August , 2009
July 6, 2009The Moran City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 6, 2009. Mayor Phillip Merkel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Elected Officials Present: Phillip L. Merkel, Mayor; Michael Holman, James Mueller, Warren Johnson, Jerry Jackman, and James Cole, Councilmembers City Staff Present: Bret Heim, City Attorney; Shane Smith, Police Chief; Lori Evans, City Clerk; and Michael Stodgell, City Superintendent Visitors Present: Bill LaPorte, John Hafner, Nelda Cuppy, and Larry Manes. CONSENT AGENDAThe Council reviewed the July 2009 consent agenda consisting of: June 2009 regular Council meeting minutes, June pay ordinance totaling $ 57,225.55 and corporate resolution for purchase of a $30,000.00 certificate of deposit (CD) to replace a CD maturing July 18, 2009. Councilmember Cole moved to approve the consent agenda. Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving.VISITORSLarry Manes informed the Council that the Moran Pride Committee has agreed to pursue grant funding to build a walking trail for Moran residents. Mr. Manes submitted a photograph showing the location of the proposed walking trail and asked if the Council had any thoughts or input for the project. Discussion followed, no action was taken.John Hafner, Green Environmental Services, introduced himself to the Council and informed the Council that he had recently purchased the Dual County service area from Waste Connections. Mr. Hafner asked the Council to execute the assignment letter allowing Green Environmental to provide refuse service for the residents of Moran. Councilmember Mueller moved the Mayor sign the letter as requested by Mr. Hafner. Holman seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. OLD BUSINESSWater and Electric Project Updates Superintendent Stodgell informed the Council that the City crew should have the electric line to the Moran Manor installed by July 10th.Stodgell informed the Council that he had spoken with Slates Earthworks and they said they would be back to Moran to finish the water line project. Councilmember Mueller moved to file a claim against the general contractor Breit Construction LLC as Slates failed to return and finish the work on the water line by June 30th. Cole seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Special Budget Meeting July 13, 2009 The Council discussed various projects such as street repair and maintenance, sewer line upgrades, and funding options. No action was taken. Temporary Employee Status Clerk Evans asked for clarification of employment status for temporary employee Adam Cole. Councilmember Mueller moved the City should consider the position closed as the employee was unable to perform the duties required by the position following a personal injury accident. Cole seconded the motion, motion passed with all approving. Connect Fees and Account Payment Liabilities Clerk Evans relayed a situation where one landowner has two homes secured by one connect fee, their personal home and a rental home. Evans asked for clarification as to how to handle both accounts if the rental account becomes delinquent. Councilmember Mueller moved that only the rental home be disconnected for non-payment. Additionally, utility service to the rental home will be subject to connect/reconnect fees whether paid by owner or new renter before utilities can be re-established. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with Mueller, Jackman, Cole, and Johnson approving. Holman abstained from the vote. NEW BUSINESSSpecial Budget Meeting Agenda and Fraud Risk Topics Discussion followed, no action was taken.Worker Visibility Law/Uniform Proposal Clerk Evans presented a proposal from UniFirst of Parsons, KS to provide uniforms to City employees that meet the new OSHA visibility laws. Discussion followed, no action was taken. Available Grant Postings The Council reviewed recent grant postings, no action was taken. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTSFire Chief Chief Merkel informed the Council that he had been asked if the Moran Fire Department would be interested in housing a jaws of life for Allen County. Councilmember Johnson moved the Council meet in executive session with Attorney Heim to discuss attorney-client matters for five minutes at 9:50 PM. Holman seconded the motion. Motion passed with all approving. The Council returned to open session at 9:56 PM. No action was taken.Police Chief Chief Smith informed the Council that the City would receive an award of $660.00 for participating in the Click it or Ticket program. Smith said the Click it or Ticket program would change next year but the City would still receive incentives for participating in the program. Smith asked that the Council budget funds to replace the current patrol vehicle and bullet proof vest. Smith said it is recommended that vests should be replaced every three years and his current vest was purchased in 2003. Smith also reported the new Vieu in car camera should be shipped early this month.
Superintendent Superintendent Stodgell submitted the City crews activity report for the month of June 2009: Superintendent Stodgell informed the Council that the motor and impeller on the low lift at Cedar and Front Street need replaced. He estimated costs to be $8,834.00. Councilmember Mueller moved to repair the low lift as needed. Cole seconded the mo-tion, motion passed with all approving. City Clerk Clerk Evans reported income for the month of June 2009 as follows:
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Mueller moved the meeting adjourn at 10:48 PM. Jackman seconded the motion, motion passed with unanimous approval.
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