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COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
JULY 6, 1976
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Daily, Councilmen Akin, Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury
Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos, Engineer Blaisdell
2. The minutes of June 28, 1976 were deferred to the next meeting.
3. Mr. Felix Tillges, developer, presented to the council his plans and specifica-
tions for project 76-6, sewer and water laterals, Centennial Drive and T.H. 3.
Mr. Tillges previously had asked permission from the council to install these
utilities at his expense after which they would be incorporated within the municipal
system. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to adopt Resolution #R56-76 approving
the plans ancc specifications for project 76-6 and accepting the easement necessary
for the construction thereof. APIF, motion carried.
4. The council then discussed the status of the infiltration/inflow contract with
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and also the selection of a consultant
to perform the Inflow/Infiltration Study in accordance with the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission Guidelines. The council was informed that Federal Grant Approval
for the Interceptor and the Treatment Plant was now being delayed by the completion
of this contract with the MWCC in the selection of a consultant. They were further
informed that two proposals had been received and that the Administrator and City
Engineer were meeting the next day with MWCC representatives which should result
in a recommendation to the council for the selection of a consultant.
5. Councilman Kuchera then presented his proposal to amend Title I, Chapter 7 of
the City code entitled Administrator. A lengthy discussion followed among the
members of the council. Various individual opinions were expressed, either in
favor of or against amending the ordinance. Motion by Kuchera, second by Akin
to adopt ordinance #076-40 amending Title I, .CTapter 7 of the city code entitled
Administrator by eleting from paragraph 2, the last sentence reading"If the
Administrator is removed by the Council after one year of service, he will receive
a separation allowance in the amount equal to 3 months salary". Voting for: Kuchera
Akin, McElmury. Voting Against: Daily, Johnson. Motion carried.
6. The City Council had previously approved the sale of $95,000 in G.O. Bond,
10 year, 8%, for Fund #6-52-76, Improvement Bonds of 1976. The Mayor set a special
meeting for 7:30 P.M. , July 26, 1976 for the taking of these bids.
7. Motion by Daily, second by Akin authorizing the blocking of Downtown Streets
during tie community celebration of Krazy Days on July 30, 1976 with the Downtown
business to coordinate with the Police Department. APIF, motion carried.
8. The council approved a budget adjustment dated July 1, 1976 involving the
addition of $1350.00 under General Fund, Park and Rec, Contracted services for
Little League Baseball and for Outdoor rink maintenance deducted from Park and
Rec General Recreation salaries. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve
the above budget adjustment. APIF,omo in carried.
9. Motion by Akin, second by Kuchera to approve a budget adjustment dated July 1,
1976 regarding increase in Park and Recreation capital outlay for fencing coming
from the contingency portion of the budget in the amount of $336.00. APIF, motion
carried.
10. Motion by Johnson, second by McElmury approving the personnel action recommended
by memorandum dated 6/3/76 involving Mr. Rick Anderson with the stipulation that
the HRA. agree to take on the full responsibility for the total payment of wages
to Mr. Anderson with a charge back to the City for work performed and that
Resolution #R57-76 be adopted establishing the above. APIF, motion carried.
11. Motion by McElmury, second by Johnson to approve the payment of $2730.00 to
City Attorney G. M. Gorgos for legal work performed in the matter of Farmington vs
Neilan. APIF, motion carried.
12. Motion by Akin, second by McElmury to approve the bills as presented.
APIF, motion carried.
13. Councilman Kuchera asked the Police Chief to look into the situation
involving stop signs at the intersection of Division and Spruce Street.
14. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator
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