HULL CITY COUNCIL City of Hull Proceedings of November 14th, 2016

Mayor Roger Buys called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. In attendance were Council persons Mark Kreun, Mike Broek, and Kim Wielenga. Also present was City Administrator Aaron Kooiker, Makenna Kooi, Emily Van Ginkel, Shaina Hoekstra, Alyska Klarenbeek, Brent Vaas, Skyler Bonestroo, Justin Grevengoed, Ross Van Heuveler, Trevor Vant Hul, Chris Baccom, Shane DeWit, Cade Broek, Carter Van Den Bos, and Jake Uittenbogaard. Council Persons Eric Rankin and Joel Leusink were absent.

A motion was made by Broek and supported Kreun to approve the agenda for the meeting. Motion carried 3-0.

Council persons Rankin and Leusink arrived at 5:05

A motion was made by Wielenga and supported by Broek to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes from October 24th, 2016, October Manual Checks, November Financial Statements, and November Computer Checks. Motion carried 5-0

A motion was made by Kreun and supported by Leusink to approve Annual Urban Renewal Report. Motion carried 5-0.

Public Correspondence- No Report

Administrator’s report- Administrator Kooiker advised that the server was getting to the end of its useful life, presented a quote for a new server to the council, Council would like to see another quote before making a decision. Administrator Kooiker presented information from the treasurer in regards to interest rates regarding Assessments. Council chose to take no action on changing interest rates for the Street assessment projects. Administrator Kooiker presented the medical coverage benefits for the upcoming year. Council would like to see if it’s possible to create a pool of money, from the savings of changing plans and raising deductable, to cover the change in deductable. Administrator Kooiker presented the plan for the community building with a quote from Arts Electric, council would like to get an idea of savings if changes are made. Administrator Kooiker advised that he had been in contact with Lisa Briscoe about Comprehensive plan. Without any changes, she will be finishing it up. Council would like to know a time frame. Information was presented regarding to the costs to the SAGR system and the causes. Lonni and the SAGR people are going to continue looking into causes for mineral deposits in the SAGR. Administrator Kooiker advised that there were some sidewalk questions at American Reformed Church and that ARC felt that the City should fix them. The area in question would cost a approximately $1300 to fix. Kreun made the motion and was supported by Leusink to pay for the sidewalk fix. Motion passed 5-0

Finance – No report

Streets & Storm sewer – Administrator Kooiker presented to Council the Engineering estimates and actual costs of the street project and Hwy 18 storm sewer project. Costs were under original estimates even after some changes and upgrades were added.

Building, Equipment & Grounds- Need to contact Dave Kroese to get a time line regarding the elevator getting replaced, Council would also like to have the actual results for the energy audit, Administrator will contact Mid American for that. Parks, Pool, Recreation- Council would like to have final draft of parks checklists for approval.

Public Safety –No report

City Utilities- No Report

Economic Development-No report

Next Council Meeting - Monday November 28th, 2016.

Being no further business a motion was made by Leusink and supported by Kreun to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 P.M. Motion passed 5-0.

______Aaron Kooiker Roger Buys City Clerk Mayor