CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
MARCH 17, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Kelly
Hattemer, Council President (left 9:20pm)
Jim
Faris, Council (7:55pm)
Allen
Wise, Council
Mike
Paavola, Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
Polly
McInroy, City Treasurer
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Lisa Cross, 1002 Union Street
Sherry
Forge, 11372 US 59 Hwy
Debbie
Hunt, 205 Liberty
Lesa
Wills/Bob Osborne, 801 Cherokee
CALL TO ORDER
Mike Boyd, Mayor, called the regular meeting of the Oskaloosa City
Council to order at 7:05pm.
CITIZENS
Lisa Cross expressed her thoughts on the importance of the swimming
pool and the impact that closing the pool will have on the community. Lisa
recommended various options for reducing the cost to operate the pool. Sherry
Forge read a letter from Alana Kasparek who requested the pool stay open.
Sherry stated how other local business may suffer due to people not coming to
town for the pool. Kelly Hattemer recommended contacting the Jefferson County
Economic Development Director to search for grants that might be available for
repairs. Citizens present expressed their concern that the pool will close for
repairs but then stay closed permanently. Council members reassured those
present that it is their intention to fix the pool and reopen it as soon as
possible. Mike Boyd noted that cost estimates must be obtained before the City
can determine how much of the operating budget is actually needed to fix the
pool. Council discussed other funding options such as the Park & Recreation
Commission.
MAYOR’S REPORT: None
MINUTES
Kelly Hattemer made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 3,
2011 regular Council meeting as written. Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Allen Wise made a motion to donate $100 to the Oskaloosa High
School After Prom Party. Kelly Hattemer seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3,
No=0 Motion Carried.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE àMike Boyd reported that he would like the Council to consider
paying for additional training for the police officers. He also stated that he
has authorized the police chief to purchase a new camera estimated at $150 and
laptop computer estimated at $700.
FINANCE àKelly Hattemer made a motion to approve the March vouchers as
presented. Mike Paavola seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried.
WATER/WASTEWATER àBill Heard reported the punch list for the sewer
improvement project is being made.
àBob Osborne was present at the
meeting to discuss the sidewalk in front of his house at 801 Cherokee. Bob reported the sidewalk was broken during
construction of the sewer project and he was told by the inspector the sidewalk
would be replaced. Bill Heard replied the contractor fully intends on putting
the portion of the sidewalk that they broke back as it was prior to
construction at the same elevation. Bob advised he removed the remainder of the
sidewalk and the slope connecting the street. Allen Wise stated the contractor
was told by the homeowner to fill in the excess area with gravel. Bill will
meet with the contractor at the home.
àMike Paavola made a motion to
replace manhole G1 without the lining. Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
àCouncil reviewed the bill
submitted by Jerry Robbins in the amount of $2646.22 for hay, water use, and
trees. After discussion, Jim Faris made a motion to pay Mr. Robbins for the hay
and the water use for a total of $1110.22. Kelly Hattemer seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
àAllen Wise noted that 801
Washington has not yet connected to the sewer as in accordance with City Code
15-402. Council directed a letter be sent to the owner of the home.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE àBill Heard reported he has begun to patch pot
holes in the streets.
àMike Hayes recommended
approval of the Highway Use Permit for CenturyLink, noting that the depth has
been changed to a minimum of 60” with the orange opti-guard. Mike Paavola made
a motion to approve the Highway Use Permit for CenturyLink as revised by legal
counsel. Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
PARK/POOL àNo Additional Report
ZONING àCouncil discussed member attendance at the Planning Commission
meeting. Jim Faris will call members and will invite Kevin Adams to a Council
meeting.
OFFICE àAllen Wise made a motion to approve an adjustment of the sewer
utility charge to in the amount of $322 to account #90, The Guidance Center,
due to a water leak. Kelly Hattemer seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
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àCouncil took no action on the
adjustment request for utility account #58, Jeff Jenkins, due to lack of
information.
àJim Faris made a motion to
approve the renewal of the General Liability Insurance with Continental Western
in the amount of $17,695. Allen Wise
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0
Motion Carried.
HEALTH BOARD àCouncil requested a letter be sent to Oskie Auto Center regarding
Health Board issues.
LEGAL àNo Report
NEW BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Allen Wise made a motion to adjourn to Executive
Session at 9:25pm for 15 minutes for non-elected personnel exception. Mike
Paavola seconded the motion. Bill Heard and Patty Hamm were asked to remain in
Executive Session for discussion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried. Public Session resumed at
9:40pm. Mike Boyd announced no binding action taken.
Mike Paavola made a motion to hire Brian
Bolinger for the Maintenance Laborer position at $10 per hour plus benefits.
Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
Jim Faris made a motion to hire Danny Dodge for
the Zoning Administrator position at $225 per month. Mike Paavola seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried.
Council took no action on the employee salary
review; pending employee evaluations.
Council will review City Hall plans at the next
City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Jim Faris made a motion
to adjourn the meeting at 10:05pm. Mike
Paavola seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED APRIL
7, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
