Friday, January 14, 2011

Council Minutes: January 11, 2011 Regular Meeting

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
January 11, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Lynn Schneider, Von Rothenberger
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Tarry Dougherty moved to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting. Tammy Seirer seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:01 PM City Attorney Ken Cole, Linda Brant, Connie Dougherty and Doug Hickman arrived.
7:02 PM There has been no response from the State on the proposal to allow irrigation from the Sewer Lagoon.
7:08 PM The architect is working on the Code Footprint of the Golden Living Facility to give to the Fire Marshall.
7:11 PM The city has been working on the Bowl Plaza, some electrical work and installation of the heaters still need to be done by the City employees.
7:14 PM Trent Leach moved and Sheree Herold seconded a motion to sign a letter of commitment with Gudenkauf and Malone renewing the auditor's contract. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:17 PM Discussion on a housing demolition project was tabled until next meeting. Questions were raised on the status of the Neighborhood Revitalization project. City Clerk Julie Bretz was asked to contact Janae Talbott, Russsell County Economic Development director, about the progress on a new plan.
7:27 PM The Kansas Power Pool public meeting to be held in Lucas on January 20, 2011 has to be rescheduled. Council asked that a date be set in the spring after the Council election and the new Council is seated.
7:30 PM The Council questioned the percentage shares that are to be paid by the City and the Employees on joining the State Health Insurance Plan. City Clerk was asked to get additional information. Discussion was tabled.
7:52 PM Lynn Schneider introduced Von Rothenberger, the new director of the Lucas Chamber of Commerce, to the Council. Rothenberger began his job January 3, 2011, replacing Connie Dougherty who led the Chamber for the past 21 years. A report of the 4th Quarter activities of the Chamber was given. Trent Leach moved to invest $10,000.00 in the Chamber for 2011 to be disbursed in payments of $2,500 each quarter. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Tammy Seirer cast a no vote.
7:59 PM The premium notice was recieved from Kansas Municipal Insurance Trust for unemployment coverage for the year 2011. Trent Leach moved to approve payment of the premium in the amount of $5,212.00. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:04 PM Gary Bretz reported they have been moving snow and working on the trucks. James Rezabek reported that there is plenty of salt at this time, but notice has been received that salt will be increasing $8.00 per ton.
8:09 PM Gary Ward reported on work at United Ag. Construction on the new grain storage facilities will require installment of a new transformer. Transformer will need to be installed in the fall of 2011, estimated cost is $10,500.00.
8:16 PM Julie Bretz reported that dues notice has been received for Kansas Rural Water. Tarry Dougherty moved to pay the dues up to an amount of $320.00. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. The expense for the snow plow truck has been posted in equal amounts to the General, Airport and Electric Funds. Julie Bretz reported on the meeting she attended with the Kanas Power Pool in Wichita on Janauary 7. Council discussed adding the Energy Cost Adjustment to utility bills. No action was taken. Julie reported an old utility bad debt was collected this week. The $522.40 has been on the bad debt list since before the current City Clerk began working in the City Office.
8:32 PM Kay Mettlen reported the new computer has arrrived and the Quick Books program has been purchased and is ready to be installed. Joel Schneider is scheduled to come Friday January 14 to set up the system.
8:33 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to pay bills as presented. Trent Leach seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes. Gary Bretz told the Council because of the extreme cold temperatures and snow covering water meters, reading will be estimated this month. Doug Hickman suggested the Mayor write a proclamation recognizing Erika Nelson's efforts in promoting the City of Lucas.
8:34 PM Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dogherty and Sheree Herold had no report. Trent Leach commented on the good job the City Crew did clearing the streets after the snow.
8:35 PM Trent Leach moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4 yes votes.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Agenda for January 11, 2011 Regular Meeting

CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER

Date January 11, 2011

1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of Minutes of the December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting
3. Others Bringing Business Before the Council
4. Citizens Bringing Business Before the Council
5. Old Business

a. Update on Sewer Lagoon
b. Update on Rest Home
c. Update on Bowl Plaza
d. Letter of Committement /Gudenkauf and Malone
e. Housing Demolition/ Neighborhood Revitalization
f. Kansas Power Pool Meeting
g. State Plan Health Insurance Update
6. New Business
a. 2011 Chamber Investment and 4th Quarter Report
b. KMIT Insurance Premium
7. Monthly Report from City Employees a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. Kay Mettlen
8. Approval of Expenses as presented for Payment
9. Other Business if Any
10. Committee Reports: Utilities, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND