Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes

Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
November 12th, 2015 4:30P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on November 12th, 2015. Visitors signing in Alta Wolf, Georgia Redding, Charlie Redding, Debbie Maryott, Sue and Joe Wewel, Ellen Olson, Deb and Greg Haselhorst, Debbie Krutilek, Bob and Sandra Kellogg, Chelsey Dunning, Jeania McCulloch, Cheryl Gatewood, Susan Houck, LeeAnn Warren, not signing in Steve Bird

1)        The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-here, Tolby-here

2)         Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes
3)         Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.

2008. A) Correction on the year of the police car purchased from Oakland is 2008.
2009. B) The alley in Block 50 lots 3 and 4 is currently an open alley.

Roll Call: Bolln-Y, Kellogg-Y, Richards -Y, Tolby-Y
4)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
            All Present

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1)         Police: Monthly Report- Police not present

1. A) Large live trap for Nuisance animals (dogs) Bolln made a motion to purchase the live trap from Bomgaars 2nd by Kellogg Roll call Tolby-y, Richards-y, Bolln-y, Kellogg-y.

 

2)         Lights: Monthly Report- Kellogg reported that we do not have anyone right now over lights.
3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report-Richards reported that they had fixed the water problem done at             Wanamaker’s house. They guys will be fixing a water leak up by Alan Frese’s house this week.
4)         Parks: Monthly Report-

2257. A) Income of $2257.55
2258. B) Women’s Bathroom has a pipe that is leaking in one of the shower stalls.

Loretta reported that the bathrooms have been shut down. Richards said that it they have been             winterized for the season.

 

5)         Streets: Monthly Report -Sales tax for July $4741.84.

Bolln reported that he has not heard back from Knife river on when they plan on repairing the roads.

Loretta stated that they were to start tearing down the toll booth. Bolln stated that we will need to do                   something to slow the traffic down at that intersection. Bolln also said that he is going to have the men                 fill in some holes down at Riverview Drive, but that won’t be until next week.

Tolby announced that it had been brought to her attention that we neglected to know the responsibility                         of who was to put the flags out. She said that the Commander of Post 215 was very upset to find out                    that the flags were not taken care of this Wednesday. It has brought about some bad feelings                                   about the fact that we             feel that the Veterans were neglected with not having the flags out. The men did                  get the flags up and they have been taken down. Tolby said the Commander would like the                                     responsibility of the flags. Tolby feels that we owe the Veterans an apology.

Bolln state that it was just overlooked.

Loretta said that she understands why that were discouraged and upset. Kellogg stated that we will put                  and apology note in the paper so that all the veterans will see it.

Tolby stated that the Veterans have taken over the flags and they will put them out on every holidays.

Kellogg apologized again for that we did not mean for this to happen and those guys not be recognized

 

6)        Recycling Report:

A)Recycling hauled to Tekamah 5930 lbs of cardboard, 4800 lbs of newspaper, and 480 lbs of plastic.                             Hauled on 10-14-2015.

20. B) Clerk would like permission to purchase a sign for the Recycling Center price $20.00. Stating what      all we take.

Richards made a motion that we provide a sign for the Recycling Center 2nd Bolln

Roll Call- Tolby-Y, Richards-Y, Bolln-Y, Kellogg-y

 

6)        OLD BUSINESS
            1) Park Fence-Clerk stated that we still only have the Boden’s estimate of $5600.00 Bolln made a motion that      we go with the Boden’s to put in the cedar fence for $5600. Richard’s 2nd Roll Call- Tolby-Y, Bolln-Y,             Richards-Y, Kellogg-y.

 

2) Family Insurance (was tabled from last meeting) Clerk went over the requirement for having children on the       plan. They are able to be on the plan until they are 25 years of age, they do not have to live with the parents            and they do not have to be a full time student unless you want them insured from age 25-30.

Kellogg said that she averaged the insurance out to 1500 per month. It averages out to 8.92 an hour. She             asked if they wanted to continue providing family insurance. She does know that the village needs to continue          providing insurance for the employees. Bolln stated that we should leave it the way it is through this coverage   year.

 

3) Dump- received return to compliance letter. People calling when they need in is working well. Richards             said that it would be good to have a sign stating a phone number for people to call when they need access to             the dump. Loretta stated that we will continue looking for someone to attend the dump on the 1st Saturday of         each month.

 

4) 2007 Crown Victoria- Put out for Bids? Kellogg stated that we talked about this last month but never put a          motion in to send it out for bids. Richards made a motion to put the Silver car out for bids Bolln 2nd Roll call-     Tolby-Y, Richards-Y, Bolln-Y, Kellogg-y

 

5) Burt County Economic Development Corporation- Was tabled from 10-8-2015 meeting. Clerk stated that      she talked with Patty and the Clerk suggested that we table this until January instead of getting in for the last 2   months of this year.

 

7)       NEW BUSINESS

1) Simplex Grinnell- Proposal & Service agreement to perform 5 year maintenance inspection. $1125.00.

Clerk stated that this is to do our 5 year maintenance to stay up to code at city hall with the fire sprinklers.         Richards made a motion that we have Simplex Grinnell do the inspection. Tolby 2nd Roll Call- Bolln-Y,             Richards-Y, Tolby-Y, Kellogg-y

 

2) Steve Bird- Dogs barking behind Green Lantern. Steve came to the table and thinks that the dogs behind             Green Lantern need to be toned down. Also that there is a Chevy pickup that is driving too fast in town and it   is very loud. He also stated that he has seen rats that we may want to trap.

 

3) Sue and Joe Wewel/ Greg and Deb Haselhorst would like permission to split lots 4,5,6 at Riverview edition             into two 1.5 lots. The Wewel’s and Haselhorst’s came to the table. They have an easement in so the                   Wewel’s can use the meter that is on Haselhorst’s property. They are requesting lost 5 be split in half.                Richards made a motion that we allow them to split lot 5 Bolln-2nd, Roll call Tolby-Y, Richard-Y, Bolln-Y,          Kellogg-y.

 

4) Tim Slaughter- Streets- Not present

 

5) Blue Chevy Truck estimates for repairs. Clerk presented 2 estimates for repairs on the Blue Chevy truck.             Lanes repair estimate was $403.98 and Smith Repair was for 275.40 this is to replace water pump, radiator             hose, bypass hose, fuel filter, anti freeze and heater hose and labor. Richards made a motion that we go with             Keith Smith repair for the repairs Tolby 2nd. Roll Call Bolln-Y, Richards-Y, Toby-Y, Kellogg-Y

6) Discuss Seat Vacancy- Kellogg stated that we have had 2 candidates. People who are interested need to be        in by the 20th and we will hold a special meeting on the 30th at 4 pm to nominate 1 person. If that one is not       chosen then the rest will be nominated at the regular meeting on December 10th.

 

7) Chris Wanamaker- Thank you to City Maintenance workers-Not present

 

8) Bulldog Fitness Center open house November 21st from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. They would like to have a             Village employee there to open Memberships. They are asking the Village to donate 3 Family Memberships,             3 Single Memberships, 3 Senior Citizens Memberships and 3 Senior Citizens Couple Memberships and to   promote discount for memberships of 20% on each annual and 10% for monthly memberships. This would      run from November 21st until December 21st.This would promote use of the Center to improve health for the        Community, as well as income for the Village operation of the Center.

Richards made a motion that we do one of each group. Bolln 2nd Roll Call- Tolby-y, Richards-y, Bolln-Y,             Kellogg-Y

8)         CORRESPONDENCE

1) Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District- Providing grants for up to $2,500 for trees. Clerk reported          that this Celebrate Trees provides grant for planting trees on public land such as parks and street right-of            ways.

Richards stated that we need to take all the long needle trees out of the park. He thinks that there are 4-5 of             the pines that need to be removed.

Bolln made a motion that we apply for the grant Papio- Missouri Celebrate Trees program. 2nd by Tolby Roll     call-Richards-y, Bolln-y, Tolby-y, Kellogg-y.

2) Thank you from James Moseman with the Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council. Clerk read the thank   you that was received from James Moseman.

9)       ANNOUNCEMENTS

None
10)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

1) Claims preapproved by Bolln & Tolby

2) Richards made a Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted, 2nd by Bolln

 

Roll Call: Tolby-Y, Richards-Y, Y Bolln-Y, Kellogg-Y

 

Are there any questions from the audience? Charlie Redding asked if there were any professional dog catcher around the area. And if so maybe they could come into town on Thursday when it seems to be really bad due to trash day. Loretta stated that we could look into it, just for that day. Kellogg states that the dog trap should help us out.

 

10)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING          

Richards 2nd Bolln
Adjournment Time: 5:20
Kellogg asked for everyone to wait a minute, wait guys.   Continues questions from the audience.
Alta Wolf asked what the final decision on the flags? Kellogg stated that the Veterans will be putting them up. Tolby said Paul Richards will be putting them up.

 

Alta asked what would happen to the dogs that are caught in the trap? Kellogg stated that they will be taken to Red Barn. Bolln added that it will cost the individual so much to get them out.

 

Cheryl Gatewood asked about the junk properties? Kellogg stated that it takes so many steps to get something done. Kellogg stated that she said that we are trying to work with HHS to deem them livable or not. Kellogg stated that it does take a long time.

 

Loretta Kellogg/Chairperson

Ann Chytka /Village Clerk