City of Hamilton City Council met Sept. 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
The Hamilton City Council met in regular session at 7:00pm with Mayor Walter Sellens, Aldermen Bob Eddings, Dave Bierbaum, Bill Johnson, Beverly Boone, Steve Schlatter, and Debbie Summers answering roll call.
Mayor Sellens led everyone in the “Pledge of Allegiance”.
Mayor Sellens thanked Cindy DuPree for filling in as clerk at the September 5th Council Meeting.
Sellens asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2017 meeting. Eddings made a motion to approve the minutes. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Eddings, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye. Motion carried with 5 aye votes and no nay votes. Bierbaum abstained as he was absent September 5th.
Sellens welcomed visitors. Jim Wright presented the Council members a copy of a survey of Muegge’s lot. He is requesting the alley between the lot and Allen Street vacated. He noted that there is roughly 40,000 square foot between the two of them. He is wanting to remove the trees and clear it out. It was noted they would talk about it in committee but generally they don’t like to vacate alleys or streets that are that flat with a possibility of being opened in the future.
Tammy Taylor from Ayerco was not able to attend the meeting but would discuss her request during the Health and Safety portion of the meeting.
Sellens reported that Merchant’s Trick or Treating would be held Tuesday, October 31st from 3:00 – 5:00 pm and Beggars night to follow from 5:00 – 8:00pm. He noted that during the Merchant’s time Broadway would be closed from 9th to 12th Streets to keep the children safe going back and forth across the street.
Sellens complimented Kirk Neally on the Dairy Queen’s Building Facelift on Highway 136. In turn he complimented Kelly Bertram on the renovations to his building as well. Sellens noted that we all thrive when everyone keeps up with their properties and businesses keep moving along.
FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
Eddings reported that the Finance Committee held a meeting on September 11th. He noted that the following items were discussed:
Resolution # 2 Series 2013-2014) will need to be updated to change the City’s authorized credit card users. He noted that the users will be the Department Heads Nick Jamerson, Aron Metternich and Ryan Boley, Mayor Walter Sellens, City Clerk Michelle Dorethy and Treasurer Cindy DuPree.
Hancock County Economic Development Annual meeting will be September 21st at 6:30pm at Marine Bank in Carthage. Several of the Council Members along with Mayor Sellens will attend.
Discussed receiving a list of cash receipts to update the Council and the importance of being good stewards of the incoming property tax dollars.
Eddings made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers and Eddings voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDINGS
Bierbaum reported the Public Works and Buildings Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 26th at 5:30pm.
STREET
Bierbaum made a motion to approve having the bridge on the Hamilton/Warsaw road covered for and additional cost not to exceed $5,000.00 while Millers are already working on the road. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Johnson, Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, and Bierbaum voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
WATER/SEWER
Schlatter had nothing new to report at this time.
Mayor Sellens reported that after talking with Terry Pope we are eligible to apply for a Grant in regards to running a sewer line to the Industrial Park. The deadline for applying for the grant is this Friday, September 22nd. It is just an application and does not commit us. Eric Moe reported that they are working on easement documents and will pass along to City Attorney to review. Bierbaum made a motion to move ahead on WIRC Grant Application process to provider sewer to the Industrial Park. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Boone, Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum, and Johnson voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Johnson reported they had received a quote from A Plus Seamless Guttering for two downspouts for City Hall. Johnson made a motion to approve the quote of $500.00 for the two downspouts. Bierbaum seconded the motion. Roll was called with Schlatter, Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, and Boone voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Summers reported that the Health and Safety Committee held a meeting on 11th. She noted the following items were discussed:
Discussed the sale of the 2012 Ram Truck. No bids were received after advertising. Checking with Stan on how to proceed. Mayor Sellens asked Stan if we would be able to give to a local dealer and sale on consignment. City Attorney thought that would be ok to do, should check to find out what the commission would be before approving.
Ayerco is interest in putting in video gambling machines. Will ask for approval to increase Class A Liquor Licenses to 5.
Chief Jamerson reported that 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster was forfeited to the city. He will look into advertising and accepting sealed bids.
Mark Menn thanked the City for their work in acquiring the property behind the fire department. They will look into fundraisers to turn the area into a training facility.
Menn advised the committee that Air Evac is concerned that their cones that are used at the landing zones are too light. Committee agreed they could purchase some heavier cones.
Menn requested purchasing 100’ of new hose for the new reel. He noted the money was budgeted. Committee agreed
Menn reported that Threshers do not want the 1947 fire truck, Committee agreed the fire department can try to sell the truck.
Summers asked for an update on the properties in litigation. Stan reported that will proceed with motions for summary judgment. Dates should be set by next meeting.
Summers reported there were no building permits.
Summers made a motion to approve all three readings of Ordinance #5 (Series 2017-2018) Ordinance Amending Liquor Ordinance and Providing for an Increase in the Number of Class “A” Liquor Licenses. Schlatter seconded the motion. Roll was called with Summers, Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, and Schlatter voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
There being no further business to discuss, Bierbaum made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm. Johnson seconded the motion. Roll was called with Eddings, Bierbaum, Johnson, Boone, Schlatter and Summers voting aye. Motion carried with 6 aye votes and no nay votes.
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