9-11-17

Mayor Frank Ewert called the regular meeting of the Anamoose City Council to order this 11th day of September 2017, at 7:15 pm. Michael Schmaltz and Mike Rudnick were present. Ted Mertz and Tony Martin were absent. Also present was Cheryl Linardon, City Auditor.

Minutes of the 8/14/17 Council meeting were read and approved. Rudnick/Schmaltz. AIF

Treasurer’s Report was submitted and accepted as submitted. Schmaltz/Rudnick. AIF

Mayor Ewert is waiting to hear back with an estimate for replacing Main Street sidewalks. Topic tabled for the October meeting.

Linardon presented the Council with paperwork from Kelsey Siegler, McHenry County Emergency Manager, regarding the Siren project; Mayor Ewert signed the necessary documents. Linardon will follow up with Siegler, to advise her that the Fire Department would prefer the siren to be placed on the south side instead of the north side of the Fire Hall.

There continue to be numerous complaints about a minor resident that has been driving in town recklessly. Linardon sent a letter to the parent of said minor, yet his reckless driving has continued. There is now another minor that has been speeding and driving around town recklessly. Linardon is to send a letter to each minor’s parent(s) and will be contacting the Sheriff’s department to see if the City can take the minor and responsible parent(s) to court. The City is asking all residents that see fast and/or reckless driving to please contact Cheryl Linardon, City Auditor, and the Sheriff’s department to file a complaint.

Tree limbs hanging over the streets were discussed. Mike Schmaltz will take the Loader out to see where there might be issues and will let Linardon know which properties, so she can send letters to those residents. All residents should be diligent in making sure that their trees and shrubs are cut back so they do not interfere with snow removal.

The Council completed the 1st reading of the 2018 City of Anamoose Budget. The 2nd and final reading will be on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at City Hall, at 7:00 pm.

Building Permit application from Brent Weninger was approved. Schmaltz/Rudnick. AIF

Building Permit application from Joe & Torrie Dosh was approved. Rudnick/Schmaltz. AIF

Approximately 10 trees have died that were planted by the City. Topic tabled until we have more Council members present.

The Council approved to replace tree by Frank Sieg. Sieg will pick up and plant the tree and the City will pay for the tree. Rudnick/Schmaltz. AIF

City Hall will be closed October 16th thru October 21st. Normal days and hours will resume, Tuesday October 24th.

The October meeting of the City Council has been changed; the meeting will now be held on Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 PM.

The following bills were paid in August:

CK# NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

9467 Mouse River Journal Annual Subscription $ 34.00

9468 Anamoose Park Share of Supplies $ 7.47

9469 Mouse River Journal Publication $ 19.36

9470 Hav-It Industries Recycle Pickups July $ 50.00

9471 NDTC Internet & Fax for City Hall $ 84.09

9472 Ottertail Power Company Electricity $ 708.12

9473 North Dakota One Call July Locates $ 3.00

9474 Anamoose Park Share of State-Aid $ 831.24

9475 AT&T City Auditor Phone $ 70.45

9476 NCRWC Water $ 65.00

9477 FSB – Visa Mosquito Chemical & Office Supplies $ 3,780.45

9478 Frank Ewert Salary $ 92.35

9479 Cheryl Linardon Salary $ 1,634.54

9480 Torrie Dosch Salary $ 398.96

9481 Brady Schmaltz Salary $ 762.55

9482 Anamoose Park Share of Mower Expenses $ 106.55

EFT IRS Monthly Withholdings $ 1,627.27

9483 Circle Sanitation Garbage Pick-up $ 3,245.00

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm upon motion by Schmaltz/Rudnick. AIF

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