CITY OF ANDERSON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

June 12, 2007

ANDERSON CITY HALL

Present:                                                                                 Staff:

Mike Pearson, Mayor                                                         Nancy Hollis, City Clerk                                                   

Jacob Noll            

Daryl Frisbie @ 6:35                                                           Guests:  

Andy Archer                                                                         Deana Archer

Keith Fetzer                                                                          Julie Pearson                                        

Lindsay Erber                                                                       Pam Fetzer

                                                                                                Jean Murray

Excused                                                                                 Tim McIver

Mary Berry                                                                           Scott Thompson

ROLL CALL                                       The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Pearson at 6:33 PM.

AGENDA APPROVAL                     M/S K. Fetzer/J. Noll moved to approve the agenda as follows:

                                                                                Delete:  5 b-5e.

                                                                There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Minutes                                                 M/S  A. Archer/D. Frisbie moved to approve the minutes of  May 8, 2007.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Correspondence                     Received correspondence from the attorney regarding the sale of municipal land proposals and ordinance and from PDC, Inc regarding the sewage lagoon. PDC, Inc will be opening the bids for the construction of the sewage lagoon tomorrow at 3.  Mayor Pearson also stated that the dump truck that was at the end of B Street has been removed.

                                                M/S J. Noll/A. Archer moved to release the attorney communication regarding the sale of municipal land proposals and the land disposal ordinance to the public.  Mayor Pearson felt that the community should have access to this communication.   Council Person Frisbie did not want to release the information due to the way questions were asked by the city clerk to the attorney which formulated the attorney’s response and did not feel that this information should be released to the public. Council Person Fetzer stated that his intention was to withdraw both proposals, that he feels that there is not a need for a vote, no need for anything else to go public.  He felt that the proposals were premature.   Council Fetzer feels that this correspondence is no longer relevant since he is withdrawing his proposals. Clerk Hollis asked what the concern or issues were regarding the type of questions that were asked of the attorney.  Council Person Frisbie stated that he felt the questions proposed to the attorney muddied the waters and felt that at this time it would add more confusion for the public.  Council Person Archer stated that the correspondence should be available for anyone requesting it, but not to publish it in the newsletter or a flyer. Clerk Hollis stated that the only reason this is a topic of discussion is that it is a legal document.  She stated that the lawyer stated that there is nothing in this correspondence that should not be made available to the public.  The motion failed 4 to 2 with Pearson and Archer voting Yea and Fetzer, Noll, Erber and Frisbie voted Nay.   

Financial Reports                   M/S K. Fetzer/L. Erber moved to receive the financial reports for May 2007.  Financial report will be discussed later in the report   No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Bills to be Paid                        M/S K. Fetzer/J. Noll moved to approve the Bills to be Paid for May 2007.

                                                There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Public Access                          Jean Murray asked if the city would like to help financially with                                           the 4^th of July celebration that is scheduled at Riverside Park.                                                             She wanted to know if the city could furnish the paper goods for                                                  the event, approximately $150.00.  She stated that there will be a                                       parade, races, picnic and games for all ages. 

                                                M/S A. Archer/D. Frisbie moved to approve up to $150.00 for                                                           the purchase of paper goods and delivery of flyers for the event.                                                       No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Council Reports                      Council Pearson Frisbie asked if the city would be interested in funding a Recreational Program for the youth in our community?  He stated that he would like to hire a couple of the older youth to assist him in the program.  He also stated that the Lions Club field needs to be mowed and the backstop fixed. 

                                                M/S A. Archer/J. Noll moved to fund the youth summer recreational program for $1,000.00.  Mayor Pearson will be coordinating with Cyrus Cooper for the delivery and installation of the school playground equipment from the base.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Denali Borough

Mayor Dave Talerico             Mayor Talerico was not available for this meeting. 

Department Reports

Admin                                     Mayor Pearson requested a letter of appreciation be written to the Cub Scouts for the flag ceremony.

Park                                        Mayor Pearson stated that he would like to see a sign posted at the Shooting Range with the range hours.  He would like to see the range closed from 10 PM to 9 AM.  Requested that this be placed on the agenda for next meeting.   A cleaning maintenance person has been hired for the season.   It was suggested that the city clerk supply the Dew Drop with some tokens for customers for the shower facility.  It was also brought to the council’s attention that people are washing their vehicles at the park, it was suggested that the hose be put away. 

Environmental                        Council Person Frisbie reported on the following:

1.      A Spill contingency plan needs to be implemented.  Tim will be checking with Fairbanks. 

2.      Status of the east and west monofills

3.      Old Primary cells liner needs to be repaired.

4.      Inspection of the site will be anytime.

5.      Log books located at the lagoon.

Health & Social Services        Council Person Noll gave a report that he talked with Mr. Siddual about opening a clinic in Anderson. 

Admin                                     Mayor Pearson gave a brief report on the DMV operation. 

Public Works                          Council Person Archer reported on the equipment status.  He also stated that the city will be doing the junked car removal instead of contracting the project out.  The work crew is still working on the crusher and it should be operational in a couple of weeks.  Prices of gravel need to be put on the agenda for next month.  Tony Nelson called and inquired whether the city had a place to dispose of the brush and trees that will be removed from the new construction of the sewage lagoon and also whether the city would apply for a permit for gravel purchase from the state.  It was a consensus of the council that we could not accept the brush debris and would work with Mr. Nelson on the purchase of gravel if his company was awarded the bid. 

OLD BUSINESS

Surveying                                Mayor Pearson stated that Mr. Irving has not submitted the plat as of today.  It should be submitted very shortly. 

Ordinance 07-02

Amended FY07 Budget

Public Hearing                        No Comments

Ordinance 07-02

Amended FY07 Budget          M/S K. Fetzer/A. Archer moved to adopt Ordinance 07-02 FY07 Amended Budget.  The city clerk gave a brief overview of the changes to this document.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously via roll call. 

Ordinance 07-06

FY08 Budget

Public Hearing                        Jean Murray wanted to know if there was funding available for training of council members.  

Ordinance 07-06

FY08 Budget                           M/S K. Fetzer/J. Noll moved to adopt Ordinance 07-06 FY08 Budget.  Clerk Hollis reviewed the FY08 budget. The following additions were added to the proposed budget:

                                                            City Council                Training           $ 1,000.00 

                                                            Park                             Youth Program            $ 1,000.00

                                                Total expenditures for FY08 would be $348,795.00.  Revenue exceeds expenditures of approximately $ 20,000.00.  City clerk stated that it would be appropriate that we try to build our savings account.  Council Person Frisbie suggested that we install a lighted LED sign at the school to increase communications services.  No further discussion.  Motion passed via roll call unanimously. 

Strategic & Economic Plan

Update                                    A meeting date was set for June 19^th @ 6:30 PM.  The committee exists of Eric Warner, Daryl Frisbie, Eileen Holmes and Mike Pearson.    

Condemning of Properties     A meeting date was set for June 26^th @ 6:30 PM.  The                                                                        committee consists of Keith Fetzer, Erika Miller, Mike Pearson,                                                         Clinton Berry and Jacob Noll. 

Regional Sewage Lagoon       Mayor Pearson suggested that we invite Mr. Doug Poage to our                                                          July meeting.  The bids will be open tomorrow. 

Community Waste Water

System                                    Clerk Hollis gave a brief overview of the land status.  She stated that she has completed the paperwork required from DNR to start the process for obtaining the land for the site.  This process should take approximately two years.  Mr. Poage suggested that we conduct another survey of the community for the feasibility of the sewer system. 

NEW BUSINESS

Deposit refund for

Homestead Pumping              M/S A. Archer/K. Fetzer moved to refund the sewage lagoon deposit for Homestead Pumping.  Clerk Hollis stated that they are no longer dumping at the lagoon.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.  The combination will need to be changed. 

Approval/Rejection of

Keith Fetzer’s land proposal  Keith Fetzer withdrew both proposals.  Council Person Frisbie stated that the city is going all different directions and that he feels that we should submit to the borough to ask for guidance and suggestions on how to proceed with this.  

                                                M/S A. Archer/K. Fetzer moved to send the ordinance and correspondence to the borough for review.  Council Person Erber will be contacting Mayor Talerico regarding this matter.  It was suggested by the city clerk that we advertise the land for sale to get the public process started.  Council Person Frisbie and Fetzer suggested that we wait to advertise the land for sale. No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

DMV Clerk                             M/S D. Frisbie/A. Archer moved to hire Sharon Warner as the new DMV Clerk. She will be replacing Angela Clark.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Status of Free Lot Incentive

For Northern Lights Subdivision      

                                                Clerk Hollis reported on the status of the free lot incentive.  She stated that she has approximately six that have not sent the completed documents back. 

                                                M/S A. Archer/D. Frisbie moved to set the deadline date of July 1^st of the original lot applicants to submit all their legal documents.  The new lot applicants will have 30 days from date of email to complete their documents.  Council Person Frisbie stated that the community needs to be real positive to encourage new residents and families to welcome them to our community. 

Review of current code for

Municipal land disposals        M/S K. Fetzer/D. Frisbie moved to table the discussion on the current code for municipal land disposals until we hear back from the borough.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.   

ADJOURMENT                     M/S A. Archer/K. Fetzer moved to adjourn the meeting @ 9:55 PM.