The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on January 15, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is a duly notified meeting. Mayor Scott Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Weidner, Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, and Hangartner. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; and Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Jim Lehman, Public Works Director; and Chief Al Misener.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Eckert, to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Eckert, Weidner, V. Punke, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, and Hangartner 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 $34,941.50. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, Hinnen, Eckert, V. Punke, Chambliss, Waters, and Hangartner all voting Aye.
Moved by Eckert, second by Hangartner, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending December 31, 2006. Passed on roll call vote with Eckert, Hangartner, , Weidner, Hinnen, V. Punke, Chambliss, Waters, and Meares all voting Aye.
Moved by Chambliss, second by Hinnen, to approve Resolution R-07-01 regulating the access to and use of all the City of Eureka’s facilities and resources. This limits the use to City business only. General discussion was held. Passed on roll call vote with Chambliss, Hinnen, Weidner, V. Punke, Eckert, Waters, Meares, and Hangartner all voting Aye.
Moved by Meares, second by Eckert, to approve Ordinance 07-01—An Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Eureka Municipal Code “Zoning” Section 17.76.030 (A) – Violation and Penalty. This Ordinance sets a designated fine of $100.00 instead of “not to exceed $200.00 to be set by the courts.” This was complaint driven. A designated amount needs to be added to the Ordinance so a ticket can be issued on any zoning violation. Discussion was held. It was suggested that a separate Ordinance may be needed that specifically addresses not allowing aircraft to land within the City except for medical and rescue flights. This may be considered as the next step if needed. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Eckert, Weidner, Hinnen, V. Punke, Chambliss, Waters, and Hangartner all voting Aye.
Moved by Chambliss, second by V. Punke, to allow the City Treasurer to open an account at a local institution if they can match the IPTIP interest rate for the revolving fund of CDAP money or to move the funds to IPTIP for the best rate of interest. Lynn would move $75,000 to earn 5% or more. Passed on roll call vote with Chambliss, V. Punke, Weidner, Hinnen, Eckert, Waters, Meares, and Hangartner all voting Aye. Mayor Punke thanked Lynn for watching over the City’s fund and trying to find the best interest rates.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: The committee met on January 11 to discuss non-union staff salary concerns. The committee received proposals from both the Mayor and the Police Department. The committee has scheduled further meetings on both January 22 and January 25 to discuss salaries and make some recommendations. The committee will be meeting with the non-union staff and hope to come up with salary recommendations for the future.
Chairman Weidner of the Enterprise Committee: This committee met tonight with Mark Badgerow concerning the home he just purchased in Edgewood that has a failing septic system. The committee will pursue a solution to this problem.
Chairman Waters of the Public Safety Committee: This committee met tonight to approve an upgrade to the Report Writing software in the Police Department. Thanks to Chief for providing a yearly report on the statistics from the Police Department from 1996 through 2006.
New Business: None
Public Comments: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk
