The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris. Absent: Travis Dockter. Also Present: Attorney 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 August 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Sheriff Gary Sanders addressed the council to give an overview of the Emmons County Sheriff’s Office 2021 Annual Report.
Aaron Stuckle addressed the council requesting to purchase city-owned Lot 6, Block 2, Horner’s Addition which adjoins his property. He indicated there are no immediate plans to build on the lot, but they would like the option of adding on to their house in the future. After discussion, a motion was made by Brian Jacob, second by Randall Meidinger to sell the lot to an adjoining land owner for the amount of the 14-1 Street Project special assessments which have been paid ($1,832.88) and with the buyer assuming the remaining special assessments ($785.53). Voting aye: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley. Voting nay: Dennis Morris. Motion carried 4-1. There was general consensus the council will revisit the matter if both adjoining landowners are interested in purchasing the lot.
A motion to approve the Building Permit Applications was made by James Gartner, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. 22-57 Brian & Rhea Flyberg–replace siding; 22-58 Jason Marshall–replace shingles; 22-59 Cory Wald–replace gutters & facia, install metal roof, remodel to add bedroom; 22-60 Kevin Michael Knapp–repair roof; 22-61 Prince Properties LLC–repair overhang; 22-62 Kathy Alexander–replace windows, repair siding; 22-63 Mark Payne–build garage.
A motion was made by Brian Jacob, second by James Gartner to approve a Temporary Liquor License Transfer Permit from the Green Lantern to the McCrory Parking Lot for the Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off on October 8, 2022. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Randall Meidinger to approve the Gaming Permit Applications. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. 22-05 Grad Finale–50/50 raffle from September 2022 to May 2023; 22-06 Voices for Lake Oahe-raffle on 5/6/2023.
A motion was made by Wayne Ehley, second by James Gartner to approve the August 2022 Monthly Financial Report. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payments was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. BEK Communications-telephone bill $98.47; BEK Communications-telephone bill $87.65; Cardmember Service-supplies $418.48; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $2,276.88; City of Linton-petty cash reimbursement $28.60; Emmons County Record-publishing $122.05; Epiphany Curriculum-credit on account $39.00; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $159.18; Joseph M. Hanson-legal fees $2,623.20; IRS-payroll taxes $4,328.18; Jacks Electric & Trenching-labor $190.00; KEM Electric-power bill $98.30; KEM Electric-power bill $99.40; Linton Auto Parts-synthetic oil $1,288.52; Linton Plumbing-PVC pipe $500.00; Martin Oil-diesel & tire $2,515.78; Michael Todd & Company-paint & rivets $242.88; MDU-power bill $2,975.80; Nardini Fire Equipment-labor $167.00; Dept. of Health, Chemistry-water testing $397.20; Dept. of Health, Microbiology- drinking water testing $32.00; ND One Call-utility locates $13.65; ND PERS-pension $3,241.47; Nodak True Value-supplies $60.74; Nodak True Value-supplies $104.96; Northern Veterinary Service-impound fees $100.00; Patriot Fuels-diesel $412.11; Payroll $16,964.68; Rath & Mehrer, PC-audit fees $9,500.00; Rough Rider Industries-signs $123.65; Sanitation Products-supplies $48.13; Sanitation Products-supplies $119.16; Sayler Implement Inc-labor $461.65; Sayler Implement Inc-labor $879.85; South Central Regional Water-water $13,787.85; USDA Rural Development-water project loan payment $20,449.37; USDA Rural Development-water project loan payment $7,801.90; USPS-water bills postage $234.52; Verizon Wireless-cell phone plans, iPad plan $69.16.
Sharon Jangula informed the council that the Chamber of Commerce has requested the street be blocked off from the Maple Avenue Alley east to Broadway St. for the Chili Cook-Off on October 8, 2022.
Mayor Imdieke informed the council he had met with a landscaper to discuss alternatives to cementing the boulevard to the north of the courthouse and the city shop. The landscaper recommended re-sloping and reseeding the boulevard. Mayor Imdieke said a local contractor has given an estimate of $10,000 to re-slope the boulevard. The city will proceed with re-sloping and seeding the boulevard as a less expensive and more visually appealing solution to the existing erosion problem. If this solution does not work, cementing of the boulevard will be considered again. The county has agreed to cost-share fifty percent of the expenses to fix the erosion problem with a maximum cost-share of $25,000.
The LIDC May 11, 2022 & July 13, 2022 meeting minutes and the LIDC Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2022 were provided to the council.
The Audit Report for years Ended December 31, 2021 & December 31, 2020 prepared by Rath & Mehrer were provided to the council.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday October 3, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
A motion was made by Brian Jacob to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
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