Beacon City Council Minutes for December 7
Beacon City Hall
Beacon City Council Agenda Thursday, December 7, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order: Mayor Shawn Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Council members present were: Wayne Braden, Ron Ferree, Richard Thomas, Tom VanDerVeer and Aron Whitlatch.
General Business
A. Minutes of the November 4, 2010 meeting were reviewed. Richard Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Tom VanDerVeer seconded. The motion carried.
B. Treasurer’s Report was presented. Wayne Braden made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Aron Whitlatch seconded. The motion carried.
C. Claims to be paid from November were reviewed. Richard Thomas made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Ron Ferree seconded. The motion carried.
D. Sewer Report – Kevin Bork reported the fencing around the lagoon has not been installed. Since it is late in the season, Bilt Rite Fencing will replace the fencing in the spring.
E. Water Reports
1. Elwood Hanna reported the Oskaloosa water department did a second flushing of the city’s hydrants at no charge.
2. Shirley Mitrisin reported $8777.52 collected for water and $5042.62 collected for sewer. 8 customer meters will need to be checked.
3. Justin Scholtus reported some fittings were needed to change out the meter at a customer’s home. They were charged at Kelly Supply. The customer will be charged.
F. Diane Whitlatch reported the City Hall had been reserved for 3 functions in December.
Old Business
A. Alley Ordinance Revision Posting – The City Clerk will post the notice in the Herald.
B. Fence Surrounding Lagoon – Further discussion was tabled until next Spring. At that time the issue will be re-added to the agenda and further contact made with Bilt Rite Fencing.
C. Annexation – Discussion was tabled.
D. Beacon City Web Page – City Clerk will continue to pursue.
E. Fenton/Thomas Alley Sale – Discussion was tabled.
F. Williams Alley Agreement – After continued lengthy discussion, the council agreed to stand by the 2 vehicle agreement signed by the homeowner with the city. Councilmen Whitlatch will compile a list of violators and submit to the city at which time a Letter of Violation will be sent and a fine assessed. After continued discussion, it was agreed this is the course of action the council will take with all violators of all city alley’s in Beacon.
G. Horse Nuisance on South Grant – Discussion was tabled.
H. Haines Property – Councilmen Whitlatch will speak to homeowner about needed repairs to building.
I. Drilling Under Concrete Driveway – Discussion was tabled until Spring. .
J. Linville Alley Sale Process – Clerk is waiting for legal description from abstract company and will continue to pursue.
M. Dog Running Loose – No complaints reported. Issue tabled.
N. Sink Hole on Front Street – Mayor Maxwell will address with Edel to have fixed before the end of the year.
O. Snow Fencing Bids – Shawn Moore will speak with Mahaska County regarding the fencing material purchase and report to Mayor Maxwell, at which time Mayor Maxwell will hold discussion with other council members to proceed. Installation could be a possible community project.
New Business
A. Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Report – No report.
B. Sheriff Report – No report.
Business from the Floor
A. Campers in the Alley – It was reported the homeowner removed the campers on his own and no further contact needed. Issue tabled.
B. Trash Blowing – No further issues were noted. Issue tabled.
C. Mahaska County Hazard Mitigation Plan of 2010-2015 – Council members reviewed the plan. After discussion, a motion was made to approve and adopt the plan. It was seconded. The motion passed and Mayor Maxwell and the City Clerk signed Resolution #120710.
Adjournment – A motion to adjourn was made by Richard Thomas and seconded by Ron Ferree. The motion carried.
