Council Mintues: May 26, 2009 Special Meeting

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
May 26, 2009
7:00 PM
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MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Alvin Barta, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Sheree Ward Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen
CITIZENS PRESENT: Alicia Serier, Jennifer Bates, Eric Abraham, Luanna Maes , Tammy Hower, Doug Hickman, Tess Dunkel-McKnight, Bill Schneider
OTHERS PRESENT: Rosslyn Schultz, Steve Schultz, Jack Yarnell, Eileen Yarnell and Peg Gilbert
7:01 PM Mayor David Urban called the Special Meeting to order. Items on the agenda 1. Bowl Plaza project 2. Executive Session -non-elected personnel - consideration of advertising and hiring for City Electrician position.
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban asked Rosslyn Schultz, director of the Grassroots Art Center what they would expect from the City with a partnership ownership or sole ownership of the Bowl Plaza by either the City of Lucas or the Grassroots Art Center. Rosslyn Schultz reported that the Grassroots Art Center has taken ownership of the lots given by Jack and Eileen Yarnell for the purpose of erecting public restrooms and she will meet with the Art Center Board and ask if they would consider taking sole ownership of the Bowl Plaza. Rosslyn Schultz will report their decision at the next City Council meeting on June 9, 2009. Mayor David Urban reminded those present at the meeting theCity has offered electric, water and sewer utilities to the project.
7:48 PM Sheree Ward-Herold moved to enter into executive Session to discuss non-elected personnel for 20 minutes beginning at 7:50. Alvin Barta seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:50 PM Council entered into Executive Session.
9:11 PM Council exited Executive Session. Tammy Seirer moved to extend the offer of City Electrician with all benefits to Gary ward. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Moiton carried 4 yes votes. Sheree Ward Herold abstained due to conflict of interest. Alvin Barta moved to adjourn. Trent Leach seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.