Regular Council Meeting
July 15, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
Community Media Center
Mayor Wayne Peach called the meeting to order. Council present were: Josh Brenneman, Dave Goedken, Candy Langerman, Scott Brighton, Mary Phelan and Jake Ellwood. Also present were City Administrator Russell Farnum, City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Library Director Faith Brehm, Park & Rec Director Jacob Oswald, Public Works Director Nick Kahler, Police Chief Britt Smith and Ambulance Director Lori Lynch. The public was invited to attend the meeting in person, or to participate in the meeting electronically via “Zoom Meetings” or “Facebook” and were encouraged to communicate from the chat or message.
Ellwood moved to approve the agenda as amended, moving the Cash Management Policy to a work session, Goedken seconded, roll call was unanimous.
Ellwood moved to approve the consent agenda; Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Langerman moved to approve Resolution #2024-109 Approving Pay Request #3 to Bill Bruce Builders, Inc., Re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project in the amount of $706,470.97. Brighton seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Farnum reported he applied for a natural gas generator grant. However, it was decided that a diesel generator is a better option, because in a major storm or disaster, they could shut off the gas. Brighton moved to approve Resolution #2024-110 Authorizing the Purchase of a generator for the West Well from Altorfer Equipment in the amount of $45,980.00, Ellwood seconded, roll call unanimous.
Goedken moved to authorize the Library to purchase a Charlie Cart, Brenneman seconded, roll call unanimous.
Goedken moved to accept the Airport Hangar Painting Proposal from Webb Painting, Brenneman seconded, roll call unanimous.
Farnum updated Council on the work being done at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and N. Chestnut Street Project.
Farnum reported he will be touring two downtown buildings, with the Main Street Director Brian Wolken and an architect with Main Street. He attended an HR meeting where they discussed cost saving measures related to health insurance. Farnum reported the airport taxiway project is completed and will be on the next agenda.
Peach advised he heard a lot of good feedback on the 4th of July parade.
Smith advised they are geared up to the fair.
Oswald stated flag football sign up will be starting. He also stated that pool painting bids were let and will be on the August 19th meeting.
Brehm reported the Library will have reduced hours this week due to the fair and gave an update on the summer reading events coming up.
Lynch stated they purchased radios with the help of the EMTs and Fire Department.
Kahler advised they have been working on trees and street repairs. They are planning to clean a section of Kitty Creek ditch along the disc golf course.
Goedken moved to table the discussion on the Cash Management Policy until the August 5th Council meeting. Ellwood seconded, roll call unanimous.
Council held a Goal Setting session with Derek Lumsden facilitating.
Brenneman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:21P.M.
Wayne Peach, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer