Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Jim Molitor, Deb Wood, Norm Carlson, and Tony Maciej. Also present: reporter Sheila McCoy.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, February 5, 2019 were reviewed. A motion was made by Deb Wood to approve the minutes. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented to council the Morrison County Recycling Grant for $1,348.00 and Cleanup Day Grant for $375.00. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to sign the grants and have clean up day set for Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Deb Wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange informed the council the motor in the city plow truck will have to be replaced. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to have Swanville Repair fix the city truck. Deb Wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
With the city truck being unable to run, using a truck with plow will need to be rented. Tony Maciej made a motion to pay a truck with snowplow $90.00 an hour and if an operator is in the truck, snowplow truck w/operator $120.00 an hour. Deb Wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Council member Maciej reported that the roof in the fire hall is sagging and rafters will have to be replaced. Exactly what the cost of the replacement has not been determined but should be covered by insurance.
Mayor Lange reminded council the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is set for Thursday, April 11 at 9:00 am in the Swanville Center.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Deb Wood to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:40 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer