CITY OF ANDERSON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 9, 2007

ANDERSON CITY HALL

Present:                                                                 Staff:

Mike Pearson, Mayor                                         Nancy Hollis, City Clerk                                                                   

Allen Miller                                                           Guests:

Jacob Noll                                                             Scott Thompson

Keith Fetzer                                                          Geoff Buerger, Principal

Daryl Frisbie                                                         Eileen Holmes

                                                                                Clint Berry                                           

                                                                Mayor Dave Talerico        

                                                                Peggy Talerico                                     

Excused:                                                              

Mary Berry                                                                                                                                                          

Andy Archer        

ROLL CALL                                       The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Pearson at 7:02 PM.

AGENDA APPROVAL                     M/S D. Frisbie/J. Noll moved to approve the agenda as presented.  There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Minutes                                                 M/S /D. Frisbie/K. Fetzer moved to approve the Regular Meeting, December 12, 2006 minutes.   No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Correspondence                     Clerk Hollis stated that she had received some correspondence from Fairbanks Visitor Center, Alaska Railroad, Vista Energy Program and Alternative wood energy proposal.           

Financial Reports                   M/S D. Frisbie/K. Fetzer moved to receive the financial reports for December 2006. Clerk Hollis stated that she will have available at the next meeting an amended FY07 budget.  She stated that once we receive our quarterly reports for the taxes and lagoon, she will have a better idea of where the city is financially.   No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Bills to be Paid                        M/S K. Fetzer/A. Miller moved to approve the Bills to be Paid for December 2006.  There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Public Access                          None

Denali Borough

Mayor Dave Talerico             Mayor Talerico reported on the following:

1.      Alaska Railroad meeting in Anchorage/

2.      All hazardous plan update.  Meeting will be on the 27^th of January and encourages council members and the Fire & EMS department to attend.

3.      Winterfest.  The borough is assisting in hiring a coordinator for this event.  .

School Report

Geoff Buerger                        Mr. Buerger reported on the following:

1.      Semester ends the 19^th of January.

2.      He stated that the staff is working real hard at passing the students in their standards and showing movement in levels this next semester.

3.      He also stated that the students should have more options this next semester. 

4.      He requested a key to the city office building in case of a school emergency. 

Department Reports

Admin                                     None

Park                                        Closed for the winter

Environmental                        None.

Public Safety                           Scott Thompson, Fire Chief reported on the following:

1.      One of our ambulances is currently at Clear. 

2.      Jim Siddal would like a mutual aid agreement between his clinic and the city. 

3.      New ambulance has been ordered and will be shipped to Anchorage once they receive payment.  The city clerk has requested an advance and stated that it should be here shortly.

4.      Asked the city clerk for the status on the AML Safety Grant.  She will get the information to Scott.

5.      An incident came up the end of December concerning Guardian Flight having difficulty landing at the Anderson Clear Airport due to snow conditions on runway.  City Clerk will call to get a copy of the contract and notify the state regarding this problem.

Public Works                          No Report.

OLD BUSINESS

Surveying                                No report.

Grant Update                         Clerk Hollis gave a brief report on the status of all the grants. 

Resolution 07-05

Street Name Change              M/S K. Fetzer/J. Noll moved to approve Resolution 07-05, A Resolution in support of the dedicating 1^st Avenue as “Brett’s Way” and installing three “Click-it or Ticket-it” signs on 1^st Avenue.  1^st Avenue will also be known as “Brett’s Way”.  This compromise will eliminate the necessity for renumbering the homes on 1^st Avenue.   Karen Southwood stated that the state will maintain and install the signs.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

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                      $ 150,000.00

2.      Dump Truck

3.      Park Electrical Upgrade

4.      Bride across the river for 2^nd entrance

5.      Excavator

6.      Grader

7.      Road Construction

8.      Roof at city building/Boiler for Clinic

9.      Street Lights with man lift      $ 20,000.00

10.  Backstop at rifle range

                                                Mayor Pearson, Council Person Archer, Mayor Talerico, Carl Southwood and Clerk Hollis will get estimates for the next meeting on these projects.  Mayor Pearson would like to get estimates for these projects by next week. 

Northern Lights

Subdivision Incentive

Options                                   Mayor Pearson stated that there will be a meeting on the 17^th to                                                          discuss these incentives.

Strategic & Economic Plan

Update                                    Mayor Pearson stated that there will be a meeting on the 17^th. 

Riverside Park Reservation   Mayor Pearson stated that the Witte’s had requested the pavilion area with the electrical hook-ups and the island camping area.  Clerk Hollis stated that their intent was not inclusive use of these areas.  More information will be available next month.

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURMENT                     M/S K. Fetzer/A. Miller moved to adjourn the meeting @ 8:45 PM.