CITY OF OSKALOOSA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
406 LIBERTY STREET
DECEMBER 15, 2011 * 7:00PM
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GOVERNING
BODY MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Paavola,
Mayor
John
Norman, Council
Gary
Bryant, Council
Kathy
Griffin, Council
OFFICIALS
PRESENT: Patty
Hamm, City Clerk
Jan
Hayes, City Attorney
Mike
Hayes, City Attorney
CITIZENS
PRESENT: Dennis Sharkey, Oskaloosa
BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Governing Body met
with Treasurer, Joy Neely, at City Hall at 5:30pm to discuss the 2012 Budget.
CALL TO ORDER
Mike Paavola, Mayor, called the regular meeting of the Oskaloosa
City Council to order at 7:00pm.
CITIZENS
Patty Hamm reported Bradley Moeller is ill and will attend the next
City Council meeting to discuss the Mitigation Plan.
OLD BUSINESS
City Hall
Mike Hayes reported he
has received information that the realtor is concerned with electrical hazards
that are in the building from some of the wires being exposed. Council will
take a look at the building.
Emergency Action Plan
Jan Hayes advised the plan that has been presented to the Council
is a working copy. Jan stated that once complete, the Council will adopt an
ordinance to be published and the plan will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Council Vacancies
Mike Paavola reported appointments are pending. Mike noted it is
important to him to have the positions filled as soon as possible.
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Planning Commission Vacancies
Patty Hamm reported she has been in contact with someone that is possibly
interested in the Planning Commission. Patty stated the individual would like
to come to a few meetings after the first of the year to learn about the
Commission.
Street Plan
Mike Paavola reported the street plan is still pending from the
City Engineer. John Norman stated he would like to see a plan by the end of
January 2012.
MAYOR’S REPORT: No Report
MINUTES
John Norman made a motion to approve the minutes of the November
17, 2011 regular Council meeting as written. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion.
Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
POLICE àPatty Hamm presented the Council with the renewal applications for
Cereal Malt Beverage licenses.
John Norman made a motion to
approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license for Casey’s General Store. Gary Bryant
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
John Norman made a motion to
approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license for Oskaloosa Thriftway. Kathy Griffin
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
John Norman made a motion to
approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license for Route 92 Quick Shop. Gary Bryant
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
John Norman made a motion to
approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license for Golden Pizza Company. Kathy
Griffin seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
àJohn Norman reported he met
with Rick Jones, Police Chief. John noted there are not any concerns with the
police department at this time. John
stated he would like to verify that the police officers are covered under the
City’s worker’s compensation policy. Patty Hamm will review the policy.
FINANCE àJohn Norman made a motion to approve the November Financial Report
and vouchers and also the December vouchers as presented. Kathy Griffin
seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0
Motion Carried.
àPatty Hamm presented the
representation letter from Lowenthal, Webb & Odermann for the 2011 Audit.
Council members agreed to put the audit out for bid.
WATER/WASTEWATER àGary Bryant reported the new backhoe has been
delivered.
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STREETS/MAINTENANCE àGary Bryant noted he meets with the City
maintenance crew each week. Gary will be writing a report for the Council
meetings in an effort to save Bill Heard from having to attend the meetings.
àGary Bryant reported the
maintenance crew will be working on the shoulders of east Warren Street.
àCouncil members agreed to
accept sealed bids on the grader. Patty Hamm will place an ad in the Oskaloosa
Independent.
àGary Bryant reported King’s
Construction has submitted a letter to the City requesting the closure of part
of Sycamore Street and part of Herkimer Street. Jan Hayes stated she has
prepared the petition documents and Patty Hamm will submit them to King’s for
signatures.
PARK/POOL àGary Bryant made a motion to approve Pay Request #1 to Continental
Pools with the recommendation of the City Engineer in the amount of $28,800.
Kathy Griffin seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
ZONING àNo Report
OFFICE àCouncil members reviewed the job descriptions and noted a couple of
changes to be made.
HEALTH BOARD àJohn Norman reported there has not been any action on the pending
health board cases. John noted he will meet with legal counsel in January to
proceed with legal action against the property owners.
LEGAL àMike Hayes reported he will be out of town in January, therefore,
all court appearances are being set for February court.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payroll
Patty Hamm reported changes in the City office staff have created
the need for more time to prepare payroll checks. Effective the first payroll
in January 2012, the day of the week that paychecks will be issued to employees
will change from Monday to Friday. Patty will give a written notice to all
employees.
Council Meetings
Gary Bryant made a motion to change the City Council meeting
location to the City Hall office at 100 E. Washington Street, Suite C. John Norman seconded the motion. Council
members agreed to keep the same time and night of the meetings. Vote: Yes=3,
No=0 Motion Carried.
Council President
John Norman made a motion to nominate Gary Bryant as the Council
President. Kathy Griffin seconded the motion. Vote: Yes=3, 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 8:15pm. Gary Bryant seconded the motion. Vote:
Yes=3, No=0 Motion Carried.
MINUTES APPROVED JANUARY
5, 2012
Mike
Paavola, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty A. Hamm, City Clerk
