Council Minutes
May 17, 2010
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Royal J. DeVaney at 7:30 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. A moment of silence was observed followed by The Pledge of Allegiance.
- Minutes of the May 3, 2010 regular Council meeting were approved with a motion from Councilmember Snyder and seconded by Councilmember Koenig. Unanimously approved.
- Accounts Payable for $36,347.82 (Wts. #12866 – 12888) were approved for payment on a motion by Koenig and seconded by Bareither. Unanimously approved.
POLICING REPORT / HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT
No Policing Report.
No Humane Society Report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing: Monday, May 17, 2010, Town Hall, 104 East Locust Street, 7:30 P.M. – Mosquito Control
Mayor DeVaney opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Comments ranged from opposing the use of Malathion™ for mosquito control, to advocating aerial spraying to minimize West Nile virus concerns. An EPA report was presented stating that “Malathion can be used for public health mosquito control programs without posing unreasonable risks to the general population when applied according to the label.” Other suggestions included wearing insect repellant, using fans, wearing protective clothing, eliminating any standing water that might be a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes, and educating the public about mosquito control. A request was made for spraying earlier in the season rather than waiting until the end of July or first part of August. Many commented that the mosquito infestation in past years made outdoor activities during the summer most uncomfortable. Public comment was strongly weighted in favor of both larvacide, and the use of aerial spraying, if necessary.
Mayor DeVaney closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
- Councilmember Koenig moved to continue the use of larvacide by the Town, and to spray for mosquitoes if necessary. Snyder seconded.
Approved by majority vote, with Bareither and Olin voting against.
RECYCLE CENTER ADDITION – PROJECT #2010 – 01
Change Order No. 1
- Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Recycle Center Addition – Project #2010-01for $648.60 to Elite Woodworking & General Contracting for labor to enclose the north gable of the new addition with metal on a motion by Snyder, and a second by Koenig. Unanimous vote.
Pay Request for Contract
- Snyder moved to approve a pay request to Elite Woodworking & General Contracting for the Recycle Center Addition –Phase I - Project #2010-01 in the amount of $33,598.65 on the condition that funds be disbursed when the Contractor submits the required paperwork. Koenig seconded. Unanimous vote.
Pay Request for Change Order No. 1
- Snyder moved to approve a pay request for Change Order No. 1 to Elite Woodworking & General Contracting for the Recycle Center Addition –Phase I - Project #2010-01 in the amount of $648.60 on the condition that funds be disbursed when the Contractor submits the required paperwork. Olin seconded. Unanimous vote.
Acceptance of Project #2010 – 01 as Complete
- Olin moved to accept the Recycle Center Addition – Phase I - Project #2010-01 as complete with a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
WATER OVERAGES
Council reviewed a memo from Deputy-Treasurer Erica Browning requesting that water overages of $176.13 to the account of Dee Sayan be waived due to the fact that a water leak had occurred over the winter months, and was not detected until meters were read in April 2010.
- Olin moved to waive water overage charges to the account of Dee Sayan in the amount of $176.13, with a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
REPLACE 1963 GMC BUCKET TRUCK
Mayor DeVaney requested approval by Council to research the purchase of a newer replacement for the Town’s bucket truck at a price range of $10,000 to $13,000 plus sales tax.
- Snyder moved to permit the Mayor to look into the purchase of a bucket truck at a threshold price of $13,000 plus sales tax. Koenig seconded.
Unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Hawks, Link Board Representative, briefed Council on an orientation meeting with the Link Board, and information about new automated buses.
MAYOR’S REPORT
……Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial
Day.
……Waterville Swim Pool to open, Monday, June 21, 2010.
……A public information meeting regarding the McGinnis Canyon Road Project will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at the NCW Fairgrounds Community Hall, 601 N. Monroe Street, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p. m. on a motion from Snyder and a second from Koenig. Unanimous vote.
