October 10, 2006 Regular Meeting
CITY OF ANDERSON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Present: Staff:
Mike Pearson, Mayor Nancy Hollis, City Clerk
Clint Berry @
William Nelson Sid Michales
Andy Archer Geoff Buerger, Principal
Daryl Frisbie Holly Morris
Mayor Dave Talerico
Karen Southwood
Keith Fetzer
Josh Hockin
Bill Odom
Unexcused:
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/W. Nelson moved to approve the agenda with the following change:
Add: 5 a) Vacancy
10e) School Reports
11 d) Fire Equipment Surplus
14 f) Dozer
14 g) Ordinance 07-01
There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes M/S D. Frisbie/A Archer moved to approve the Regular Meeting,
Page 3 in paragraph Fire surplus
Correspondence Grant Correspondence
Letter from the state reporting our 2005 Full Value Determination.
Vacancy Josh Hockin indicated that he was interested in filling the open seat on the city council. Clerk Hollis swore in Josh Hockin to fill Seat E.
Financial Reports M/S D. Frisbie/W. Nelson moved to receive the financial reports for September 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 September 2006. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Access Karen Southwood read a letter from Scott Thompson. He thanked the community for everything that they did for his family during the tragic accident. He asked if it was possible to rename
Interior Region Health
Center Lisa and Sharon from
1. School applies for a matching grant for the installation of the lights with the borough.
2. He will be contacting Alaska Railroad about the possibility of removing the brush from along side of the railroad tracks. Several residents stated that it is a safety hazard because the brush has been piled on the trail.
3. He also asked the city to draw up a wish list for the legislature.
School Report Principal Buerger stated that we have 53 students. He asked for assistance from the community for volunteers for coaching. He also explained that the school has received a Global Science Learning grant for opportunities for eight students to get hands on training in
Department Reports
Public Works Mayor Pearson stated that he has contacted the owners of the vehicle that is constantly parked in the street on E Street. He stated that the city workers on working on the following projects:
1. Street Lights
2. Dan Loden’s
3. Waste Oil Furnace
4. Closing of the park
5. Completion of the repair at the lagoon
Public Safety Karen Southwood gave a report on the following for the Fire Chief:
1. New heating system
2. Runs for September
3. New Members
4. Ambulance on loan from Interior Region
5. Radio Mask
6. New ambulance
7. Fire prevention week
8. AED’s
9. EMT class
OLD BUSINESS
Surveying Clerk Hollis stated that she has not heard from Mr. Irving regarding the surveying.
VSW Grant There was discussion from the community regarding the city going forward on the sewer project. Keith Fetzer indicated that he was not in support of the system and that he wished that the city had applied for the water instead of the sewer. It was suggested that we have PDC, Inc attend our next meeting and be able to give the residents some more information regarding the costs. There will be a work session @
Rock Crusher Mayor Pearson stated the employees were pulled off the job to work on the lagoon. They should be starting the project soon. Clerk Hollis stated that the city received an extension until
Fire Equipment Surplus M/S W. Nelson/C. Berry moved to approve the sale of the Fire surplus equipment for $ 2,000.00 for both fire trucks to Aurora Drilling. Mayor Pearson stated that Aurora Drilling had declined the previous price of $ 3,000.00 that was approved at September’s meeting. No further discussion. Motion was by voice call with five yeas and one no vote from Mayor Pearson.
NEW BUSINESS
AML Conference Clerk Hollis reported that the AML Conference will be held in
Rural Cap
Program Clerk Hollis reported that she received information regarding the Vista Program. She stated that literature is in their packets. Mayor Pearson suggested that we post the information on the bulletin board to see if any residents are interested in it.
Small Communities
Block Grant Clerk Hollis stated that we are not eligible for this grant at this time because we have not finished the park grant.
Elections Clerk Hollis reported that we have four seats that will be on the ballot in November. Deadline for declaration of candidacy is October 18th.
Approval of Election
Board M/S W. Nelson/A. Archer moved to approve the election workers for the November 2006 city election. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Dozer M/S W. Nelson/C. Berry moved to approve the purchase of a D-5B Dozer from Scott Anderson for $33,000.00 pending approval from Mayor Talerico and Josh Hockin. Mayor Pearson reported that he went to Ferry and looked at the other dozer and although it is in good shape he felt it was too old of equipment for the city to purchase. He reported that he looked at the loader in Healy and said that it was in good shape. He asked Josh Hockin and Mayor Talerico to look at it and give their opinion. Mayor Pearson stated that it was not a large dozer but felt that this dozer would be able to complete the tasks required. No further discussion. Motion passed by voice call vote and was unanimous.
Ordinance 07-01
Renaming of Street Mayor Pearson stated that more research would have to be done prior to the city acting on this request. He also stated that he thought the land where the memorial would be is private property.
M/S A. Archer/J. Hockin moved to table this item until next meeting. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURMENT M/S A. Archer/W. Nelson moved to adjourn the meeting @