Council Meeting 02/08/10

MAYER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – FEBRUARY 8, 2010    

 

Call Regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Chris Capaul

 

PRESENT: Mayor Capaul, Council Members Dodge, Osborn and Council Taylor

ABSENT: Council Member Stieve-McPadden

STAFF:  City Administrator Murphy, Jeff Frost and Clerk Maetzold

ALSO PRESENT:  Don Wachholz and Rod Maetzold

 

The Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

APPROVE AGENDA

MOTION made by Council Member Taylor with a second by Council Member Osborn to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion Carried 4/0

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

A MOTION was made by Council Member Osborn with a second by Council Member Taylor to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:  Motion Carried 4/0.   

1.      Approve Minutes of the January 25, 2010 Regular Council Meeting

2.      Approve Minutes of the January 25, 2010 Council Work Session

3.      Approve Minutes of the January 5, 2010 Park Board Meeting

4.      Approve the Claims for February 2010

5.      Approve the Fire Department Report for the Month ending January 2010

6.      Approve the Building Permit Report for the Month of January 2010

7.      Approval of Personnel committee Recommendations

·        Additional Vacation Time

·        Change in Personnel Policy

8.      Approve Liquor Licenses for the period 3/1/10 to 2/28/11

9.      Approve the Check Summary for the Month of January 2010

10. Approve Resolution 2-8-2010-4 EAID Grant Application

11. Authorization of Mayor’s Signature on 10% Gambling Form

12. Approve Sheriff’s Department Report for the Year 2009

 

FIRE CHIEF

  • Resolution 2-8-2010-4 Appointment of Fire Fighter Todd Johnson – A MOTION was made by Council Member Taylor and seconded by Council Member Osborn to approve Resolution 2-8-201-04 approving the appointment of Fire Fighter Todd Johnson.  Chief Maetzold reported that this will bring the membership to 30.  The Council discussed ways to recognize new and retiring members.  It will be further discussed at the next workshop.  Motion Carried 4/0

 

Chief Maetzold also reported that one of two Auto Pulse’s which the County received through a grant has been placed in Mayer and is in service.  He discussed the need for upgrades to pagers and our siren due to the change needed in radio frequency.  The County may be applying for a grant on behalf of all Cities in the County to aid in the purchase of new pagers because of this issue.  He will keep the City informed so necessary future budget adjustments can be made.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

  1. Developer’s Request to be on City Web Page –   Staff has been contacted by a developer in the City requesting to have information added to the City Web Page.  After some discussion, a MOTION was made by Council Member Osborn and seconded by Council Member Taylor to allow links to Developers on the City’s web site.  Motion Carried 4/0
  2. Hydrant Meter Fees – The Council discussed whether or not to adopt conservation rates for hydrant meter use.  It was decided to require a hydrant meter deposit equal to the cost of a new hydrant meter and to use the water conservation rates after the $45.00 – up to 10,000 gallon base charge.
  3. Seal coating for 2010 – The Council discussed the possibility of entering into a Joint Seal Coating project with the Cities in the County.  It was decided to go ahead with the Joint Powers Agreement for 2010 Seal Coating.
  4. Building Permits Fee Schedule – Staff contacted the Building Inspector and requested they review the building permit fee schedule.  The Building Inspector had reviewed the fee schedule and suggested the following changes:
      • Elimination of the SEC fee, gas fitting and the site inspection fee.
      • The reduction in the re-inspect fee from $51.70 to $50.00.
      • Recommended changes to the General Permit Fees from $38.50 to $50.00 and the Mechanical Fee from the $41.80 to $60.00.

They suggested the changes to simplify the Fee Schedule and to be consistent with all of the other Cities in the area.  A MOTION was made by Council Member Osborn and seconded by Council Member Taylor to approve the recommendations as presented.  A separate Mechanical fee will be assessed for each furnace and air conditioner of new construction.  Only one mechanical fee will be needed for replacement of both.  Motion Carried 4/0

 

OTHER BUSINESS

Snow plow issues were discussed.

 

ADJOURN

There being no further business, a MOTION was made by Council Member Taylor and seconded by Council Member Osborn to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.  Motion Carried 4/0

 

 

 

                                                                                                        _______________________________

                                                                                                Chris Capaul, Mayor

 

Attest: ______________________________

            Lois A. Maetzold, City Clerk