City Hall – Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2023 – 6:00 P.M. Call to Order: Mayor Woodward @ 6:05 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance: 6:05 p.m. Roll Call: B Mitsch, N Madsen, K Wilson (S Baumfalk & L McWilliams - Absent) & Mayor Woodward - City Employees; T Noah, H Nejedly Approval of Agenda: 1st K Wilson 2nd B Mitsch Yes – 3-0 Approval of Minutes and Bills: 1st K Wilson 2nd N Madsen Yes – 3-0 Approval of Financial Report: 1st N Madsen 2nd K Wilson Yes – 3-0 Visitors: Jeff Parks (Landlord – KBH Investments) Absent Mayor and/or Commission Reports: Nikki – Parks & Sewer / Streets, Mike – Lights, Ronny – Water & Landfill, Scott – EMA Public In-Put: None Old Business: New Business: - Landlord Properties Requirement Ordinance & After-Hours Billing – Draft an Ordinance for public hearing at the next Council meeting; Yes – 3-0 - J Parks (KBH) and J Peters – Water Bill Forgiveness – After discussion the Council agreed to discontinue the “forgiveness” practice. They also agreed to reinforce the “Payment Plan Agreement” by making the minimum payment 15% of the total owed. Council approved; 1st N Madsen 2nd K Wilson Yes – 3-0 - Old Snowplow and Mower – Liquidate via on-line auction. Council approved; 1st K Wilson 2nd B Mitsch Yes – 3-0 - City Hall – New Computer / Software – Council approved; 1st N Madsen 2nd B Mitsch Yes – 3-0 Clerk Report: H Nejedly – What can be done about residents that refuse to pay their water bills or agree to a payment plan. Maintenance, Water and Sewer Report: T Noah – Reported the new snowplow is installed on the truck. He can apply for a Grant for cameras and internet service for the City Park to improve surveillance. Fire Department: T Noah –He applied for several grants. Fire dept Halloween open house will be Tuesday October 31st serving hot dogs and chili 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Other Business – Council Open Discussion: Motion to Adjourn – 1st N Madsen 2nd B Mitsch Yes – 3-0 @ 7:20 p.m. Ronny Woodward, Mayor ATTEST: Todd Noah MVTN 11-01-23
