CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
JUNE 2, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Paavola,
Council President
Jim
Faris, Council
John
Norman, Council
Allen
Wise, Council
GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Greg
Rockhold, Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Jan
Hayes, City Attorney
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
Polly
McInroy, Treasurer
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Dennis Sharkey, Oskaloosa
Independent
CALL TO ORDER
Mike Paavola, Council President, called the regular meeting of the
Oskaloosa City Council to order at 7:00pm.
CITIZENS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: None
MINUTES
Allen Wise noted that he did not participate in the vote on the
action for the appointment of McAfee Henderson as City Engineer. John Norman
made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2011 regular Council
meeting as amended. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Southern Star
Council members requested the Clerk to obtain a list of identified
sites.
BG Consultants, Inc.
Mike Paavola reported that the City does have a contract in place
with BG Consultants, Inc., which requires the City to give a written 30 day
notice of termination. Council tabled any action until the Mayor and all
Council members could be present.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE --Council discussed the striping of the parking stalls and the
crosswalks around the downtown square area. Mike Hayes noted that the City
adopts the Standard Traffic Ordinances, therefore, all markings must comply
with the STO in order for a legal citation to be given. Council tabled any
action pending further review of the marking requirements.
FINANCE --John Norman asked for clarification of various vouchers presented
for approval. Jim Faris made a motion to approve the May financial statement
and vouchers as presented. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4,
No=0 Motion Carried.
--Polly McInroy will gather
software estimates for Council review.
WATER/WASTEWATER --Bill Heard reported on the replacement of a
crushed tube on Monroe Street due to rerouting traffic for the sewer
improvement project.
--John Norman asked for the
procedure for residents that have blocked driveway tubes. Bill Heard replied
the City typically cleans them out as they do their ditch work before the
streets are paved.
--John Norman reported the storm
drain on Highway 59 does not connect to the storm drain off of Herkimer Street,
therefore, causing a drainage issue and causing the street to wash away. Bill
Heard reported the tube in that area is old and needs to be replaced. Allen
Wise will contact Scott Cushing at KDOT to discuss the problem.
--John Norman reported that he
has spoken to a few asphalt contractors who recommend repairing the cracks to
streets in order to preserve the lifetime of the streets.
--Bill Heard reported a sewer
backup problem at 1006 Elm Street. Bill advised this was not a City issue. Patty Hamm reported that the newsletter went
out to all residents regarding the procedures for reporting problems from the
sewer improvement project. Allen Wise stated the City maintenance crew would be
periodically inspecting manholes to make sure the sewer system is working like
it should be.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE --Jim Faris made a motion to authorize the Mayor’s
signature on the KDOT Highway Permit for traffic counters as presented. John
Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0
Motion Carried.
PARK/POOL --John Norman reported contact will be made to the Kansas Park &
Recreation Association to see if there is someone associated with their
organization that might be able to provide consulting services for the
rehabilitation of the swimming pool.
--Bill Heard reported there is a
dead tree inside the playground area at the park and two more outside of the
play area. Council directed Bill to contact B&B Tree Service for removal of
the trees.
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ZONING --Polly McInroy reported no one has shown any interest in becoming a
member of the Planning Commission.
OFFICE --John Norman made a motion to approve Resolution No. 11-03 Generally
Accepted Accounting Procedures. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4,
No=0 Motion Carried.
--Jim Faris made a motion to
approve the fireworks stand permit application submitted by Stars & Stripes
Fireworks pending approval by the Fire Chief. John Norman seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
--Patty Hamm reported the
equipment sold on Ebay as follows: Generator $757.50 and Compactor $155.00.
Council noted the money should be put into the equipment reserve fund.
HEALTH BOARD --John Norman reported that many letters have gone out to citizens
for compliance with health board ordinances. John read the cover letter to
Council that he is including with the health board letters. Council discussed
providing citizens access to the City’s brush pile. Council will revisit the
issue after the City Clean Up Day on June 11th.
LEGAL --Jan Hayes reported she and Mike would be attending the City
Attorney’s meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council discussed the agenda order for meetings and agreed to move
Old Business to the first part of the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
Allen Wise reported the Harvey’s building is appraised by Jefferson
County for $114,000. Council discussed the building and its future use by the
City.
Council requested contact be made with Jefferson County Emergency
Management to have identification badges made for the Governing Body and staff.
Jim Faris made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:30pm
to discuss real estate under the Land Acquisition Exception for thirty minutes.
Allen Wise seconded the motion. Mike Paavola asked Bill Heard and Patty Hamm to
remain to participate in discussion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried. Public Session resumed at
9:00pm. Mike Paavola reported no binding action taken.
Allen Wise made a motion to hold a special meeting at 6:30pm on
June 16, 2011 to discuss City Hall. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4,
No=0 Motion Carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, John Norman made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED JUNE 16, 2011
Mike Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
