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date: "2011-12-14"
title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2011-12-14"
source: "2011-12-14-minutes-council-monthly.pdf"
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City of Prairie City

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

December 14, 2011

Attended:

Alvan Cooley, Mayor
Gary Waterhouse, Councilor
Carole Garrison, Councilor
Tim Coe, Councilor
Roger McKinley, Councilor
Les Church, Councilor
Georgia Patterson
Jerry Franklin
Sally Bartlett

Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Waterhouse called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited and roll call taken, Mayor Cooley being absent for jury duty.

The minutes of the November 9 meeting were considered.  MSP:  To approve the minutes as
written, Tim Coe/Roger McKinley.  Waterhouse, Garrison, Church, McKinley and Coe voted
in favor, none opposed.

Sally Bartlett and Jerry Franklin were recognized and the funding of the Grant County Economic
Stabilization Budget issue was moved to the top of the agenda.  Bartlett gave the Council a brief
history of when and why the position was created and how the County and cities contribute to the
budget.  She also gave an account of the people in Prairie City she assisting in developing business
plans and other help she is providing to various groups to encourage economic development.  Mr.
Franklin addressed the Council and praised her efforts.  He asked the Council to consider
supporting the program as an investment in the community and noted that all the other cities pay
their share.

It was noted that the Budget Committee had approved funding the position but it was up to the
Council to approve the actual payment of $4,944 to the County.  MSP:  To approve funding the
program this year, Carole Garrison/Tim Coe.  Garrison, Church, Coe and Waterhouse voted
in favor, McKinley opposed.

The Council was encouraged to attend the GREAT meetings held the 1st Monday of the month at
the airport.

Museum:  Carole Garrison reported that the Museum had been opened for the Christmas on the
Prairie event with the help of volunteers.  She said it went very well and that they received 45
visitors.

Landfill:  It was noted that a Landfill report had been turned in the previous week.  Georgia
Patterson reported that the CAT needs some repairs.

December 14, 2011

6:25 pm  Mayor Cooley arrived.
Public Works:  Georgia Patterson asked the Council to consider adoption of updated job
descriptions for the Public Works crew.  It was explained that the major change in them was the
addition of the physical requirements of the jobs as recommended by workman’s compensation.
The Recorder said that all the job descriptions should have included the physical requirements and
that the rest of them should be updated as well.  Patterson said the job descriptions had been
reviewed by the City Attorney.  MSP:  To approve the job descriptions for the Public Works
Director, Maintenance Worker I and Maintenance Worker II, Carole Garrison/Les Church.
Cooley, McKinley, Waterhouse, Church, Garrison, and Coe voted in favor, none opposed.

Accounts Payable:  MSP:  To pay the accounts payable, Tim Coe/Les Church.  Cooley,
McKinley, Waterhouse, Church, Garrison, and Coe voted in favor, none opposed.

Well Drilling:  Georgia Patterson reported they are still working on the change order so that
Marciel can put in the piping.

It was noted that Patterson and Joe Hitz are continuing to work on funding for sewer system
improvements.

The email from Les Zaitz was considered and it was generally agreed the City would not contribute
$50 for banners.

It was noted that the Branding Iron owners had not yet provided any information on the proposed
outdoor smoking area they want to build.

6:45 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

December 14, 2011