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date: "2009-02-11"
title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2009-02-11"
source: "2009-02-11-minutes-council-monthly.pdf"
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 11, 2009

Attended:

Stan Horrell, Mayor
Frank Primozic, Councilor
Tim Coe, Councilor
Carole Garrison, Councilor
Roger McKinley, Councilor

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The roll was called, Jim Munyon and
Bill Harrington being absent.  The pledge of allegiance was recited.

The minutes of the January 28, 2009 meeting were considered.  MSP:  To approve the
January 28 minutes, Frank Primozic/Tim Coe.  All members voted in favor.

The Council recognized Mary Pederson who addressed them regarding the 2009 Senior
Grad Night Party.  She explained the reason for the party is to provide an alcohol and drug
free graduation celebration, and asked the Council for their support.  The Recorder noted
that the City sets aside $20 per student each year.  MSP:  To donate $20 per student,
Roger McKinley/Tim Coe.  Pederson thanked the Council and presented them with a
senior picture.

The Mayor recognized Kathy Smith of HOWDY who said she was just checking back with
them regarding the parking area to be used for Camp Logan Days.  She asked if the
Council would be agreeable to working with anyone that would be willing to donate time
and materials to upgrade the lot.  It was generally agreed that the donation would be
acceptable.

6:10 p.m.  Landfill:  A written report was received from Georgia Patterson.

The Mayor said the change order on the water system is not ready and proposed having a
special meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. after the 9:00 a.m. workshop.  It was
noted that there would be a conference call with the engineer in order to have any
questions answered.    Roger McKinley expressed concern over who would be choosing
the pump.  Frank Primozic said he would not be able to attend but expressed his support.

Georgia Patterson reported that a tracer study has to be performed on the new water
system.  She said Gary Burnett of DHS would assist with the test.  She also asked the
Council to be sure and check out the new sanding shed wall.

February 11, 2009 Minutes

6:25 p.m.  Accounts Payable:  MSP:  To pay the bills, Tim Coe/Carole Garrison.

6:30 p.m.  Public Safety:  Randy Oxford reported that the advertisement for Police
Reserves has been productive and that three people have expressed interest.  He also
reported that the dog control program is being implemented.

Roger McKinley asked about the possible use of photo radar.  Chief Oxford said he would
look into it but cautioned that the state is very stringent about its use.  The Mayor said he
had looked into refitting the radar trailer with another system for approximately $2,000.  It
was noted that there is money available to fund the repairs.  It was generally agreed that
the repairs should done.

There was discussion of the operation of motorized wheel chairs by nursing home
residents in town and concern that they are being operated unsafely on the streets and
highway.  There was major concern that someone is going to get injured and/or cause an
accident.  The Mayor said he would talk with the nursing home management about a
solution.

The Council appointed Carole Garrison and Tim Coe to the Anderson Perry scholarship
committee and directed them to appoint a 3rd person from the school.

The Council was asked to consider naming the City’s two parks.  MSP:  To name the
parks, Carole Garrison/Frank Primozic.  It was agreed that the public should submit
suggestions.

It was generally agreed that the OPRD grant should be pursued to fund new playground
equipment and improvements in the park.

7:00 p.m.  It was moved and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted

_______________________________
Diane Clingman, City Recorder

February 11, 2009 Minutes

Signed by the Mayor this ___ day of _________________

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Stan Horrell, Mayor

February 11, 2009 Minutes