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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-19-79 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1979 The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:50 PM by Mayor Pickett who presided. All members City Attorney and Clerk-Treasurer were present. Councilwoman Doane gave the invocation. Mayor Pickett led the pledge of allegiance. Councilman Meacham moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS : AGENDA ITEM #1: REPORT FROM COMMITTEE CHAIEMEN : Councilman Garretson stated that at his request an executive session of the full Council on possible land acquisition had met. The meeting was recessed at 7:45 PM and will reconvene at the end of the regular meeting. AGENDA ITEM #2: ORDINANCE ANNEXING ROAD 234: Councilman Garretson asked what the purpose of annexing Road 234 was in the first place. Councilman Swift stated to give the police authority in that area. Councilman Garretson moved that this item be tableduntil next meeting, Councilwoman Doane seconded it and it passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3: ORDINANCE ON FIRE PROTECTION : City Attorney to get in touch with Frank Campbell Councilman Garretson moved to place this item on the agenda at the next meeting, Councilwoman Reiman seconded it and it passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #4: ORDINANCE ON TRASH CONTAINER : The ordinance was read by Mayor Pickett. Councilman Garretson was under the impression that the purpose of the delay in this ordinance was to restrict it more but instead have left it wide open. He thought the ordinance was to deal primarily with businesses. Councilman Garretson moved to amend the ordinance by changing it to read, "...trash, garbage and/or refuse containing...", and stricking "...or refuse....", Councilwoman Reiman seconded it and it passed unanimously. Councilman Meacham moved to adopt prop osed ordinance, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: AGENDA ITEM #1: PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL APPROPRIATION - ORDINANCE EOR FIRE DEPT.: Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance #D~206. He then stated the public hearing was open to the Council. No comments. Mayor Pickett then opened the hearing to the public. No comments. me public hearing was closed. A discussion was held regarding the fact the amount of appropriation was for the entire department and the Board of Public Works had agreed upon recommendation of the Fire Chief to only pay the men who worked on the holidays. City Engineer stated the Fire Chief had stated that he might be able to allow some men time off for the holidays but woul d have to pay the ones who worked on the holidays. Councilman Swift stated the record would show that the Council's intent was to put enough money in the budget for all men to receive holiday pay and the Board of Works would administer it as they saw best. Councilman Coots moved to introduce Ordinance #D-206, Councilman Garretson seconded it. Councilman Garretson moved to suspend the rules, Councilman Horvath seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. Page 2 ~/19/79 AGENDA ITEM #2: AMENDMENT TO SALARY ORDINANCE - MVH DEPT. : Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance #D-207. Councilman Garretson moved the adoption of Ordinance #D-207, Councilman Coots seconded it. Councilman Meacham moved to suspend the rules, Councilwoman Doane seconded the motion. Motion to suspend was 6-0. Councilwoman Reiman abstained from the vote. After discussion, Councilwoman Reiman changed her vote to make the motion unanimous. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3: AMENDMENT TO WATER BUDGET : Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance #D-208. Councilman Coots moved for adoption of Ordinance #D-208, Councilman Horvath seconded it. Councilman Meacham moved to suspend the rules, Councilman Coots seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion to adopt passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #4: STOP SIGN ORDINANCE - COOL CREEK NORTH : Mayor Pickett read proposed Ordinance #D-209. Mayor Pickett stated a petition with several names had been received. Mr. Dan Cunningham, representing homeowners, spoke of the advantages of erecting a 4- way stop sign at this intersection. Councilman Coots moved for the adoption of Ordinance #D-209, Councilwoman Reiman seconded it. Police Chief Barney recommended a sign be put up warning of the approaching stop AA sign. Councilman Garretson moved to amend Ordinance D-209 to say "...having a 4-way stop sign....", Councilman Coots seconded it and it passed unanimously. Councilman Garretson moved to suspend the rules, Councilman Coots seconded it and it passed unanimously~ Motion to adopt Ordinance #D-209 passed unanimously. ADDED ITEM : Councilman Swift discussed the tornado alert. He was aware that the siren was tested at station #l last week and could be heard within a certain radius. He would like it to be considered that an additional siren should be installed at station #3 or some other location on the east side of Keystone. Mayor Pickett to contact the Fire Chief for details of obtaining a siren and cost figure There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM. Approved: ATTEST