Council Minutes: May, 13, 2009 Regular Meeting

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
May 13, 2009
7:00 PM
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MAYOR: Jennfier Bates
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kay Marshall, Alvin Barta, Trent Leach and Sheree Herold.
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Bretz
CITIZENS PRESENT: Dawn Bricker, Jessica Rhudolph, Tammy Seirer, Lyn Leach, jan Zamecnik, Eric Abraham, Tresa Finch, Kenneth Cain, Douglas Hickman, Bill Schneider, David Urban, Tammy Hower, Chris Leach
7:00 PM Mayor Jennifer Bates called the meeting of the Lucas City Council to order and she stated the newly elected City Mayor and Council Members has taken their Oath of Office and asked that they take their places on the Council.
7:02 PM Mayor Urban asked for approval of the April 14, 2009 minutes if there were no corrections. There were no corrections and the minutes stand approved. Lyn Leach asked the Council for permission to move the location of the Kids for Christ fireworks stand to the vacant lot north of the Lucas Liquor building. Trent Leach moved to approve operation of the Fireworks stand July 1, 2,3 and 4th of 2009 from the hours of 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily by the Youth Group at the vacant lot north of the Lucas Liquor store and waive the permit fee. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Bill Schneider informed the Council that the alley behind the Post Office is very rough. Trent Leach said he had spoken to the City crew and they plan to fill in the holes in the alley.
7:10 PM Sheree Ward Herold moved to enter into Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with City Attorney Ken Cole present. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion passed with 5 yes votes.
7:41 PM Council exited Executive Session. The City Clerk was called back into the meeting. Kenny Cain moved to re-enter Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with City Attorney Ken cole present. Sheree Ward Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. City Clerk Julie Bretz left the meeting. Council entered Executive Session.
7:58 PM Council exited Executive Session.
7:59 PM Doyce Finnesey and James Rezabek arrived at the meeting. Rosslyn Schultz reported on meeting with representatives of the City Council on the Bowl Plaza project. Mayor David Urban said the City will look over the proposal of operating agreement from the Art center on the Bowl Plaza and he would like to meet with represnetatives of the Art Center Board and get input form City Attorney Ken Cole before an agreement is signed.
8:14 PM Rosslyn Schultz, Jan Zamecnik and Eric Abraham left the meeting. Alvin Barta moved to withdraw the offer to hire Richard Urban as City Electrician. Tammy seirer seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes and 2 no votes cast by Kenny Cain and Trent Leach.
8:15 PM Attorney Ken Cole asked the Council what changes they wanted made to the dog Ordinance. Council asked that the Ordinance contain a limit on number of dogs per household that will be allowed. Council Members believe that by limiting the number there will be a reduction in noise nuisances. Attorney Ken cole was instructed to write an Ordinance saying no more than three dogs per household.
8:23 PM Mayor David Urban reported that he has been in contact with the City auditors and the audit has been completed but they have not returned the final report. The auditors report will be discussed when it is received. Alvin Barta moved to hire James Shiroky and Scott Wilson for summer help at a wage of $7.00 per hour not to exceed 30 hours per week. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Council requested the summer help to begin as soon as possible.
8:24 PM Mayor David Urban asked the Council to approve the following appointments: City Clerk - Julie Bretz, City Treasurer - Kay Mettlen, City Attorney -Ken Cole, City Judge - Mark Blehm, Official Bank - Pony Express Communtiy Bank and Official Newspaper - Lucas/Sylvan News. Tammy Seirer asked if the items could be voted on seperately. Trent Leach moved to accept the appointments as presented. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Mayor David Urban will serve as animal control officer for the time being. Tammy Seirer moved to elect Trent Leach Council President. Alvin Barta seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. Trent Leach abstained. Mayor David Urban appointed the Council Members to commitee positions as follows: Kenny Cain - Utilites, Trent Leach - Streets, Tammy Seirer- Personnel, Alvin Barta - Industrial Development, Sheree Ward Herold - Parks.
8:29 PM The signature card from the Bank will be signed by the City Clerk, City Treasurer, Mayor and all of the Council Members. Alvin Barta asked to be exempted from the signature card.
8:30 PM Mayor David Urban asked that the placement of the tornado siren be tabled until the June 9, 2009 Council Meeting to allow time to review information on the siren and determine installation costs.
8:33 PM Employee James Rezabek reported they had been working on a water leak at the School. He has been approached by Legion Members asking to use the bucket truck to replace broken flag pole ropes at the Cemetery. They estimate there are 10 or less ropes needing replaced.
8:37 PM Richard Urgban arrived at the meeting. Richard Urban and Jessica Rhudolph left the meeting. The Council approved the request but require that two City employees accompany the bucket truck to the cemetery.
8:38 PM Julie Bretz reported that Cunningham Sandblasting has called to do an inspection on the water tower. They asked if the city wanted to sign an agreement to extend the warranty on the water tower repairs. The cost is $1750.00 payable every two years. The extended warranty would cover the tower for an additonal 5 years, making the warranty period 10 years. Mayor David Urban wants to visit with Cinningham Sandblasting and will get back to the Council with a report.
8:42 PM Jessica Rhudolph returned to the meeting. The airport insurance is due July 1, 2009. Council consensus was to table this item until the June 9, 2009 meeting.
8:43 PM Kay Mettlen reported that a blog has been set up online for the City that will include agenda's and approved minutes as well as updates on City activities.
8:44 PM Under Other Business Mayor David Urban would like to set up a work session with Katrina Woelk of Gudnekauf and Malone to do a training on audit, budget information and financial review. A tour of City facilities will precede the work session so new Council Members can become familiar with operations of the City.
8:46 PM Committee reports, Kenny Cain had no report, Tammy Seirer reported there has been some intersest in the Golden Living Center property. Trent Leach reported the County had looked at the streets and will put oil down for the City and the City crew will put the rock down.
8:50 PM Sheree Ward Herold asked when the net will be put up on the batting cage. TheCity crew will schedule it as soon as they have sufficient help.
8:57 PM Doug Hickman asked that the updates on the Golden Living Center be put on the monthly agenda under old business and that perhaps the Council could make a list of incentives that could be offered to prospective buyers.
9:00 PM Tammy Hower left the meeting.
9:01 PM Tammy Hower returned to the meeting.
9:02 PM Melanie Cain arrived at the meeting.
9:03 PM Alvin Barta moved to allow the bills as presented. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:04 PM Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.