CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 14, 2008

7:00 p.m.

The Governing Body of the City of Edwardsville, Kansas met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 7:04 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The following Councilmember’s were present with Mayor Heinz Rodgers presiding:

Chuck Adams  Craig Crider  

Doug Danner   John Eickhoff                           

Councilmember Isenhour was absent.

The following staff members were present:

            Michael Webb, City Administrator

            Reed Walker, City Attorney

            Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk

            Mark Mathies, Police Chief

            Cliff Lane, Fire Chief

APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 

Councilmember Crider moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.

STATEMENT OF BILLS - $112,952.60

Councilmember Danner moved to approve the statement of bills. Councilmember Crider seconded.

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.

SPECIAL INTRODUCTION

Mayor Rodgers introduced Joe Terrall and his grandson Cory.

Mr. Terrall stated that Cory was attending to observe the government meeting to earn his Boy Scout merit badge.

REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

Clarence Mumma, 10700 Riverview asked if there were any announcements for future development.

Mayor Rodgers stated there is still interest on the land for development.

Administrator Webb also indicated continuing interest.

CONSIDER ORDIANCE #872

REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF ORDINANCE

CHAPTER VIII

HEALTH & WELFARE 

Administrator Webb stated the issue is to establish a penalty for non-compliance once the owner is properly notified to abate the high grass and weeds.

After further discussion Councilmember Crider moved to adopt Ordinance #872. Councilmember Adams seconded.

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.

CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM

PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

TO ESTABLISH PICNIC SHELTER RENTAL

AGREEMENT FEES AND ADOPT

ORDINANCE #873

ESTABLISHING SUCH FEES 

Administrator Webb stated the advisory board had directed Sports Director Tammy Burgoon to survey other area park departments for their fee schedules and samples of rental agreements.

Councilmember Danner moved to adopt Ordinance #873. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.

STAFF REPORTS

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator Webb provided the Governing Body with a spread sheet of the General Fund, 3^rd quarter comparison of the unaudited revenue and expenditures from 2007 to current.

CITY ATTORNEY

No report at this time.

CHIEFS (FIRE & POLICE)

No reports at this time.

CITY ENGINEER

No report at this time.

COUNCIL & MAYOR COMMENTS 

Councilmember Eickhoff asked for an update on the sale of the fire truck..

Mayor Rodgers reported that surplus equipment was an item discussed at the recent League of Municipalities conference.

Administrator Webb stated there are agents that will sale equipment. One city actually went on-line and sold surplus equipment.

Councilmember Adams stated that at the league conference there was great interaction with other cities; similar issues; nuisance abatement and detailed processes.

Mayor Rodgers stated it was interesting to hear other cities are going through the same issues as well as expenses. They were able to network with many other cities through out the state.

Mayor Rodgers commended staff for the new pedestrian crosswalk at the railroad tracks.

ADJOURNMENT 

Councilmember Danner moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.

Mayor Rodgers declared motion carried.

Phyllis Freeman

City Clerk