VILLAGE OF ROSCOMMON
Minutes of the August 11, 2014 Regular Council Meeting
President Adams called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Members of the Council present: Erine Adams, Mark Larsen, Linda Mesler, Diane Lippert, Bev Luther, Marc McKee and Jesse Carlson. Also present: Clerk Dawn Dodge, Manager Allen Lowe, Nilah Mason, Craig Kelly, Stephen Morris, Chris Fishell, Sue Jock, Jim Anderson, Kathy Murphy, Pat Murphy, Dick Bradley, Krista Tacey-Cater, Dan Fishel, Ben Lowe, Carol Garlo and Joan Murphy. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and an Invocation given by Manager Lowe.
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Sergeant Lowe gave the Sheriff Department’s report.
FIREWORKS ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING
President Adams opened the public hearing at 7:05 PM.
Public comments and questions heard from Chris Fishell and Steve Morris.
President Adams closed the public hearing at 7:07 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by McKee, seconded by Luther, to approve the Consent Agenda, including bills to be paid, in the amount of $93,927.12. Ayes: McKee, Larsen, Luther, Mesler, Carlson, Adams and Lippert. Nays: None. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
President Adams added Steering Committee Resolution under Unfinished Business.
Moved by Mesler, seconded by Luther, to accept the Regular Agenda with the addition of Steering Committee Resolution. All in favor. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
MANAGER’S REPORT
The Manager gave his report with the addition of informing everyone of the new DPW employee, Dave Linderman. Has a list of projects he has been working on and if anyone would like to take them over, he will give them the information.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-Fireworks Ordinance
Moved by Lippert, seconded by Luther, to adopt the Fireworks Ordinance as presented by the Village Attorney. Ayes: Larsen, Carlson, Mesler, Adams, Lippert, Luther and McKee. Nays: None. The motion carried.
-Budget Amendment
Manager Lowe presented budget amendments.
Moved by Luther, seconded by Mesler, to amend the budget to increase expenditures in the water fund from $360,200 to $369,200 and increase expenditures in the sewer fund from $526,500 to $559,000. Ayes: Lippert, Mesler Carlson, Adams, Luther, McKee and Larsen. Nays: None. The motion carried.
-Second Street Additional Cost
Moved by Luther, seconded by McKee, to ask for reimbursement of expenses in the amount of $16,716 from Gosling Czubak for the Second Street project. Ayes: Luther, Carlson, Lippert, Mesler and McKee. Nays: Adams, Larsen. The motion carried.
-Steering Committee Resolution
Moved by Larsen, seconded by Lippert, to adopt the Steering Committee Resolution as presented striking #3, Interview the most qualified candidates. Ayes: Adams, Larsen, Mesler, Lippert, Luther, McKee and Carlson. Nays: None. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
-Kelly’s Liquor License
Moved by Luther, seconded by Lippert, to recommend to the Liquor Control Commission that the application from Kelly’s Kitchen LLC for a New Small Wine Maker and Micro Brewer License at 406 N. Fifth Street be approved. Ayes: McKee, Luther, Mesler, Carlson, Adams and Lippert. Nays: Larsen. The motion carried.
-Snowmobile Trail Letter of Support
Moved by Lippert, seconded by Mesler, to write a letter of support for the proposed DNR snowmobile/ORV trail. Roll call vote: 6 ayes, 1 nay (Larsen). The motion carried.
-Intimidation of Council Members
President Adams addressed some of the issues regarding council members not feeling comfortable leaving meetings.
-MML Convention
Trustee McKee asked for this item to be on the agenda as he would like to attend.
Moved by Mesler, seconded by Luther, to cover Marc McKee’s MML convention costs within reason. Ayes: Carlson, Mesler, Lippert, Luther and McKee. Nays: Larsen and Adams. The motion carried.
-Office Assistant’s Pay
President Adams would like the council to consider additional pay if the administrative assistant takes on additional duties during the interim of hiring a new manager. The Personnel Committee will discuss the issue at their next meeting.
-Community Garden
Trustee Luther asked to have this item on the agenda. Would like to get a group together to attempt to have a community garden next year.
-M-18 Property Plan
President Adams would like to see a plan for the property, and discussed sending it to the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Dan Fishel: Comments regarding the M-18 property plan.
Nilah Mason: Questions regarding the Second Street project.
Steve Morris: Comments regarding the M-18 property plan.
Carol Garlo: Thanked Manager Lowe for his service.
Sue Jock: Gave an update of the Recreation Authority.
Pat Murphy: Questions regarding the August 12 meeting at the CRAF Center.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Trustee Larsen: Thanked Manager Lowe for his service. Requested everyone to check their sources. Questioned Dan Fishel for having the tractor at his house over the weekend.
Trustee Luther: Thanked Manager Lowe for his service. Thanked Sue Jock for her service. Commented on the petition.
Pat Murphy: Answered questions about the petition.
Trustee Mesler: Thanked Manager Lowe for his service. Concerns about Roscommon trail system not being listed on a trail website.
Trustee Lippert: Comments on RiverFest.
President Adams: Thanked all the volunteers in the audience. Thanked Manager Lowe for his service.
Trustee Carlson: Wished Manager Lowe luck in his retirement.
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
None.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Mesler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. All in favor. Hearing no objections, the motion carried.
Erine Adams Dawn Dodge
Village President Village Clerk