The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Randall Meidinger, Brian Jacob, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris, 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 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Wayne Ehley to approve the October 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Wayne Ehley to approve the Building Permit Applications 22-69 Scott Schmidt-build a deck & cement slab; 22-70 Logen Himmelspach-bathroom remodel. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Kevin Evenson addressed the council regarding Building Permit Application 22-44 for the addition of a used deck to the house located at 228 Spruce Avenue East. After discussion, a motion was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner to approve the building permit contingent on completion by December 1, 2022 with the deck being removed from the property if not completed by that date. To be completed, the deck must be attached to the house, concrete in place and looking nice. Voting aye: Brian Jacob, James Gartner, Travis Dockter. Voting nay: Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris. Mayor Daniel Imdieke voted aye and broke the tie. Motion carried 4-3.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob to approve a Temporary Liquor License Transfer Permit from the Green Lantern to the Emmons County Auditorium for the Veterans Day Supper on Friday, November 11, 2022. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter to approve the October 2022 Monthly Financial Report. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Dennis Morris to approve the Budget to Actual YTD Ending October 31, 2022. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental/vision insurance $584.00; Ameritas-dental/vision insurance $584.00; Amy Haugen-deposit refund $25.00; Auto Value Parts Stores-supplies $6.49; Banyon Data Systems-software support $2,300.00; BEK Communications-telephone bill $23.31; BEK Communications-telephone bill $83.67; BCBS-health insurance $11,901.30; BCBS-health insurance $11,901.30; Cardmember Service-supplies $144.74; Cemetery Updating Services-cemetery records contract final payment $12,990.40; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $2,665.17; Emmons Co Farmers Union-deposit refund $75.00; Emmons County Record-publishing $275.69; Emmons County Record-publishing $314.75; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Ferguson Enterprises LLC-supplies $79.74; Ferguson Waterworks-supplies $197.98; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $41.25; IRS-payroll taxes $6,510.51; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-supplies & labor $415.02; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $2,627.50; KEM Electric Cooperative-power bill $109.68; KEM Electric Cooperative-power bill $142.23; Linton Auto Parts-shop supplies $158.82; Marge Keller-credit on account $96.63; Martin Oil-diesel $2,459.16; Maverick Ag- weeds chemical $400.00; MDU-power bill $2,631.93; ND One Call-utility locates $7.45; ND One Call-utility locates $9.90; ND State Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $443.10; Dept. of Health, Microbiology-water testing $32.00; ND PERS-pension $4,862.21; Nodak True Value-supplies $89.59; Nodak True Value- shop supplies $56.73; Patriot Fuels-fuel $135.93; Patriot Fuels-fuel $243.51; Payroll $25,296.27; Petty Cash-supplies $39.58; RDO Equipment Co-repairs $1,119.25; RJ Sales & Service-labor & material $572.40; Roll-On Tire Center-supplies $55.00; Sayler Implement-parts $30.23; SCWD-water $14,565.60; Sign Solutions USA, LLC- materials for digital speed signs $1,103.06; USPS-water bills postage $245.96; Verizon Wireless-phone & iPad plan $69.06; Verizon Wireless-phone & iPad plan $69.08.
A motion was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter to approve the RZ Application submitted by Linton Fitness LLC contingent on approval of the LIDC and the Department of Commerce. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley to approve the appointment of Mayor Daniel Imdieke as a city council representative to the LIDC Board of Directors. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
LIDC September 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes, the LIDC Balance Sheet and the LIDC P&L Report as of September 30, 2022 were provided to the council.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
A motion was made by Randall Meidinger to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
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