The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on February 6, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were V. Punke, Eckert, Meares, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen. Chambliss and Waters were absent. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer, Marilyn Walter, City Clerk, and Anne Sandvik, Acting City Administrator.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Eckert, to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2006, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Eckert, V. Punke, Meares, Hangartner, and Weidner all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda Items. There were none.
Moved by Weidner, second by Meares, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $51,118.42. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Hangartner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Weidner, second by Meares, to consider Mr. Weidner’s recommendation from A.J. Dowiatt, Inc. to approve the low bid from Hoerr Construction of $145,503.20 for the Harrison/Crestwood water main replacement. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Hangartner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Weidner, second by Meares, to consider Mr. Weidner’s recommendation from A.J. Dowiatt, Inc. to approve the low bid from Walker Excavating of $86,531.06 for the Maple/Burton water main replacement. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Hangartner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Weidner, second by Meares, to consider Mr. Weidner’s recommendation from the Enterprise Committee to proceed with the design of the next set of 11 water main replacement projects as listed below and to approve the Engineering Agreement with A.J. Dowiatt to design the projects. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Hangartner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
- Water main between Hill and Graham
- Water main on Pleasant View
- Water main Rolla/Shaft/Bullock Streets
- Water main Center and Major Street
- Water main on U.S. Route 24 at the curve
- Water service Eureka between Myers and Liberty
- Water on Oak Lane South and Cruger, 6 inch
- Relocate main to Keller around Deckert lot
- Water main at Main and Eureka
- Water main on Main and Gloria
- Water main on Main near Reagan
Moved by Hangartner, second by Hinnen, to consider Mr. Hangartner’s recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to authorize the purchase of two police vehicles through Mangold Ford. Passed on roll call vote with Hangartner, Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Meares, and Weidner all voting Aye.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Meares of the Administration & Personnel Committee: At the last meeting they discussed the 2.4% cost of living increase in salaries, employee health insurance, charges for the 2006 audit, and new glass on the front door of the city building.
Chairman Weidner of the Enterprise Committee: At the last meeting they discussed moving the water main at the Aikman property. Jim and the engineers are working out the most feasible solution. The next meeting will be February 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Public Safety Committee: Chief Misener sent the Police Department report for January.
Chairman Eckert of the Park and Recreation Committee: The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on February 22.
Chairman Hinnen of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee: Six Council people attended the Council of Governments dinner where Economic Development for Small Cities was discussed. The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on February 9.
Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: Mayor Punke reported that he is still waiting for the background checks on those who applied for licenses.
New Business:
Mayor Punke read a letter from Bill Ruder resigning from the Planning and Zoning Committee. Mayor Punke will be searching for a person to fill this vacancy.
Public Comments None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn Walter
City Clerk
