.jpg)
|
February 3, 2010 The Norton City Council met in regular session Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., with Mayor David Corns presiding. Council members present were Donna Foley, Toby Kuhn, Kim Snyder, Roberta Ryan and Joe Leroux. Jeff Otter arrived at 5:36 p.m. Others present were Robert Bowman, Erica Bradley, Deena Wente, Pat Morel, Karen Griffiths, Rob Lawson and Darla Ellis. Motion was made by Kim Snyder and seconded by Roberta Ryan to approve the January 20, 2010, council minutes. Vote taken. Motion carried. The following building permits were presented: Robert Bowman was present and asked about the City’s tree removal program. Rob Lawson stated the City will remove trees that are in the City easement, which is typically 12-15 feet behind the curb. Rob stated this is done during the winter months and that the City has a list of trees to be removed. Mr. Bowman asked who is responsible for filling the holes on the south side of the street by the Highway 36 and West Street intersection. Rob Lawson stated the City will fill the holes there and other places around town, but they are currently out of material to fill the potholes. Mayor Corns announced that February 8th is the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts. He reported the roofing company has been working on leaks at the library. Chief of Police Pat Morel reported he has prepared a sheet showing the January statistics for the police department activity. City Administrator Rob Lawson reported a copy of the City’s fund balance sheet, expense summary report and revenue summary report is in the council packets. He reported the water plant loan payment of $227,967.90 is due, but the City does not have sufficient revenues in the water fund to make the payment. KDHE will amend the payment amount which is due, and the amended payment will need to be paid at the next council meeting. The amendment forms should be received in 7 to 10 days. The entire loan balance will be paid off as soon as the USDA funding is processed. According to Dave Barber of USDA, the City is in the closing stage for the USDA funding. The City ordered the transformer for the new Dollar General store. It will take 5 to 6 weeks for delivery, and will be paid for from the Industrial Development account. The total cost will be $5150.00 from Solomon Electric, who was the low bidder. Karen Griffiths stated the City needs to have the signed easement agreement back before the transformer is put in. Rob Lawson reported the last old HVAC unit on the roof of the Recreation Center has stopped working and needs replaced. The Finance Committee will discuss this. Rob Lawson reported the City received a letter and an agreement from Thomas Outdoor Advertising Inc. for sign rental space for the large billboard sign in the city parking lot on State Street. Karen Griffiths suggested some changes to the sign agreement and will meet with the Finance Committee about this. Rob Lawson stated the fire truck that was taken to Colby had several fuel injectors which were bad. The fuel pressure check valve filters and oil were changed, greased and checked out. They will have their electrical department look at it and then will get it back to the City. Motion was made by Toby Kuhn and seconded by Kim Snyder to approve the renewal of the Chamber of Commerce dues at a cost of $750.40 to be paid from the Electric fund. Vote taken. Motion carried. Motion was made by Toby Kuhn and seconded by Kim Snyder to approve the renewal of the Kansas Municipal Utilities membership at a cost of $3,344 to be paid from the Electric fund. Vote taken. Motion carried. Motion was made by Toby Kuhn and seconded by Jeff Otter to approve the donation of $150 for Norton Post Prom to be paid from the Special Parks Fund. Vote taken. Motion carried. Toby Kuhn also reported the Finance Committee reviewed the 2009 budget summary which included the 2009 revenues, expenditures and cash carryovers. He stated the City needs to continue to make capital improvements including sidewalk replacement, curb replacement, and other improvements. He commended the department heads, city staff and City Administrator for being fiscally responsible and staying within the budget, and achieving the five percent spending reduction that was implemented. He also reported the meeting with the Mayor of Atwood was postponed due to her not being able to come. Roberta Ryan reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting. They have elected new officers and will also be welcoming some new board members at the next meeting. Motion was made by Kim Snyder and seconded by Jeff Otter to approve Appropriating Ordinance #3 as a whole. Vote taken. Motion carried. Motion was made by Kim Snyder and seconded by Toby Kuhn to adjourn. Council adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
|