CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
OCTOBER 6, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Boyd,
Mayor
Mike
Paavola, Council President
John
Norman, Council
Gary
Bryant, Council
Kathy
Griffin, Council
GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS ABSENT: Greg Rockhold,
Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Jan
Hayes, City Attorney
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
Bill
Heard, City Superintendent
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Rick Twenhafel, Assurant Insurance
Doug
Schmitt, JF Co Emergency Management
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
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE
Rick Twenhafel presented the Council with health insurance options
for an individual plan and a group plan through Assurant Insurance. Rick
advised that with the individual plan, employees are put into a large group of
individuals to create a large group plan and that is how competitive rates are
created. Rick advised that before he could give an exact quote on cost, he
would need to do a health assessment with each employee needing coverage. After
review, Council agreed to proceed with the health assessment for more concrete
cost information.
MITIGATION PLAN
Doug Schmitt reviewed the Mitigation Plan with Council members.
Doug informed the Council the purpose of the plan is to lessen the impact of a
disaster to citizens. Doug stated the plan defines the hazards and the costs
associated with them and then ranks them by priority. Doug noted that each subdivision and entity
must have a plan, therefore, the county chose to do one large plan rather than
several individual plans. Doug reported the area of concern for Oskaloosa is
the need for an emergency shelter. After further discussion it was noted that
the City can choose to contract for a shelter rather than build one. Council
members took the plan under advisement and no action was taken.
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RURALNETWORKS
Brian Janus did not show for the meeting. Council members reviewed
the lease agreement. Kathy Griffin made a motion to terminate the contract with
Brian Janus d/b/a RuralNetworks (Lessee). Gary Bryant seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mike Boyd read a thank you card from Lisa Cross for the City’s
support of the Car and Bike Show.
Mike Boyd advised he has done some research on the bids for the
swimming pool and he recommended awarding the contract to Continental Pools for
the main pool only in the amount of $143,000. Mike noted that the City has the
funds to do only the main pool. The toddler wade pool will have to be done at a
later date. Gary Bryant made a motion to award the pool rehabilitation contract
for the main pool to Continental Pools in the amount of $143,000. Kathy Griffin
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0
Motion Carried.
MINUTES
Kathy Griffin noted she was left off of the attendance list. John
Norman made a motion to approve the minutes of the 09/15/11 regular Council
meeting with the addition of Kathy Griffin being shown as present. Mike Paavola
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0
Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mike Boyd advised the letter from the postal service is for
informational purposes only. Mike noted the postal service is conducting a
study of mail processing facilities to determine whether consolidation of some
operations is appropriate.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE --Mike Boyd reported that Rick Jones is home from the hospital.
--Mike Boyd reported that the
homecoming parade is tomorrow and the officers will be conducting traffic
control for the parade.
FINANCE --Gary Bryant made a motion to rent a stump grinder to use on the
trees that were removed by the City at 203 Delaware. Kathy Griffin seconded the
motion. Vote: Yes=2, No=1 (Mike Paavola), Abstain=1 (John Norman) Motion Carried.
--Mike Paavola made a motion to
approve the September financial statement and vouchers as presented. John
Norman seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=4, No=0
Motion Carried.
WATER/WASTEWATER --Bill Heard reported that he has been approached
with a request for some high school kids to perform community service. Council
members agreed to allow the students to paint fire hydrants and pull weeds from
around the hydrants with adult supervision.
STREETS/MAINTENANCE --Bill Heard reported that the trees and brush have
been cleared on East Warren Street and Kings Construction is scheduled to begin
working on the street at the end of next week.
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--John Norman noted that there
are trees hanging over the streets and hitting the school bus at the
intersection of Liberty Street/Warren Street and also Liberty Street/Madison
Street. Bill Heard will trim the trees.
--Council reviewed a letter
submitted by the City Engineer regarding water runoff in the area of 403
Delaware Street. After discussion, Council agreed some of the water is coming
from the alley to the north of Hamilton Street west of Delaware. Bill will do
some work in the alley and clean out the drive tube in an attempt to control
some of the water flow.
PARK/POOL --No further action taken.
ZONING --No report.
OFFICE --Council members reviewed the Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal policy.
Patty Hamm noted a 13% decrease in the premium. No action was taken.
--Patty Hamm informed the
Council she has the floodplain map available for review if anyone is interested
in looking at it.
--Patty Hamm reported that the
current City bill from Centurylink is the lowest possible rate with the bundle
package. John Norman requested Patty obtain a cost estimate for the phone at
the City Shop without internet service.
--Patty Hamm reported that she
has obtained signature cards from State Bank of Oskaloosa and Mutual Savings
Association to add Joy Neely and remove Polly McInroy. Patty noted she has also
opened a separate account at Mutual Savings for donations.
HEALTH BOARD --John Norman asked Council for direction on those properties that
will not be in compliance by the deadline of October 15th. Mike Boyd
noted the City ordinances should be followed. Council directed Patty Hamm to
purchase a camera with a date and time stamp not to exceed $125.
--Mike Boyd asked Bill Heard for
input on the ditch that is to the south of Ray Farmer’s Tow Service and
Shop. Bill advised the ditch is on
personal property and is not a City issue.
--John Norman advised he will be
visiting with the manager of the trailer park to try to bring the area into
compliance with health board codes.
--John Norman requested a letter
be written to the property owner at the intersection of Delaware Street/Warren
Street thanking them for their cooperation and clean-up.
--John Norman asked Bill Heard
if it was City protocol to mow the ditch along Columbia Street by the cemetery.
Bill advised the City has not been responsible for mowing the ditch in the
past. John requested Bill to mow the ditch one time and he will talk to the
cemetery board about future mowing and upkeep.
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--Bill Heard reported the
retaining wall project on Cherokee Street is complete.
LEGAL --Mike Hayes informed the Council he will be attending the City
Attorney’s meeting in Wichita on Friday.
NEW BUSINESS
John Norman recommended job descriptions be written for employees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mike Paavola made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15pm. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=4, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED OCTOBER
20, 2011
Mike
Boyd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
