Williams City Council Meeting

Call to Order

Mayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Chad Lundsten __X_Present ___Absent

Leslie Huerd __X_Present ___Absent

Jana Kukowski __X_Present ___Absent

Gary VanDeHey __X_Present ___Absent

Questions and Concerns

Robert Larson wished to discuss the Terri Lien property located at 455 Zippel Ave. It has become dilapidated and an eyesore. After some discussion, it was determined that a letter would be sent to the property owner and the City Lawyer would be contacted.

Robert Larson also had a complaint regarding a barking dog at the residence of Brenda Jaris. After some discussion, it was determined that a barking dog letter was needed.

Minutes

Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to approve the May 13th meeting minutes. Council Member J. Kukowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

New Business

A Town Hall meeting was conducted regarding building flush toilets/showers at the City Park. There were 7 citizens in attendance. After some discussion on the basic plans the citizens that were present unanimously agreed that the City should move forward with the project.

Bruce Gillie was in attendance representing the Williams Fire Department. Mr. Gillie asked the Council for permission to move forward with this year’s gun raffle. After some discussion Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to allow the Fire Department gun raffle. The motion was seconded by Council Member J. Kukowski, with it passing unanimously.

Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that the Fire Department’s need of a drop tank. After some discussion Council Member J. Kukowski made a motion to approve the purchase of a drop tank. The motion was seconded by Council Member G. VanDeHey, with it passing unanimously.

Storey Septic was in attendance. They requested being allowed to dump their trucks into the city sewer system. After some discussion the matter was tabled to discuss it with the City Works Supervisor.

Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that it was necessary to have the vaults on both sides of the creek pumped to remove sludge at the bottom. The cost would be $300 per vault. Council Member J. Kukowski made a motion to have the vaults pumped. The motion was seconded by Council Member G. VanDeHey, with it passed unanimously.

There was discussion about allowing Plains Energy to place a solar panel on the South side of the arena. After the discussion the matter was tabled until next month when Troy Olson of Plains Energy would be available to come to the meeting and speak with the Council.

The Clerk informed the Council that there was an applicant for the position of Call-In/Relief for the City Office and the Library. After some discussion Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to hire Jana Kukowski as the Call-In/Relief person at $15/hour. Council Member G. VanDeHey seconded the motion. The motion passed with Council Members L. Huerd, G. VanDeHey, and C. Lundsten voting yay, while Council Member J. Kukowski abstained from voting.

The Clerk informed the Council that there was an applicant for the position of Summer Help. After some discussion Council Member G. VanDeHey made a motion to hire Zack Brouse as Summer Help at $15/hour for 15 hours a week. The motion was seconded by Council Member L. Huerd, with it passed unanimously.

Clerk Nicholson presented the Council with Scott Carlson’s resignation letter. After some discussion Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to accept the resignation. Council Member G. VanDeHey seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

City Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that there was an applicant for the position of Permanent City Works Supervisor. After some discussion Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to accept Tony Brouse as the Permanent City Works Supervisor at the rate of $25/hour. The motion was seconded by Council Member J. Kukowski, with it passed unanimously.

City Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that there was a monument in the cemetery that needed to be moved. After some discussion, Council Member J. Kukowski made a motion to have Helgeson Monument move the monument. The motion was seconded by Council Member G. VanDeHey, with it passing unanimously.

City Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that the city has an opportunity to enter into a service agreement with Electric Pump to maintain the sewer pumps. After some discussion Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to accept the contract. The motion was seconded by Council Member G. VanDeHey, with it passing unanimously.

Council Member L. Huerd brought up the phone stipend that was previously given to Scott Carlson. After some discussion, the Clerk was directed to give the stipend to Tony Brouse.

Old Business

Committees

Parks, Streets and Sewer – There are ruts in the park that require repair. Hauger has been called to bring a load of dirt. The sewer inspection will be conducted as time allows.

Ordinance – Nothing new.

Library - Nothing new.

Finance, Budget and Personnel – Nothing new.

Claims

Council Member J. Kukowski moved to approve the paid claims. Council member G. VanDeHey seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

Adjournment

Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Council Member G. VahDeHey seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

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L. Nicholson

City Clerk/Administrator