CITY OF LINTON
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES
MAY 6, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner; Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger; Travis Dockter. Absent: Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris. Also Present: City Attorney Joseph Hanson, Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the April 1,2024 Regular Meeting & Tax Equalization Meeting Minutes was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Mike Kunz and Tony Holzer addressed the council with concerns they have regarding the storm sewer located under and or near their properties. During discussion, it was noted the city has been working with Moore Engineering to research and address their concerns.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications: 24-16 Bernice Schumacher-repair deck; 24-17 Shari & Troy Scherr-replace siding; 24-18 Rick & Michelle Mosset-build sunroom; 24-19 James Gartner-remodel bathroom; 24-20 Lily Marx-install fence; 24-21 Tobie Wald-build garden shed; and approve contingent on all proper documentation submitted 24-22 Gerald Nitschke-build garage; 24-23 Linton Country Club-build maintenance & community cart shed was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Budget to Actual YTD January-April, 2024 was made by Travis Dockter, Randall Meidinger, seconded by Brian Jacob. 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 insurance $468.80; BEK Communications-telephone, internet & camera system $91.00; BEK Communications-telephone, internet & camera system 88.50; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,875.90; Carrie Gefroh-deposit refund $50.00; District 8 Republican Party- deposit refund $75.00; Charles Brandner-credit refund $101.30; Alex Fjeldheim credit refund $58.81; Curtis Rud Oil–propane $138.53; D&E Supply Company-comm. center supplies $488.46; Ecolab-pest control $198.91; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $264.96; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Emmons County Record-publishing $322.12; Emmons County Record-publishing & office supplies $289.61; Ferguson Waterworks-water meters & parts $2,176.40; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $67.36; HR Collaborative-conference fee $199.00; IRS-payroll taxes $8,902.44; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-city shop electrical hookup $1,104.76; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $342.50; KEM Electric-power $249.10; Linton Auto Parts-repairs & supplies $1,136.69; Linton Auto Parts- parts & supplies $210.45; Moore Engineering-engineering fees $29,925.00; MDU-power bill $3,714.50; Michael Todd & Company-crosswalk paint $802.59; ND PERS-March pension $6,063.38; NDPHIT-employee insurance-$8,977.90; ND State Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $77.73; ND Health Lab-water testing $50.00; ND Health Lab-water testing $50.00; Nodak True Value-supplies $127.91; Patriot Fuels-gasoline $292.26; Patriot Fuels-gasoline $281.90; Payroll $33,958.25; Quality Asphalt-pothole mix $320.00; Sayler Implement Inc-repairs $64.84; SCWD-water $4,776.20; USPS-postage $236.91; USPS-postage $237.44; Wangler’s Tree Service-remove diseased tree $1,324.00.
A motion to accept a proposal from Roehrich Construction LLC to clean out and grout the pipe inside the manhole located at 224 1st NE was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The council reviewed the engineer’s report with updates on the street project and a preliminary map of locations for new ADA ramps. In the initial plans for the project, 16 ADA ramps were estimated. After on-site inspections, it was determined that 38 ramps were needed. The majority of the ramps are required by law and a few were included to improve accessibility in high pedestrian traffic areas. There was also discussion to mill and overly a portion of 3rd St NE near the school. After discussion, a motion to approve the 38 ramps and to mill and overlay a portion of 3rd Street near school was made by James Gartner and seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held to reduce the number of checking accounts at BNC National Bank and Unison Bank by closing and or consolidating checking accounts and also transferring money to Certificates of Deposit. A motion to have Administrator/Auditor Jangula reduce the number of checking accounts and transfer money to CDs was made by James Gartner and seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The council was provided minutes of the LIDC Board of Directors Meeting held on February 21, 2024 and the LIDC Balance Sheet ending March 31, 2024.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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