The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Dennis Morris, Travis Dockter. Absent: Wayne Ehley. Also Present: Atty. Joseph Hanson; Director of Public Works Virgil Hulm, Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula., Deputy Auditor Joy Bosch.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the July 5, 2022 Meeting Minutes was made by Brian Jacob, second by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications: 22-51 Jacques Van Leeuwen–replace shingles with steel roof; 22-52 Judy Van Beek–concrete work (driveway); 22-53 Mercedes Goetz–concrete work (sidewalk & driveway); 22-54 Ronda Monroe–replace shingles; 22-55 Francis Wald–build storage shed and cement camper pad; 22-56 Linton United Church –install fence was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to authorize Mayor Daniel Imdieke, Council President Wayne Ehley and City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula as signatories on accounts and require two signatures for drafts or other withdrawal orders issued at BNC National Bank and Unison State Bank was made by James Gartner, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the July 2022 Monthly Financial Report was made by Travis Dockter, second by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payments was made by Randall Meidinger, second by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental/vision insurance $566.72; Auto Value Parts Stores-supplies $31.13; Bank of North Dakota- water meter loan payment $12,920.00; BND-8th St. Addition loan payment $75,164.49; BCBS-health insurance $9,967.40; Cardmember Service-supplies $234.09; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $1,885.00; ECOLAB-pest control $187.65; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Emmons Country Record-publishing $213.69; Emmons Country Record-publishing $427.59; Ferguson Waterworks-supplies $329.22; Fireside Office Solutions-tech support & office supplies $1,965.49; IRS-payroll taxes $4,343.04; John Beck Insurance-fire & tornado insurance $4,663.00; John’s Auto Body-labor $458.03; KEM Electric-power bill 130.49; Martin Oil-diesel $2,233.80; Maverick Ag-weeds chemical $1,490.00; Michael Todd & Company-paint $729.65; MDU-power bill $2,710.14; Myers Funeral Home-credit on water bill $72.00; ND League of Cities-membership $1,396.00; ND One Call-utility locates $5.80; ND PERS-pension $3,241.47; ND State Commissioner- state withholding tax $550.94; Nodak True Value-supplies $156.49; Payroll $17,071.37; Quality Asphalt Inc-pot holes fillers $413.00; Roll-On Tire Center-labor $1,776.00; Rough Rider Industries-signs $320.73; Sanitation Products-supplies $293.33; South Central Regional Water-water $11,260.80; USPS-water bills postage $235.40; Verizon Wireless-cell phone plans, iPad plan $69.16.
The 2023 Preliminary Budget was discussed.
A motion to implement a 5% garbage rate increase and a $2.00 per month sewer usage increase effective January 1, 2023 was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve a 5% wage increase for 2023 to be equally distributed to employees was made by James Gartner, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the 2023 Preliminary Budget was made by Travis Dockter, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The preliminary budgets for the Harry L. Petrie Library and the Linton Municipal Airport were reviewed and discussed. During discussion of the airport’s budget, it was noted that only property within Linton City limits is taxed for the airport which generates approximately $10,300. The tax revenue and other sources of revenue fall short of meeting the expenses. Randall Meidinger, the council representative on the Airport Authority Board, said the Airport Authority is recommending a request be made to the Emmons County Commission for additional funding through a mill levy.
After further discussion, a motion to approve the Library and Airport Preliminary Budgets was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Airport Authority Representatives and the Mayor will meet with the County Commissioners to request the mill levy.
Virgil Hulm reported that the estimated cost to repair the boulevard on the north side of the courthouse and city shop is $50,000. This includes moving the poles and replacing the sod with cement. Dan Imdieke and Virgil Hulm will meet with the county commissioners to request a cost-share in the repair.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
The city-wide fall clean up day will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
A motion to adjourn was made by Travis Dockter. Meeting adjourned.
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