CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
JULY 7, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Mike
Paavola, Council President
Jim
Faris, Council
John
Norman, Council
Greg
Rockhold, Council
Allen
Wise, Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Jan
Hayes, City Attorney
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Vernon Sparks, 302 Cherokee Street
Lisa
Cross, 1002 Union Street
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
Health Board
Vernon Sparks was present to follow-up on the health board issue of
the retaining wall at 302 Cherokee Street. Mr. Sparks advised he has not come
up with any solution since the last City Council meeting. Mr. Sparks noted that
he does not have the means or the finances to take care of the wall himself.
Mr. Sparks stated that if the City would alleviate the problem with the wall,
the City can have the materials and top soil that are removed. Mr. Sparks
stated he would be responsible for the aftermath should removing the wall
affect his property in any way.
Jim Faris made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for
attorney-client privilege for 15 minutes beginning at 7:05pm. Greg Rockhold
seconded the motion. Mike Boyd requested Bill Heard remain to facilitate the
discussion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion
Carried. Public Session resumed at 7:20pm. Mike Boyd advised no binding action
taken.
Jim Faris made a motion to proceed with following the City of
Oskaloosa ordinances and to allow an extra thirty days for compliance by Mr.
Sparks. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=2 (Mike Paavola and
Greg Rockhold) Motion Carried. Allen
Wise recommended Mr. Sparks check with his insurance company to see if they can
offer some assistance in repairs or removal of the wall. Mr. Sparks questioned
whether the wall is actually on his property or on the City’s property. Greg
Rockhold made a motion to have the City Engineer perform a survey on the street
right-of-way to determine the location of the wall. Mike Paavola seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=1 (Allen Wise)
Motion Carried.
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Swimming Pool
Lisa Cross presented the City Council with a petition she created
to “…ask the Oskaloosa City Council to begin taking the necessary steps in
repairing the city pool this year, 2011, so it will be ready by the next pool
season of 2012.” Council provided an update on the progress of the pool project
advising contractors are providing the City with a scope of work that is to be
done. Lisa requested Council to continue to update the citizens in an effort to
avoid some of the rumors that are circulating. Lisa agreed to organize some
fundraising events with volunteers from those that signed the petition. Council
thanked her for her interest and support.
Greg Rockhold made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for
attorney-client privilege for 30 minutes beginning at 8:00pm. Allen Wise
seconded the motion. Mike Boyd requested Bill Heard and Patty Hamm remain to
participate in discussion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0
Motion Carried. Public Session resumed at 8:30pm. Mike Boyd announced no
binding action was taken.
OLD BUSINESS
Financial Software Applications
Polly McInroy submitted a written statement to the City Council
advising that upon recommendation from the accountant, “Quickbooks” does not
have fund accounting options for municipalities and would not be appropriate
for the City. Council members took no action on purchasing new financial
software.
Emergency Action Plan
Patty Hamm reported that she has submitted a copy of the City’s
draft plan to Doug Schmitt, JF County Emergency Management Director, via Daryl
Chess, for his review and input. Patty stated that she also requested Doug work
with her on identification badges for City officials.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Jim Faris made a motion to approve the appointment of Raenell
McCool to the Oskaloosa Library Board to replace Stacy Hull for a term of
2011-2015. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion Carried.
John Norman made a motion to approve the appointment of Connie
Bryant to the Oskaloosa Library Board to replace Beverly Murphy for a term of
2011-2012. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES
Jim Faris made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2011
regular Council meeting as written. Mike Paavola seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=5, No=0 Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE --Mike Boyd reported the Old Settler’s Reunion went well with only a
few minor police issues.
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FINANCE --Greg Rockhold made a motion to approve the June Financial Statement
and vouchers as submitted. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Due to the vouchers
not being present for review, Council agreed to table any financial action. Jim
Faris withdrew his second to the motion. Greg Rockhold withdrew his motion. No
Action taken.
WATER/WASTEWATER --Bill Heard reported that he has received a work
order to turn the water off at the Laundromat at the request of the owner. Bill
advised the valve is frozen and he will need to cut into the sidewalk and
street to replace the valve. Bill noted he does not have all of the necessary
parts for this job. Council directed Bill to order the parts.
--Mike Paavola informed Bill
that there is a large sink hole on the property of Jerry Casebier, 211 Columbia
Street. Mike Boyd advised that KC Construction is aware of the problem and
plans to come back to repair it.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE --Bill Heard reported that he has painted the cross
walks, curbs and parking stalls in accordance with the setbacks required in the
Standard Traffic Ordinances.
--Greg Rockhold made a motion to
authorize the Mayor’s signature on the KDOT Release Form for Giant
Communications. Jim Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion Carried. John Norman made a motion to
authorize the Mayor’s signature on the KDOT Release Form for Kansas Gas
Service. Mike Paavola seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion Carried. Allen Wise made a motion to
authorize the Mayor’s signature on the KDOT Release Form for Westar Energy. Jim
Faris seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0
Motion Carried. Jim Faris made a motion to authorize the Mayor’s
signature on the KDOT Release Form for Embarq/Sprint. Greg Rockhold seconded
the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion
Carried.
PARK/POOL --Jim Faris presented the Council with draft plans for a skate park
for the tennis court area.
--John Norman asked for an
update on the drainage issue at the intersection of Herkimer Street and Walnut
Street. Bill Heard advised he does not have a timetable but KDOT does plan to
make improvements at the intersection.
--Mike Boyd distributed cost
estimates for a new backhoe from Victor L. Phillips. Mike Boyd advised the cost
after municipal discount and trade-in value comes to approximately $52,749. Jim
Faris made a motion to authorize Mike Paavola to discuss the purchase of the
backhoe with Victor L. Phillips and investigate the pricing. Greg Rockhold
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0
Motion Carried.
ZONING --No Report
OFFICE --Mike Boyd advised he is in receipt of the resignation of Allen Wise
from City Council effective July 7, 2011 following the City Council meeting.
Mike thanked Allen for his service to the community.
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HEALTH BOARD --John Norman reported the health board is conducting follow-ups on
property letters that were sent. John noted a couple of properties have been
forwarded to legal counsel for action.
--Patty Hamm requested the
Health Board review the weed ordinance in an effort to avoid sending multiple
letters each season to the same individuals.
LEGAL --Jim Faris made a motion to renew the contract agreement with Mobile
Radio for equipment on the water tower in exchange for the rental fee. Greg
Rockhold seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=5, No=0
Motion Carried.
--Council took no action on the
contract agreement with RuralNetworks pending more information.
--Council took no action on the
Engineer Contract by MHS pending more information.
--Mike and Jan Hayes reported
they would be out of the office July 15th through the 30th.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council requested the Animal Control Officer provide a monthly
report to the Council.
Council agreed to hold a budget work session on July 14, 2011 at
6:00pm at the City Hall office.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mike Paavola made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45pm. Greg Rockhold seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=5, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED JULY
21, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
