City of Fernan Lake Village

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CITY OF FERNAN LAKE VILLAGE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 2010

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. There was a quorum present of Council members, Jurvelin, Myers, Tierney, and Job. Cheri Howell and Steve Ayers as staff were present. Jim Coleman, the City Engineer was not present. Bill Smith was present. Terri Peterson was present. Rick Berger from Avista was present. The Mayor took the opportunity to award Bill Smithm on behalf of the City, a certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate for $100.00 for his outstanding service as a Councilmember. The Mayor then swore in to office Mary Ann Tierney and Richard Jurvelin as Councilmembers for four years. The Mayor acknowledged Msr. Peterson and apologized for the absence of the City Engineer. There was a discussion on the previous sewer issues related to the Zoeller pump that was installed. Mrs. Peterson expressed concern with the process and procedure of the repair and wanted to ensure that future repairs were done according to guidelines that would be acceptable to DEQ and the EPA. The Mayor has requested that the City Engineer develop a process and procedure for the Service providers (RC Worst and Bob Kuchinski) to follow when there are service calls for the sewer. He has requested that the providers and the engineer be at the next council meeting.

December Minutes

The minutes for the December City Council meeting were reviewed. There was a motion made by Councilmember Job seconded by Councilmember Tierney to approve the December 7 2009 minutes. Motion carried with Myers, Tierney, and Job.

Payables and Financials. The Council reviewed the spreadsheet, the financial reports for November 2009 and the accounts payables for January 2010. There was a motion made by Job, seconded by Tierney to approve the financial report for November 2009. Motion carried with Tierney, Jurvelin, Myers, Job. There was a motion made by Job, seconded by Tienrney, to approve the financial report for November, 2009. Motion carried with a voice vote of Tierney, Myers and Job.

Engineering Report

There was no engineering report due to the Engineers absence.

Attorney Reports

Steve Ayers spoke about the Avista Agreement and the Council decided to publish a public comment period of 30 days and schedule the approval of the franchise agreement for the March City Council meeting.

Deer Control Update

There has been 4 deer caught. The Council discussed the program and it was decided to wait for a few weeks and see what is happening with the deer population before contacting Mr. Kujula on additional trapping. The Mayor will call Mr. Kujula about the deer project and update the Council.

Clerk Updates

The Clerk updated the Council on the grant. The Clerk updated the Council on the small claims application process on the motel on CDA Lake Drive. The Clerk will bring the draft welcome packet to the next meeting. The Clerk updated the Council on the website.

COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no additional Council reports. There was a brief discussion about the Fernan Park and Waterways, the beaver issue in the park and the Council’s request for an update on the Theis Road repair near the boat launch. The Mayor directed the Clerk to ask Nick Snyder from Parks and Waterways to attend the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Motion made by Councilmember Myers, seconded by Job to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted

Cheri Howell, Clerk

Council Minutes January, 2010