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May 8, 2007 Regular Meeting

CITY OF ANDERSON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

May 8, 2007

ANDERSON CITY HALL

 

Present:                                                                 Staff:

Mike Pearson, Mayor                                         Nancy Hollis, City Clerk                                                   

Mary Berry          

Daryl Frisbie                                                         Guests:   Scott Thompson

Andy Archer                                                                         Tina McPherson

Keith Fetzer                                                                          Samantha Rathbone                                         

Lindsay Erber                                                                       Krys Byuglien

                                                                                                Erika Miller

Excused                                                                                 Reed Rathbone

Jacob Noll @ 7:30                                                               Scott Miller

                                                                                                Mayor Dave Talerico

                                                                                                Peggy Talerico

                                                                                                Denna Archer

                                                                                                Bill Schuyler

                                                                                                Geoff Buerger     

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

ROLL CALL                                       The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Pearson at 6:35 PM.

 

AGENDA APPROVAL                     M/S K. Fetzer/A. Archer moved to approve the agenda as presented.

                                                                There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Minutes                                                 M/S  A. Archer/D. Frisbie moved to approve the minutes of  April 10, 2007 with the following correction:

                                                                                Under Department Reports for Public Works change “days” to “hours”.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously. 

 

Correspondence                     Received correspondence from Jim Paul regarding the Anderson Sewer Project, Letter from the Governor concerning Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission and FY08 State Revenue Sharing report from AML. 

 

Financial Reports                   M/S D. Frisbie/A. Archer moved to receive the financial reports for April 2007.  Financial report will be discussed later in the report   No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Bills to be Paid                        M/S D. Frisbie/A. Archer moved to approve the Bills to be Paid for April 2007.

                                                There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                               

                                                                               

Public Access                          Tina McPherson stated that she has asked that the dump truck                                                            that is parked on her property line be removed in the past and                                                            would like some idea of when it would be removed.  She stated                                                         that she needs to get back access to her property for an                                                                       installation of a septic system.  Council Person Fetzer stated that                                                       he would contact the State Troopers regarding this issue.

                                               

                                                Bill Schuyler asked if the Land Use Planning Commission was                                                           active.  He was also concerned that in the past his street is not                                                            being plowed as often as the rest of the town was.  He also                                                    volunteered to assist the city in getting a dentist or doctor to                                                   come to our community. 

 

                                                Keith Fetzer asked what the procedures are for submitting a                                                   proposal to the city council.  He was instructed that a                                                                         proposal must be in writing.  A special meeting was scheduled                                                  for May 14, 2007 @ 6:30 to discuss his proposal. He stated that                                                      he would like to submit a proposal to purchase the land out at the                                      intersection for survey costs plus $ 1.00 to develop a shopping                                                          plaza.

 

                                                Clint Berry expressed concerns in the council listening to the                                                             public and move ahead on projects at a slower rate and making                                                          sure that the city receives all public input, not just the ones that                                                     come to the meetings.  He expressed concerns at opening up                                                       more lands to the public.  He also stated that the city has not met                                                           all the grant requirements at the park.  He wanted to know what                                                             the momentum that is driving the city council is.                                                                  

Denali Borough

Mayor Dave Talerico             Mayor Talerico reported on the following:

1.      He is working with the Mayor from Nenana concerning the junked vehicles.

2.      He stated that he has submitted in his proposed budget a line item of $9,000.00 and 150 tons of free dumping for the Community Cleanup.  He also stated that if the city receives the proposed funding for revenue sharing, that he would remove this item from the budget list.

3.      He gave a report on the Juneau flying trip in April.  He stated that the Borough sponsored eight students from Anderson to attend also.  He reported that they were a great group of students.  He also stated that the high school class was also compiling surveys for the borough.   

4.      Mayor Pearson and he will be working on the land transfer for the new regional sewer system.

 

School Report

Geoff Buerger                        Mr. Buerger reported on the following:

1.      Filling the elementary position.

2.      Student’s efforts in community beautification.

Department Reports

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

 

Park                                        Council Person Berry reported on the following:

1.      Park Host Advertisement

2.      Lions Club Proposal

3.      Opening of the park for the summer

 

Environmental                        Council Person Frisbie reported on the status of the regional facility.  He also stated that the employees working on the lagoon should get hepatitis shots. 

 

Health & Social Services        Council Person Noll gave a report on the progress of obtaining a dentist and physician. 

 

Public Safety                           Council Person Fetzer gave a report on the following:

1.      Mini pumper is out of service

2.      Fairbanks Billing

3.      Explorer program for youth.  A list of requirements from the fire department on this program.

4.      Wanted clarification of where the ambulance revenues were being allocated.

5.      Fire Chief wanted to look into the possibility of hiring a grant writer and someone to handle the paperwork for their department. 

6.      Mayor Pearson, Fire Chief Scott Thompson and Council Person Fetzer will get a letter out to all residents that are violating the burn barrel laws. 

7.      Council Person Fetzer will look into obtaining a fire level danger sign for the community and coordinating the postings of the fire danger level.

 

 

Land                                        No report

 

 

Public Works                          Council Person Archer reported that he is recruiting for employees to work this summer season.  The water in the crusher pit is receding.    The base will be submitting an order for sand. 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Surveying                                Mr. Irving is working on the preliminary plat and should have it submitted to us shortly for approval. 

 

                                               

Ordinance 07-02

Amended FY07 Budget          Clerk Hollis reviewed the changes in the FY07 amended budget.  She stated that she would like to see it on the agenda for next month.  She stated that she made some minor changes from last month.

 

Ordinance 07-06

FY08 Budget                           Clerk Hollis reviewed the changes in the FY08 budget.  She stated that we are currently approximately $ 50,000.00 in the negative if we do not receive revenue sharing. 

                                     

Strategic & Economic Plan

Update                                    A copy of the proposed changes to the Strategic plan was made available.  A meeting date will be set up at our June meeting. 

 

Condemning of Properties     Mayor Pearson stated that a committee needs to be set up to                                                   review the policies that are currently in place.  Keith Fetzer,                                                   Scott Thompson, Mike Pearson and Clint Berry stated that they                                                             were interested in serving on the committee.   A meeting was set                                                            up for May 22, 2007 @ 6:30 PM.

 

Juneau Fly-In                         Clerk Hollis gave a brief report on the Juneau Fly-in. 

 

Future Grant Applications     Clerk Hollis asked for possible suggestions of future grant                                                     opportunities.  It was suggested that we apply for a grant for                                                  electrical upgrade at the park. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Clean Up Day                         It was suggested that we have a community cleanup day on June 2nd.  This cleanup will be in conjunction with the Sportsman Club.  A picnic will be held afterwards. 

 

Wage Scale                             M/S K. Fetzer/J. Noll that we decrease $3.00 across the board of the city’s new hire’s from our current wage scale, with the exception of DMV employees and have an employee review after six weeks.  Council Person Fetzer stated that the city’s wages are considerable hire than the private sector.  Mayor Pearson stated that in the past few years we have had trouble finding qualified employees with our current wages. A voice call vote was as follows;

                                                            Berry   No

                                                            Fetzer   Yes

                                                            Noll     Yes

                                                            Archer No

                                                            Frisbie  No

                                                            Erber    No

                                                            Pearson            No

                                                Motion failed 5 to 2. 

 

                                                M/S D. Frisbie/A. Archer moved to approve the following wage scale:

                                                            Park Maintenance and Labor   $ 16.00 to $ 18.00

                                                            Student Laborer                                   $ 10.00 to $ 12.00

                                                            Equipment Operator                $ 18.00 to $ 20.00

                                                            Maintenance                            $ 20.00 to $ 22.00

                                                            Truck Driver CDL                   $ 23.00 to $ 25.00

                                                            Adult Laborer                          $ 16.00 to $ 18.00

                                                            DMV Training                         $ 12.00

                                                            DMV, after Training                $ 13.00 to $ 15.00

                                                            Janitor                                      $ 12.00 to $ 14.00

                                                No further discussion.  Voice Roll call was as follows:

                                                            Erber                Yes

                                                            Fetzer               Yes

                                                            Berry               Yes

                                                            Noll                 Yes

                                                            Frisbie              Yes

                                                            Archer             Yes

                                                            Pearson                        Yes

                                                Motion passed.

                                                                       

                                                           

ADJOURMENT                     M/S K. Fetzer/A. archer moved to adjourn the meeting @ 10:08 PM.

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