MEETING OF THE CITY OF
CONNELL,
The regular semi-monthly meeting, of the City Council of
the City of
PRESENT: Mayor Gary Walton, Councilmembers Andy Sawyer, Monica Pruett, and Ron Boyer.
EXCUSED: Mayor Pro-Tem Perry Skoglund and Councilmember Martinez
STAFF:
City Administrator
VISITORS: Alan
Schroeder and Jake Hollopeter, Anderson Perry; and Kathy Bingham, Graphic.
Motion: Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the Consent Calendar as listed:
a)
Minutes of the
Councilmember
Sawyer seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Walton added 13 a) Coulee Corridor to the Agenda.
Motion: Councilmember Sawyer moved to approve the agenda as changed. Councilmember Boyer seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CONNELL PHARMACY
Public Works Director Munyan advised that the crew had been doing maintenance work at the pharmacy. There were some problems with the drop ceiling but that no money had been put in the budget for improvements.
This item was
tabled.
USDA – Water System Improvements
Phase
III Reservoir – All the
underground work had been completed for Well #10 and the concrete was being
placed. At Well #9 the concrete was
already in place. The concrete and
base were in place for the reservoir. The
tank would take shape over the next two weeks.
The boring under SR 395 had been completed and graveling was being done.
The pressure reducing station was in.
Mayor Walton advised that damage had been done on
Jake reported that an updated schedule had been received from the contractor and that the control panel for Well #9 had been delayed. Well #10 was still on schedule.
Jake provided Council with a bid from Total Energy Management for telemetry improvements that needed to be done in order to make everything function correctly.
Jake provided an overview of the construction budget.
Jake provided Council with a quote for repairs and replacements to Well #9 and Well #10 from Picatti Bros.
Change Order No. 1 was presented to Council. This change order for Erwin Construction provided for an extension of the contract for substantial completion of the reservoir to the end of February due to the delay in delivery of the reservoir. There was no change in the dollar amount.
Change Order No. 2 was presented to Council. This change order to L & L Cargile was for the second boring under 260 for the future sewer line, previously approved by Council. The funding agency advised that this needed to be tracked separately since it was the City’s project.
Change Order No. 3 was presented to Council. This change order included miscellaneous items such as a gate, putting signs on posts, fittings, additional waterline, modifications for discharge piping to Well # 10, and modifications to the booster pump piping for Well No. 9.
Motion: Councilmember Sawyer moved to approve the bid from Total Energy Management for the telemetry system in the amount of $40,656.00 plus tax (approximately $44,000 total). Councilmember Boyer seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion:
Councilmember Sawyer moved to approve Picatti Bros proceed with the repair and
replacement work for Well No. 9 and Well No. 10 in the amount of approximately
$50,000. Councilmember Boyer seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Councilmember Sawyer moved to approve Change Order No. 2 to L & L Cargile for the second boring under 260 in the amount of $31,302.66. Councilmember Pruett seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion:
Councilmember Boyer moved to authorize the City Administrator or the Mayor
to proceed with Change Order No. 3 for L & L Cargile.
Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion, motion carried unanimously.
STREET PROJECTS
2004 Street Projects: Alan recommended release of retainage in the amount of $5,330.32.
Motion:
Councilmember Pruett moved to approve Application for Payment No. 2 to Inland
Asphalt in the amount of $5,330.32. Councilmember
Sawyer seconded motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Munyan provided Council with a list of the equipment that was ready for surplus.
Motion:
Councilmember Pruett moved to authorize Public Works Director Munyan surplus the
equipment as listed. Councilmember
Sawyer seconded motion, motion carried unanimously.
INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT – EMERGENCY DISPATCH
Chief of Police Rochleau advised that it was time to renew the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for emergency dispatch service. City Attorney Tanner had reviewed the agreement and approved as to form. There was a slight increase in price.
Motion:
Councilmember Sawyer moved to approve the 2005 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
for emergency dispatch. Councilmember Pruett seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY
City Administrator Tackett advised that the City Planning Commission had discussed the potential for expanding the Urban Growth Boundary. The Planning Commission recommended including approximately 30 acres, a 2 ½ (approximately) acre parcel, known as Post 60, and a 27 (approximately) acre parcel adjacent to the City farm that was currently inside the City limits.
Motion:
Councilmember Pruett moved to proceed with the expansion of the Urban Growth
Boundary. Councilmember Sawyer
seconded motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
COULEE CORRIDOR – POTENTIAL ADVERTISEMENT & BIG EVENT
City Administrator Tackett advised that the Corridor was updating its major tourism publication and provided a map of the Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway. Cost for advertising would be $1,159 eligible from the Hotel/Motel tax. Michael Jay’s and Tumbleweed Hotel had committed to placing ads.
Motion: Councilmember Sawyer moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,159 out of the Hotel/Motel fund to Coulee Corridor for advertisement. Councilmember Pruett seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion:
Councilmember Pruett moved to pay the vouchers and payroll in the amount of
$126,698.85, Councilmember Pruett seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
FIRE CHIEF – Bob Koch
1) Had a visit from L & I - there were a few issues regarding documentation.
2) Chief Koch inquired if Council had any objections with him continuing to serve as Fire Chief and advised that if he felt that it became an issue with his new job he would resign as Fire Chief but that he would like to continue as Fire Chief and had the support of the firefighters.
Consensus
of Council was for Chief Koch to continue as Fire Chief.
CITY HALL – Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer Maria ChavezPeña
1) The Annual Report would be ready by the next Council Meeting.
2) The year end process had been completed.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT –
Public Works Director
1) Crew busy doing snow removal.
2) Concern with water run off at the coulee. Had not gotten anywhere with the railroad in regards to fixing the bridge problem.
Suggestions were made to contact the Governor’s office and FEMA about the problem.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Police Chief Rick Rochleau
1) Requested authorization to proceed with a grant from Emergency Management for fencing material to fence Well # 8 in the amount of $9,156 plus tax. The Public Works Crew would put the fence up.
Motion:
Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the Emergency Management grant for fencing
material. Councilmember Sawyer
seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
2) Requested direction from Council in regards to donating or surplusing items that were no longer used such as vest and leather gear, would bring this back for discussion at the next meeting.
3)
Received a mini grant of $950 to purchase a radar unit and another
grant of $500 for cups.
4)
Advertised for Civil Service and had received 1 application so
far.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – City Administrator
1) Received the appraisals for the DNR property.
2)
Would be going to
3)
Special meeting February 7th to discuss
4)
Met with Cantwell staff to discuss the
There being no further business
to be heard before the City Council, Mayor Walton adjourned the meeting at