February 12, 2008 Regular Meeting

CITY OF ANDERSON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 12, 2008

ANDERSON CITY HALL

Present: Staff:

Keith Fetzer, Mayor Nancy Hollis, City Clerk

Tom Howard Katelynn Fetzer. Acting Clerk

Samantha Thompson

Jacob Noll Guests:

Andy Archer Peggy Talerico

Scott Thompson

Dave Talerico

Excused Donna Bailey

Kris Giani Randy Bailey

Mary Berry Charlie Rathbone

Denna Archer

Cindy Wright Doug Poage Darla Coghill

Randy Witte

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

AGENDA APPROVAL M/S S. Thompson/T. Howard moved to approve the agenda. There was discussion. Motion passed with council person Archer opposed.

Minutes MS /T. Howard/S. Thompson moved to approve the minutes from the

Regular Meeting, January 08, 2008. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Correspondence Clerk Hollis received correspondence from the following:

1. Post Office needs new door – council approves

Motion to suspend rules M/S Archer/Noll

Motion to add to agenda M/S Archer/Noll

Financial Reports M/S Noll/Archer moved to receive the financial reports for January 2008. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Bills to be Paid M/S Fetzer/Noll moved to approve the Bills to be paid for January 2008. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Public Access Nancy recommended that the city put a sign up by the subdivision in honor of Mike Pearson.

Denna Archer questioned Mayor Fetzer on why he didn’t consult all the council members on the hiring of the new city clerk

Council Comments Council Person Howard asked if there were any applicants for the sewage lagoon operating position.

Reports Doug Poage, VSW reported on State of Alaska water & sewer improvements. There were questions in which Doug answered.

Denali Borough Mayor Talerico reported on the following;

1. Joint work session on February 22, 2008

2. Talked about the concerns on the landfill limits

3. Opposes APAC form

School Reports There was no member of the school in attendance.

Department Reports

Admin Mayor Fetzer reported that there had been a few problems with the computer in DMV. He also thanked Katelyn for filling the clerk position until it was filled.

Public Safety Council Person Noll reported that he was concerned about the Mast program. He also wrote a letter about his concerns. The insurance needs to be reviewed and rescue 3 needs repairs

Land Council Person Thompson stated that she had not heard back for Mr. Irving.

Environmental None

DMV None.

Public Works None

PUBLIC HEARING Public hearing opened at 7:45 PM

No comment

Public hearing closed at 7:47 PM

OLD BUSINESS

Surveying Clerk should begin process for survey instruction.

Strategic and Economic Plan Clerk Hollis stated that the city has received approximately forty surveys. Not finalized, still need to get percentages

Ordinance 08-01

Amending the sale of Municipal land disposals

Council Person S. Thompson motioned to add advertise time of 2 months. Here was no second. Council decided to discuss next months meeting during Public Hearing. Ordinance still needs some modifications.

Ordinance 08-03

Amending Chapter

13.52.020F M/S Howard/Thompson to accept and adopt.

Roll Call vote;

Andy Archer Yes

Keith Fetzer Yes

Samantha Thompson Yes

Tom Howard Yes

Jacob Noll Yes

Elected Officials Training There was discussion and it was decided to schedule this for a later date.

Ordinance 08-04

Amended Fy08 Budget There was discussion and it was decided that it still needs further changes.

Lions Club Proposal to lease

Riverside Park Mayor Fetzer asked Randy Witte to bring a proposal when it is completed. Randy expects it to be completed for the next meeting.

Rock Crusher and Gravel Mayor Fetzer stated that Rob is still interested in leasing but hasn’t given a proposal yet. It is still the cities responsibility

NEW BUSINESS

Resignation of City Clerk/

Treasure Mayor Fetzer Nancy Hollis for her years of dedication/S A. Archer/T. Howard to accept resignation. All in favor

Appoint City Clerk Mayor Fetzer introduced Darla Coghill as the new city clerk. There was discussion;

Roll Call vote was taken;

Andy Archer no

Samantha Thompson yes

Tom Howard yes

Jacob Noll yes

Keith Fetzer yes

Denali Commission Economic Grant

No time for proposal

Resolution 08-12

Support AML M/S Thompson/Archer. All in favor

Resolution 08-13

Denali Borough Funding M/S Noll/Thompson. All in favor

Resolution 08-14

Denali Borough Matching

Grant M/S Archer/Howard. All in favor.

Resolution 08-15 Denali

Funding for Libraries M/S Thompson/Archer. All in favor.

Resignation M/S Archer/Howard to accept Mary Berry’s resignation from the city council. All in favor. Discussion; City council openings need to be posted on the website and lobby of city hall. It will be observed at the next council meeting.

Denali funding request M/S Noll/ Archer to suspend rules.

Denali Borough School District requested a $500.00 donation from the city to send students to the awards Banquet in Anchorage.

Roll call vote;

Keith Fetzer yes

Andy Archer yes

Tom Howard yes

Samantha Thompson yes

Jacob Noll yes

ADJOURMENT M/S A. Archer/S. Howard moved to adjourn the meeting @ 8:45 PM.