Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
City Council Meeting
Item #1: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Acting
Mayor Tim Paczkowski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at
Council
Members noted as being present: Pat Evens, Jeff Mackedanz, Jim Hemmesch, Tim
Paczkowski
Council
Members noted as being absent: Mike Mathiasen
Also
present were: Martin Bode, City Administrator; Josh Worm; Tammy Paczkowski;
Chuck Schoenberg 626 1st St SE; Brad Busse, Channel 10;
Item #2: Approval of Agenda
Acting Mayor Tim Paczkowski asked
if there were any additions or changes to the Agenda.
Add
to Item #8g Setting Date for 2014 Canvass the Election
Acting Mayor Tim Paczkowski asked
for the Approval of the Agenda, with additions.
Motion made by Councilor Evens to
Approve Agenda, with additions, seconded by Councilor Hemmesch. Motion passed unanimously.
Item #3: Approval of the Meeting Minutes of September 3, 17 and 18,
2014
Acting
Mayor Tim Paczkowski asked for any corrections or additions to the September 3,
17 and 18, 2014, hearing none, Acting Mayor Tim Paczkowski asked for a motion
of approval.
Motion
made by Councilor Mackedanz to Approve the Meeting Minutes of September 3, 17
and 18, 2014, seconded by Councilor Evens.
Motion passed unanimously.
Item #4: Approval Bills Paid
Acting
Mayor Tim Paczkowski asked for a motion of approval of Bills Paid
Council
asked for clarification for check # 61064 yarmon ford 2 vehicles. Asked why this wasnt done locally first truck was under warranty, 2nd
truck was given a ½ discount and was driven down by fire fighters so no staff time.
Council
asked about the auger rental was told that we do not own an auger.
Council
reviewed the expense and revenue regarding the Music in the park and Oktoberfest
events.
Motion
made by Councilor Mackedanz to Approve the Bills, seconded by Councilor Evens. Motion passed unanimously.
Item #5: Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution 180-14
Approval of September 2014 Journal Entries
B.
Resolution 181-14
Approval of Tax Exempt Gambling Permit to Knights of Columbus at Sts Peter and
Paul Parish Center on November 22, 2014
C.
Resolution 182-14
Approval of 1 to 4 Day Temporary Liquor License to Sts Peter and Paul Church at
Sts Peter and Paul School on November 22, 2014
Motion made
by Councilor Evens to approve Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilor Hemmesch. Motion carried.
Item #6: Department Reports
a. Fire Department- acting Mayor Paczkowski read the
written report.
b. 2018 Street Project Administrator Bode reviewed the
Sept. 17 Council viewing of the City Streets.
He explained that the project would include mill and overlay, curb and
gutter, water and sewer, for about 5 blocks, totaling $ 1,000,000.00. Council discussed the future project. Council asked if the City was going to make
curb and gutter mandatory. They
discussed the reasons for not putting it in sandy soil, expense, flat land. Council asked that a map be put in the front
area that outlines the tentative streets for the 2018 street improvement
project.
Item #7: Council Reports
a. EDA Next Meeting October 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Public Works Building.
b. Planning Commission Chair Mackedanz reported that
there will be a public hearing to update the zoning map and the future land use
map. Next meeting is October 30, 2014,
6:00 pm at City Hall.
c. Tri-City Cable .
Next meeting October 8th 5:00 pm
d. Rocori Trail Construction Board Paczkowski reported that
they are finishing up on grant applications for Phase II. Next meeting on October 2nd, 9:00
a.m. at Rockville City Hall.
e. 5th Monday Meeting had 27 people attend,
was held at Jerrys Firehouse grill.
Was reported it was an informal but informative meeting.
Item #8: Request for Council Action
a. November 5th meeting to move to November 12th,
2014 Council discussed holding their regular meeting and canvas the election
on November 12th, 2014
Motion made
by Councilor Evens to approve holding the regular Council meeting and
canvassing elections on November 12th at 6:30 pm, seconded by
Councilor Hemmesch. Motion carried.
b. Council 2015 Budget Workshop, October 30, 2014, 6:30
pm Council agreed that the workshop will be held on October 30th
at 6:30 pm
c.
Resolution 183-14
Approval of RLCA Seasonal Employees 2014-2015
Motion made
by Councilor Hemmesch to approve Resolution 183-14 Approval of RLCA Seasonal
Employees 2014-2015, seconded by Councilor Mackedanz. Motion carried.
d. Mandatory Sewer Hook-up Per City Code 24-49 (Public
Forum November 12, 2014)
e.
Private Wells
(domestic use) Public Hearing (November 12, 2014)
f.
Purchase
requisitions, allocations and transfer - none
g.
Canvass Elections
discussed in 8a.
Item #9: Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters
a. Council stated that the decorations on Main Street
look very festive.
b. Holiday Lights Bode reported that the Civic and
Commerce Chair has requested approval for purchasing additional lights to
replace the ones on City Streets.
c. Lights on Central Ave Bode reported that the C &
C would like to put lights on the poles on Central Ave, however there is some
concern about the weight of the lights on fiberglass poles. Bode is waiting to hear from the engineer.
d. Curb Box work it was reported that they are working
on getting the company in to fix the two curb boxs.
e. 2013 Project Bode reported that the line to the
bowling alley apparently was crushed when installing the fire hydrant. They used the camera to view the line and we
are waiting for the City Engineer to report back.
Item #10: Adjournment
Acting Mayor Paczkowski
asked for a motion to adjourn.
Councilor
Evens made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mackedanz. Motion passed unanimously.
Acting
Mayor Paczkowski declared the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Martin
M. Bode
City
Administrator