City Board Minutes

 

The Humboldt City Board met in regular session on Tuesday, October 11th, 2005.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Allen Schmeichel at 7:00 p.m.  Trustees present were Larry Skari and Theresa Muth. 

 

The minutes of the regular and special meetings were reviewed.  A motion was made by Skari and seconded by Muth to approve the minutes.  The motion carried.

 

No bids for the repairs to the maintenance building were received.  Dan Lueth expressed interest and had an estimate for cost and repairs however due to illness he did not get them submitted.  Dan will be contacted for an estimated cost for the repairs.

 

The application for the State Water Plan has been submitted by SECOG.

 

The natural gas rates were discussed.

 

The municipal bar was discussed.  Placing a limit on the amount of a payroll check that can be cashed and/or charging a fee to cash a payroll check was discussed.  The attorney will be contacted regarding the fee. The bar needs to purchase as many groceries as possible from S&S Grocery.  If an item is not available, it should be requested from the store manager.   Processes that need to be followed regarding projects and benefits were discussed.  All projects must have quotes submitted to the board for approval prior to being completed.  All donations from the bar for fund raising benefits must be brought before the board for approval.  The internet at the bar had caused e-mail and internet shut down at the finance office for two week.  The problem was discovered by Bob Nielsen of B& A Computers.  After discussion it was determined that the internet is not necessary for the day to day functions of the bar.  A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Muth to not reconnect the bar to the internet.  The motion carried.

 

 Larry Richter arrived at 7:20 p.m. to discuss the new building permits for lot 5 and 6 of tract D Rusmill addition.  The new permit for the house meets all of the set back requirements.  A motion was made by Muth and seconded by Skari to approve the building permit for the new house on lot 5, tract D, Rusmill addition.  The motion carried. 

 

The permit for the private garage on lot 6, tract D, Rusmill addition will still need a variance.  However, the variance request will be for 3 feet instead of 23 feet as originally planned.  The public hearing has been advertised and will still be held on Monday, October 17th, at 7:00 p.m. at the finance office.

 

The City submitted a bid to purchase the ECSI property at 112 S. Main Street. The bid was accepted in the amount of $5001.97 plus ½ of the outstanding property taxes.  The total amount was $5758.37.  The City has been approached by several people wanting to purchase the building only.  After discussion, a motion was made by Muth and seconded by Skari to declare the property surplus and advertise for bids.  The motion carried.  The board members appraised the property, the property will be advertised and the bids will be open at the November regular meeting on November 14th, 2005.

 

Schoenfish & Co. Inc will be here this week to gather information to complete the 2004 annual report.

 

The quote from Schoenfish & Co. Inc for the 2004-2005 audits was submitted.  The quote is $4,750.00 for a one-year audit and $6,750.00 for a two year audit.  A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Skari to approve Schoenfish & Co. Inc. to perform a two year audit in the amount of $6,750.00.  The motion carried.

 

Complaints were received on two buildings in town. The building inspector submitted a report on the two dilapidated buildings.  The city board reviewed the reports of the structures. The attorney will be contacted regarding the reports and what the next steps should be.

 

Lets make a Difference Day was discussed.  This is a project funded by Citibank and Volunteers of America.  The project provides volunteers to local communities to assist in completing special improvement projects for the communities.  This year they will be assisting Brandon. 

 

The garbage service and letting for bids was discussed.  A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Muth to advertise for bids for garbage service for the 2006 year.  The motion carried.  The bids will be opened at the November regular meeting on November 14th, 2005. 

 

The utility manager gave his report for the month.  He has placed new speed limit signs at both ends of Pressler Park.  He checked into speed bumps; however they would cost approximately $800.00 a piece.  He has been sweeping up the rock on the chip sealed streets and repairing water readers.  He inquired about the old gyro-mower; the item is not worth $500.00 so it is not necessary to advertise for bids; however he did have a person interested in purchasing it and repairing it.  The board indicated that he should get whatever he could for it.  The guard for the fence at the ball diamonds and the railroad ties for the warning track will be his project for the next few days.

 

The inadequate water samples were discussed.  The problem has been resolved and all samples submitted since the problem have come back O.K.

 

Repairs at the Humboldt Community Center were discussed.  Quotes will be obtained to replace the tile on the steps, paint the big room and replace the mop boards.  Hiring a janitor was discussed.  The job description will be reviewed and updated prior to advertising for a janitor.  In the mean time Kim McCormick will schedule a couple of hours per week to clean the bathrooms. 

 

A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Muth to pay Lyle Zimmer $30.00 for cleaning the HCC prior to his daughters wedding.  The motion carried.

 

The bills, financials, and payroll were submitted for approval.  A motion was made by Schmeichel and seconded by Skari to approve the bills, financials and payroll.  (E-mail attached)

 

With no further business, a motion was made by Skari and seconded by Muth to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.  The motion carried.

 

ATTEST:         KRISTIE ELLIS

                        FINANCE OFFICER