Monday, December 17, 2018

City Council Minutes


City of Russell
Council Meeting
December 12th 2018
Present:  Duane Bedford (Mayor), Council members:  Chris Feehan, Terry Newcomb, Casey DeHoedt and Cindy Smith, City Clerk.
Duane Bedford, Mayor, called meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
Resolution to finalize the sale of the east 40 feet of the portion of South Washington Street that lies between Lot 1 of Boyd’s 3rd Addition and Lots 2 and 13 of Boyd’s Addition to be sold by the City of Russell to Robert Chipp.   This Resolution for finalize was motioned for approval by Chris Feehan and seconded by Terry Newcomb.
Aye’s – All approved
Nay’s – None
Invoices from Garden & Associates will be paid by the city and the city will be reimbursed from the loan that is in place for the repair of the sewers.  Terry Newcomb motioned for the approval and submittal of monies due to Garden & Associates.  This motion was seconded by Chris Feehan.
Aye’s – All approved
Nay’s – None
Review of L&L Pelling quotes were reviewed for the finalization of the work required to complete the work on East Smith Street.  Also, reviewed other quotes provided by L&L Pelling regarding future work on other city streets in town that will be considered for completion in next years budget.  Chris Feehan motioned for approval of the quote from L&L Pelling to complete the sealcoat work on East Smith Street for a total of $21,327.90.  This motion was seconded by Terry Newcomb.
Aye’s – All approved
Nay’s – None
Jim Larrington had put in a request for approval for him to attend some classes.  One will be held in Newton for Pumps, Filters and Towers in Newton Iowa on January 17, 2019 and one for an overview of protocol for Iowa One Call.  These classes attendances were motioned for approval by Chris Feehan and seconded by Terry Newcomb.
Aye’s – All approved
Nay’s – None
A Resolution for holiday schedule for the year 2019 were discussed and the following holiday’s will be paid to full time city employee’s for the following holidays:  January 1, 2019 – New Year’s day, May 27, 2019 – Memorial Day, July 4, 1029 – Independence Day, September 2, 2019 – Labor Day, November 28, 2019 – Thanksgiving Day, December 25, 2019 – Christmas Day and one extra holiday of employee choosing.  This was motioned for approval by Chris Feehan and seconded by Casey Dehoedt.
Aye’s – All approved
Nay’s - None
Casey Dehoedt motioned for meeting adjournment at 6:45 pm and seconded by Chris Feehan.
Aye’s – All approved
Nay’s – None
Reminder of meeting next Wednesday at 6:30 for budget review sessions.


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Approved by:
Duane Bedford, Mayor

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Attest:
Cindy A Smith, City Clerk




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