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CALLED TO ORDER: 8:OOP.M, Gilbert City Hall, by Mayor Jaquis
MOTION: Moved by Craig Allen seconded by Lynn Henn to appoint Ann Laws as
Acting City Clerk for the June 30th, 2003 meeting. Motion declared carried
unanimously.
ROLL CALL: Present: Craig Allen, Lynn Henn, John Popp Absent: Chris Benda,
Peggy Uthe
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Craig Allen seconded by Lynn Henn to approve the
Agenda for June 30, 2003 and claims for May and June. Motion declared carried
unanimously.
1. OPEN FORUM Helen Gunderson inquired about when the agenda was posted and
when minutes would be available.
2. RESOLUTION 413 SETTING SALARIES. Moved by Jon Popp seconded by Lynn Henn to
approve resolution 413. Roll call: Yes - Popp, Henn, Allen No - None.
3. FINANCIAL SERVICES. Jon Popp reported that Mike Eick, an accountant, has
done some research for the city concerning financial software. Jon Popp made a
motion on behalf of the Finance Committee that the city purchase the software
and hardware from CMS. Motion carried unanimously. Jon Popp made a motion on behalf of the Finance Committee that the city obtain the services of Mike
Eick's accounting firm. Motion carried unanimously. Jon Popp gave a report on
various options for automating the reading of water meters.
4. DISCUSSION OF SECOND WELL PROJECT. Mayor Jaquis met with the City Engineers
and discussed changes to the pump size for the new well. The DNR might ask the
City to redo the report for them if changes are made. It was decided to keep
things as is as we are only pumping four hours per day currently. We are able
to pump up to 20 hours per day according to DNR regulations.
5. DISCUSSION OF WEATHER WARNING SIRENS. Part of the current siren is in Des
Moines for testing. The new siren has been ordered.
6. UPDATE ON LION'S PARK DRAINAGE. The project is ready to go. Hopefully it
will be done in July. 7. UPDATE ON PARK AVENUE PAVING PROJECT. The City
Engineer is working on the project. The goal is to have it finished before
school starts.
8. DISCUSSION OF INSURANCE FOR GILBERT 125TH CELEBRATION. Mayor Jaquis
reported on his discussion with the City's insurance agent. Jon Popp asked if
there was an actual committee formed yet. Helen Gunderson replied that there
was not. Craig Allen suggested that it would be a good idea to formalize the committee at the July 16th meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Financial Committee — Chris Benda and Jon Popp are working on a list of
duties that need to be addressed in considering how to replace the City Clerk.
b) Water / Sewer Committee — Craig Allen and Peg Uthe are going to be working
on documentation.
c) City Maintenance and Improvements Committee - Lynn Henn reported on his
research on a new mower. A proposal for crack sealing on Mathews Drive will be
looked at at the next meeting.
d) Community Development and Activities Committee - none
e) Community Service Liaison - none
f) School District Liaison - none
ADJOURN: Moved by Craig Allen, seconded by Lynn Henn to adjourn. Motion
declared carried unanimously.
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