Russell City Council Mini-minutes
September 8, 2014
Ownership changes at Harley Haven were made
from Scott Jordan 100% owner to Scott Jordan 50% owner and Vicki Jordan 50%
owner.
Permission was denied to allow the street
closure (Harley Haven) for their event on September 20, due to earlier music
problems.
Wendy, City Clerk, is to attend the fall
Data Technologies software training session in Des Moines on Wednesday October
15.
Approval was granted to close the street
in front of the Southside all day on September 13 for the parade and street
dance from 9 p.m. -12 a.m.
Water/ditch issues regarding Shaw St and
Highland St. and others were discussed.
Congratulations to RVFD on 3rd place finish
at the state convention. The City of Russell is extremely fortunate to have
such a stellar fire department keeping us safe.
It was approved the city paying for one
Kybo and the fire department will pay for a second for the Fall Festival. Shawn
Werts will be cleaning Maple and Shaw streets sometime during the week of Sept.
8-13.
Larry is going to get several estimates on
fixing the switch on the pickup and estimates for emergency lighting for the
dump truck/skid loader/backhoe and to get more cold-patch to fix potholes.
Smoke testing the sewer system was
mentioned and having Larry do the work. Storm drains are in bad shape. Some
clay tile drains were found that are not on the maps of the city system.
The City of Russell received $20,000 in
grant money from the Vredenburg Foundation to resurface the tennis court.
Norris Asphalt bid on the project and that bid amount is good through the end
of this year. Duane will seek a bid from another asphalt company before a
decision is made.
Along with posting the City Council agenda
at city hall it will also be posted at the post office and bank.
It was decided not to proceed at this time
with finding funds for a generator at the community building.
Permission was granted to move the bus
stop to West Shaw St. at the bandstand. Dana will meet with the school
officials to inform them of this change.
Duane had obtained bids from Menards
(shingles) and Lockridge (metal) for replacing the shelter house roof at the
volleyball court. The metal roofing bid was comparable to the bid for shingles.
Susan will take a copy of the metal roofing quote to Gingerich metal roofing
for a bid.
The council asks to be thinking about
money-making ideas for the city.
There is a need for an employee handbook
implemented for the city. The clerk will ask EMC insurance to see if they can
assist. Susan has an old handbook from
the City of Chariton to use as a guideline. Employee reviews should be done
every year. None have been implemented since the clerk or the city employee has
been hired.
Discussion followed about the tax increase.
Marvin Neer received a bill for mowing
that was assessed to the previous owner’s taxes. He was told charges remain with the property. The city can waive
these charges. It was requested the clerk find out if there were any charges to
waive the mowing charges.
Larry brought his log-book in that he uses
to document his daily work. He is requested to bring the log-book to every
meeting.
Council members in attendance were Dana
Blue, Crystal Moore and Susan Beecher along with Mayor Pro Tem Duane Bedford
and Wendy Nickell, city clerk. Mayor Ed
Scheel was absent as was council member Jay Pierschbacher. Others attending
were City employee Larry Mitchell, Jim Neer was in attendance representing the
fire department. Visitors were Ken Mumford, Dolores Carroll, Kevin Tanner, Sue
Neer, Marvin Neer, Chris Knust, Brenda Knust, Becki Neer, Pat Conway, Butch
Evans and Jeff Neer. The next meeting will be on Monday, October 6 at 7pm.
September
Calendar
Sunday, September 21, 2
p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club .22 rifle
(youth shoot free)
Russell Sportsmen’s Club and Southern Prairie Pheasants Forever will
sponsor a free .22 rimfire rifle shooting experience for youth. The activity is
open to youth 3rd grade through high school. Targets, ammunition, eye/ear
protection, and safety instruction will be provided. A limited number of
.22 rifles will be available for use. Participants may bring their own
firearm if they desire. Both optical and iron sights are
acceptable. The range is located at 41570 280th Avenue southwest of
Russell. Youth should arrive early. Required safety instruction
will start promptly at 2:00. For more information, call Dan at
641-203-5296.
Monday, September 22, 1:15 p.m. Russell News meeting at the Museum, new
members are needed
Tuesday, September 23, 3-7 p.m. Blood Drive at the Community Center,
sponsored by the Community Club. Call 1-800-
452-1097 to schedule a time.
Sunday, September 28 2 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Ladies only handgun
clinic
Monday, September 29, 7 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Trap shoot
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