CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
JULY 21, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Mike
Paavola, Council President
John
Norman, Council
Greg
Rockhold, Council
GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Faris,
Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Vernon Sparks, 302 Cherokee Street
Gloria
Noll, 706 Warren Street
Mike
& Cindy Kelsay, Oskaloosa
CALL TO ORDER
Mike Boyd, Mayor, called the regular meeting of the Oskaloosa City
Council to order at 7:00pm.
CITIZENS
Retaining Wall: 302 Cherokee Street
Council members reviewed the survey of the property at 302 Cherokee
Street which indicates the retaining wall in question is on the City’s
right-of-way. Council discussed how to remove the wall and maintain the safety
of the tree and house. After discussion,
John Norman made a motion to have legal counsel draft an agreement between Mr.
Vernon Sparks, 302 Cherokee Street; Mr. Mike Blosser, 306 Cherokee Street; and
the City of Oskaloosa to remove the retaining wall to the property line and to
meet the contour of the slope on the property and also to release the City of
all liability. Mike Paavola seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
Estate Auction: 102 Madison Street
Gloria Noll requested part of Madison Street be closed to allow her
to set up items for an estate sale. Greg Rockhold made a motion to close
Madison Street from Walnut Street west to Cherokee Street on Saturday, August
6, 2011, from 7:00am to 5:00pm for an estate sale. Mike Paavola seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Emergency Action Plan: No Report
Pool Improvement Project
Bill Heard reported receiving one reply out of the four contractors
who looked at the swimming pool and whom he asked to submit a scope of work.
Greg Rockhold recommended the Council set some deadlines for the project and
stay on task. Bill Heard noted that the bid process should be
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done no later than late summer or early fall so the contractors
will be available and have the City on their spring calendar. Council discussed
different types of materials recommended by various contractors. Council
discussed the pros and cons to draining the pool during each winter season.
Council discussed options for the baby pool. Bill Heard will invite contractors
to the next Council meeting to answer questions.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No Report
MINUTES
Greg Rockhold made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 7,
2011 regular Council meeting as written. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE --Mike Paavola reported the repairs to the truck look as if they will
be minor.
FINANCE --John Norman made a motion to approve the July Financial Report and
vouchers as presented. Mike Paavola seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
--Patty Hamm reported that the
preliminary draft of the 2012 Budget should be available at the next Council
meeting.
--Patty Hamm inquired if the
Council would like to replace Polly McInroy on the signature cards for checks. Council
directed Patty to leave the signature cards as is for now.
WATER/WASTEWATER --Mike Paavola made a motion to approve the Mayor’s
signature on the Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 21 termination.
Greg Rockhold seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE --Council discussed improvements to east Warren
Street. Bill will get an estimate from King’s Construction to grind and ditch
the street.
--Mike Paavola advised he is
still negotiating a price for a new backhoe.
--Greg Rockhold made a motion to
authorize the Mayor’s signature on the KDOT Highway Permit for Kansas Gas
Service as submitted. John Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
PARK/POOL --Bill Heard reported that there are some shingles that have been
damaged on the shelter house.
--Bill Heard reported installing
a cable at the west entrance to the ball field from Columbia Street to keep
cars from parking inside the park area.
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--Bill Heard reported installing
wrong way signs on Park Street by the swimming pool parking lot.
ZONING --Patty Hamm reported that Kevin Adams is willing to stay on the
Planning Commission until a replacement has been found in order to continue to
have a quorum for meetings.
--Greg Rockhold asked if the
food stand located at the Liberty Gas Station has all of their permits. Patty
Hamm replied they are in compliance with state permits according to Daryl
Chess, Fire Chief.
OFFICE --Patty Hamm reported that the equipment for RuralNetworks on the
water tower is still active. Council requested Mr. Janus appear at the future
Council meeting to discuss the agreement that is up for renewal.
--Patty Hamm reported
advertising for two part-time positions; one receptionist and one treasurer.
Council discussed those options.
HEALTH BOARD --John Norman made a motion to instruct City maintenance to mow the
lot at 202 Cherokee Street and also the one at the intersection of Elm Street
and Washington Street that are in violation of City ordinances. Greg Rockhold
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
--John Norman requested the
owners of 609 Walnut Street and 306/312 Union Street be invited to the next
City Council meeting to discuss the condition of their property. John
recommended City maintenance go ahead and mow the ditch right-of-way at 306
Union Street due to the blind intersection.
--John Norman made a motion to
instruct City maintenance to clean up the brush and trees that are causing a
blind intersection at Delaware Street and Warren Street and to invite the
homeowner to the next regular City Council meeting. Greg Rockhold seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
--Mike Boyd requested Bill Heard
to make sure that the school zone signs are clear and visible with the start of
school coming up.
--Bill Heard reporting receiving
a big response by residents with the curb side brush pickup each week by the
City. Bill asked for direction for some elderly residents that might have piles
of brush in their back yard. Mike Paavola recommended the City getting a
release from the property owner to go on to their property to remove the brush.
LEGAL --No Report
NEW BUSINESS:
Mike Boyd advised Council members to give
him the names of anyone who might be interested in filling the vacant City
Council seat.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mike Paavola made a motion
to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. Greg Rockhold seconded the motion. Greg
Rockhold withdrew his second to the motion. Mike Paavola withdrew his motion.
OLD BUSINESS: (continued)
John Norman made a motion to put the City Hall building located at
509 Delaware Street on the market for sale for $125,000 and to list the
property with Pia Friend Realty with a non-exclusive contract. Greg Rockhold
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, John Norman made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:15pm.Mike Paavola seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED AUGUST
4, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
