January 13, 2009 Regular Meeting
Approved
CITY OF ANDERSON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 13, 2009
ANDERSON CITY HALL
Present: Staff:
Keith Fetzer, Mayor Darla Coghill, City Clerk
Karen Southwood
Paul Dempster Guests:
Samantha Thompson Scott Thompson
Mayor Dave Telarico
Peggy Talirico
Scott Miller
Excused
Paul Dempster
Michael McKenzie
Tom Howard
ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Keith Fetzer at 6:30 PM.
AGENDA APPROVAL M/S K. Southwood/S. Thompson moved to approve the agenda.
No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes M/S K. Southwood/S. Thompson moved to approve the minutes from the following meeting: Regular Meeting, January 13, 2009
No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Correspondence Mayor Fetzer reported on the following; Village Safe Water sent a change order for signatures, the job has been posted for the part- time maintenance person and there are two applicants, The City Audit was $2,000.00 over what it was bid out for. The city clerk will check it out before payment is made. A Grant was put in to upgrade the electrical at Riverside Park, there is an AML Seminar in Anchorage February 2 & 3 for Risk Management.
Financial Reports M/S K. Southwood/S. Thompson moved to receive the financial reports for December 2008. There was discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Bills to be Paid M/S K. Southwood/S. Thompson moved to approve the bills to be paid for December 2008. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Access None
Reports
Department Reports Tom Howard gave copies to all council members of the public works pay scale that he proposed. Councilman Howard answered questions regarding the pay scale.
Karen Southwood reported that the clinic apartment would be rented until at least June 2009. She also stated that the PA from the base is not likely to rent the clinic office space at this time. It is just not feasible at present.
Dave Miller stated that the IREMS Capital Equipment request has been sent in. It is a 10% matching Grant. All items requested are for EMS operations. He also reported that he has been in contact with a Susan Taylor who was contracted by FEMA. She is looking at ways to get funding for the city for any natural disaster. Items of interest are the dyke, and an exit route out of Anderson. The city does not fall under the Denali Borough plan.
Samantha Thompson reported that she has been in contact with DNR and they still have not received anything from Mr. Irving, the surveyor. She also spoke with Mr. Irving, and he stated that he sent the paper work off to DNR. Council person Thompson has also been in contact with other surveyors who would be interested in doing the surveying for the city. Ms. Thompson would like a letter sent to Mr. Irving stating that the City of Anderson no longer needs his services. The clerk will check to see if there was a contract signed between Mr. Irving and the city.
Mayor Fetzer reported that all is going smoothly at the city office.
Old Business
Northern Lights
Subdivision Extension Mayor Fetzer reported that approximately 7 letters were received in response to the letters of intent that were sent to all land holders. A copy of these letters was given to all council members. Mayor Fetzer would like all council members to review all letters received and action on this item will take place at next month’s regular meeting.
Land Survey
ASLS 2003-47 Council person S. Thompson reported that Mr. Irving has done nothing to date to survey the land on the Parks Hwy. Her recommendation to the council would be for the city to put this back out for bid and to terminate any other contracts with Mr. Irving. The clerk will see if there are any existing contracts with Mr. Irving and run this by the city’s attorney. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1st Reading Amended
Ordinance 08-06
Waste Water Utility M/S K. Southwood/ T. Howard moved to accept the 1st Reading of Amended Ordinance 08-06. Mayor Fetzer explained that these changes were recommended by the City’s Attorney. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Roll Call
Tom Howard yes
Karen Southwood yes
Dave Miller yes
Keith Fetzer yes
Samantha Thompson yes
ADJOURMENT M/S T. Howard/ K. Southwood moved to adjourn the meeting @ 7:04 PM.
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Keith Fetzer, Mayor
A.T.T.E.S.T
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Darla Coghill, City Clerk