A Public Hearing was held on “Proposed Sewer Rates Increases” at 6:45 p.m. City Hall.
Present: Mayor Debbie Roach, Aldermen: Dennis Downing, Bruce Downing and Cathy James, Catherine Runde Absent. Clerk: Ayvonne Morin, Water/Wastewater Superintendent: Greg Miller.
Mayor declared a quorum was present and opened the Public Hearing.
A brief discussion on the rates between board members, as no further comments, Mayor closed the Public Hearing. 7:00 p.m.
Mayor called regular meeting to order.
Present: Mayor Roach, Dennis Downing, Bruce Downing, Cathy James. Catherine Runde absent. Ayvonne Morin, Greg Miller. Bridget Gibson and Jesse Stark.
Minutes: Dennis Downing, made motion to approve the minutes for May 21, 2014 as written,
Bruce Downing, seconded, motion carried.
List of Bills/Supplies: Cathy James made motion to approve the list of bills/supplies, Dennis Downing, seconded, motion carried. Dennis Downing made motion to pay Vance Brothers out of the 1% streets, $2,314.00, Bruce Downing seconded, motion carried.
Bill# 61814 Ordinance# 3675: Clerk read by title 2 xs; Dennis Downing made motion to approve
Bill# 61814 Ordinance# 3675, Bruce Downing, seconded, motion carried. All voted aye.
Resolution 6-18-14: Clerk read resolution for “Accepting Project Engineer’s Certificate of Approval for final inspection on Grant City Water Transmission Line Replacement”. Bruce Downing made motion to Approve the resolution, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried.
Waterline Project: Mayor and Clerk signed the project engineer’s certificate of approval.
Dennis Downing made motion to approve the “Estimate of Funds needed” for legal reimbursement
$1,005.00, Bruce Downing seconded, motion carried.
Liquor License Application: Bruce Downing made motion to approve a liquor license for
Ahmed Ejaz, DBA: Country Corners, contingent on approval from the State Supervisor of Liquor Control, Cathy James, seconded, motion failed. Mayor entertained another motion; Bruce Downing made motion to approve a liquor license for Ahmed Ejaz, DBA: Country Corners, contingent on approval from the State Supervisor of Liquor Control, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried.
Water/Sewer/: Greg Miller was present to answer any questions. Board discussed the upcoming upgrades concerning the lagoon. Discussion on adding a coin operated machine at the access for water. Mayor suggested putting a lock on it until a decision is made on whether or not the city will sell water from that access.
Water Usage Agreement/Fire Dept.: Dennis Downing made motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the water usage agreement, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried.
Pool: Alderman James stated that everything was going well at the pool. The board stated they would like to see the concession stand left open instead of “as needed”.
Bldg. Permits: No building permits.
Mayor/Aldermen/Report/Topics/: Mayor informed the board the City needed to update the
Strategic Plan. Northwest Regional Council of Governments estimated costs: $2,413.00. After discussion Cathy James made motion to approve the update $2,413.00, Dennis Downing, seconded, motion carried. Meetings concerning this will start in the fall. Board approved $25.00 donation for the Back to School Fair. The board meeting for July has been rescheduled to July 23rd, 2014.
Applications: Part-time summer help: Board suggested running another ad, to include must
have valid driver’s license.
Employees/Closed Pursuant to: 610-021-(3): Cathy James made motion to adjourn meeting and
go into a closed session, Dennis Downing, seconded, motion carried.
Closed Session: Discussion only. Dennis Downing made motion to end closed session and meeting, Bruce Downing, seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m.
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