Public Hearing held October 6, 2015 to present to the public amendments to the Planning & Zoning Ordinance. Members present: Jim Molitor, Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej. Absent: Mayor Lange, previously known as Mayor Peterson.
Jim Molitor as acting Mayor opened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. No one requested a copy of the amendments to the P&Z Ordinances and no residents were present. Council looked over the amendments and discussed them. Acting Mayor Molitor then closed the public hearing.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor as acting mayor. Absent: Mayor Lange. Also present: Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2015, were reviewed. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
City maintenance man, Lonny reported the jetting of the sewer lines is finished. There were a couple of spots where there were problem areas and a couple of spots with tree roots in the lines. Lonny will be getting a video of the televised lines and a print out to keep on file.
The planning & zoning ordinance amendments were revisited. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to accept the amendments to the planning and zoning ordinance. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor, motion carried.
Snow removal on DeGraff Avenue was discussed. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to have no parking signs put up on DeGraff Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street for the months of November through April from 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Violators will be towed. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor, motion carried.
Delinquent utility bills were looked at. Letters will be sent to 90 days overdue utility bills.
There was discussion about dogs running around within the city limits. Council members have been receiving calls about two specific dogs. A letter will be sent to the owner. If no action is taken by the owner the dogs will go to the humane society.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing, Jay Bartkowicz a motion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., because of Election Day on Tuesday.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:41 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer