MEETING OF THE CITY OF
CONNELL,
The regular semi-monthly meeting, of the City Council of
the City of
PRESENT:
Mayor
STAFF:
City Administrator
VISITORS:
1) RSVP – Proclamation for volunteers – to be brought to the next meeting.
2) Liquor Control Board – Liquor license renewal for Tapia’s Bakery & Market.
3)
Information in regards to the new Medicare benefits would be
provided at the Community Center on October 19th at
Motion: Councilmember Pruett moved to approve the Consent Calendar as listed:
a) Minutes of the September 26, 2005 Workshop and Regular Meeting,
Councilmembers
Martinez seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Walton made the following addition to the Agenda: 13 a) Department of Corrections
Motion: Councilmember Sawyer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Pruett seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
SURPLUS PROPERTY – PUBLIC WORKS
Mayor Walton listed the items to be surplused: Chevy oil truck, Galion Pneumatic Roller, old water meters, old damaged signs, Ford Econo van, misc. computer equipment, Cushman, rear mount sander, old sewer pumps and misc. equipment.
Motion:
Councilmember Martinez moved to authorize the surplus of items as listed.
Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion, motion carried unanimously.
City Administrator Tackett met with Mr. Leirman and discussed the Buy/Sell Agreement. Mr. Lierman requested some time to do some research on the property.
Councilmember Skoglund voiced some concern with not moving quickly on offers to purchase land.
SEWER EXTENSION
City Administrator Tackett advised that he had met with Mr. Riddell and Mike Corcoran. Mr. Riddell had agreed to pay for the extension of the sewer and any additions necessary.
Consensus
was to go ahead and write up an agreement for the sewer extension.
SET DATE FOR BUDGET WORKSHOP
City
Administrator requested a 2006 Budget Workshop for October 17 at
Motion: Councilmember Pruett moved to set a Public Hearing for the 2006 FY Budget for November 14th and a Final Public Hearing for the 2006 FY Budget for November 28th. Councilmember Boyer seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Budget Workshop for October 17th was set for
SEWER ISSUES
Public Works Supervisor Munyan advised that there had been three sewer line breaks on work done by Apollo and that he had discussed the issues with them. Apollo exceeded allowable deflection per the contract. It appeared to be an installation problem not a materials problem.
Apollo had made an offer to install new pipes but not cover the cost of the pipes.
Council consensus was to make a counter offer to Apollo for all cost to be covered by Apollo and no out of pocket expenses for the City.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
City Clerk-Treasurer Eckman provided a draft of the Preliminary Budget to
Council. The approximate budget for
2006 was balanced at $11,587.641.01. This
would be discussed in more detail at the Budget Workshop on the 17th.
The theme for the budget document would be Preserving Our Heritage with black
and white photos being used throughout the budget document.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
City Administrator Tackett advised that he had met with Jack Olson of Dept. of Corrections in regards to the expansion of CRCC.
Mr. Olson, Project Director for DOC, introduced himself to Council and discussed the upcoming prison expansion. The project was moving rapidly, they were currently in the process of selecting design/building firms to compete for the design of the project. They would be in a position to start construction immediately upon signing the design contract. The City should expect a lot of interest from firms in regards to City code requirements. It was expected that the contract for the design would be signed in June and construction would proceed for the next two years with the prison expected to open in June of 2008. An informational meeting regarding the Environmental Impact Statement would be held on November 7th at the Community Center. A Public Hearing regarding the EIS would be held on November 29th. The Department of Corrections would reimburse the city for upgrade to the water and sewer infrastructure.
Mr. Olson advised that the City needed to be prepared to do plan reviews and issue building permits in a timely manner. Having building permits held up for six months would be a serious issue for DOC. There were firms who could provide this service to the City.
Mr. Olson discussed impact funds and the need to request those funds in the year the impact occurred. The impacted jurisdiction had the responsibility of applying for funds and providing backup documentation to substantiate those impacts.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion: Councilmember Skoglund moved to pay the vouchers and payroll in the amount of $198,955.63. Councilmember Pruett seconded, motion carried unanimously.
CLERK-TREASURER’S REPORT – City Clerk-Treasurer
1) Moving along on the 2006 Budget, would be proposing a budget amendment for the 2005 Budget.
PUBLIC WORKS – Public Works Director
1)
2)
Construction at
POLICE DEPARTMENT – Chief of Police Rick Rochleau
1) Civil Service exam was held on October 8th, would begin background checks.
2) Would be attending a training class on October 24th.
3) Would be attending a meeting in regards to sales tax issues.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney
1) Had been busy in court.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – City Administrator
1) Met with Senator Schoesler, starting to lay the ground work for impacts. Would also be meeting with Representatives Buri and Cox.
2)
Setting up a meeting with Department of Agriculture to discuss the
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Councilmember
Pruett reminded everyone about the Meet the Candidates Night at the Community
Center sponsored by the Connell Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Walton recessed the
regular meeting at
There being no further business
to be heard before the City Council, Mayor Walton adjourned the meeting at