Record of the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Minto, Walsh County, North Dakota, held on December 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Minto City Auditor’s Office.
Mayor John Riskey called the meeting to order. Present were Mayor John Riskey, Councilmen Lee Gudajtes, Brad Narloch, Heather Narloch, and Kevin Schuster.
There were no open petitions from the public.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on November 5, 2007 and the special meeting held on November 13, 2007 were submitted for approval. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Schuster, and carried. The minutes were approved.
Committee reports were given.
Streets, Grounds, Lights:
It was noted the last payments for the street project have been disbursed. The local work is about 60% finished and will be finished in the spring. There are still some drainage issues on Wilson Street that will be addressed.
Animal Warden:
Gudajtes transported a dog to Park River. Issues with another dog are being addressed.
Employee Relations:
The committee met individually with the employees to discuss any issues or concerns. Employees are working on writing standard operating procedures and developing job descriptions. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved to pay Christmas bonuses to Henry Czapiewski and Sam Shutt of $200.00/each and to Tami Ulland of $100.00.
The contract with Advanced Engineering for a regional water system cost evaluation was reviewed. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved contract.
Public nuisance issues were discussed. Gudajtes will contact Scott Boura concerning the Lily Inn property. A letter will be sent to property owners regarding a burned out mobile home.
The bids/contracts from Maguire Iron for painting and repairing the water tower were reviewed. Mr. Czapiewski was directed to check on what the price would be if it had to done next year and what obligation the City has if they choose to never do the project.
The 2008 Policing Contract with Walsh County Sheriff was reviewed. On motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. The 2008 Policing Contract was approved.
The Council was informed Walsh County has possession of a property in Minto through a tax lien. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. Approved to purchase Lot 1, Block 2, Stoltman’s Subdivision from Walsh County.
The monthly bills were presented and discussed. On motion by B. Narloch, seconded by Schuster, carried. Approved for payment:
General Fund:
Otter Tail Power Office 93.55
NDPERS Retirement 144.46
NDPERS Insurance 659.44
Morgan Printing Vote signs 5.25
Walsh County Treasurer Policing Contract 985.50
Tami Ulland Software, Christmas decorations 82.30
19 hours 347.32
ND Municipal Finance Officers 2008 membership dues 30.00
Margie Kilichowski Special election 88.00
Isabel Niswonger Special election 88.00
Janice Wysocki Special election 88.00
Lee Gudajtes Mileage to Park River 22.50
Jerry Misialek Office rent 250.00
GR Graphics Maintenance contract 25.00
Qwest Office, fax 108.43
Marisa Desautel Logo contest winner 50.00
Erin Misialek Postcard design winner 50.00
Tami Ulland Salary 1584.00
John Riskey Salary 375.00
Kevin Schuster Salary 195.00
Brad Narloch Salary 195.00
Lee Gudajtes Salary 195.00
Heather Narloch Salary 195.00
Highway Fund:
Farmers Union Oil Co. Oil – sander 28.29
Super Service Sweeper, sander maintenance 99.30
Harriston Industries Sander maintenance 100.45
Home of Economy Extension cords – sander 29.98
Simonson Lumber Post – sander 55.72
JR Welding Tractor bucket repair 672.53
Grafton Auto Electric Sander parts 89.27
Sinclair Card Diesel – tractor, gas – sander 95.05
Social Security Fund:
Bank of Minto Tax deposit – November 602.88
Advertising Fund:
Morgan Printing Minutes – September, October 290.70
Banner 45.00
Leon’s Building Center Lumber – signs 76.98
Forest/Snow/Insect Control Fund:
Super Service Chain lube – snow blower 8.95
JR Welding Snowblower maintenance 319.84
Community Message Center Fund:
Qwest Phone line 40.79
2005 Pavement Improvements – SS
Sinclair Oil Corporation Diesel – tractor 34.00
Expense Account Sales Grass seed 87.50
Michael Shutt 7.25 hours 58.00
Lucas Kelley 7.25 hours 58.00
Nick Knoepfle 1 hour 8.00
Brock Riskey 7.25 hours 58.00
Water Fund:
Northern Water Works Supply Freight on meter 13.29
Hawkins Chemical Container charge 5.00
Nodak Electric Cooperative Electricity – Aquifer line 240.25
Super Service Misc. 76.18
Harriston Industries Freight – return meter 12.40
NDPERS Retirement 495.13
NDPERS Insurance 983.32
Henry Czapiewski 3.25 hours OT 77.71
Polar Communications Aquifer line 121.43
Home of Economy Fan, ball hitch, misc. 52.11
Grafton Auto Electric Jack, repair kit 126.98
Fargo Water Equipment Meter 533.47
Grafton True Value Brass fittings 15.98
Sinclair Card Gas – pickups 238.03
Sam Shutt 8 hours Holiday, 32 hours OT 861.28
Northern Plumbing Supply Fittings for raw water line 77.12
Alberto Benavides Refund 65.22
City of Minto Transfers for October 3477.23
Henry Czapiewski Christmas bonus 200.00
Tami Ulland Christmas bonus 100.00
Sam Shutt Christmas bonus 200.00
Qwest Aquifer line 65.69
Qwest Phone 49.07
ND Department of Health Testing contract 16.00
ND One Call, Inc. Locates 7.44
Alltel Pickup phone 23.40
Doug Craik Refund 75.00
Minto Post Office Water billing postage 67.60
Henry Czapiewski Salary 2763.00
Sam Shutt Salary 2666.00
Sewer Fund:
Harriston Industries PVC hose, hardware 50.71
Home of Economy Fittings 68.53
Lyle Niemann Salary 75.00
Kevin Kirkeby Salary 75.00
Garbage Fund:
Refuse Disposal Service Collections 2752.97
Withholding Fund:
NDPERS Insurance 238.26
Bank of Minto Tax deposit – November 1169.88
NDPERS Deferred comp contribution 75.00
There being no further business, on motion by Schuster, seconded by Gudajtes, carried. The meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on January 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The Planning and Zoning Committee will meet on January 8, 2008 at 6:30 PM.
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Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Auditor
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