March 6, 2017

March 6, 2017

Wellman, Iowa

The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building at 5:30pm.  Mayor Ryan Miller presided with City Administrator, City Clerk and the following Council Members: Robert Goodrich, Shannon McCain, Fern Bontrager, Robert Freeman and Tracy Owens.  Following the Pledge of Allegiance the Consent Agenda was approved upon motion by Owens, Seconded by Goodrich and all aye votes.  The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, approval of December and January Financials, and the following claims:

January Financials:

February Financials:

In public forum, Valerie Burnham with Sonrise Helpers Service Dogs spoke on behalf of multiple concerned residents about the incident that occurred involving a disgruntled neighbor attacking her husband and accusing them of letting their dogs urinate on his vehicles tires.  The neighbor has threatened to set traps to harm any animal that may wander into his yard.  She expressed fear for all animals and possibly children that may be passing by and happen to enter his yard who may come in contact with said traps.  She would like to ask the city to place something in the bills stating the animal codes in hopes that this will get the word out to residents.  Miller stated that the city does have codes in place and when it comes to civil matters like this that law enforcement must be contacted so that there will be documentation on these incidents.

Bill Gatchel also spoke in the public forum regarding the constant speeding through town and feels that it seems to be getting worse.  He expressed great concern that something bad is going to happen before something actually gets done on this matter.

Angie Boyse with the YMCA was present to give Council the quarterly update on what’s been happening at the Y.  She presented council with a flyer which had a list of their mission programs which included the early out programs and community fun nights that the Wellman Y puts on.  They will be having the annual Gala night at the Wellman Y on April 1^st to finish the fundraising to fund these mission programs.  The summer ball program has begun, registrations have been sent out and they will be having sign-ups on March 17 and 18^th at Parkside.  She feels that there will be some learning curves but feels that it should be a smooth transition.

A public hearing to receive comments regarding FY18 Budget was opened by Owens; Seconded by McCain and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.  There were no oral or written comments.  Freeman moved to close the public hearing, Bontrager Seconded and all voted aye.

Resolution No. 17-12 A Resolution to adopt FY18 Budget was introduced and caused to be read.  McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 17-12, Seconded by Owens and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.

Resolution No. 17-13 A Resolution approving the final plat for Gan Garden Community Subdivision was introduced and caused to be read.  Bontrager moved to approve Resolution No. 17-13; Seconded by Owens and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.

Resolution No. 17-14 A Resolution approving temporary closing of 8^th Ave for Car Show was introduced and caused to be read.  Freeman explained that the car show would be on July 2^nd and is a fundraiser for The Relay for Life team combining with Wild Cat Car Show to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  Owens moved to approve Resolution No. 17-14, Seconded by Goodrich and upon roll call the vote was 4 ayes, Freeman Abstained.

Resolution No. 17-15 A Resolution to approve purchase agreement regarding Starbeck/Miller Building and authorizing Mayor to sign agreement was introduced and caused to be read.  Freeman moved to approve Resolution No. 17-15; Seconded by McCain and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.

Discussion, action and adopting of IAMU Gas O & M update were had.  Bontrager moved to approve, Goodrich Seconded and all voted aye.

In council reports, Owens mentioned that the planters located downtown are being used as trash cans and wonders if the city could put them away for the winter season to eliminate this option.  He questioned whether the planters should be the responsibility of the city or the business owners.  Litwiller feels that the city should be responsible and will talk with Public Works and Teresa to get something worked out to have them put away for the season.

With no further business Bontrager moved to adjournment at 6:23pm, McCain seconded and all voted aye.  The next regular City Council Meeting will be held Monday, March 20, 2016 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.

Council entered into a work session following regular scheduled meeting at the Parkside Banquet Hall to discuss repairs and use of room.

Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk are subject to Council Approval.