CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
APRIL 21, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Jim
Faris, Council
Allen
Wise, Council
Mike
Paavola, Council
John
Norman, Council
GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS ABSENT: Kelly
Hattemer, Council President
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Jan
Hayes, City Attorney
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Janette Strong, 1003 Union Street
Paula
Ware, Oskaloosa Library
Kristen
Jordan, JF County GIS
Randall
Jones, 805 Delaware Street
Debbie
Hunt, Oskaloosa Community Center
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
Oskaloosa Public Library
Paula Ware presented the Council with the 2012 Library budget.
Paula described services that the library offers to the general public. Paula
noted that the 2012 budget is an increase to the City of $2500 due to less
money being received from the State of Kansas. Mike Boyd advised the library
budget would be taken into consideration when preparing the City’s 2012 budget.
Jefferson County GIS
Kristen Jordan presented the City with an option to share utility
maps with Kansas Gas Service. Bill Heard noted that the GIS maps are the most
accurate maps that the City has. Council agreed it would be beneficial to know
where gas lines are and to have the gas company know where the City’s utility
lines are. The consensus of the Council was to share mapping with Kansas Gas
Service. Legal Counsel will review the contract to see if amendments are necessary.
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Kristen Jordan presented the City with options of map sharing with
the general public. Kristen advised the
first option is to share the information with the general public at free will.
The second is to share with the general public with specific approval from the
City on a case-by-case basis. The third option is to continue to hold the
mapping private for City use only. Council tabled any decision on the level of
mapping.
805 Delaware Street
Randall Jones asked the Council for direction on the construction
of a retaining wall on the north side of his property. Randall advised that he
wants to level his yard and put in a retaining wall to divert the water that is
flowing towards his house and into his basement. Mr. Jones presented several
options for materials for the wall but stated that landscape timbers are the
most affordable for his budget. Mr. Jones stated he also wants to build a
bridge that will cross over the ditch in the front of his house. Council
discussed setbacks and other building regulations. Council informed Mr. Jones
that they would have the Zoning Administrator contact him regarding any
construction on his property.
Community Center
Debbie Hunt asked the Council, on behalf of the Community Center,
for permission to use the windows in the City Hall building to display art projects
during the Old Settler’s Reunion; for use of the sidewalks around the downtown
square area for the display of chalk art; and for a letter of support for the
Community Center. Jim Faris made a
motion to allow use of the City Hall windows, to allow use of the sidewalks
with permission of the business owners, and to write a letter of support as
requested. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Jim Faris made a motion to authorize the Mayor’s signature on the
Arbor Day Proclamation for April 29, 2011. Mike Paavola seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
Mike Boyd stated he would be doing appointments at the next Council
meeting which will include Council departments. If any members are interested
in a particular department they should let the Mayor know.
Mike Boyd reported that he attended a function at the park over the
past week and complimented Bill Heard on how nice the park looked.
MINUTES
John Norman advised under Streets he was expressing concern with
all the streets and not just Herkimer Street. Patty will correct the minutes.
Mike Paavola made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2011 regular
Council meeting as amended. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0,
Abstain=1 (Jim Faris) Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE àMike Boyd stated the law enforcement officers have been busy and
they have already put the new camera to use.
àPatty Hamm reported she has
received one application for Animal Control Officer so far.
FINANCE àJim Faris made a motion to approve the April vouchers as presented.
Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
WATER/WASTEWATER àBill Heard reported the annual KDHE inspection is
scheduled for tomorrow. Bill will report the results at the next Council meeting.
àBill Heard reported that
CenturyLink has begun working on their lines in town.
àCouncil discussed procedures
for citizens to notify the City and the contractors about punch list items that
fall under warranty work. Bill Heard stated that a few citizens have also experienced
some sewer backup that may or may not be a City issue. Bill asked for direction
on what action to take regarding the backup concerns. Allen Wise noted that the
City has a new collection system but it is still fed by homes with old pipe.
Council agreed to have a flyer sent to residents explaining the notification
process and expected timeline for which items will be fixed and to also include
a uniform procedure on notification for backups. Patty Hamm will draft a flyer
for Council review.
àCouncil reviewed the April
invoice from BG Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $18,424.25. Council agreed to take no action at this time
but to consider the invoice at the time of final completion.
àCouncil reviewed the Rural
Water District #7 rate increase of $.50 per thousand gallons effective June 1,
2011. No action was taken on increasing water rates to customers.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE àBill Heard presented the Council with estimates
on various options of street work and ditching. Bill will obtain estimates on a
plate compactor and will look into selling the PTO driven generator and ditch
compactor.
àBill Heard presented estimates
for purchasing tires for the 2006 pickup as being $150 each from Jim Schonherr,
$150 each from Lonestar Tire, and $163 from Cook’s Tire. Mike Paavola made a
motion to purchase four new tires at $150 for the 2006 pickup. Allen Wise
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0
Motion Carried.
PARK/POOL àBill Heard reported a significant amount of vandalism has occurred
in the park area over the past week to include broken lights and graffiti. Mike
Hayes recommended keeping track of any expenses incurred to repair the
vandalism for restitution purposes in case of prosecution. Council discussed
improvements to the tennis courts.
ZONING àPatty Hamm reported some vacancies on the Planning Commission.
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OFFICE àPatty Hamm reported she would not be present at the next meeting
and Polly McInroy would be taking minutes and would have financial information
requested by Council at the last meeting.
HEALTH BOARD àCouncil requested a letter be sent to the Auto Sales business on
Jefferson Street regarding the parking of the vehicles on the sidewalk.
LEGAL àNo Report
NEW BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Jim Faris recommended moving forward with the pool repairs. Council
discussed the need to prepare bid specifications for the project before
soliciting any bids. John Norman noted that the drains in the showers need to
be cleaned out as well. Jim Faris discussed options for community support in
raising funds for the park and pool area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mike Paavola made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15pm.
Allen Wise seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED May
5, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
