The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan Imdieke on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter, Eric Schmidt. Also Present: City Attorney Joseph Hanson, Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt to approve the October 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Brian Jacob to approve a Special Event Permit for the Green Lantern to Sell Alcoholic Beverages at Emmons County Memorial Auditorium on November 11, 2024 for the American Legion Veterans Day Supper. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter to approve the Building Permit Applications. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 24-66 Albert Weber-re-shingle; 24-67 Lil Dahms-replace window; 24-68 Alan & Dawn Senger-install metal roof; 24-69 Scott Seashore-build garage; 24-70 Richard Smith-replace doors.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded Eric Schmidt to approve Gaming Permit Application 24-10 to American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 for a raffle on 12/31/24. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley to approve the October 2024 Monthly Financial Report. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental insurance $501.64; BEK Communications-telephone bill $56.43; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,371.50; ECOLAB-pest control $208.86; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $2,264.54; Emmons County Record-publishing $539.04; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $49.95; Ferguson Waterworks-water meter $328.23; IState Truck Center-labor & materials $12,711.87; IRS-payroll taxes $4,889.71; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-labor& materials $505.72; Janel C Frank-legal fees $2,835.00; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,447.50; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $,1,570.91; Luke Masset-labor $800.00; Magrum Excavating-labor $675.00; Martin Oil-#2 clear diesel $1,957.82; Maverick Ag-chemical $245.00; Moore Engineering-floodplain management study $11,838.62; Moore Engineering-engineering 17,184.32; MDU-power bill $2,949.14; MDU-labor $67.33; ND Dept of Chemistry-water testing $66.99; ND Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $131.32; Nodak True Value-supplies $99.90; ND PERS-Oct pension $4,042.25; ND Rural Water System Assn-labor $325.00; NDPHIT-employee insurance-$8,977.90; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $262.03; Payroll $20,800.66; Quality Asphalt Inc-patching mix $240.00; Roehrich Construction LLC-labor $1,500.00; Roll-On Tire Center-labor & materials $2,962.00; Rough Rider Industries-dumpster $2,102.00; Sanitation Products-parts $570.80; Sayler Implement-parts $204.79; SCWD-water $12,129.00; Verizon Wireless-cellphone bill & iPad plan $70.37; Wangler’s Tree Service-labor $1,035.00.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob to approve Resolution 24-11-01 for Adoption of a Cafeteria Plan. Unanimous aye vote: motion carried. The Cafeteria Plan establishes guidelines in the administration of the city’s health insurance benefit offered employees.
A motion was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt to offer $300.00 per month Cash In-Lieu Benefit to be effective January 1, 2025. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The Cash-in-Lieu Benefit will be available to eligible participants as outlined in the City of Linton Cafeteria Plan.
Discussion was held on purchasing additional garbage dumpsters at an estimated cost of $11,307.00 plus shipping. After discussion, a motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley to approve the purchase of the dumpsters. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley to approve the RZ Application submitted by HUIZ LLC Broadway Apartments contingent on approval of the LIDC and Department of Commerce. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter to approve the mixed use of mobile homes, recreational vehicles and campsites on the same property located at 146 Sunrise Lane and owned by Real Estate Bell LLC. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The council was informed that there is interest to purchase city-owned Lot 1, Block 5, Horner’s 5th Addition. There was general consensus among the council the lot will be advertised for sale on bids. The bids and the sale of the lot will be discussed at the December meeting.
The council was informed the family of Felix and Hildegard Vonnegut made a contribution to the City of Linton in the amount of $1,000.00. The Vonneguts had been long-time residents of Linton.
The council was provided the LIDC September 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes, the LIDC Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024 and the Engineer’s Report dated November 4, 2024.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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