deputies who suggested limiting the equipment requirements as outlined in section 77.03. It now requires a slow moving vehicle sign plus one of three other safety devices. It was suggested changing the requirement to only one of the four listed safety devices. With that Swartzendruber moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 189 with the suggested changes. Goodrich seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Resolution No. 07-16 to recognize the Lela Goodwin bequest to the community was introduced and caused to be read. Swartzendruber moved to adopt Resolution No. 07-16, Oldfield seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
LL Pelling presented a proposal for summer street chip and seal work for a cost of $28,946.70. They plan to start this week. Discussion was held on Shamrock’s proposal for last year’s work, which has not yet been completed. Mayor Miller has talked to them and was told they plan to come the first week of June. After further discussion Oldfield moved to approve the Pelling bid for additional street work. Swartzendruber seconded the motion and all voted aye.
One of the properties that was awarded a housing rehab grant is applying for refinancing. Because of this, the bank is asking the city to subordinate its lien from the rehab project in favor of the bank. Seward moved to approve the subordination, Oldfield seconded and all voted aye.
The draft employment agreement submitted by David Ross was reviewed. Several changes were made to the agreement with Attorney Kitchen being asked to revise the agreement accordingly. Goodrich moved to approve the agreement based on changes made and authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement, by his signature, with Mr. Ross. Oldfield seconded the motion and all voted aye.
In the matter of yardwaste disposal it was suggested a committee study some options in dealing with it. Goodrich stated he had resolved the issue by contacting his brother who lives in a rural area. He is willing to take the yardwaste and will burn it periodically.
Under general administrative discussion Swartzendruber asked about the flag pole at North Park. The Mayor said city workers were trying to get the part needed for it. Also discussed was the water main break on 3rd Street that occurred today.
Goodrich asked about the running water at the intersection of Fir Avenue and 2nd Street. That will be checked out.
With no further business the council entered into closed session at 8:50pm to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent/possible. At 9:03pm Seward moved to enter back into open session, Goodrich seconded and all voted aye. Oldfield moved for adjournment, Goodrich seconded and all voted aye. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, May 21, 2007 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.
Minutes
transcribed by the City Clerk subject to Council approval.