CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor (via telephone)
Mike
Paavola, Council President
John
Norman, Council
Greg
Rockhold, Council (via telephone)
Kathy
Griffin, Council
GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Bryant,
Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
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. Mike Boyd, Mayor, was present via
telephone. Greg Rockhold, Council, was present via telephone.
Mike Boyd made the appointment of Kathy Griffin to City Council to
fill the vacancy of Jim Faris. Greg Rockhold made a motion to approve the
Mayor’s appointment of Kathy Griffin to City Council. John Norman seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried.
Mike Boyd and Greg Rockhold left the meeting (via telephone).
BUDGET HEARING
Mike Paavola called the hearing of 2012 Budget to order. There were
no citizen comments. There were no Council comments. Patty Hamm advised the
mill levy is set at 46.868 mills. John Norman made a motion to approve the 2012
Budget as presented. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Council members present agreed to table action on the Jefferson
County Mitigation Plan Resolution pending further review by Council.
CITIZENS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: None
MINUTES
John Norman made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 18,
2011 regular Council meeting as written. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Mike Paavola stated the notice of a rate increase by Westar Energy
is for informational purposes and no action required.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE --Council tabled action on the STO and UPOC ordinances pending
preparation by legal counsel.
FINANCE --John Norman made a motion to approve the August financial report
and vouchers as presented. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3,
No=0 Motion Carried.
WATER/WASTEWATER --John Norman asked if any progress had been done
on moving the water meter at 318 Washington Street in order to shut off the
water as the owner requested. Mike Paavola replied the status is unknown at
this time and will be provided by Bill Heard at a later date.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE --Patty Hamm reported the survey for the
intersection of Warren Street and Delaware Street is in progress by the City
Engineer.
PARK/POOL --Patty Hamm reported that the scope of work has been sent out to
contractors and in the newspapers and there are several contractors making
inquiries to look at the pool.
ZONING --Patty Hamm reported there is no longer a quorum to hold zoning
meetings.
OFFICE --Patty Hamm reported there were a total of 22 applicants for the
receptionist/treasurer position; two of which will be interviewed by the City
Council.
HEALTH BOARD --John Norman directed the Council’s attention to the recommendations
made by the Health Board regarding various properties within the City. John noted
that all property owners are being given a deadline of October 15, 2011.
--John Norman reported the “Day
of Caring” will take place on Saturday, September 10th, to assist
Connie Neiberger at 403 Delaware Street.
--John Norman reported the
Health Board will direct their attention on the trailer park at 500 Monroe
Street as there are several trailers in need of attention.
LEGAL --No Report
NEW BUSINESS:
Patty Hamm reported the League of Kansas Municipalities annual
conference is being held October 8th through the 10th in
Wichita. If anyone is interested they should advise Patty so she can make
arrangements.
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John Norman made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for
Personnel Exception at 8:00pm for forty minutes. Kathy Griffin seconded the
motion. Mike Hayes and Patty Hamm were requested to stay to participate in
discussion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried. Public Session resumed at 8:40pm. Mike Paavola announced no binding
action taken.
John Norman made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for
Personnel Exception at 8:45pm for fifteen minutes. Kathy Griffin seconded the
motion. Mike Hayes and Patty Hamm were requested to stay to participate in
discussion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion
Carried. Public Session resumed at 9:00pm. Mike Paavola announced no binding
action taken.
Mike Paavola made a motion to authorize Council member, John
Norman, to offer and negotiate the part-time Treasurer position with Joy Neely
at a maximum of thirty hours per pay period. Kathy Griffin 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. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER
15, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
