May 16, 2006 Regular Meeting
CITY OF ANDERSON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Present: Staff:
Mike Pearson, Mayor Nancy Hollis, Clerk
William Nelson Dave Talerico
Clint Berry Peggy Talerico
Scott Thompson
Excused:
ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Pearson at
AGENDA APPROVAL M/S A. Miller/W. Nelson moved to approve the agenda with the following changes:
Add: 13 e)
There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes M/S W. Nelson/C. Berry moved to approve the following minutes:
Regular Meeting,
No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Correspondence Capital Budget
Financial Reports M/S D. Frisbie/A. Miller moved to receive the financial reports for April 2006. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Bills to be Paid M/S D. Frisbie/W. Nelson moved to approve the Bills to be Paid for April 2006 with the following additions:
TDS $256.45 PW
AIH $ 50.53 PW
Power & Trans $156.20 PW
There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Access None
Mayor Talerico,
1. Assembly passed Budget
2. Increased Borough Funding for Fire & EMS
3. Bed & Sales Tax proposals
4. Revenue Sharing from state
5. Surveying
Lions Club Report Mayor Pearson reported that Council Person Nelson and himself met with the Lions Club to review the rental agreement. He stated that the Lions Club would like to use the roller and possibly the loader. He also stated that they would like the whole park two days earlier. They also discussed the removal of one of the meters this summer.
School Report Principal Pile gave a report on the school. He stated that there would be a new superintendent and principal next year. He also stated that the district would be hiring an English/SS and a Math/Science teacher. He did not think that an elementary position would be filled. He also stated that the secretary and the custodian positions would be reduced to 5.75 hours per day. He asked for volunteers for the Field Day. Graduation will also be on Friday.
Department Reports
Public Safety Fire Chief Thompson reported that in April they had one run. The department volunteers are still working on the pump. Mayor Pearson stated that there was a possibility of theft of some of the fuel this winter from the pump. New safety measures have been installed. Fire Chief Thompson has stated that a flyer needs to be distributed out to the residents notifying them about the burn permits and requirements.
Park Park facilities are up and running.
Environmental None
Land Use None
Vacancy Appointments The city clerk did not received any candidates for the one remaining open seat. Will be advertised again this next month.
OLD BUSINESS
Business Plan & Conceptual
Design RFP Clerk Hollis stated that a committee was formed and evaluated the two proposals. It was the recommendation of the committee that the council select Michael L. Foster & Associates, Inc.
M/S D. Frisbie/C. Berry moved to approve Michael L. Foster & Associates as the firm to complete the Conceptual planning and Business plan for the Multi-Use Facility. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Land Surveying Clerk Hollis informed the council on the revised proposals for the land surveying out by the Borough Landfill. The bids still came in higher. She stated that she also sent a request out to Geometry Surveyors out of
VSW Grant Clerk Hollis stated that the public meeting with PDC would be on May 30th. Notices will be sent out. A draft outline was presented to the council concerning the feasibility study.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 06-02
Amended FY06 Budget Clerk Hollis presented the council with the amended FY06 Budget. This would be the first reading. She stated that the city is doing OK and that we should not have to dip into the savings to balance the budget. There were some departments that went over budget and some that were under. Revenue was the same. Overall, there were no surprises and it is just minor changes in the budget allocations.
Ordinance 06-03
FY07 Budget Clerk Hollis presented the FY07 Budget as the first reading. She stated that she did budget in the $40,000.00 for Energy Assistance that was in the state budget. She stated that due to the number and amount of grants next year, the city would be required to complete an audit. She stated that she allocated $ 15,000.00 for an audit. She anticipates that some of the energy assistance monies will be set aside to rebuild our savings account. She suggested that each department head review their budgets and if changes need to be made, contact her.
Good Sams & Machine Gun
Shoot Mayor Pearson stated that the Machine Gun Shoot is proceeding forward as planned. They will be here on Saturday and Sunday. It was suggested that we ask the school if they had a group that was interested in picking up the garbage and cleanup of the range.
Signs on the Highway Council Person Frisbie reported that the
ADJOURMENT M/S A. Miller/W. Nelson moved to adjourn the meeting @