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March 18, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes |
The Kensett City Council met in regular session on March 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm at City Hall with Mayor Corey Pulju presiding. Council Members present were Woltzen, Bratrud, Kauffman and Dakin. Absent were Douglas. Visitor R. Bauer. Pulju called meeting to order. Motion to approve agenda by Woltzen, 2nd by Kauffman, carried unanimously.
Motion to approve minutes by Dakin, 2nd by Bratrud, carried unanimously. Motion to approve consent agenda by Dakin, 2nd by Woltzen carried by Woltzen, Dakin & Bratrud, Kaufman abstained.
Maintenance did not have much to discuss other than he had flushed the hydrants last week. Clerk mentioned IMFOA conference April 17th, 18th and 19th and that WCTA installed a Wi-Fi router in the Community Center.
Visitors: Mike Thompson, Matt Stading and ____ brought up concerns with the firework ordinances around the 4th of July and New Years. It was agreed upon to investigate other City Ordinances and possibly updating our Fireworks Ordinance.
Old Business: Was proposed to investigate one other vendor to service our generator, otherwise we will renew the contract with Pioneer Critical for generator services.
New Business: Peg Legs is not renewing their liquor license at the Community Center. How to proceed was discussed. It came to the conclusion that it will be BYOB, if one wants a key, they need liability insurance and if one wants to sell alcohol they need to acquire their own liquor license.
The Max Levy Hearing is for April 8th. Hazardous Waste Removal date is set for May 6th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the City Park. City Cleanup is set for May 4th with a back-up date of May 11th. Randy Bratrud and Devon Reckner confirmed that they will continue to mow the Cemetery this year.
Treasurer's Report: February 2024 Revenues by Fund: General $7,267.28, Utilities $6,177.96, Special $5,658.55, Total Revenues $19,103.79. Stands approved as read. Motion to approve bills by Woltzen, 2nd by Dakin, carried unanimously.
Payable: Alliant Energy $6,658.73; WCTA 282.32; B. Luckason $453.54 (net); R. Bauer $1,101.30 (net); K Thompson $1,156.61 (net); Federal & SS $967.71 (payroll); IPERS $668.64 (payroll); Water Service Tax $143.86 (water); Visa $381.17 (stamps); AgSource $27.50 (service sewer testing); C Pulju $230.87 (payroll net); KFD $400.00 (fire protection); Kensett Water Works $109.00 (sewer fee); Waste Management $1,503.41 (garbage & recycling); Nelson Septic $135.00 (Portapot); Central Lock $108.50 (locks); Olson Insurance $125.00 (bond renewal); State Auditor $800.00 (exam fee); Peterson Excavating $2,640.00 (snow removal); Tom Dakin $210.00 (sexton); Culligan $10.70 (water); Baker & Taylor $72.87 (supplies); Ebsco $10.99 (supplies); Northwood Anchor $26.40 (publication); Arlys Bergdale $84.00 (cleaning); Staci Andrea $30.00 (book); Kensett Library $200.00 (petty cash).
Disbursements by Fund: General $6,886.27; Special $3,062.92; Utilites $1,165.23; Payroll $5,184.67 (gross). Total Disbursements $16,299.19.
Motion to adjourn by Dakin, 2nd by Bratrud, carried unanimously.
Krystal Thompson City Clerk, Corey Pulju, Mayor
Motion to approve minutes by Dakin, 2nd by Bratrud, carried unanimously. Motion to approve consent agenda by Dakin, 2nd by Woltzen carried by Woltzen, Dakin & Bratrud, Kaufman abstained.
Maintenance did not have much to discuss other than he had flushed the hydrants last week. Clerk mentioned IMFOA conference April 17th, 18th and 19th and that WCTA installed a Wi-Fi router in the Community Center.
Visitors: Mike Thompson, Matt Stading and ____ brought up concerns with the firework ordinances around the 4th of July and New Years. It was agreed upon to investigate other City Ordinances and possibly updating our Fireworks Ordinance.
Old Business: Was proposed to investigate one other vendor to service our generator, otherwise we will renew the contract with Pioneer Critical for generator services.
New Business: Peg Legs is not renewing their liquor license at the Community Center. How to proceed was discussed. It came to the conclusion that it will be BYOB, if one wants a key, they need liability insurance and if one wants to sell alcohol they need to acquire their own liquor license.
The Max Levy Hearing is for April 8th. Hazardous Waste Removal date is set for May 6th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the City Park. City Cleanup is set for May 4th with a back-up date of May 11th. Randy Bratrud and Devon Reckner confirmed that they will continue to mow the Cemetery this year.
Treasurer's Report: February 2024 Revenues by Fund: General $7,267.28, Utilities $6,177.96, Special $5,658.55, Total Revenues $19,103.79. Stands approved as read. Motion to approve bills by Woltzen, 2nd by Dakin, carried unanimously.
Payable: Alliant Energy $6,658.73; WCTA 282.32; B. Luckason $453.54 (net); R. Bauer $1,101.30 (net); K Thompson $1,156.61 (net); Federal & SS $967.71 (payroll); IPERS $668.64 (payroll); Water Service Tax $143.86 (water); Visa $381.17 (stamps); AgSource $27.50 (service sewer testing); C Pulju $230.87 (payroll net); KFD $400.00 (fire protection); Kensett Water Works $109.00 (sewer fee); Waste Management $1,503.41 (garbage & recycling); Nelson Septic $135.00 (Portapot); Central Lock $108.50 (locks); Olson Insurance $125.00 (bond renewal); State Auditor $800.00 (exam fee); Peterson Excavating $2,640.00 (snow removal); Tom Dakin $210.00 (sexton); Culligan $10.70 (water); Baker & Taylor $72.87 (supplies); Ebsco $10.99 (supplies); Northwood Anchor $26.40 (publication); Arlys Bergdale $84.00 (cleaning); Staci Andrea $30.00 (book); Kensett Library $200.00 (petty cash).
Disbursements by Fund: General $6,886.27; Special $3,062.92; Utilites $1,165.23; Payroll $5,184.67 (gross). Total Disbursements $16,299.19.
Motion to adjourn by Dakin, 2nd by Bratrud, carried unanimously.
Krystal Thompson City Clerk, Corey Pulju, Mayor
