CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
FEBRUARY 3, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Jim
Faris, Council
Allen
Wise, Council
Mike
Paavola, Council
GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS: Kelly
Hattemer, Council President
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Pat Gottstein, JF County Insurance
Brian
Kingsley, BG Consultants, Inc.
Dennis
Sharkey, Oskaloosa Independent
CALL TO ORDER
Mike Boyd, Mayor, called the regular meeting of the Oskaloosa City
Council to order at 7:00pm.
CITIZENS
General Liability Insurance
Pat Gottstein directed the Council’s attention to a letter issued
by Continental Western Group regarding the renewal of the City’s general
liability insurance coverage. Pat informed the City that a significant rate
increase is likely to happen due to the severity of the claims paid out in
2010. Pat stated that the City can also expect higher deductibles and a maximum
pay out for all claims related to sewer issues.
Pat noted that he submitted a request for a quote from EMC Insurance and
also from Travelers Insurance but both companies denied coverage. Pat will
return to Council when premium figures become available.
Sewer Improvement Project
Brian Kingsley informed the Council that KC Construction is
scheduled to remobilize next week during a break in the weather. Brian advised that the contractor might
submit a request for additional point repairs. Council discussed payment by
unit prices versus a change order. Mike Paavola advised Brian that a meeting
still needs to take place with property owner, Jerry Robbins. Brian Kingsley
noted there is no pay request in January from KC Construction.
Mike Paavola made a motion to approve the January 14, 2011 invoice
from BG Consultants in the amount of $13,531.75. Jim Faris seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
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Engineering
Brian Kingsley informed Council members that he has received a call
from a citizen inquiring about the boundaries of the property that was
previously the City lake. Brian noted that the boundaries that BG Consultants
has on file does not match with the records at Jefferson County. Brian advised
this issue may be brought before the City at a future date.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No Report
MINUTES
Jim Faris made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 20,
2011 regular Council meeting as written. Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE àNo Report
FINANCE àJim Faris made a motion to approve the January vouchers as
presented. Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
WATER/WASTEWATER àNo additional report.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE àMike Paavola made a motion to approve a Highway
Permit Use of Right of Way submitted by Westar Energy for the installation of a
temporary substation on US 59 Hwy. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3,
No=0 Motion Carried.
àPatty Hamm reported receipt of
a complaint about ashes being thrown on the sidewalk in the downtown business
district instead of salt for the slick sidewalks. Patty reported the property
owner has been asked by neighbors to stop. Mike Paavola will speak to the
property owner about the ashes.
PARK/POOL àCouncil discussed the process of making necessary repairs to the swimming
pool. Bill Heard will get current estimates for Council review. Mike Boyd
requested Council consider alternate entertainment for the kids if the pool has
to be closed during the summer for repairs.
ZONING àNo Report
OFFICE àPatty Hamm reported receipt of several applications for the
maintenance laborer position. Patty stated the ad will run one more week in the
Oskaloosa Independent.
HEALTH BOARD àJim Faris reported all issues are pending a break in the weather.
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LEGAL àAllen Wise made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for thirty
minutes beginning 8:02pm for attorney-client privilege. Jim Faris seconded the
motion. Mike Hayes requested Bill Heard and Patty Hamm remain to participate in
discussion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried. Public Session resumed at 8:28pm. Mike Boyd announced no binding
action taken.
àMike Paavola made a motion to
approve “Parking Lot Lease Agreement Between the City of Oskaloosa and Dennis
and Linda Reiling” as presented by legal counsel. Allen Wise seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried.
NEW BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mike Paavola made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm.
Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED MARCH
3, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
