Thursday, August 4, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Council President Jon Sheehy called the meeting to order
Council members present: Danielle Weaver, Rich Jespersen and Krystyl Kulbeck
Staff present: Tim LaBuda, Larry Geyer and Wendy Kleinsasser
Public: Logan Tweet, KLJ, Jack Maloughney, Triangle Telephone, Paula Amsbaugh, Dennis Hale and Donita Darlington
Chuck Williams and Julea Robbins joined via Zoom.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the July minutes and Krystyl Kulbeck seconded. Motion passed.
Sheriff’s Report: brief report on skunks
Pivot: All done, 46 bales
Public Comment: None
New Pool report: Rich Jespersen reported that the Land & Water grant people asked the committee to reapply next year. People from the Browning Foundation came for a site visit and are very interested in participating. Fundraising is ongoing. No lease with school yet.
Pool: The old pool sewer issue is fixed
KLJ: Logan Tweet reported that they are roughly 25% done and will shift to south side next week. They are on course to finish the first or second week of September. There will be additional costs. Those costs are for the pavement fabric and geo grid, issues with elevation, requiring wrap for pipes to help the water flow, manhole bedding, which KLJ may cost share with the town, additional costs due to the TTC vault, and additional asphalt between 2nd and 3rd Streets to bring the asphalt up to the sidewalk. They will have to grade and reshape some of the ditches, as well. Rich Jespersen moved to extend the pavement to the sidewalk the length of the block between 2nd and 3rd. Danielle Weaver seconde and the motion passed. Kasia Bothem-Little from Commerce is coming for a site visit on August 22.
ARPA competitive grant: Nothing yet
NorthCentral Water: Mayor gave an update to the people present.
Bear Paw Development: Julea Robbins submitted a draw request for approval. Rich Jespersen moved to approve it; Krystyl Kulbeck seconded. Motion passed.
New Business
Farmer’s Market: Paula Amsbaugh and Donita Darlington asked to be able to set up a weekly Farmer’s Market at the Paul Williams Park. Rich Jespersen moved that permission be granted, provided they obtain liability insurance and there are no issues with the town’s insurer. Krystyl Kulbeck seconded; motion passed.
Camera Quote: Jack Maloughney from TTC gave the council information on security cameras for the town hall. He suggested that he update the previous quote as he felt a different system be used.
Resolution 2023-01: Bear Paw Development participation. Rich Jesperen moved to pass the resolution, Danielle Weaver seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution 2023-02: Budget amendment to FY 22 budget. Krystyl Kulbeck moved to pass the resolution. Danielle Weaver seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution 2023-03: BaRSSA funding received in FY 2022. Danielle Weave moved to pass the resolution. Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Ophus and Associates lease: Due to the name change on the lease, a new one had to be signed. Krystyl Kulbeck moved to have the mayor sign the lease when he returns. Danielle Weaver seconded and the motion passed.
Old Business
Old Hotel: Nothing new.
Community Decay: Rich will have a report at the August meeting.
Committee Reports: None
Public Works: Nothing new to report.
• The shut off list was distributed.
• The correspondence was distributed.
• Clerk: A budget work session is scheduled for August 11.
Claims: Krystyl Kulbeck moved to approve the claims. Rich Jespersen seconded; motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Rich Jespersen moved to accept JV 2023-01. Danielle Weaver seconded; motion passed.
Any Business to be brought before the Council: None
The meeting was adjourned.
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