The City Council met in regular session on August 15, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Mike Peterson
Brian Lorentz
Rob Bentley
Georgia DeHaas
Councilmembers absent:
Wes Lester
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy. Chief Quantz was absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the August 1st and August 10th meetings were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Peterson. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Kristy Beckstead was not present.
John Vrieling, 910 Lincoln asked for a sidewalk waiver since F Street is a dead end and there is no traffic. He asked for a waiver until further development is done. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to approve an indefinite sidewalk waiver for John and Judy Vrieling at 910 Lincoln, on both Lincoln and F Streets. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes of August 9, 2011. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lorentz to grant a conditional use for Kids Klub Inc. and Noah’s Ark Preschool. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $211,206.72 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Peterson. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
TENTATIVE BUDGET 2011-12: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to adopt the 2011-12 Tentative Budget. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. The tentative budget is a result of budget meetings held in July.
INTERIM FINANCING FOR SEWER PROJECT: Mayor Walker stated the Council needs to make a decision on interim financing for the wastewater treatment plant. The City received two options: Zions Bank and US Bank. Councilwoman DeHaas made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to go with Zions Bank for interim financing and allow the Mayor to sign the agreement with the bank. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
2011 SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT: The City received six bids. Big Bite Construction was the apparent low bidder and the paperwork was in conformance with bid documents. Discussion occurred on the schedules to award as the total bid was over the amount remaining in the budget. Public Works Director recommended awarding schedules B, C and D for $187,078.00.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to accept the bids for the 2011 sewer line replacement project. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Peterson to conditional accept Big Bites bid for Schedules B, C and D in the amount of $187,078.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Rural Development will need to offer their approval.
ITEMS TO NOTE: The 2011-12 Budget hearing is September 6, 2011. The candidate filing period for 2011 Council positions is August 29th – September 9th.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
