The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris, Travis Dockter. Also Present: Attorney Joseph Hanson; Director of Public Works Virgil Hulm, Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the September 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Building Permit Applications was made by Wayne Ehley, second by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. 22-64 Debbie Lindeman-house demolition; 22-65 Phat Shack-replace sidewalk; 22-66 Rod Heitz-remodel bathroom; 22-67 Johanna Horner-remodel bathroom; Amended 22-22 Linton Country Club-build storage shed; 22-68 Amanda Lund-build breezeway.
A motion to approve the Gaming Permit Application was made by James Gartner, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. 22-07 Linton Celebration Committee-raffle 11/25/22.
A motion to approve the September 2022 Monthly Financial Report was made by Brian Jacob, second by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental/vision insurance $584.00; BCBS-health insurance $11,901.30; Becky Leier-deposit refund $75.00; Cardmember Service-supplies $336.08; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $4,140.04; Computer Share Corporate Trust-street project loan payment $4,906.25; Computer Share Corporate Trust-admin fees $750.00; Dockter’s Welding-repairs $14.00; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Ferguson Waterworks-repairs $48.50; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $43.50; IRS-payroll taxes $4,342.56; Sharon Jangula-mileage $74.38; Victoria Lee-credit on account $21.97; Linton Auto Parts-shop supplies & DEF fluid $365.45; Linton Lions Club-community calendar ad $50.00; MDU-power bill $2,803.82; Dept. of Health, Chemistry-water testing $251.58; Dept. of Health, Microbiology-water testing $32.00; ND PERS-pension $3,241.47; Patriot Fuels-fuel $244.61; Payroll $17,020.03; Riteway Business Forms- utility billing postcards $627.77; Roehrich Construction-cement work $1,053.75; Russ Lawler Construction-boulevard repairs $8,800.00; SCWD-water $16,467.90; USDA Rural Development-water project loan payment $12,065.00; USPS-presort permit $275.00; USPS-water bills postage $233.64;
Sharon Jangula informed the council that the buyer of Lot 16, Block 2 in the 8th Street Addition has requested to exchange that lot for Lot 1, Block 1. She said there is a net difference of $13,543.90 in the cost of the lot. A motion was made by James Gartner, second by Randall Meidinger to approve the exchange and refund the cost difference. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by James Gartner, second by Brian Jacob to transfer $13,543.90 from the General Fund to the 8th St. Addition Fund. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
At 5:30 pm a Public Hearing was held regarding the 2023 City Budget. There were no written or oral comments from the public.
A motion was made by Travis Dockter, second by Wayne Ehley to approve and adopt the 2023 Annual Budget and the following tax levies: General-$175,000; Cemetery-$5,135; JDA-$6,500; Airport-$10,320; Library-$10,320. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on repairing the sidewalks along alleys. There was general consensus the city will be responsible for the replacement of those sidewalks when needed. Attorney Hanson will include this revision in the updated ordinances.
Discussion was held on the employee health insurance and the potential cost savings and benefits of becoming a member of the North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust. After discussion, a motion was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Travis Dockter to move forward with joining NDPHIT upon review and approval of the participation and subscription endorsement by Attorney Hanson. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
There was also discussion on repairs needed to the community center steps, ramps and sidewalks; a quote with different options for repairs will be received. It was also noted that the Centennial Park gazebo is in need of repairs.
LIDC August 10, 2022 & the LIDC Balance Sheet as of August 31, 2022 were provided to the council.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
A motion was made by James Gartner to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
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