CITY OF PLAINVILLE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 02, 2013 222 WEST MILL 7:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session with Mayor Kelli Hansen presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present were: Alan Dinkel, Jim Mesecher, Suzie Lidstrom, Shelly Haas and Mark Waggoner.
All present stood for the flag salute.
Haas moved to approve the March 19, 2013 regular council meeting minutes. Lidstrom seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Haas moved to approve the March 15, 2013 special council meeting minutes. Lidstrom seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Tom Havranek, SI Memorials, discussed the Plainville Community Veterans Park project. Mayor Hansen mentioned that she had been talking to the school about obtaining land. Council member Waggoner will approach the VFW post to see if they would be interested in helping with the project after a location is determined. Havranek asked if he could have resident’s addresses to send a flyer out for donations and community support. Council decided to wait on community flyers till a decision could be made about where and when the park could be done. Havranek also mentioned other things that could be done for veterans, such as; benches and sidewalk bricks. Council member Dinkel mentioned that he had a sign for Havranek to look at. Council also suggested that forming a committee would be productive.
Troy Rudman, Chief of Police, reported to the Mayor and Council: The Police department needs a new Taser. Rudman has found a model X26P for $1092.93 with a five year warranty. Rudman will need Council approval to purchase said Taser. Rudman has found several computers that could be purchased for Jerry Hageman, Public Works Supervisor, it would help to go ahead and get Council approval now for a certain amount so a computer can be purchased when it is found.
Mesecher moved to approve Troy Rudman, Chief of Police, to purchase a Taser, model number X26P with the five year warranty for the cost of $1092.93. Lidstrom seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Dinkel moved to approve Troy Rudman, Chief of Police, to purchase a laptop computer for Jerry Hageman, Public Works Supervisor not to exceed $1500.00. Lidstrom seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Olga Detrixhe, Nex-Tech, presented the Council with ideas for a new website page for the City of Plainville. Detrixhe also presented several examples from other towns that Nex-
1 Tech had designed. Jerry Smetana, City Attorney will be looking over the contract submitted by Nex-tech.
Dale Owings, Penco Engineering, discussed KDOT Geometric Improvement Project. Council also discussed with Owings estimates for extending streets to the CDBG Project. Mayor Hansen would like Owings to come to the first meeting in May to finalize plans for the project.
Derek Schoenthaler, Plainville Recreation Director, along with Kathy Ramsey, Director of Health Care Foundation, Mike Sinclair, CEO Rooks County Health Center, and Frank Rajewski, CFO Rooks County Health Center, were here to discuss a wellness center for the City of Plainville. They discussed funding, community involvement, and the possibility of getting a grant. Sinclair also stressed the need for more homes to buy or rent in Plainville. Council and Schoenthaler discussed field topping for the ball fields, and estimated cost. Schoenthaler said that K-Lawn will be spraying the fields in April.
Mayor Hansen reported to the Council: Council had voted on the logos for the contest, we are still narrowing them down. NIMS class 300 will be taught in Plainville April 12th & 13th 2013; Mayor Hansen encouraged anyone that needed the class to go.
Craig Wise, Plainville Fire Chief reported to the Mayor and Council: Submitted report to Mayor and Council. Submitted a sample ordinance for controlled fire burns. Jerry Smetana, City Attorney recommended that revisions should be made to the sample ordinance before adopting it. Council agreed that Wise revise the ordinance then resubmit it for approval at a later time.
Jerry Smetana, City Attorney reported to Mayor and Council: Reported that all the free lots are spoken for at this time. Mayor Hansen asked how close we are to signing contracts. Smetana said the buyers are working on plans. Discussed the need for developers to come to Plainville for new housing.
Tammie Fisher, City Clerk reported to Mayor and Council: We received our Ad Valorem Tax money for this quarter in the amount of $24,289.25. Fisher will be meeting with Tom Carpenter, Mapes and Miller CPA’s to discuss nonbudgeted funds and other accounts after tax season is finished. Taylor Hixon, Swimming Pool Manager would like to know when to start cleaning pool, and payment for doing interviews for life guards. Fisher requested which budget line item to use to pay for Council Chrome Books. Reminded Council about 20 year anniversaries for employees.
Council directed Fisher to pay Taylor Hixon, Swimming Pool Manager hourly for interviews with life guards. Hixon will need to discuss starting date with Jerry Hageman, Public Works Supervisor.
2 Mayor Hansen and Council discussed the pros and cons of changing Pool Assistant Co- Managers Jessi Royer, and Taylor Ganoung to salary wages instead of hourly wages.
Lidstrom moved to put City Pool Assistant Co-Managers on salary wages at $375.00 per week with a minimum of 40 hours a week. Haas seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Lidstrom moved to add employee 20 year anniversaries to hold items. Haas seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Haas moved to pay for Council Chrome Books out of General Capital Outlay Fund, # A-OF-5995. Lidstrom seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Lidstrom, Council Member; reported on Citizen of the Year. There have been no entries at this time.
Haas, Council Member; discussed the Council visiting other city owned properties for meetings. It was suggested that the Council visit the Public Works Building. City Clerk Fisher was directed to remind Council before the next meeting.
Haas moved for an executive session for 5 minutes for preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real estate property. Lidstrom seconded the motion. The motion passed. The Mayor and Council went into executive session at 9:50 p.m. and returned to the council table at 9:55 p.m.
Mesecher moved to adjourn. Waggoner seconded the motion. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
______Mayor - Kelli D. Hansen City Clerk – Tammie Fisher
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