City of Russell
Council meeting
July 2, 2018
Present: Duane
Bedford (Mayor), Chris Feehan, Terry Newcomb, Jay Pierschbacher, Casey DeHoedt,
Brian Beatty, Cindy Smith, and residents Robert Smith and Pat Conway. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by
Duane Bedford, Mayor.
Approval to proceed with the public hearing on the
authorization of the Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the
obligation of the city thereunder was moved to open by Terry newcomb. Terry Newcombe made a motion to close the
public hearing and Chris Feehan seconded
the motion.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
Resolution 2018-10 Instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $75,000.00 general obligation
capital loan notes was moved to motion of approval by Terry Newcomb and
seconded by Casey DeHoedt.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
Resolution 2018-11 $70,000.00 General Obligation Capital
Loan Notes Series 2018 was moved to motion of approval by Casey DeHoedt and
seconded by Chris Feehan.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
Income and expenses were approved by Chris Feehan and
seconded by Terry Newcombe.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
Rick Walter had submitted a request for approval to close
the street in front of Southside for a benefit street dance. Motion for approval by Chris Feehan and
seconded by Casey DeHoedt.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
Police department report was given by Duane Bedford as he
had spoken with Officer Jeff Johnson.
There are 15 property locations that will be reviewed to receive
notification for cleanup of debris and junk from the Ordinances that were
passed in last month’s meeting.
Duane will get with Officer Jeff Johnson to determine burn
limits inside private property and adjust ordinances as needed. At present no solid waste is to be burnt
inside city limits.
Fire Department representative, Chief Brian Beaty, requested to have 2 hydrants that were approved for this
year’s budget to be replaced. Casey
Dehoedt motioned to approve the purchase of the 2 hydrants and seconded by
Terry Newcomb. Brian will meet with Jim
Larrington to determine the 2 that will be replaced.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
Water/Wastewater:
Per Terry Newcomb it was requested by Jim Larrington to replace 2
culverts that were approved for this year’s budget. Approval for the replacement of 2 culverts
was motioned by Casey Dehoedt and seconded by Jay Pierschbacher.
Street Department:
Pat Conway asked about his street being worked on and it was determined
that if there is any budget money remaining after the work is completed by LL
Pelling on Stanton and Smith street that it will be looked at using any extra
budget on repairs for E Shaw.
Purchase of 2 new swings for the park next to the
community center was motioned for approval by Chris Feehan and seconded by
Casey Dehoedt.
There are a total of 30 stumps that need to be removed on
city right of ways and the city parks.
We are going to request sealed bids from several companies to get these
removed.
Washington Street – Duane Bedford discussed with Robert
Chip of doing a purchase agreement that will include cost of turning over
property located near the school.
Washington Street will remain open.
A resolution will be prepared to get this
accomplished. Terry Newcomb motioned to
proceed with the Resolution and Casey Dehoedt seconded.
Aye votes: Chris, Terry, Jay and Casey
Nay votes: None
At 9:00 pm Chris Feehan motioned to continue with the
meeting Terry Newcomb seconded motion all approved and remained.
An energy audit was completed on the Community building by
Alliant Energy and the 2nd audit of additional city offices/buildings
will be on July 23.
It had been requested by a residence to verify if there
was any restriction on putting in a privacy fence, it was determined that it
could not be located on city property and that all costs involved in assessing
property lines would be the responsibility of the owner.
The Chariton band will be playing in Russell city park on
Thursday July 5th at 7:00.
Hy-Vee is donating drinks and the First Baptist Church will be donating
their soft serve ice cream machine (and operating) at the event. The city will provide the ice cream and any
donations for the ice cream will be given to the church.
Gate /fence post on city ag-land was damaged by a wagon
that was left on site. The wagon has
been removed and the cost of repair is going to be approximately $375.00. It was approved by unanimous vote to repair
the gate and fence post.
It was determined to get bids to repair the fence at the
tennis court.
New Business:
A raise for Jim Larrington was approved to be effective
on his anniversary date of 9/1/2018.
Any licensing that Jim gets will also be an increase in
pay.
It was determined that the garbage rates are still at a
loss and a $1.00 increase will go into effect next billing period
(7/31/18). A new ordinance will be drawn
up to reflect this increase.
It was also decided to have a 2nd meeting for
the month of July; this meeting will be on the 19th at 7:00 pm. In this meeting we will finalize ditch mowing
and if should be the city or the property owner responsibility to mow
ditches. Noise ordinance will be
reviewed for past 10 pm on loud noises and an ordinance will be created to stop
jake braking inside city limits. Also
will determine at this meeting new speed limit signs to be posted and
enforced. New Christmas decorations and
a review of employee handbook will also
be discussed.
Chris Feehan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 and
it was seconded by Casey Dehoedt.
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Duane Bedford
Mayor
Attest:
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Cindy Smith
City Clerk
