Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008

Minutes for the Village of Cerro Gordo

June 16, 2008

The monthly meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees met at 7:00 P.M. on June 16, 2006 at the Municipal Building. Among those present are; President Jim Morgan, Trustees Brad Williams, Carol Huff, Ron Price, and Mike Songer. Trustees Terry Lovekamp and Lyle Shoraga were absent. Also present were D.P.W. Rob Bratton, P.C. Pat Carter, Treasurer Cris Perry, and Clerk Linda Ash.

The meeting was called to order. There was no old business to be conducted and the meeting was adjourned sie-die for the new year.

The meeting was called to order. Committees were formed. They are as follows:

Water-Mike Songer, Brad Williams

Finance-Brad Williams, Lyle Shoraga

Streets and Alleys-Ron Price, Terry Lovekamp

Public Grounds-Lyle Shoraga, Mike Songer

Sewer-Carol Huff, Ron Price

Ordinances-Terry Lovekamp, Carol Huff

Police-Pres. Jim Morgan

Fire and Public Health-Entire Board

Leslie Adams was reappointed to the park Board for a 5 year term. Motion by trustee Williams, second Songer to approve committees, all yeas.

PUBLIC FORUM

L. Hector expressed concern in regards to uncovered wells and cisterns. There is one in her neighborhood that the cover can be easily removed and is a danger to children. She also had questions about a crushed tile as she has drainage problems in her basement.

M. Tirpak supports community problem with nuisance ordinance but feels the Board is wrong in the way they are proceeding.

J. Dobson asks about the $2.95 fee to Veolia for paperwork fee. There will be no fee if the bill is paid via the internet. The attorney has been contacted about this already. There is also a water situation at the corner of Crea and Von Dongen in regards to slow drainage.

C. Martin-drainage slow, whistles plugged up

R. West-3 topics, first, the Fathill Fest would like to block off streets for the upcoming celebration. He will get with Rob and let him know which streets he will need closed. Second, he and several residents are having a problem with Mediacom coming to bury cables. Some have lain in yards for over a year. This time of year, they get cut by lawnmowers, hedge clippers, etc. Third, the fire department was out for 19 hours recently for the storms.

J. Hyde-ord. violations problems. Asking for help not pressure

P. Hyde-ord. violations. Town is guilty also-Santa house and new trailer.

K. Helm-Ordinance in detail. They have a large boat and it will be there for while as it needs to be painted. Realizes laws are for everybody. Also has a water problem. Ditch along railroad is partially filled in.

L.Primmer-has tractors at this house. He uses them as income and also enjoys working and restoring antique tractors

D.Seitz-he is getting an antique tractor. Wants to know if the ordinance means he can’t park it in his driveway for now.

G.Timmerman-seems the Board is trying to deprive everyone of everything they enjoy.

Minutes were read and there were no corrections. They will stand approved.

CLAIMS REPORT

No IP bill as yet but would like permission to pay when it comes in. Motion to approve claims report and pay IP bill made by Trustee Williams, second Songer, all yeas.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Shut off list is smaller this time. The biggest offender finally got his leak fixed. New program is going well. A general fund CD matures in July and we will have 10 days to re-invest. The finance committee will discuss this. We have acquired a bulk mailing permit for the monthly newsletters. They will be a single page and have been mailing 500, could easily go to 650 or 670. Motion to approve treasure's report made by Trustee Huff, second Songer, all yeas.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

There were some problems at the water tower due to the storm. Lightning took out the transmitter for the power supply. It has been repaired but there is a problem with the radio communication. The radios are obsolete also. Some one is coming out Thursday, 19th, to check them out. There are 5 radios. The biggest problem at well #9 could be the antennae. They were put in 13 years ago. The transducer at the sewer plant quit on Friday. It will cost $500 to replace it and have it calibrated. The new truck will be in Thursday and Rob will take it in to have the radio installed and mud flaps put on. The school would like to buy the old orange truck and it may be time to get rid of old blue. It has no resale value left in it. After a comment from the audience concerning the fate of the orange truck, the Board will check into the legalities of selling it without taking bids for it.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT

Pat past out reports from Cisco-only reported 19 hours. Profit margin down as price of gas and labor is up. The Cerro Gordo report also was pasted out. There were 97 calls for the month. Officer Mudd picked up a new piece of equipment from Tuscon, Az. and received training while there for it. There was no cost to the Village as all this was accomplished with a federal grant. The piece of equipment is a concealment finder. It is able to show void areas in a vehicle or building.

NEW BUSINESS

J. Baker is seeking a donation to CUIC (Christians Uniting In Christ). They are sponsoring a Christian band at the fair grounds on June 20th. Motion to approve donation of $200 made by Trustee Songer, second Huff, all yeas.

Rick Anklan is asking for a variance for the fair. Currently the fair is zoned residential and needs a different zoning or a special use permit.

A zoning hearing was held on June 11 at the property of Dennis Ridgeway on Jackson Street and the former Price Service Station. The Zoning Board recommends changing the zoning from residential to commercial for both properties. Motion to follow the zoning boards' recommendation made by Trustee Williams, second Songer, all yeas.

OLD BUSINESS

Golf Cart Ord.-Colette was not able to bring a sample ordinance to the meeting as she is in the hospital and was not able to attend the meeting. There will be a special meeting on June 30th at 7:00 P.M. to discuss this ordinance.

TRUSTEES REPORT

Trustee Williams- Rob and Mark did a good job with the drainage in light of all the rain the Village has received. Met with Dave Happ and will try to get a head start on some of these drainage problems.

Trustee Price states we need to work with the drainage district on this also.

Trustee Songer also expressed a good job on drainage. He also had some question about a police officer's approach towards people concerning the nuisance issues. Also, some one asked him about the possibility of bumping up the speed limit on Oakley road by 5 miles.

Fathill can always use some help with the upcoming festival. If possible volunteer your time. Someone asked why the park is closing at 10:00. This was done because of past vandalism. No further business to discuss and a motion to adjourn was entered at 8:30 by Trustee Price, second Songer, all yeas.
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