Surrey City Council
Monday, July 7, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 pm
Present:
Mayor: Steve Fennewald. Council Members: Rod Hjelden, TJ Koisti, Karla Walsh, Jason Strand and Terry Johnson. Public Works Director: Keith Hegney. Sergeant: Luis Coca III. City Administrator: Jason Vaagen. City Engineer: Trevor Thoraldson.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Fennewald called the meeting to order at 7:00. Everyone in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Fennewald read the consent agenda.
Review & Approval of Minutes and Financial/Other Reports
Mayor Fennewald asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda, minutes from the June 1 and 22 meetings, and the financial reports, including bills to be paid in the amount of $548.488.09 and payroll for $50,898.07. Walsh made a motion to approve the minutes, the financial reports and other reports. Koisti seconded. Roll Call: Walsh-aye; Koisti-aye; Hjelden-aye; Johnson-aye; Strand-aye.
Mayor
No business to discuss.
Unfinished Business
Discussion ensued regarding second reading of Off-Highway ordinance. Mayor Fennewald suggested tabling this until the next meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding the 2nd of Ordinance 7.0102 and 12.1302. Walsh made a motion to approve the second reading of 7.0102 and 12.1302. Johnson seconded. Roll Call: Walsh-aye; Johnson-aye; Hjelden-aye; Koisti-aye; Strand-aye.
Monthly Business
Discussion ensued regarding the opening the end of 2nd Street SW as an alley. Mayor Fennewald stated to have the City Attorney look at this and to address it next month.
Jennifer Mazingo addressed Council regarding trailer and camper parking needs to be penalized equally. Discussion ensued on this issue.
City Clerk Shaw addressed the Council regarding the storm shelter meeting with the school. Discussion ensued.
City Clerk Shaw updated Council regarding the end of summer Block Rock. Discussion ensued.
City Clerk Shaw addressed Council regarding fireworks and the noise and mess from them. Discussion ensued on the fireworks issue. Hjelden made a motion to remove fused fireworks from the City Ordinance. Johnson seconded. Roll Call: Hjelden-aye; Johnson-aye; Strand-nay; Koisti-nay; Walsh-aye.
Walsh requested that Minot’s Ordinance be brought in if the first reading is passed.
Discussion ensued regarding the vacant Council seat in Ward 2.
Discussion ensued regarding 104 2nd Avenue NW and additionally the mobile home by Burckhard.
Public Works
PWD Hegney addressed Council regarding rates for specific mowing equipment used. Discussion ensued. Discussion ensued regarding amending the Ordinance to differentiate between the mowing equipment. Walsh made a motion to amend the Ordinance differentiating “below 50 hp at $100/hour and over 50 hp at $200/hour. Hjelden seconded. Roll Call: Walsh-aye; Hjelden-aye; Strand-aye; Koisti-aye; Johnson-aye.
PWD Hegney updated Council regarding equipment.
Police
Sergeant Coca addressed Council regarding getting a department credit card. Discussion ensued.
Sergeant Coca addressed Council regarding the Fireworks Ordinance. Council concurred to get logistical issues resolved.
Engineer’s Report
Thoraldson with AE2S addressed Council regarding ongoing project.
Council concurred to have a special meeting on July 14 at 5:30 pm.
Thoraldson addressed Council regarding 2nd Street NE, there is another meeting scheduled on Wednesday with Bechtold Paving.
Discussion ensued regarding the SW road damage. Council concurred to get another estimate for the SW road damage.
Discussion ensued regarding options for protecting roadways.
City Administrator
Administrator Vaagen addressed Council regarding the budget format and levy information.
Administrator Vaagen discussed ordinance revisions with the Council. Discussion ensued. Council concurred to review these every other month.
Discussion ensued regarding the NDLC Annual Conference.
Walsh made a motion to approve the changes to personnel policy 2.07 and 4.11(14). Hjelden seconded. Roll Call: Walsh-aye; Hjelden-aye; Strand-aye; Koisti-aye; Johnson-aye.
Administrator Vaagen disclosed the dates that he will be taking vacation this month.
Other Business
PW Director Hegney addressed Council regarding installing a culvert by Cree’s property. Discussion ensued.
Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 9:20 pm.
July 7, 2015
Jason Vaagen, City Administrator Date Submitted
Steve Fennewald, Mayor Date Approved
*THESE MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL*