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date: "2011-02-09"
title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2011-02-09"
source: "2011-02-09-minutes-council-monthly.pdf"
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City of Prairie City

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 9, 2011

Attended:

Alvan Cooley, Mayor
Roger McKinley, Councilor
Carole Garrison, Councilor
Les Church, Councilor
Tim Coe, Councilor
Gary Waterhouse, Councilor
Georgia Patterson, Public Works
Mike Simpson
Gary Knight
Frank Primozic

Mayor Cooley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and
roll call taken, all members being present.

The minutes of the January 26 meeting were considered.  MSP:  To approve the minutes as
written, Carole Garrison/Gary Waterhouse.  An audible vote was taken, all members voting
in favor, none opposed.

The Recorder stated that Mr. Nash could not be in attendance.  The Council was asked to consider
approval of his application for a liquor license for the New Branding Iron.  There was concern
about whether a background check is needed and it was noted that the state performs an extensive
one.  MSP:  To approve the application for a liquor license for the New Branding Iron,
Carole Garrison/Les Church.  An audible vote was taken, all members voting in favor, none
opposed.

 Planning:  The Mayor said he had been contacted by someone from AT&T that wants to access
the property by the reservoir.  He advised that the person was told to stop by City Hall and either he
or Gary Waterhouse is to be contacted to accompany them to the site.  There was other discussion
about the ongoing work being done by the attorney to address issues in the contract.

Public Safety:  no report

Landfill:  no report.

Public Works:  The Council was asked to consider utilizing the services of Anderson Perry and
Associates to put out an RFP for painting the million gallon tank.  It was generally agreed that it
would be the best way to get comparable bids.  MSP:  To employ Anderson Perry and
Associates to issue an RFP for the reservoir painting project, Les Church/Gary Waterhouse.
An audible vote was taken; Church, Waterhouse, Garrison, Coe and Cooley voting in favor,
McKinley opposed.

February 9, 2011

The Council was asked to consider whether to seek funding locally for the well drilling project or to
proceed with the amendment to the SDWRLF loan.  It was noted that the funds from the state
would require the contractor to pay Davis Bacon wages which would increase the cost of the
project.  MSP:  To pursue the funding locally, Les Church/Gary Waterhouse.  An audible vote
was taken, all members voting in favor, none opposed.

Accounts Payable:  MSP:  To pay the accounts payable, Tim Coe/Les Church.  An audible
vote was taken, all members voted in favor, none opposed.

Ordinances/Resolutions:  The Mayor reminded Council that a workshop will be held on February
to finish working on the nuisance ordinance.

Other Business:  Mayor Cooley announced that a Mayor Pro Tem needs to be elected and
nominated Gary Waterhouse.  Les Church seconded the nomination.  All members voted in favor of
appointing Waterhouse as Mayor Pro Tem.

6:25 p.m.  It was moved and seconded to adjourn, all members voted in favor.

Submitted by;

___________________________________
Diane Clingman, City Recorder

Approved by the City Council this ____
day of ___________________, 2011 and

signed by the Mayor.

_______________________________
Alvan F. Cooley, Mayor

February 9, 2011