MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

August 22, 2006

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Russell L. Cowan. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  The Mayor stated that the meeting was a regularly called meeting and that notice of the time, place and agenda of the meeting had been provided to the local news media and to each member of the governing body.

 

Others present included City Manager Brad Hancock, City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Roger Eschler, Rick Harrison, Daniel Palmer, Stephanie Taylor, James Ross, Todd Arnold, Kristi Kennington, Kelly Kennington, Jeff Womack, Tracy Womack, Marry Adams, Dave Boender, Nancy Boender, Rick Harrison, Socorro Loza, and Clyde Stansfield.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Vaun Ryan.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 8, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

43445

Burdick Paving

$13,200.00

43444

Horrocks Engineers, Inc

8,569.68

43975

Horrocks Engineers, Inc

5,921.25

44294

Horrocks Engineers, Inc

3,906.50

43973

United Sales/Service

5,292.00

44292

Office Max

3,115.68

44695

K.D. Excavating

1,638.00

44696

K.D. Excavating

1,305.50

44546

ULGT

1,660.00

44689

Basin Builders

1,595.00

44548

Westech

1,412.24

44489

Palmers ACCC

1,184.66

44513

Freedom Mailing

830.25

43974

Fuelman

796.69

44545

Karl's Carpets

717.68

44618

Travis Berg

700.00

44801

Harward Irrigation Systems

532.66

 

Questar

    2,161.15

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$54,538.94

 

 

TEEN DANCE REQUEST

 

Daniel Palmer, Senior Class President, appeared before Council seeking permission to hold a teen dance for a back to school party.  He is seeking use of the pool at no charge and to block off the part of Lagoon Street in front of the pool to have a block dance on Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.  After discussion, Council advised that the dance be held either on the pool deck with good supervision to avoid horseplay or on the basketball courts.  In any case, they were advised to have good supervision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to approve use of the pool at no charge and use of either the pool deck or basketball court for their dance.  Motion seconded by Councilman R. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

 

Todd and Debbie Arnold are requesting authorization to purchase two ¾” out-of-city water connections to be located on the Neola Highway just below the city water tank.  Mr. Arnold is aware that he will be responsible for any pressure concerns.  Mr. Arnold was also made aware that the connections need to be exercised within three months of approval.  Based on the time limits, Mr. Arnold decided he only needed one connection at this time.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Ryan to approve one 3/4” connection as requested.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Regal Motel from William Wall

Bulldog Insulation from Dave Woolstenhulme and Rusty Goode

 

After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve these business license requests.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Councilman Woolstenhulme abstained.  Motion carried.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a home occupation permit from Travis Ross for a home office called Ross Development.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

CITIZENS STATE STREET CONCERNS

 

James Ross came before Council representing citizens in neighborhoods on South State Street expressing concern with State Street traffic and use.  They are concerned that State Street is too narrow for the increased traffic that occurs due to increased population with new development.  Mr. Ross stated that there are four school bus stops on State Street and the space is limited for the children to stand while waiting for the bus.  He is requesting that school bus stop signs and pedestrian signs be installed as well as providing increased lighting and an officer to patrol the area during school start and ending times.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack reported that he is working with the Youth City Council and they are making progress and asked for recommendations for Youth City Council projects.  Mayor Cowan stated that there is a need for help at the Old Mill Park.

Vaun Ryan reported that he spoke with Tom Ellingford and discussed the status of the Main Street Committee.

Guy Coleman didn’t have anything to report.

Dave Woolstenhulme didn’t have anything to report.

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report.

 

EARTH DAY DONATION TO OLD MILL PARK

 

Mayor Cowan reported that Dominion Oil has purchased 13 large trees and will provide the labor to plant them in the Old Mill Park.  They will also provide some shrubs.  This project is scheduled to coincide with Earth Day and will be planted on September 21.  Provisions have been made to smooth out the dirt and get the area ready for landscaping.

 

CITIZEN CONTRIBUTION

 

Mayor Cowan reported that Bob and Areva Huish have donated $5,000 to the Crossroads Senior Center and $5,000 to the Municipal Golf Course to go toward a new Maintenance Shed.  Mayor Cowan presented the check for the Golf Course to City Manager Brad Hancock.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstsenhulme to go into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

DIRECTOR OF GOLF/PRO

 

After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to authorize creating a Director of Golf/Pro position at a starting rate of $41,454.40 annually beginning August 23, 2006, and approving the job description as presented with the inclusion of a ten percent commission on golf shop sales to cover costs of providing city employees that will help in the golf shop.  Motion

seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder