--- date: "2008-01-09" title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2008-01-09" source: "2008-01-09-minutes-council-monthly.pdf" --- CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 9, 2008 Attended: Stan Horrell, Mayor Roger McKinley, Councilor Pam Woodworth, Councilor Jim Munyon, Councilor Frank Primozic, Councilor Tim Coe, Councilor Bill Harrington, Councilor Bob Titus, Public Works Amos Cardwell Ted Thompson Melanie DeJong Kevin Dahlen Sierra Dahlen Mark Wishard Joe Hitz Mayor Horrell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The roll was called, all members being present. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The minutes of December 12 meeting were considered. MSP: To approve the December 12 minutes as written, Tim Coe/Pam Woodworth. Bill Harrington abstained from the vote because he had not been in attendance at the 12/12/07 meeting; all other members voted in favor. The Council recognized Kevin Dahlen who asked for an update on the water project and what the City had accomplished in the past 30 days. He also said he would like to know the total cost to implement the sand filtration project and expressed concern that there are going to be additional costs to the City. He asked Bill Harrington why he abstained from voting on the SSF project and Harrington explained that it was because he had questions regarding water rights. He added that those questions had been answered to his satisfaction and that he is totally in favor of moving forward with the SSF project. Dahlen was told the City did not have any new information on costs, but would pass along information to him when they received it. Dahlen was reminded that the City needs to move forward in order to meet State mandated deadlines and is being slowed by constantly having to revisit past issues. Melanie DeJong was recognized. She gave the Council an update of the progress on the well she is having drilled at 115 S. Main Street and noted that the pumps tests have been inconclusive. She said they had drilled to 600 feet and cased 220 feet with 8 inch casing. She also said that no water quality tests have been performed. It was estimated that the cost to develop the well for City use would be approximately $80,000 to $90,000 not including piping and connection to the main system. DeJong said she did not want to discuss terms until more information on the quality and quantity of water is determined. It was suggested that a public works employee could help with the sampling process. MSP: To make an individual from public works Minutes January 9, 2008 available to help with the sampling, Frank Primozic/Jim Munyon. All members voted in favor. There was discussion of truck traffic on Main Street, especially during the icy weather and how the City might deal with it. It was suggested that trucks be re-routed or that different methods be used to combat the ice and snow at the intersection at Depot Park. No decisions were made. Planning: No report 7:10 p.m. Landfill: Bob Titus said he had received some information on the lease agreement from the BLM and had given it to the City Recorder for review. He also said he is working on an update to the site development plan. Public Works: Joe Hitz addressed the Council regarding well site permits. He explained that the City had an original permit from 2002 for six well sites and that four more were added later. He suggested that if the City wants more sites they should add them instead of amending the existing ones. He said the process takes about 6 to 7 months. There was then discussion of the geologist’s report and the possibility of rehabilitating well #2. There was also some question as to whether or not the City has implemented the required conservation plan included in its Management Plan submitted to the State. The Council asked to be given a copy of the Management Plan. It was agreed that someone should talk to Anderson Perry about the time frame for drilling wells. 7:25 p.m. Accounts Payable: MSP: To approve the payables, Roger McKinley/Tim Coe. All members voted in favor. Bob Titus suggested the City provide all the employees with cell telephones. He was instructed to look into the cost. 7:30 p.m. Police Services: Mayor Horrell said he had talked with the Sheriff and that things have been going smoothly. It was agreed that any repairs to the police car should be held off until the City knows whether or not they will have a police department. The City Recorder said the ad for a Police Chief had been placed. She also reminded the Council that the City’s police vehicles need to have new decals or magnetic signs indicating they are part of the Sheriff’s patrol. Mayor Horrell said he would talk to the Sheriff’s department about it. Job Descriptions: The Recorder said she had received the job descriptions via email from Bill Harrington, but that they did not appear to reflect the changes. He said he would double check to make sure he had sent the corrected documents. The Recorder also said the Council will need to address the Museum Curator position to determine how many hours the employee will be working in order for her to determine costs. 7:40 p.m. Other Business: Bob Titus was asked how many miles of water pipe the City has and he indicated approximately 20 miles. It was suggested that the City implement a leak detection program and budget for it. It was also suggested that leak repairs be incorporated into the water system improvement project. There was discussion of all the different types of pipe Minutes January 9, 2008 that may be in the system. Titus also said he had a report on the reservoir inspection that he would give the Council at a later date. 7:45 p.m. MSP: It was moved and seconded to adjourn. All members voted in favor. Respectfully submitted: ___________________________ Diane Clingman Approved this Date: ________________ _________________________________ Stan Horrell, Mayor Minutes January 9, 2008