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date: "2009-10-14"
title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2009-10-14"
source: "2009-10-14-minutes-council-monthly.pdf"
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City of Prairie City

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 14, 2009

Attended:

Stan Horrell, Mayor
Frank Primozic, Councilor
Tim Coe, Councilor
Carole Garrison, Councilor
Georgia Patterson, Public Works
Dave Wildman
Andy Perry

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.  The roll was called, Bill
Harrington and Roger McKinley being absent.  The pledge of allegiance was
recited.

The minutes of the September 23, 2009 meeting were considered.  MSP:  To
approve the September 23 minutes as written, Carole Garrison/Tim Coe.
Horrell, Coe, Garrison, and Primozic voted in favor.

Museum:  Frank Primozic reported that he had met with the two employees and
two of the volunteers for the museum, and would arrange to meet with the other
two volunteers.  He noted that the museum would be closing for the season by the
weekend.  He also said it would re-open for the Christmas on the Prairie event in
November.

The council recognized Dave Wildman and Andy Perry of Anderson Perry and
Associates.  They told the Council that they were submitting the City’s water project
for a statewide engineering award.  It was agreed that the project qualifies as a
green project.  There was general support and agreement by the Council that
submitting the project would bring forth positive recognition for the City.

In other business, Wildman recommended the Council schedule a workshop to
discuss water rights issues.  Three areas of concern for the City are senior water
rights on Dixie Creek, the water right limitation on well #2 and the potential for
drilling an additional well.  It was suggested that the Council be provided with an
outline of the issues with pros and cons prior to the workshop.  Wildman said he

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would provide some information to the Recorder that may be helpful.  Discussion
then turned to opinions on water rights, questions about legal help and water
conservation ideas.  It was pointed out that the original plan for water
improvements included the need for an additional well all along.
Wildman referred back to the idea of conducting a workshop to address such
issues and noted that their contract with the City allows Anderson Perry to assist
the City with water rights if they so desire.  It was agreed that Anderson Perry be
authorized to proceed with assistance.  A one hour workshop was scheduled for
6pm on Wednesday November 4.  Wildman noted that an executive session may be
a good idea when discussing certain issues at the workshop.

Wildman and Perry presented some display boards to the City containing pictures
of the water system project.  They also presented an aerial photo of the City and
thanked the Council for the opportunity to do the project.  The Council also
expressed appreciation for the good working relationship.

Public Safety:  The City Recorder reported that she and Richard Gray had talked
with Sheriff Palmer again regarding an agreement for law enforcement coverage
but not much progress has been made.  When meeting with him they appear to
agree on a proposal, however, once it is submitted to him in writing he responds
from a completely different perspective.  She speculated that perhaps he is waiting
until after the recall vote to make any decisions or begin discussions with the
County Court.  MSP:  To table the topic until after the recall election vote, Frank
Primozic/Tim Coe.  Horrell, Coe, Garrison, and Primozic voted in favor, none
were opposed.

Mayor Horrell reported that the committee (to address issues regarding policies,
supervision and ordinances related to maintaining a police department) had not
held another meeting yet.

Landfill:  It was noted that work on the new trench had begun.  Mayor Horrell said
he had hired George Winegar to work up to $3,600 (the available contingency in
the Landfill Fund.)

Public Works:  Georgia Patterson reported that they are having problems with the
pivots at the irrigation site.  There was discussion of the wastewater pump issues
with relation to failures and the installation of j-boxes.

Accounts Payable:  MSP:  To pay the bills, Carole Garrison/Frank Primozic.  Coe,
Garrison, Horrell and Primozic voted in favor.

Other Business:

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There was mention of implementing charges for turning water off and on at the
meter.  The Recorder said she and the billing clerk are working on a fee schedule
for presentation to the Council.

There was inquiry as to whether or not the City had received any more applications
for the vacant council position.  The Recorder said an ad had been run in the
newspaper but no responses had been received of yet.  It was agreed that at a cost
of almost $60.00 for the ad, it should only be run once.  She said flyers had also
been posted advertising the vacancy and the method for making application. It was
noted that Richard Gray (who had submitted an application in September) had
registered to vote and is now eligible for appointment.

7:15 p.m.  It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted;

___________________________________
Diane Clingman, City Recorder

Approved by the City Council this ____

day of ___________________, 2009 and

signed by the Mayor.

_______________________________

Stan Horrell, Mayor

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