Hamilton City Council met March 20.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Council:
The Hamilton City Council met in regular session at 7:00pm with Mayor Steve Lowman, Aldermen Bob Eddings, Dave Bierbaum, Beverly Boone, Steve Schlatter, and Debbie Summers answering roll call. Bill Johnson was absent
Bierbaum led everyone in the “Pledge of Allegiance”.
Lowman asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2017 meeting. Bierbaum made a motion to approve the minutes. Boone seconded the motion. Roll was called with Eddings, Bierbaum, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye. Motion carried with 5 aye votes and no nay votes.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Lowman reported that the bathroom will be completed next week and we are looking at being completed by the middle of the month. Closets are cleaned out and Bingo equipment is moved in the South side and seniors will have the North side.
Mayor Lowman reported he had received the following Change Order Request from Laverdiere Construction, Inc:
•#16 LED Light Fixtures$ 3,239.19
•#18 Hand Dryers$ 1,883.25
•#19 Entry Lights$ 374.22
•#20 Floor Covering$ -4,197.00
$ 1,299.66
Bierbaum made a motion to approve all change orders. Eddings seconded the motion. After discussion, Steve Schlatter will look into the LED Light Fixtures to see if we can just replace the T8 what is currently there with new replacement LED Bulbs. Eddings withdrew his second and Bierbaum withdrew his motion. Bierbaum made a motion to approve Change Order Request #18, #19, and #20. Will hold on #16 for now. Roll was called with Bierbaum, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, and Eddings voting aye. Motion carried with 5 aye votes and no nay votes.
FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
Eddings reported the Finance Committee held a budget meeting on Monday, March 13th at 5:30 pm. He noted that the Committee went over the Administration Budget and will meet with the Library on Monday, March 20th at 6:30pm before the Council meeting.
Eddings noted that Administration is appropriating for new computer software for Utility Billing and all accounting in one system. Eddings reported that it was noted in committee the amount of time it took to physically put in a new meter compared to the time and calculations needed to be completed by Trish for each meter after installed.
Eddings made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Bierbaum seconded the motion. Roll was called with Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Eddings and Bierbaum voting aye. Motion carried with 5 aye votes and no nay votes.
PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDNGS
Bierbaum reported the Public Works and Buildings Committee will wait and hold a meeting in April.
STREET
Bierbaum had nothing new to report at this time.
WATER/SEWER
Schlatter had nothing new to report at this time.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
There was nothing new to report at this time.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Summers reported the Health & Safety will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 23rd at 5:30pm.
Summers made a motion to approve the following building permit: 16’L x 8’W x 6’H Addition to Shed to Dustin Marmion at 340 South 17th Street, 10’L x 10”W x 6’H Storage Shed to John Wilkins at 1401 N County Rd 900, 150’ Chain Link Fence to Holly Felgar at 238 Jamar Court, and 48’L x 30’W x 10’H Addition to Storage Building to East Gate Storage at 940 East Highway 136. Boone seconded the motion. Roll was called with Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum and Boone voting aye. Motion carried with 5 aye votes and no nay votes.
Tucker reported that summons are going out on the dilapidated properties.
Mayor Lowman noted that Michelle and himself had met with the new TIF consultant and received some information regarding the TIF. It was noted that the City may want to look into increasing the area to included Broadway. Schlatter noted that he had someone ask him how to apply for funds. We now have applications that can be handed out and mailed to the consultants for review and approval.
Mayor Lowman noted that the Annual Joint Review Board Meeting will be held and conducted by the Consultant on Monday, April 3rd at 6:15pm.
There being no further business to discuss made Summers a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:37pm. Bierbaum seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
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