The City Council met in regular session on September 17, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Mike Peterson
Shelley Dumas
Wes Lester
Brian Lorentz
Councilmember absent:
Rob Bentley
City employees present were Chief Drew, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy. Public Works Director McFrederick absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the September 4th meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WWTP PROJECT UPDATE: Cory Baune with JUB provided the following update by email: TML has been making good progress over the last several weeks, and continues to remain on schedule for substantial completion this March, with final completion in April. In the last several weeks, the building stem walls have been completed, and the filter cones have been grouted in place within the filter box walls. The contractor and subcontractors have been working to coordinate facility controls and programming. Over the next several weeks, TML will complete interior backfill in preparation to pour the floor slab. The schedule at this time shows the building will be erected beginning in early November, but this is subject to change based on deliveries and other unforeseen issues.
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Pay Request #4 in the amount of $238,038.52 to TML Construction pending JUB and City approval. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to accept the Library Minutes of August 7, 2012. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $532,929.30 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
DONATION KIDS KLUB: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to donate 1 family season pass to the Kids Klub Fall Festival. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PAY REQUEST WALTER M. STEED: Councilman Peterson made a motion second by Councilman Lester to approve payment to Walter M. Steed and Associates for $1,425.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to approve the National Life Chain Sunday on October 7, 2012. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (b) personnel. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
The Council returned to regular session. No action was taken.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
