Council Mintues: February 9, 2011 Regular Meeting

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
February 9, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer,Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold and Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Tammy Hower
7:01 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Tammy Seirer moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2011 regular Council Meeting and January 25, 2011 Special Meeting as presented. Kenny Cain seconded, motion carried 5 yes votes.
Mayor Urban asked if anyone had items to bring before the Council. There were none.
7:02 PM Doug Hickman arrived.
Under Old Business, Golden Living Center Update was the first item. Julie Bretz reported to Council that Lois Cooper received a phone call from Mr Woods, of Woods & Star. They recieved a letter of approval of the code footprint for the Rest Home Building from the State Fire Marshall. The City has not received the letter.
7:06 PM City Attorney, Ken Cole arrived. No action was taken regarding the Rest home Bulding..
7:09 PM Neighborhood Revitalization Update was the next item discussed. The Ciyt Clerk received an e-mail from Janae Talbott, Russell County Economic Director, which was sent to the Council. The e-mail said the plan would not go into effect until July. The City can enter into a plan of our own, that could possibly start much sooner. Ken Cole will talk with Janae Talbott about the word processing involved. Council agreeed the new plan should be worded the same as the last one. A Notice of a Public Heaing will have to be published prior to the next regular meeting in March.
7:16 PM The Bowl Plaza Update was the next item discussed. City Clerk, Julie Bretz, gave the Council a reporting of remaining cash of $1683.33 and in-kind labor of $7680.45. The last drawdown from the State of $6262.88 was received. The Council asked Julie to get a report from Rosslyn Schulz, stating the materials needed to complete the project and costs, as well as what percentage of completion they are currently at.
7:21 PM Under new business, Russell County Economic Development dues for 2011 was the first item discussed. Dues are $1,562.00 with the City recieving approximately $18 to $19,000 back due to the 1/2 cent sales tax for economic development. Doug Hickman told the council that Russell Economic Development was having a meeting February 10, 2011 at 7:30 am, at Meridy's in Russell. Council asked Julie Bretz to get them a schedule of upcoming meetings. Tammy Seirer made a moiton to pay the 2011 dues to Russell County Economic Deelopment in the amount of $1562.00. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. The motion carried with 5 yes votes.
7:23 PM Kansas Rural Water Association Annual Conference was the next item to be discussed. Julie Bretz asked to attend an all-day class for City Clerks. One Class on "KDHE-Complex Water and Wastewater Reports: was of particular interest. Tammy Seirer made the motion to send Julie Bretz, Jaems Rezabek and Gary Ward to the three day conference, March 29, 20 and 31st, in Wichita. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
7:27 PM Gary Bretz told Council they probably won't be reading water meteres again this month, due to snow cover. Frigid temperatures mean the lids will be frozen. He checked on a water leak and got a call about dogs roaming at large over the weekend.
7:29 PM James Rezabek told Council about the problems thay have had with the Nitrate Plant. A line was plugged with Calcium deposits and new parts have been ordered to replace worn out ones. James contacted Norbert Windholdtz, our KDHE inspector, to inform him of the problems. Our nitrate levesl are currently at 7 or 8. Council was in agreement, a notice should be put in the paper notifying citizens and offering bottled water to children, pregnant women and anyone with health concerns.
Gary Ward had nothing to report.
Kay Mettlen couldn't attend the meeting but left a reoprt for Julie to tell the Council. She called Purple Wave to list the Salt Dogg for sale. Listing is free and they will send someone out to take picturs, gather information and post it online. Kay is taking the Quick Books Webinars online and they can be re-taken anytime this year at no cost. Ron Schneider called and is inteested in the housing demolition project.
7:40 PM There has been no word from the State regarding the plan to irrigate from the sewer pond as opposed to outflowing.
Julie Bretz told Council sewer cards are going out with the January, February and Mach utility bills to remind citizen's water usage will be averaged for those months, to determine sewer charges for the year.
7:48 PM Trent Leach made a moiton to approve the bills as presented. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:49 PM Kenny Cain told the Council he thought it was time to adjust utility rates to increase revenue for the City. Council asked Julie Bretz to compare rates wwith other Cities of comparable size and put it on the agenda for next month.
7:55 PM Tammy Seirer told the guys she was glad to see them out early moving snow. The broken curb, on the corner by the bank, was discussed. Tammy suggested the guys look into ways to repair it. She also suggested replacing the leaking water valves when the weather permits. Trent Leach told Council there is a leaking water line on Parkview Avenue that services only one house. Council agreed to check prices to have it bored and replace the water line.
Sheree Herold had nothing to report.
Tarry Dougherty had nothing to report.
8:03 PM Mayor Urban asked for a motion to adjourn. Tarry Dougherty made the motion to adjourn. Trent Leach seconded. Five yes votes were cast.

Agenda for February 8, 2011 Regular Council Meeting

CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2011
1. Call to order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of minutes from the January 11, 2011 Regular Council Meeting and the January 25, 2011 Special Meeting of the Council
3. Others bringing business before the Council.
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council.
5. Old Business
a. Golden Living Center Update
b. Neighborhood Revitalization Update
c. Bowl Plaza Update
6. New Businesss
a. Russell County Economic Development Dues
b. Kansas Rural Water Association Annual Conference
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 presented for payment.
9. Other Business, if any
10. Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development.

NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTEERSTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.