CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
MARCH 3, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor (7:45pm)
Kelly
Hattemer, Council President
Jim
Faris, Council (7:55pm)
Allen
Wise, Council
Mike
Paavola, Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Jan
Hayes, City Attorney
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney (7:50pm)
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Andy Giles, KC Construction
John
Norman, 610 Herkimer
Dennis
Sharkey, Oskaloosa Independent
CALL TO ORDER
Kelly Hattemer, Council President, called the regular meeting of
the Oskaloosa City Council to order at 7:00pm.
CITIZENS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: No Report
MINUTES
Mike Paavola made a
motion to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2011 regular Council meeting
as written. Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=2, No=0, Abstain=1 (Kelly
Hattemer) Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE àEd Hattemer informed the Council that he intends to enforce the
City ordinance regarding the number of animals each household is allowed to
have. Ed will get with legal counsel to discuss the citation process.
àEd noted that his full-time
job may be changing and involving more travel, which might require him to step
down from the animal control position in the near future.
FINANCE àAllen Wise made a motion to approve the February financial
statements and vouchers as presented. Mike Paavola seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
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WATER/WASTEWATER àCouncil recommended inviting Jerry Robbins to the
progress meeting with the engineer and contractor on March 15th to
address the concerns raised by Mr. Robbins.
àMike Paavola made a motion to
approve Pay Request #16 from KC Construction in the amount of $56,374.87. Allen
Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
àBill Heard reported the sewer
improvement project is coming to an end. Bill noted that change orders need to
be considered. Council agreed to use flowable fill on manhole D3 along
Leavenworth Street instead of AB3. Council agreed to direct Mayer Specialties
to repair the manhole in the alley to the west of State Bank instead of
replacing the manhole. Andy Giles reported that his crew plans to complete
their portion of the project this week with the exception of any change orders,
clean up, and punch list items. Mike Boyd noted other areas that Brian Kingsley
needs direction on. These areas will be addressed at the progress meeting.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE àBill Heard reported that pot holes are appearing
throughout the City due to the winter weather. Bill advised he received a few
complaints from the last snow storm regarding driveways and sidewalks.
àAllen Wise will review the
KDOT Safe Routes to School program and make an inquiry about the installation
of crosswalk lights.
àCouncil reviewed the KDOT Highway
Permit submitted by CenturyLink. Council agreed all depth must be a minimum of
60”. Mike Hayes will contact CenturyLink.
àAllen Wise will review the
applications for the maintenance laborer position with Bill Heard.
PARK/POOL àKelly Hattemer expressed her concern about the effect on the
community should the pool be closed for one year or longer for repairs. Kelly
noted she is worried the pool will not reopen. Council discussed the need to
use this year’s operating budget to make the necessary repairs. Mike Paavola
stated the length of closure would depend on available funding and the cost of
the repairs. Allen Wise stated it is not his desire to close the pool
indefinitely but there are safety issues that must be addressed as soon as
possible to avoid insurance claims. Mike Boyd recommended repairs to the
basketball court as an alternate option of entertainment for the children
during the summer months. Jim Faris made a motion to close the Oskaloosa Municipal
Swimming Pool for 2011 and revisit the financing obligations in 2012 to make
the repairs correctly for the safety of the patrons. Allen Wise seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=1 (Kelly Hattemer) Motion Carried.
ZONING àMike Paavola made a motion to approve the Jefferson County
Conditional Use Permit for Dailey Ag, LLC, as presented. Jim Faris seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion
Carried.
OFFICE àPatty Hamm reported receiving a request for gravel by the Hannah
Apartments parking area. Bill Heard reported that he and Allen Wise met with
John Heston and all agreed that Mr. Heston would put sod in the area and no
gravel would be allowed.
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HEALTH BOARD àMike Boyd requested a follow-up letter be sent to Oskie Auto Center
regarding the Health Board conditions.
LEGAL àAllen Wise made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for 10
minutes beginning at 8:35am for attorney-client privilege. Jim Faris seconded
the motion. Mike Hayes requested Bill Heard and Patty Hamm remain in Executive
Session to assist in discussion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried. Public Session resumed at
8:45pm. Mike Boyd announced no binding action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council members agreed each Council
department head would be in charge of their department employee evaluations. No
action was taken on salary review.
OLD BUSINESS:
Jim Faris will review the applications for
Zoning Administrator and make a recommendation to the Council at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Kelly Hattemer made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:05pm.
Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED MARCH
17, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
