MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF
COUNTY,
MARCH 6, 2006
The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary H. Brown, who then asked the Clerk to call the roll. The following Councilmembers were present: Barbara Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Also present were: City Clerk Dottie Ivie, City Administrative Officer Jeff Earlywine, City Treasurer Fred Ewald, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Assistant to the CAO Jay Treft, Police Chief Mike Daly, and Fire Chief Mark Bailey.
Mayor Brown led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and asked for disposition of the Minutes from the previous Regular Meeting. Upon motion (Lied) and second (Runge), these were approved as presented; upon Roll Call vote, all voted Aye (6- 0); motion carried.
Fire Chief Mark Bailey then presented his Annual Report of the activities of the Department in 2005. He reported that the number of runs made by the Department increased slightly to a total of 1,654 during the year. He also reviewed the various programs provided to the community and described several grants that will augment the efforts of the Department to provide quality services of public safety, fire and emergency medical services. The report provided numerous graphs and charts to clarify the statistics. It was moved (Runge) and seconded (Doepker) to receive and file this report and make it part of the City Record; upon voice vote, it was unanimous Ayes; motion carried. Mayor Brown thanked the Chief for an excellent Annual Report.
Chief Mike Daly presented the Police Department Annual Report, beginning with his thanks to former Chief Steven J. Schmidt, who retired in June, 2005 and continuing with the staff who had worked hard to prepare the Report. Chief Daly was promoted to his position on August 1, 2005, and he remarked that he is “proud of the countless achievements of our officers and our Department.” He said it is his commitment to provide superior police services within the City, with high professional standards, and to improve the quality of life for the citizens. It was moved (Peterman) and seconded (Lampe) to receive and file and make it a part of the City Record; upon voice vote, it was unanimous Ayes; motion carried.
Mr.
Peterman reported on a meeting just prior to Council of the Law-Labor-License
Committee and presented their recommendation on two issues. First, on a request to close a portion
of
This request comes from the current property owner and a potential developer. So moved (Haas), seconded (Runge) and upon voice vote, it was unanimous Aye; 6 – 0; motion carried.
The second topic discussed by the Law-Labor-License Committee was a request to remove a deed covenant from property adjacent to the Highland Country Club and it was recommended that this be approved, the staff authorized to proceed with the drafting of an ordinance to remove said covenant which states the property is to be used “only for recreation” purposes, and also that the staff draft language providing for a release of this covenant. It was moved (Lied) and seconded (Doepker) to approve this action. It was noted for the record that both Mr. Lampe and Mr. Peterman are recusing themselves from any discussion or vote on this matter as they are members of the Highland Country Club; upon voice vote; all voted Aye (4-0); motion carried.
Under New Business, Mr. Earlywine reviewed bids received for the purchase of equipment in the Fire Department and it was moved (Lampe) and seconded (Lied) to award to the low bidder. Two bids were received for the provision of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and associated equipment. First In Rescue Equipment Co.’s bid was the lower one, at a total cost of $27,134.60. Upon Roll Call vote, all voted Aye to award the bid as outlined; motion carried.
Mr. Earlywine then reported on activity at the Newport Treatment Plant with no Council action necessary. He reviewed several Debt Service Refinancing Options (both variable and fixed rate financing at interest rates of respectively 4.11% and 4.75%) and these were discussed with a consensus opinion referred back to City Treasurer Fred Ewald for his action.
Mrs. Runge asked the status of Mike’s Garage property; Mr. Earlywine responded that bids will be solicited for demolition of the structure itself and the staff will proceed with getting funds for a landscape architect to provide suggestions for improvements on that corner.
The Finance Committee presented their Report on Vouchers, along with a recommendation that they be processed for payment. It was moved (Doepker) and seconded (Lied) to concur in their recommendation and upon Roll Call vote, all voted Aye; motion carried.
Ordinance
O-5-2006, An Amendment to the Parking Ordinance, (modifying parking
restrictions along
Then, Ordinance
O-6-2006, An Amendment to the Open Burning Ordinance, was presented for 1st
Municipal Order MO-9-2006, Appointing a Midway Business District (MBD) Committee, was presented and adopted upon motion (Runge), second (Doepker) and unanimous Aye voice vote. The Committee members appointed are: Dr. Michelle Story, Robert Arnzen, Lori Coppage, Doug Wagner, Ken Bowman, Phil Forbes, and Karen Lied, to alternate with Eric Haas).
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mary H. Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dorothy A. Ivie, City Clerk