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2008 Council MinutesMinutes of January 08Regular City Council Meeting January 8, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Michelle Lange, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: David Meyer. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Rebeka Gerlock. Visitors: Andrea Woodruff, Steve Pelzer, Sean South, Zoe Johnson. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lank, to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to approve consent agenda with December bills in the amount of $11,494.65. All ayes, motion carried. Under the Citizen Forum, Woodruff requested a letter from the City as part of her application process for a Dealer’s License. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to direct the clerk to send a letter to the Department of Transportation on behalf of Andrea Woodruff. All ayes, motion carried. Also under Citizen Forum, Pelzer discussed a dog issue. Superintendant Pelzer and School Board Representative South discussed possible action for the Cumberland school building. The school asked if the City would be interested in the school building. The School Board will keep the City informed on any action and will try to benefit to the town through the selling of the building. Motion by Porter, second by Lange, to approve Resolution #5-2008 “RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL BOARD”. Roll call vote. Aye: Gerlock, Lange, Porter, Lank. Nay: None. Absent: Meyer. Motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lange, to renew the Community Booster’s Liquor License. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lank, to approve Resolution #6-2008 A RESOLUTION HIRING A PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. to rehire Ronald Benton with a 4% wage increase. Roll call vote. Aye: Gerlock, Lange, Porter, Lank. Nay: None. Absent: Meyer. Motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to approve Resolution #7-2008 A RESOLUTION HIRING A PART-TIME MOWING/MAINTENANCE WORKER. to rehire Ed Carter with a 4% wage increase. Roll call vote. Aye: Gerlock, Lange, Porter, Lank. Nay: None. Absent: Meyer. Motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Lank, to approve Resolution #8-2008 A RESOLUTION HIRING A CITY CLERK to rehire Rebeka Gerlock with a 4% wage increase. Roll call vote. Aye: Lange, Porter, Lank. Nay: None. Absent: Meyer. Abstain: Gerlock. Motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to approve Resolution #9-2008 A RESOLUTION HIRING A PART-TIME PUBLIC WORKS AND METER READER to rehire Floyd Pearce with a 4% wage increase. Roll call vote. Aye: Gerlock, Lange, Porter, Lank. Nay: None. Absent: Meyer. Motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to rename J.C. VanGinkel as official attorney. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to rename the Anita Tribune as official newspaper for publications. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to rename Houghton State Bank as official bank for deposits. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lank, to approve committee appointments as stated: Landfill-Dave Meyer Finance-Dave Meyer and Clarke Gerlock Fire Department- Clarke Gerlock Mayor Pro Tempore-David Meyer Enforcement Officer-Steve Porter and Lela Lank Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to approve Daryl Schrier as Fire Chief. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Lank, to set the Public Hearing Date for the FY09 Budget Estimate as February 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. All ayes, motion carried. Review of Budget. Several suggestions for funds were made. Investment options looked at. Finance Committee will talk with bank and report next month. The following committee reports were presented: • Mayor-attending MLA meetings • Clerk- Budget preparation, City Hall printer • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of November • Fire Department- Elections took place last of December. Daryl Schrier- Chief; Rod Sothman- Asst. Chief • Streets/Sidewalks- sand is depleting quickly so using conservatively • City Maintenance- pickup transmission is fixed; sander replacement for tractor; power line in the middle of ballfield Upon motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, the city council meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk Council Minutes of February 08 Regular City Council Meeting February 12, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Dave Meyer, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Michelle Lange. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Rebeka Gerlock. Visitors: Joan Cornell, Jon Huggins. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Meyer, to approve consent agenda with a correction in Resolution #5-2008 APPOINTING THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL BOARD stating that “the City of Cumberland will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2009” instead of “its 150th anniversary” and January bills in the amount of $15,269.76. All ayes, motion carried. Mayor Edwards opened the Budget Estimate Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. Clerk reviewed the budget. No comments, written or oral, were presented. Mayor Edwards closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Joan Cornell, representing the Community Boosters, asked for council approval for the Boosters to put an epoxy on the Community Building’s main meeting room. The Boosters are applying for a grant, but need council support. Motion by Meyer, second by Lank, to allow Community Boosters to get a grant to put an epoxy on the Community Building floor. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Meyer, to approve liquor license for the Middle of Nowhere Café and Bar. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to approve cigarette license for the Middle of Nowhere Café and Bar. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, to approve the Library budget as submitted. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lank, to approve Virginia Coughlin and Charlotte Groves as new Library Board Members. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, to approve Resolution #10-2008 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH NATIONAL FEDERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM. All ayes, motion carried. Gerlock gave an update on the City’s Sweep Account. Discussion on investment options. Council will keep accounts “as is”. The following committee reports were presented: • Mayor-attending Conference Board meetings • Clerk- Census, ICAP visit • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of December • Fire Department- had a few ambulance calls, 2 taking FFI course, Trustees Supper Feb 20th • Streets/Sidewalks- still using sand/salt sparingly • City Maintenance- sewer permit application received, will need to do additional testing • Landfill- gave update from Dec. meeting • Animal Control- clerk will post reminders to keep animals from running at large • P.R.I.D.E.- annual meeting March 13 or 27 at Cumberland Community Building Upon motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, the city council meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk March Council Minutes Regular City Council Meeting March 11, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Dave Meyer, Michelle Lange, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Rebeka Gerlock. Visitors: Rod & Tammy Penton, Sandy Eversole. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, to approve meeting agenda with the business name Broken Arrow changed to Rusty Wire. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Lank, to approve consent agenda with February bills in the amount of $8,428.39. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Porter, to approve the Rusty Wire business coming into town. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock to approve Resolution #11-2008 ADOPTION OF FY09 BUDGET. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter to set Clean-Up Day on June 7 from 6-11 a.m. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Porter, to continue taking applications for the clerk position until the 21st of March, post job on web site, and hold a special meeting on March 25th to conduct interviews. All ayes, motion carried. Mayor Edwards opened the Floodplain Management Ordinance 1st Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Clerk reviewed the ordinance. No comments, written or oral, were presented. Mayor Edwards closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to set the 2nd public hearing during the next regular council meeting. All ayes, motion carried. The following committee reports were presented: • Clerk- Census • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of January • Fire Department- Pork Chop Supper March 22 5:30-8 p.m. at Fire Department • Streets/Sidewalks- still using sand/salt sparingly • City Maintenance- injury filed with Workers’ Comp • Landfill- gave update from last meeting • Animal Control- 1 official complaint, letter will be sent • P.R.I.D.E.- approved $19,000 for repairs in Cumberland home; annual meeting March 27 at Cumberland Community Building 6 p.m.; officer election coming up Under other business, Jon Huggins offered to come to next meeting to explain how to get rid of junk houses. Mayor Edwards received a letter from Tom Harkin if anything is needed. A letter to abate trash will be sent to citizen after paperwork and pictures are filed with clerk. Upon motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, the city council meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk Minutes of April 08 Regular City Council Meeting April 8, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Pro Tempore Dave Meyer presiding. Mayor Pro Temp Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Dave Meyer, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Mayor Julie Edwards and Michelle Lange. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Rebeka Gerlock. Visitors: Rod & Tammy Penton, Bruce & Sherry Rogers, Floyd Pearce. Motion by Porter, second by Meyer, to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to approve consent agenda with March bills in the amount of $11,814.80. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock, to approve liquor license for Rusty Wire. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to approve cigarette license for Rusty Wire. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Lank, to give Cumberland Telephone Company permission to make upgrades in the park according to city regulations. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Meyer, to let the Memorial Committee proceed with making a memorial in the City Park. All ayes, motion carried. Mayor Pro Tempore Meyer opened the Floodplain Management Ordinance 2nd Hearing at 7:28 p.m. No comments, written or oral, were presented. Mayor Pro Tempore Meyer closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Motion by Lank, second by Porter, to accept Resolution #12-2008 ADOPTING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to allow C&M School District to use the ballfield for summer of 2008. All ayes, motion carried. Council was made aware of NPDES permit and requirements. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to set a public hearing for the Electric Franchise during the next regular meeting, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to join P.R.I.D.E. for 2008. All ayes, motion carried. Council will run the ad for city clerk again, stating 15-20 hours/week and starting wage of $8.50, with a deadline May 5th. The following committee reports were presented: • Clerk- vacation week • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of February • Streets/Sidewalks- Blacktop Service visit, some streets need attention • Landfill- gave update from last meeting • P.R.I.D.E.- Clarke Gerlock is P.R.I.D.E. president Upon motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, the city council meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ David Meyer, Mayor Pro Tempore ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk Special Council Meeting 5/12 Special City Council Meeting May 12, 2008 6:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in special session with Mayor Pro Tempore David Meyer presiding. Mayor Pro Temp Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Dave Meyer, Michelle Lange, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Steve Porter. Also present was city employee Rebeka Gerlock. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lank, to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Applicant C was interviewed for City Clerk position. Interview ended at 6:28 p.m. Council divided references to call. Upon motion by Gerlock, second by Lank, the city council meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Mayor Pro Tempore, David Meyer ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk May Minutes 08 Regular City Council Meeting May 13, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Pro Tempore Dave Meyer presiding. Mayor Pro Temp Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Dave Meyer, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Michelle Lange. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Rebeka Gerlock. Visitors: Judy Kennedy, Charlotte Groves, Carolyn Hartmann, Steve Ogden, and Quentin Williamsen. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock, to approve meeting agenda with addition of Old Houses under Discussion Items and added the date of April 8, 2008 under Minutes for approval in the Consent Agenda . All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to approve consent agenda with April bills in the amount of $24,063.96. All ayes, motion carried. Several Master Gardeners received an Honorable Mention grant for flowers to beautify the City. Judy Kennedy presented three possible projects: 1) Flower bed with bricks 3 feet high under the sign on the south side of town; 2) Burm in the lot north of post office; 3) Flower bed with bricks under Community Building sign. Help for these projects would be welcome from anyone to maintain the flower beds. The grant was specifically for flowers, not hardscape. Motion by Porter, second by Lank, to allow the flower projects at the Cumberland sign on the south side of town and at the Community Building with the City paying for the brick hardscape. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Gerlock, Porter, Lank, Meyer. Nay: None. Absent: Lange. Motion carried. Steve Odgen presented Imagetek’s Radix Cooperative. ImageTek gave pricing for initial start-up and yearly access. Scanning our bound minute books will be an additional charge. The number of bound minute books will be counted. The council will estimate the cost to have these scanned by ImageTek before making a final decision to join the cooperative. Mayor Pro Temp Meyer opened the Public Hearing for the Electric Franchise at 8:05 p.m. Council reviewed the terms of the franchise. No comments were made. Mayor Pro Temp Meyer closed the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m. The City of Cumberland's Annual Water Quality Report (C.C.R.) is complete and will not be mailed to users, but will be available at the Cumberland City Hall upon request as of June 1, 2007, from the City Clerk or Ron Benton. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to accept Resolution #13-2008: A Resolution approving the Cass County and City of Cumberland 28E Joint Mutual Aid Agreement. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Gerlock, Porter, Lank, Meyer. Nay: None. Absent: Lange. Motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Lank, to appoint Julie Edwards as mayor. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Gerlock, Porter, Lank, Meyer. Nay: None. Absent: Lange. Motion carried. The Council tabled the decision to hire a new clerk while checking references. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to set Clean-up Day fees at $10 per item that has a landfill fee and to send notices to each household. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Meyer, to set the 2nd Public Hearing for the Electric Franchise during the regular city council meeting June 10 at 7:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion of old houses. Clerk will email attorney for action on these houses. The following committee reports were presented: • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of March • Streets/Sidewalks- look at streets to be decided at June meeting • Animal Control- update on dogs Upon motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, the city council meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ David Meyer, Mayor Pro Tempore ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk Minutes of June 08 Regular City Council Meeting June 10, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, David Meyer, Michelle Lange, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Steve Porter. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Rebeka Gerlock. Visitors: Andrea Woodruff. The Oath of Office was administered to Mayor Julie Edwards by Clerk. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock, to approve meeting agenda with addition under Other Business of Insurance Claim and Plugged Tubes. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock, to approve consent agenda with May bills in the amount of $29,388.25. All ayes, motion carried. Andrea Woodruff asked about the plugged tubes around town and in their residential area. The council will take a look at the tubes when they mark streets. Property owners are to take care of their own tubes. Andrea asked about getting volunteers to flush out all the tubes around town. Mayor Edwards opened the Public Hearing for the Electric Franchise at 7:21 p.m. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock to place Franchise Ordinance on 1st Reading. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carried. No comments were made. Mayor Edwards closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lange, to approve cigarette licenses for the Middle of Nowhere and the Rusty Wire. All ayes, motion carried. Council tabled the chicken permit at 204 Adams until the next meeting. City will need to have an audit done on Fiscal Year 2008 per the bonding insurance’s request. Council discussed dog licensing. No action taken at this time. Reminder that no individuals are to park by fire hydrants. Council tabled marking streets for repair will wait until July upon Ron’s advisement because of the weather. Clerk will have lawyer send letter to dog owner because of complaints. Council reviewed two examples of sex offender ordinances. Council will talk to Union Township about adopting the same sex offender ordinance. Motion by Lange, second by Lank, to hire Pat Becker with a starting wage of $8.50/hour with hours to be figured out at the next meeting. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Meyer, to set the public hearing for the electric franchise during the next regular meeting July 8 at 7:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Gerlock, second by Meyer, to set a Public Hearing for the Law Levy during the regular city council meeting July 8 at 7:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. The following committee reports were presented: • Mayor- thanked council • Clerk- will train new clerk for four weeks • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of April • Fire Dept- severe weather watches, reported on fires and calls • City Maintenance- sewer permit turned in, CCR to state this week • Animal Control- update on dogs • P.R.I.D.E.- meeting June 26, issues coming up: Debate for local offices Under other business, clerk reviewed letters from the insurance company requesting an audit and distributing a refund check. Also discussed an insurance claim submitted by a citizen from a backed up sewer main. Upon motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, the city council meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Rebeka S. Gerlock, City Clerk Minutes of July 08 Regular City Council Meeting July 8, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, David Meyer, Michelle Lange, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Steve Porter. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Pat Becker. Visitors: Cass County Attorney Dan Feistner, Judy Kennedy, Carolyn Hartmann, and Sandy Eversole. The Oath of Office was administered to Pat Becker by Mayor Edwards. Motion by Gerlock, second by Meyer, to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock, to approve consent agenda with June bills in the amount of $19,812.24. All ayes, motion carried. Carolyn Hartmann discussed expanding the library and would pursue grants for this project. The Council specified that if the Master Gardeners wanted to put something in the lot south of City Hall, that it not be stationary. Bills were presented by the Master Gardeners for glue, liner, and mulch for the planter project. Something will be done at the Community Building later. The Cumberland Telephone Company wants to purchase the extra bricks. Mayor Edwards opened the Public Hearing for the Unified Law Levy at 7:24 p.m. Cass County Attorney, Dan Feistner explained the process and reason for adding additional tax dollars for police protection services. Mayor Edwards closed the Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m. Mayor Edwards opened the Public Hearing for the Electric Franchise at 8:13 p.m. No comments were made. Mayor Edwards closed the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m. The residents at 204 Adams Street were no longer interested in a chicken permit at this time. The owner of 121 Adams Street will need to be notified that his yard is no longer being mowed by a neighbor. Council members Gerlock and Lank will meet with the Blacktop Service to mark streets for repairs on Thursday, July 17. Council chose to communicate with Union Township about Sex Offender Ordinance. Council tabled the action for vacant houses. Resolution for Electric Franchise next meeting. The following committee reports were presented: • Mayor- talked about dog complaints • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of June • Streets and Sidewalks- gravel seems to be disappearing from pile • Animal Control- update on dogs • P.R.I.D.E.- meetings for June and July will be combined at Anita Under other business, spraying for mosquitoes was discussed. Gerlock will get hold of Brent Paulsen. Upon motion by Gerlock, second by Meyer, the city council meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Pat Becker, City Clerk Minutes of August 08 Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Michelle Lange, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent Dave Meyer. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Pat Becker. Visitors: Teresa Stender, Ericka Stender, Jon Huggins, and Matt Steenhard. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to approve agenda with addition of Citizens Forum added. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Lank to approve consent agenda with July bills in the amount of $19,178.85. All ayes, motion carried. Teresa Stender, representing the Quasquincentennial Board, asked the Council to check the sidewalks in the park with possibility of repairs being done at the time the bricks are put in place. Council will look at the sidewalks with discussion at the next meeting. Jon Huggins expressed his concern about the nuisance enforcement and city liability of abandoned properties. Mayor Edwards opened the Public Hearing for the Electric Franchise at 7:39 p.m. Matt Steenhard spoke on the process of passing the franchise. Motion by Porter, second by Lank to approve the Electric Franchise. All ayes, motion carried. Mayor Edwards closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock to put the Unified Law Levy on the ballot. All ayes, motion carried. The Council tabled the decision of Deputy Clerk until the next meeting. The Financial Street Report to be approved next month after corrections is made. Council felt the Community had sufficient handicap signs and ramps. Motion by Lange, second by Lank to bill Brian Smith for sale of rock for 2 ton at $20/ton. All ayes, motion carried. Council was in agreement to set the marking of streets for August 14, 2008. No action was taken on School charges at this time. The Council discussed checking with other cities as to the Sex Offender Ordinance for the next meeting. The following committee reports were presented: • Mayor – Brocker, Karns, and Karns request periodical audit; cemetery funding discussed • Clerk – hours will be changing to afternoons • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of June • Streets/Sidewalks- date set for marking • City Maintenance – DNR letter regarding amt. of water use was discussed, lagoon broken into • Animal Control- had complaint but remedied • P.R.I.D.E. – candidate forum in Sept. Upon motion by Lank, second by Porter the city council meeting adjourned at 8:55p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Pat Becker, City Clerk Minutes of September 08 Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, Dave Meyer, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent were Michelle Lange and Steve Porter. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Pat Becker. Motion by Gerlock, second by Lank to approve agenda with Item 7B to be postponed to the Oct. agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock to approve Consent Agenda with August bills in the amount of $15,997.59. All ayes, motion carried. Mayor Edwards opened the Public Hearing for the Final Reading of the Electric Franchise at 7:02 p.m. Ordinance No. 1-2009 was adopted and passed with motion being made by Gerlock, second by Lank. Roll call vote, all ayes. Mayor Edwards closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. Street Finance Report was discussed and decided upon by the Council to ask for an extension. The Council decided to use the City of Ely’s example for the Sex Offender Ordinance with modifications for our city. This will be reviewed by a lawyer before approval. Owner of property at 121 Adams Street expressed that he would like to offer the property to the city. The Council discussed proper ways to clean up the property. No official action was taken at this time. Discussion on amount of repairs needed for sidewalks in the park. Mayor Edwards appointed Dave Brahms to the E-911 board. The C & M School Board donated the school bell from the Elementary School to the City. It has now been placed in the City Park. The following committee reports were presented: • Mayor – contacted by FEMA, volunteers to help paint curbs • Clerk – clerk to attend red flag meeting • Finance- no report • Streets/Sidewalks- discussed patching streets • City Maintenance – no report • Animal Control- no report • P.R.I.D.E. – candidate forum in Oct. at Cumberland Community Building Upon motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock the city council meeting adjourned at 8:30p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Pat Becker, City Clerk Minutes of October 088 Regular City Council Meeting October 14, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, David Meyer, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Absent: Michelle Lange. Also present were city employees Ronald Benton and Pat Becker. Visitors: Carolyn Hartmann. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock to approve consent agenda with September bills in the amount of $25,872.77. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock to approve Resolution #1-2009 Street Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried. Carolyn Hartmann discussed expanding the library and would pursue grants for this project. Discussion of informing the public of the Unified Law Levy that will be on the November ballot. Council expressed that with the upcoming P.R.I.D.E. Forum being in Cumberland that this would be an opportunity for the public to learn about the Unified Law Levy. Council reviewed Sex Offense Ordinance with 1st reading to be on the agenda next month. Motion by Lank, second by Gerlock to adopt the Red Flag Policy. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter to change 4th Street from a one-way to two-way with a yield sign being placed at the east end of the street. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion as to what to do with a drainage problem behind City Hall that runs into the garage. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock to accept house at 121 Adams Street being deeded to the City. All ayes, motion carried. Council felt they needed more information before taking action on the sidewalks. Council discussed approaching 125 Committee as to if they would like to do something with the city bench from the old depot. Council set the Halloween Trick-or-Treat on October 31 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. The following committee reports were presented: • City Clerk – update ordinances with SWIPCO • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of August • Streets and Sidewalks- advertise for shoveling snow • City Maintenance – new sewer permit – no mandates • P.R.I.D.E.- candidate forum October 18th in Cumberland Upon motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, the city council meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Pat Becker, City Clerk Minutes of November 08 Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Council members present were Clarke Gerlock, David Meyer, Steve Porter, Lela Mae Lank, and Michelle Lange. Absent: Pat Becker. Also present was city employee Ronald Benton. Visitors: Loryn Lund, Kim Stark, Jody Boyer, and Russ Nordman. Motion by Meyer, second by Gerlock to approve meeting agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Meyer to approve consent agenda with October bills in the amount of $15,767.09. All ayes, motion carried. Under the Citizen Forum, Stark and Lund inquired about zoning and the alley west of Stark property for a possible business. Motion was made by Porter and seconded by Lange to waive the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #2-2009. All ayes, motion carried. Motion was made by Gerlock and seconded by Porter to waive the 3rd Reading of Ordinance #2-2009. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Lange to approve Sex Offender Ordinance #2-2009. Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Gerlock, Meyer, Lange, Porter, Lank. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Meyer and second by Gerlock to approve Resolution #2-2008 Financial Report FY 2008. All ayes, motion carried. Council will approach a School Board member as to the safety of children. The lawyer is in contact with the owner of 121 Adams and will keep the Council updated. Council will be seeking bids for 2009 for park sidewalks. Motion by Meyer and second by Gerlock to hire Michael Martin to scoop city sidewalks at $36 per snow removal. All ayes, motion carried. The council expressed building permits need to be obtained from City Hall when constructing or bringing in a new building. These permits are at no cost. Council gave permission for the clerk to contact someone to help with training. The following committee reports were presented: Mayor – 125 Committee not interested in depot bench • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of September • City Maintenance – drainage problem solved, repaired signs that had been down • Animal Control – will contact problem dog owners Upon motion by Porter, second by Gerlock, the city council meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ___________________________ Pat Becker, City Clerk Minutes of December 08 Regular City Council Meeting December 9, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cumberland City Council met in regular session with Mayor Julie Edwards presiding. Mayor Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call taken with the following council members present: Clarke Gerlock, David Meyer, Michelle Lange, Steve Porter, and Lela Mae Lank. Also, present were city employees Ronald Benton and Pat Becker. Visitors: Cathy Howard. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to amend agenda to include Item 6E. on cleaning of sidewalks in front of vacant buildings. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Meyer, second by Lank, to approve consent agenda with November bills in the amount of $12,741.87. All ayes, motion carried. Cathy Howard spoke of her intent to start a Bed and Breakfast in the future. Council expressed that tenants of apartments need to move their cars for snow removal. Motion by Gerlock, second by Porter, to approve a lien search on the property at 121 Adams St. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Porter, second by Gerlock, to renew the Community Booster’s Liquor License. All ayes, motion carried. The Council discussed different projects to include on the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget: Sidewalk repairs, Demolition of Houses, Sheriff’s Department contract for Police Protection, City cleanup. Council discussed keeping sidewalks of vacant buildings clear of natural accumulations of snow or ice. Owners will be given 24 hours after deposit of accumulation, after that the City will have someone remove the snow/ice and owners will be billed. The following committee reports were presented: • Clerk- training by a former clerk • Finance- checkbook balanced for the month of November • Fire Department- good response to the Dinner Theater • Streets and Sidewalks- will contact contractor for next summer for streets and will get bids for sidewalk repair • Animal Control- update on dogs • P.R.I.D.E.- annual meeting in early April; planning meeting either in Jan. or Feb., funds are still available for Homeownership Assistance Program Upon motion by Porter, second by Gerlock, the city council meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. ATTEST: ____________________________ Julie Edwards, Mayor ______________________________ Pat Becker, City Clerk
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