Council Meeting July 13, 2009

Council Meeting July 13, 2009

Council Chambers:

ROLL CALL:The City Council of Lincoln Center convened in regular session at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Glenn M. Stegman presiding. Councilmembers present: Jack D. Crispin, Jr., D. Leon Kingan, Gwen Knight, Joel Mahin, and Arletta R. Morse. Officials present: Attorney Daniel D. Metz and Clerk Rose M. Gourley. Also present: Superintendent Jesse C. Meyer.

VISITORS:Others in attendance for all or portions of the meeting: Susan Wollesen, George Miller, and Amy Hawkinson.

MINUTES:Minutes of the June 8, 2009, regular meeting, June18, 2009, special meeting, and July 9, 2009, special meeting were approved as written.

PAYROLL VOUCHER:Payroll Voucher No. 09-06, for June wages and salaries in the amount of $55,666.31 was presented. A motion by Morse, seconded by Kingan, to approve said Payroll Voucher, carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:Accounts Payable lists were reviewed. Invoices prepaid in June totaled $71,589.48 and unpaid invoices received to date totaled $63,672.51. Upon motion by Crispin, seconded byKnight, all said invoices in the amount of $135,261.99, were approved for payment.

O/S CHECKS:Upon motion by Morse, seconded by Mahin, approval was granted to write off four checks, in the amount of $1084.44, which have been outstanding for over six months.

DELINQ. ACCNTS.:The Governing Body reviewed a list of fourteen (14)delinquent utility accounts totaling $2706.00. Clerk Gourley requested authority to write off, for bookkeeping purposes only, nine of the accounts in the amount of $1828.03. Upon motion by Crispin, seconded by Mahin, said request was approved.

POST ROCK FESTIVAL:Susan Wollesen, Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce President, spoke about the Post Rock Festival plans for September 5, 2009. Various activities would include the 20th Annual 5K Run, Medallion Hunt, 3 on 3 Basketball, Food and Craft Vendors, 5:00 Parade, Red Neck Golf and Hamburger Feed sponsored by the Bank of Tescott, Spirit Dance, Karaoke and Beer Garden on the Tennis Courts in the City Park, and Fireworks in the vicinity of the City Park or east of the Baseball Field. All sponsored activities were to end at midnight. She thanked the City for all its past assistance with electrical hookups, bleachers, trash receptacles, etc. In addition to the same help needed this year, she asked if a yard light could be provided near the playground equipment in the park and if the pool could be kept open. The City agreed to provide what assistance it could. Discussion was held regarding the need to provide a legal means for a “beer garden” license for a special event such as the Post Rock Festival. Attorney Metz said he would do some research. Ms. Wollesen expressed appreciation for the $400.00 monetary contribution the City had provided for the Festival in the past and asked if the amount could be increased to $500.00 this year. Upon motion by Mahin, seconded by Knight, said request was approved.

MUNICIPAL POOL:Pool Manager Sammi Wright had reported that Assistant Manager Cassee Benien’s last day at the pool would be July 31st. For this reason, Ms. Wright asked if she could “try-out” lifeguards to find out who might be best suited to assume the Assistant Manager position. She recommended the lifeguards be paid the Assistant Manager wage during the hours serving in this capacity. Council had no objections to the plan.

ROLLING HILLS COOP:Clerk Gourley reported the 20-year Agreement with Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative Association, for wheeling electricity to Lincoln from its substation in Vesper, would need to be renewed this year. Initial contact from Doug Jackson, Manager, indicated that provisions in the new agreement would remain substantially the same as the original.

POWER PLANT ENGINES:Superintendent Meyer reported the Superior Engine #1 at the power plant was up and running, however, Ted Bunn thought there was still a problem with a fuel pump. The #5 Superior was the next one in line for overhaul. Oil on all engines had been tested and reported normal.

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WATER WELL PROJECT:Attorney Metz provided information regarding the status of the real estate purchased for the new water well project. No new information was available regarding the “stimulus” grant application submitted in June.

WATER MAIN PROJECT:Clerk Gourley advised she had been in contact with Sara Crangle regarding the CDBG application for water system improvements. Much was needed to get started including cost estimates for water main material and appurtenances. Application deadline was the end of September.

HAZ MITIGATION PLAN:Resolution No. 09-05 was introduced. Said Resolution provided authorization for EFM Consulting, LLC to prepare a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Lincoln Center as part of the grant funding provided to LincolnCounty. Crispin moved to adopt said Resolution No. 09-05. Motion seconded by Mahin, carried.

NUISANCE PROPERTIES;The Governing Body reviewed an updated list of nuisance properties, and Attorney Metz advised what, if anything, had been done to abate the nuisances. George Miller addressed the Council, expressing his frustration with the lack of action on complaints made months ago. In particular, he was most concerned about the S. 4th Street property directly across the street from his residence.

AMEND 2009 BUDGET:A public hearing was held for the purpose of receiving and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed amended use of funds in the 2009 Budget, specifically in the Bond and Interest Fund. No objections were received. Morse moved to amend the 2009 Budget as published. Motion seconded by Crispin, carried.

2010 BUDGET:A public hearing was set for August 10, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of funds and the amount of ad valorem tax in the 2010 Budget. Clerk Gourley advised the proposed Budget Summary would need to be completed by July 24th to meet the newspaper publication deadline.

TRAFFIC/ATV’S:A sample ordinance had been obtained from the League of Kansas Municipalities regarding the ability to operate work-site utility vehicles, micro utility trucks, all terrain vehicles and golf carts on city streets. Mayor Stegman suggested the Council spend some time reviewing the various provisions of the sample ordinance and revisit the subject at a later meeting.

RIGHT-OF-WAY:Dan Metz showed plans for a new addition to the Catholic Church. Originally, it had been thought that the addition would encroach on City right-of-way, however, that would not be the case.

HEALTH INSURANCE:In order to guarantee health insurance would not be interrupted for City employees while other avenues were being explored, the City Council authorized payment of the BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas renewal premium for one month.

LIFE/DISABILITY INS:Upon motion by Morse, seconded by Knight, the Advance Insurance Company of Kansas life and disability insurance renewal was approved. No benefit changes were made.

EQUIPMENT:Superintendent Meyer was given authority to pursue replacement of the City’s salt and sand spreader.

ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, Crispin moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mahin, carried. Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

S/Rose M. Gourley

City Clerk