Russell News

Russell News June 21, 2016

Around Town

                Faith United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School July 11-14 from 6-8 p.m.   The program will be Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m.  The theme is Barnyard Roundup:  Jesus Gathers Us Together.  All children from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome.  Come join the fun--singing, Bible lesson, crafts and snack!

                Perhaps  you have noticed a good-looking  tree (flowering crab) that has been planted on the NW corner of the Russell Historical Society. It is planted in honor of the work Betty Cross has contributed to the Museum/Library.

                Story-Time at the Museum/Library

                The Russell Museum/Library is pleased to be offering Story-Time with Jennifer Bear, kindergarten teacher at Columbus in Chariton. They will resume on Monday, July 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. For ages four through six.

Shop Local

                In the past years, Russell has seen the decline/departure of some businesses because they were not utilized enough to keep them in town. Faithful,conscientious citizens can prevent this from happening by buying local. You can help by purchasing your insurance needs, buying stamps/mailing packages, using check-out facilities for media/books, purchase hot food, refrigerated items, reserves rooms for small groups with or without food, enjoy entertainment, buy gasoline in the summer months and enjoy coffee with your neighbors.

City of Russell Council Meeting June 6, 2016 7p. m.

                Present were council members Casey DeHoedt, Terry Newcomb.  Jay Pierschbacher, Chris Feehan-Mayor pro-tem, Mo White-City Clerk along with  Larry Mitchell, Craig Alexander, Ken &  Deb Mason, Austin Smith and Mark Fincel from Garden & Associates.   Absent were council member Corey Paige and Mayor Duane Bedford.

            Concern was brought up about the future of the campground and was tabled for future discussion.

The Club will continue to mow until a decision is made. 

                Austin and Mark of Garden  Associates went over the past year of the waste-water department compliance

schedule. The city awarded the cleaning and televising work to Hydro-Klean and the work has been completed.

                The Council approved one new  fireman member, Taylor Feehan.

Jeff  left a message regarding the property on Ames street owned by Rick Braaksma.. Rick is working on getting it cleaned up.

            There were no bids for mowing the hay ground around the lagoon. It was decided rent the ground for one time seasonal usage for a fee.

                A special council meeting may be held the end of June with Garden & Associates to meet the waste-water compliance schedule.

Calendar

                Monday, June 27^th , 7 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's  Club Trap shoot

                Sunday, July 3, 2 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's  Club Trap shoot

                Monday, July 4,  Celebrating our Independence Day

                Tuesday, July 5, 6 p.m. American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at the Community Center

                Wednesday, July 6,  6:30 p.m. United Methodists Night Owls, Kaitlyn McCurdy will talk about her trip to Tahiti in March

                Monday, July 11, 7 p.m. Russell City Council meeting

                Monday, July 11, 7 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's  Club Trap shoot

                Saturday-July 23 to Thursday July 28, Lucas County Fair

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want to volunteer for this column, please e-mail myoak10@gmail.com or call 641-535-2402.

City Council Meeting

Council Meeting

June 6, 2016

7pm

Chris Feehan, mayor pro-tem called the meeting to order at 7:02pm. Present were council members, Casey DeHoedt and Terry Newcomb. Also present was Larry Mitchell, Craig Alexander, Ken & Deb Mason,  Austin Smith and Mark Fincel from Garden & Associates. Council member Jay Pierschbacher arrived at 7:10pm. Absent were council member Corey Paige and Mayor Duane Bedford.

The minutes from the last council meeting were reviewed and approved by Terry and seconded by Casey. Motion carried 3-0.

Deb Mason spoke about her concern of the Russell Community Club coming to an end and what the possible outcome would be of the campground if that happens. She wanted to know if the club disbanded, would the city want the campground. There was discussion of mowing it and what the city would use it for if they did acquire it. It was decided to table this discussion until the next council meeting. The club would continue to be responsible for keeping it mowed in the meantime.

Austin and Mark of Garden & Associates went over the past year of the wastewater department compliance schedule starting with February 2015. They reported on the plan to meet the compliance schedule. The city awarded the cleaning and televising work to Hydro-Klean in April and in May, Hydro-Klean completed the job and will be sending reports to the city soon.  Garden & Associates will help with a grant once it is determined how the city will move forward to meet the compliance schedule.

The income and expense report was reviewed. It was approved by Casey and seconded by Terry. Motion carried 4-0.

Craig reported that the fire department has approved one new member, Taylor Feehan. Taylor was approved to be a new fireman by Terry and seconded by Casey. Motion carried 4-0.

Jeff was absent for the police report but he left a message regarding the property on Ames street owned by Rick Braaksma. He has talked to Rick about this property and Rick is working on getting it cleaned up.

The repair of South Prairie was discussed from the street department.

Larry mentioned that the water department was averaging 8000 gallons less usage per day. It will show higher this month due to the sewer cleaning project.  A meter for a hydrant was discussed and Larry will investigate the cost to purchase one.

Regarding old business, there were no bids for mowing the hay ground around the lagoon.  It was decided rent the ground for one time seasonal usage for a fee. This was approved by Terry and seconded by Casey. Motion passed 4-0.

New business was regarding the scheduling of the July council meeting since the first Monday is a holiday. It was decided to move it to July 11^th. Approved by Jay and seconded by Terry.  There was discussion regarding a loan payment to Great Western and it was decided to pay the annual interest payment only for now until the city know what the cost will be for the sewer compliance job. There was discussion on ideas for the Vredenburg grant that has an August 1^st deadline. A fitness area with a walking path, playground and Frisbee golf discussed as was a shelter house or bandstand  in the main park. Terry will check on the cost to build a new structure in the park. Larry mentioned that a picnic table at the community building was damaged. He will check into repairing it. There was discussion regarding trimming some trees in town and calling “DIG” before building new structures.

Casey made a motion to adjourn at 8:47 pm and Terry seconded. Motion approved 4-0. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be July 11^th at 7pm. A special council meeting made be held the end of June with Garden & Associates to meet the wastewater compliance schedule.

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Chris Feehan, Mayor Pro-Tem

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Mo White, City clerk

Reading time for children

 

Russell Historical Society is sponsoring a 

Reading time for Children

Monday June 20th

Monday, July 11th

Monday, July 18th

2 p.m.- for 30-45 minutes

Ages 4-6
Jennifer Bear will be reading

Come and bring your child or grandchildren!

Russell News- May 31, 2016

Around Town

Iowa Museum Week is June 6-12 th . This is a good time to check the latest at the

Museum/Library in Russell. Hours are Monday 1-4, Tuesday 10-1, Wednesday 11-1,

Thursday 1-5. There are books for sale there also. Or check out the Museum in Chariton.

June Calendar

Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. Night Owls at the Methodist Church, Connie Moore is the hostess, Ginger Sellers has the lesson.

  Sunday, June 5th , 2:00 p.m. Russell Sportsmen Club Trap shoot

Monday, June 6th -10th , 8:30-11:30 a.m. Confidence - New Providence Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, 

Ages 3-11 welcomed

Monday, June 6, 7 p.m. Russell City Council meeting at City Hall

Tuesday, June 7, Primary Election 7 a.m. -9 p.m. Community Center, see Chariton paper for candidates.

Sunday, June 12th 2:00 p.m. Russell Sportsmen& Ladies only handgun clinic

Monday, June 13th , 7:00 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Trap shoot

Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m. American Legion/Auxiliary at the Community Center

Sunday, June 19th -Celebrate Father&/Grandfather& (favorite uncles) Day

Sunday, June 19th , 2 p.m. Russell Sportsmen Club any handgun

Monday, June 27th , 7 p.m. Russell Sportsmen Club Trap shoot

For Russell news updates try the Russell Historical SocietyBlog http://russelliowahistoricalsociety.blogspot.com. If you have comments, suggestions or you want to volunteer for this column, please e-mail myoak10@gmail.com or call 641-