MEETING OF THE CITY
OF
CONNELL,
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of
PRESENT:
Mayor Gary Walton, Mayor Pro-Tem Perry Skoglund, Councilmembers Roel
EXCUSED: Councilmember Ron Boyer
STAFF:
City Administrator
VISITORS: Alan
Schroeder, Anderson Perry; Kathy Bingham, Graphic.
1)
Residents of Sagewood – Delivered
a big “Thank You” card to Councilmember Pruett, signed by many residents who
wished to thank the Council for placing the 4-Way stop at the corners of Ash and
Chelan.
Motion:
Councilmember Skoglund moved to
approve the Consent Calendar with the correction to the minutes of
Motion:
Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the agenda as listed. Councilmember
Sawyer seconded, motion carried unanimously.
USDA – WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
Alan
Schroeder of Anderson Perry reported on the following:
Phase
I – On the Reservoir Rehab the
interior was almost done being painted, support columns had been replaced and
the existing seal patches had been removed.
The
exterior had been painted and the project was on schedule.
The
site had been excavated for the new reservoir, concrete was being poured and the
tank was scheduled to be set up on October 15.
Phase
II – 9,000 feet of the 10,400 feet
of waterline was in place. About 2,500 feet had been pressure tested.
The meter boxes had been installed. The
meters would be arriving in about a week and a half.
Service
installation of the waterlines at
Alan
provided Council with a sample of the waterline that was being replaced.
City
Administrator Tackett reported that the City had received the paperwork for the
first reimbursement from USDA.
City Administrator Tackett requested permission to have “Connell Home of the Eagles” placed on the small reservoir.
Council
gave its consensus to have “Connell Home of the Eagles” placed on the small
reservoir.
Public
Works Director Munyan reported that signs would be made for the large reservoir.
The large reservoir signs would read “Connell” and would be similar
to the city logo.
TIB
–
Alan
Schroeder reported that the street lights and landscaping still needed to be
completed.
Alan reported that the extension overlay on
City Administrator Tackett noted that with the Fire Hall parking lot
being paved now would be a good time for residents to have paving done at a less
expensive cost.
WASTEWATER
FACILITY
Alan
Schroeder of Anderson Perry reported they had been having problems with Lift
Station 4. The pump had been sent
back for repair, cables had been replaced, the control panel cable to the pump
had been tested, and an intermittent seal leak had been repaired.
The pump supplier advised that they were not happy with the relay
that
was in place so they replaced it, since then there have been no problems with
the seal leaks and all four pumps have been running fine with no alarms.
Public
Works Director explained that they had found pinched wires that had been
arching.
Alan
Schroeder advised that a list should be put together with all the expenses so
that closeout decisions could be made. The
pumps and panels carried a five year warranty and the site work carried a one
year warranty.
SEWER
PROJECT STATUS
Alan
Schroeder reported that the pre-final inspection was held on September 15.
The Substantial Completion Notice had been received and would need to be
approved. The contractor would have until October 15 to complete the punch list.
Motion:
Councilmember Sawyer moved to have the
Mayor sign the Substantial Completion Notice for Paragon.
Councilmember Martinez seconded motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONTRACT WITH SMICK
City
Administrator Tackett advised that the City had received approval from USDA to
proceed with the CRP contract with Neal
Smick. The salient feature of the
contract was the 50/50 split on the rental receipts received from USDA.
Further
discussion was tabled until the Contract had been received from the Attorney for
Councils approval.
STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
City
Administrator Tackett requested approval to hold the Staff Appreciation
Breakfast on October 17th at Michael Jays.
Motion: Councilmember
Pruett moved to hold the Staff Appreciation Breakfast
on October 17th at
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion: Councilmember
Skoglund moved to pay the payroll and bills in the amount of $269,065.03.
Councilmember Pruett seconded, motion carried unanimously.
POLICE
DEPARTMENT – Chief of
1)
Fall Festival went well
2)
Had a rash of thefts from
yards
3)
Had one vehicle prowl
4)
Would be holding the
monthly training meeting this week
FIRE
DEPARTMENT – Fire Chief Robert Koch
1)
Thanked everyone for their
support of the Fireman’s Breakfast. They
raised $500. The money would be used
for educational materials for elementary students.
2)
Received four new radios
through a grant for the police and fire departments.
3)
Would be attending class
Friday through Sunday
4)
Had been involved with the
dedication for the flag on 395.
5)
Voiced his gratitude for
the asphalt at the Fire Hall.
6)
Having problems with the
CITY
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – City Administrator
1)
Finance Committee meeting
set for Friday, September 26th at
2)
Park Plan had been
completed. A Public Hearing would be
held September 30th.
3)
Met with Senator Honeyford
and the mayors of
4)
Dedication for
5)
Would be attending a
Downtown Business Retention workshop along with Councilmember Pruett.
COMMITTEE
MEETING – B/F Council of Governments – Councilmember Roel
La Clinica would be sponsoring the Self Help Housing program in
City Administrator Tackett noted that he had given the number of the
owner of the Country Estates to La Clinica to see if they could do the program
in Connell.
There being no further
business to be heard before the City Council,