The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley. Absent: Travis Dockter, Dennis Morris. Also Present: Attorney Joseph Hanson, Director of Public Works Tyler Gross, Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula, Deputy Auditor Joy Bosch.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the July 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Dennis Morris joined the meeting at this time.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications: 23-34 Tom Brandenburger-cement driveway; 23-35 Michelle Johnson-cement driveway; 23-36 Brian Jacob-cement patio; 23-37 Gerald Schatz-build deck; 23-29 Debbie Lindeman-amend to add a 6′ privacy fence south of the garage was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the July 2023 Monthly Financial Report was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental insurance $450.64; Bank of North Dakota-payment 2011 water meter project $13,755.00; BEK Communications-telephone bill $83.41; Blake or Hollie Selzler-credit on account $101.18; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,504.20; ECOLAB-pest control $198.91; Dept. of Environmental Quality-water/sewer operator certification $50.00; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $15.54; Emmons Co Record-publishing & receipts books $428.38; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Ferguson Waterworks-parts $103.63; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $41.75; Harry L Petrie Library-City of Linton contribution for operating expenses $3,500.00; IRS-payroll taxes $4,911.43; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,522.14; KEM Electric Coop.-power bill $99.68; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $237.24; Linton Park Board-liquid reagent for testing water samples $34.88; Martin Oil-diesel & labor $1,639.75; MDU-power bill $2,762.60; ND One Call-utility locates $15.60; ND PERS-pension $3,578.24; NDPHIT-employee insurance $11,083.96; ND State Commissioner-payroll taxes $962.70; Nodak True Value-supplies & parts $236.85; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $383.80; Plains Mobile Inc-2021-2023 hose website $750.00; Payroll $19,176.76; Prairie Heating & Air-labor $247.25; Roll-On Tire Center-labor $80.00; Russ Lawler Construction LLC-labor $6,920.00; Sanitation Products-parts $267.99; Sayler Implement-labor & parts $1,256.89; SCWD-water $15,155.40; Skylar Ehley-credit on account $101.38; Stacia Wagner-refund deposit $150.00; USPS-water bills postage $252.48; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $69.03.
The 2024 Preliminary Budget was discussed.
A motion to approve a 5% wage increase for 2024 to be equally distributed among the employees was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Voting aye: Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris. James Gartner abstained from voting. Motion carried 4-0-1.
A motion to approve the 2024 Preliminary Budget and the Preliminary Certificate of Levy was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The preliminary levy by fund is as follows: General-$175,000.00; Emergency-$6,595.00; Cemetery-$5,275.00; JDA-$6,500.00.
The preliminary budgets for the Harry L. Petrie Library and the Linton Municipal Airport were reviewed and discussed.
A motion to approve the 2024 Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Certificate of Levy for the Harry L. Petrie Library was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The preliminary library levy is $10,600.00.
A motion to approve the 2024 Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Certificate of Levy for the Linton Municipal Airport was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The preliminary airport levy is $10,600.00
Joseph Hanson presented the council with proposed Chapters Seven and Eight of the updated ordinances.
Discussion was held on the potential transfer of ownership of the Our Club Hall. A committee will be formed to research the matter.
Minutes of the LIDC May 17, 2023 meeting were provided to the council.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
City-wide fall cleanup day will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 (Original Town & West of Main Street) & Tuesday, September 12,2023 (East of Main Street & 1st St. – 7th St.)
A motion was made by Brian Jacob to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
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