Grey Eagle City – June 12, 2012

Grey Eagle City
June 12, 2012
These are unapproved minutes.
The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Gohman at 7:00 p.m., on the 12th day of June, 2012 in council chambers. Council members present were Thom Muellner, Dennis Barrett, Joe Arnzen and Andrea Kraska. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance was Clerk Lori Hellmann.
A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2012 meeting with the following changes: page 1402, paragraph 8, motion made by Joe Arnzen. A second was made Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2012 special meeting as written. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve the minutes of the May 30, 2012 special meeting as written. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2012 special meeting as written. A second was made by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Council discussed areas around the City where trees in the boulevard may need to be trimmed that are either blocking signs or otherwise causing safety issues for vehicles. These areas will be looked at to determine what needs to be done.
The Mayor updated the Council on the Sign Retroreflectivity requirements. The dates for mandated sign replacement have been removed.
A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to have the lawns at the water tower site and old city hall professionally sprayed for weeds. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
There were no building permit applications for consideration.
The Council discussed yard clean up. Joe will make contact with the property owner.
A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve Resolution No. 2012-08, A Resolution Accepting Lions Donation of $950 for Memorial Day Activities. A second was made by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution may be read in its entirety at the Clerk’s office.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve Resolution No. 2012-09, A Resolution Accepting Lions Donation of $2,173.18 for Picnic Shelter Restroom Roof Repair. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution may be read in its entirety at the Clerk’s office.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve Resolution No. 2012-10, A Resolution Accepting Lions Donation of $120 for Lake Restroom Pumping. A second was made by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Mayor informed the Council that the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club may be interested in donating money to the City for the Bass Lake access repairs, resurfacing of the tennis courts, and for the American Legion to add more names to the veteran’s memorial.
The Clerk informed the Council of upcoming training dates for the Board of Equalization.
The Clerk informed the Council that July 31st is the first day to file for City offices and August 14th is the last day to file. Notices will be published as the dates get closer.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve Chris Pohlmann be added to the Fire Department roster. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to offer the full time position to Andy Bartkowicz on a three month probationary period, with a monthly review with two members of the council members. At the end of three months, his performance will be evaluated by the Council and Matt. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and roll call vote was taken. The following members voted in favor, Thom Muellner, Dennis Barrett, Andrea Kraska, Joe Arnzen and Jim Gohman. There were no members voting against. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the various fund transfers as follows: $768.36 from the Fire Fund to the Fire Hall Debt Service Fund, $71.56 from the General Fund ($16.56 goes to the Water Fund and $55 goes to the Sewer Fund) for Fire Hall and Library utilities. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Andrea Kraska to pay the bills as listed and to include the following: $240 to Bob Niehaus, $260 to Randy Schwinghammer and $163.50 to Melrose Bakery for the Community Appreciation. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the propane contract at the lowest bid, for 1,600 gallons. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in council chambers.
Lori Hellmann, Clerk