February 13, 2007 Regular Meeting
CITY OF ANDERSON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Present: Staff:
Mike Pearson, Mayor Nancy Hollis, City Clerk
Daryl Frisbie Guests: Lindsay Erber
Andy Archer Eileen Holmes Kyrs
Keith Fetzer Geoff Buerger, Principal Sandi Trumbower
Peggy Talerico Sky Shepherd
Teresa Hall Heidi Miller
Mayor Dave Talerico Greg Miller
George Haskins
Michele Napoleone
McKenzie Pearson
Britney Warner
Excused: Eric Warner
Mary Berry
Jacob Noll
Allen Miller
ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Pearson at
AGENDA APPROVAL M/S A. Archer/K. Fetzer moved to approve the agenda as follows:
Delete 14b) Resolution 07-07 FY08
Minutes M/S K. Fetzer/A. Archer moved to approve the Regular Meeting,
PDC and VSW Report on
Community and Regional
Facility PDC, Inc representatives Keith Hanneman and Karen Brady gave their presentation on the regional and community VSW projects. Doug Poage from VSW was also present. It was reported that it will cost approximately three million to construct the regional sewage lagoon. This will be a two year phased project. Construction is expected this spring. The regional facility will be operated very similar to the current facility. It was estimated that the community wastewater system will be started in approximately three years. The community system will have one lift station. It was estimated that it will cost each homeowner approximately $ 37.00 per month. It was suggested that the city look into insurance for malfunctions of the systems, such as back ups. 95% completion will be ready shortly. It was also the consensus of the council that the city does not manage this project because of the shortage of local hire and expertise.
Correspondence No correspondence.
Financial Reports M/S D. Frisbie/A. Archer moved to receive the financial reports for January 2007. Financial report will be discussed later in the report No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Bills to be Paid M/S K. Fetzer/A. Archer moved to approve the Bills to be Paid for January 2007 with the addition of Stacy Frisbie for $ 40.00. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
M/S K. Fetzer/A. Archer moved to approve $ 2,200.00 for fire funding for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Thompson stated that we received funding for fire equipment in 2004 of $ 2,000.00. This funding requires a 10% match. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously
Public Access None
Public Hearings
Fire & EMS Funding Public hearing opened at
Scott Thompson, Fire Chief stated that this funding was critical for the city and his operational budget. He also stated that there was a need for training for the Fire Department. He stated that the
Keith Fetzer also stated that monies allocated to the Fire and EMS Department are an investment into the community and if we can adequately train our members this will help assist the city in reducing the fire insurance costs for individual homes.
Keith Fetzer reported that increasing our department’s level of training will also assist the city in developing more extensive mutual aid agreements with our partnerships.
Community Library Clerk Hollis reported that since the Community Library is an entity of the City of
She stated that Ms. Frisbie notified her that they are requesting $ 5,000.00 this year. The monies would be spent on their program funds, such as the summer reading program and to enhance their library resources.
Mayor Pearson stated that the library is well used by the community and especially the students in the evening. He stated that it is a great place for our community to gather and work together on homework or projects.
Ordinance 07-04 Amending
Ordinance 05-04 Northern Lights
Subdivision Covenants No public comments.
Ordinance 07-05 Procedures and
Requirements for the sale of lots in
The Northern Lights Subdivision
At no costs. No public comments.
Mayor Dave Talerico Mayor Talerico reported on the following:
1. Ordinance and guidelines are a great idea.
2. A bank possibly wants to set up a branch in the Denali Borough.
3. CIP list was introduced to our legislatures.
4. Vo-Tech center in the Denali Borough.
5. Mr. Frisbie’s Government class will be conducting surveys for the Comprehensive Economic Plan.
AML Teresa Hall reported that the governor has submitted $48million for PERS/TRS. This could be a potential funding of
$ 75,000.00. Senate Bill 82, AML bill proposed sustainable revenue sharing program. The bill states that 6% of the natural resource revenue should be used to fund local communities.
School Report
1. ETT class has started.
2. Overview of classes and activities at the school.
3. Working on the standards model.
Department Reports
Admin None
Park Closed for the winter
Environmental None.
Public Safety Scott Thompson, Fire Chief reported on the following:
1. New ambulance should be here approximately March 1st.
2. Lions Club will be having a fundraiser for the Fire & EMS Department. The equipment will be on display on March 17th.
Public Works No Report.
OLD BUSINESS
Surveying No report.
Grant Update Clerk Hollis gave a brief report on the status of all the grants.
Wish List for Capital
Projects The city council reviewed the proposed wish list projects from last meeting. The following is a list of the projects:
1. Mini-pumper
2. Dump Truck
3. Park Electrical Upgrade
4. Bridge across the river for 2nd entrance
5. Excavator
6. Grader
7. Road Construction
8. Roof at city building/Boiler for Clinic
9. Street Lights with man lift
10. Backstop at rifle range
Strategic & Economic Plan
Update Mayor Pearson stated that there will be a work session on the 1st of March.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 07-06
FY08
Letter of Request for
Resolution 07-08
Conceptual and Business
Plan for the Multi-Use Facility Tabled until next special meeting on
Ordinance 07-02
Amended FY07 Budget Clerk Hollis explained the proposed amended budget. She stated that the budget has varied significantly. She reviewed the adjustments.
Ordinance 07-04
Amending Ordinance 05-04
Northern Lights Subdivision
Covenants No action was taken on this item.
Ordinance 07-05 Procedures
And requirements for the sale
Of the lots in the Northern
Lights Subdivision at no costs M/S A. Archer/K. Fetzer moved to approve Ordinance 07-05 Procedures and requirements for the sale of the lots in the Northern Lights Subdivision at no costs as 1st reading. The council wanted the applications to be date and time stamped and accepted on a first come, first served criteria. The lots would be selected on a first come, first served criteria and would be selected at a special meeting. They also stated that they wanted the applicant to build a home with a minimum square footage of 1,000 on the lot within two years and obtain a certificate of occupancy to satisfy the requirements for ownership of the lot. It was suggested that we include the fair market value of the land as $ 10,000.00. There was a discussion on the number of lots that would be given away at no costs. If the buyer defaults on the requirements the deposit will not be refunded. It was also suggested that we contact a legal representative and have them review the documents. Mayor Talerico suggested that we contact the borough’s attorney. A special meeting will be held on February 22nd to review the comments from the attorney and finalize the documents.
Multi-family homes would have to be approved by the city council on a case by case basis.
Headcount Census Clerk Hollis notified the city council that the city will need to do a headcount census for 2007.
High ground water problem
Update Mayor Pearson reported that an hydrologist and representatives from Emergency Planning will be here on March 5th to evaluate the problem.
Resolution 07-07
Community Library M/S K. Fetzer/A. Archer moved to approve Resolution 07-07 Denali Funding for the Anderson Community Library for
$ 5,000.00. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURMENT M/S A. Archer/K. Fetzer moved to adjourn the meeting @