--- date: "2013-07-10" title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2013-07-10" source: "2013-07-10-minutes-council-monthly.pdf" --- City of Prairie City CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2013 Attended: Gary Waterhouse, Mayor Carole Garrison, Councilor Dennis Lynch, Councilor Les Church, Councilor Viola Rose, Councilor Butch Goslin, Councilor Georgia Patterson Chris Camarena The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken, all members being present. City Charter: The Council considered resolution 2013-09 Adopting a Ballot Title. MSP: To approve and adopt Resolution 2013-09, Dennis Lynch/Les Church. All members voted in favor. Economic Development: Dennis Lynch stated that Chuck Church had expressed interest in purchasing the industrial site property and that he has his financing in order. He needs to know about getting water/sewer and other services to the property, and also what kind of water rate he would have. The operation he is proposing would use 130 gpm. Georgia Patterson commented that the kind of usage he’s talking about would take a big chunk of the City’s water supply, over 1/3 of the new well. It was noted that it probably wouldn’t be a constant 130 gpm and that the water would be reused. Patterson said she would discuss it with Church the following week. It was noted that the City does not have the money to make (infrastructure) improvements to the land and should consider selling it as is. There was discussion of determining a price and it was noted that an appraisal was attempted a few years ago but there were no comparable properties. The City Recorder reminded the Council that only 12 of the acres have been approved by the voters to be sold. If the City wants to sell the balance of the property it would have to be put on the ballot for voter approval. Proceeds would go to the Road Fund as that is what it was purchased with. Museum: Carole Garrison distributed copies of museum policies to each Council member and said she wanted them to be aware of them in case a potential situation requires Council attention. She said a visitor to the museum asked about an artifact (old baby buggy) and if there was any information about it. They told her what they knew; approximately when it was acquired and the time period it was used. They didn’t know what family it came from. This person indicated she thought it had been in her family long ago and wanted it back. She was told that if she thinks she has a legal claim she should address it to the City Council. It is understood that everything in the museum belongs to the City and they just wanted to let her know she has to come to the City, not the museum. Not being a unique piece, it was agreed it seems unlikely she has a claim. In other museum business Garrison said the interviews for the Museum Director position would be held on July 11. She said there are three candidates and that the interview committee would make a July 10, 2013 recommendation to the Council for hire. The committee members appointed by the Mayor are Lyn McDonald, Frank Primozic and Tim Cooley. The conversation switched back to the City Charter and it was noted that a Town Hall Meeting regarding it would be held at the Grange at 6:00 pm on July 24. The meeting is to be moderated by the City’s attorney, Jeremy Green. The Charter will be the only subject up for discussion. Another meeting will be held in October. The subject went back to the museum and Carole Garrison said Amy Giandomenico has offered to do a blanket appraisal of the museum contents free of charge in order for the City to obtain insurance. MSP: To allow Amy to do a blanket appraisal of the museum contents, Viola Rose/Dennis Lynch. All members voted in favor. It was reiterated that it would be free of charge. Public Safety: The Mayor said he heard the deputy assigned to the City is out on a work comp claim, but that he hasn’t heard anything from Sheriff Palmer about it. Per the contract for law enforcement, the Sheriff and the Mayor are the liaisons but there hasn’t been any communication about what’s going on. The Mayor said he has contacted the City’s attorney to get his opinion on where the City stands on the contract since there doesn’t seem to be any coverage. It was agreed the City should not get billed for the deputy’s time off since the County is getting reimbursed for the comp claim. It was also agreed the matter should be turned over to the attorney. Abatement: The Mayor stressed that the Council needs to get back on track with nuisance complaints. There was mention of the difficulty in getting the sheriff to enforce the City’s ordinances and the lack of interest of anyone on the Council willing to investigate complaints. Landfill: A landfill report was received. Public Works: Georgia Patterson reported she had been in an accident where she collided with a bicyclist while driving her work truck. The person suffered two broken arms and some other injuries. Patterson said she had received a citation for failure to yield. Insurance papers have been filled out. Accounts Payable: MSP: To pay the bills, Carole Garrison/Butch Goslin. All members voted in favor. Resolutions: none In other business, the Council was asked to consider the approval of a liquor license for the Hotel Prairie. MSP: To approve the request for a liquor license, Carole Garrison/Les Church. All members voted in favor. The Council considered the annual request from the car club to hold their car show in the City Park on August 3rd. Georgia Patterson requested they not be allowed to park on the grass and suggested they park two rows of cars along Bridge Street and in the City’s parking lot. She said she didn’t think it was necessary for them to park on the grass. She cited there could be damage done to the underground sprinkler heads and the grass. When asked if they ever did any damage in the past Patterson admitted they hadn’t and that she could mark the sprinklers with flags as previously done. July 10, 2013 It was noted that the fire chief would most likely not approve of having parked cars blocking the entire street, especially in front of residences. It was pointed out that the main reason they hold the show here is because they can park on the grass. If not allowed, they would most likely move the show to another City. It was also brought up that the show brings a lot of visitors to town. MSP: To allow the car club the use of the City Park and to allow them to park on the grass, Dennis Lynch/Les Church. All members voted in favor. Patterson agreed to mark the sprinkler heads with flags. The Council was reminded there would be a Public Hearing on a conditional use request on July 31, 2013. Planning Secretary Lyn McDonald would be providing them with information prior to the hearing. 7:05 pm It was moved and seconded to adjourn, all members voted in favor. ___________________________________ Diane Clingman, City Recorder Approved by the City Council this ____ day of ___________________, 2013 and signed by the Mayor. _______________________________ Gary Waterhouse, Mayor Pro Tem July 10, 2013