Eureka City Council met September 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on September 5, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Scott Zimmer called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen L. Klaus, Getz, Prather, Germann, Rossetti, Hinnen, and Teegarden. Alderman Lind was absent. Also in attendance were Melissa Brown, City Administrator; Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Rusty Klaus, Director of Public Works; and Chief Alex Collinge.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Prather, to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2017, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Prather, L. Klaus, Getz, Germann, Rossetti, and Teegarden all voting Aye.
Moved by Rossetti, second by Teegarden, to approve minutes of committee meetings held within the month of August (Administration, Enterprise, and Park). Passed on roll call vote with Rossetti, Teegarden, L. Klaus, Getz, Prather, Germann, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Prather, second by L. Klaus, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $83,579.28. Discussion was held on the billing of engineering firms. Passed on roll call vote with Prather, L. Klaus, Getz, Germann, Rossetti, Hinnen, and Teegarden all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Germann, to approve the Class A Liquor License for The Cannery. Discussion was held concerning the Class A License requirements. John Knapp who lives in Eureka is applying for the license. He is Brandon Knapp’s (the owner) father. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Germann, L. Klaus, Getz, Prather, Rossetti, and Teegarden all voting Aye.
The CEGYRA Cooperation Guidelines were discussed. All parties have agreed to these guidelines.
Moved by Rossetti, second by Teegarden, to approve Ordinance 17-17, an ordinance amending the Eureka Policy and Procedure Manual with the addition of Job Descriptions. Crossing guards are not provided by the City anymore so that part of the Ordinance is being removed. Passed on roll call vote with Rossetti, Teegarden, L. Klaus, Getz, Prather, Germann, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Rossetti, second by Hinnen, to approve Resolution 17-07, a resolution establishing Emergency Spending Authorization. Melissa will be able to now approve expenditures from $0 to $6,000. The Mayor and Melissa can approve expenditures from $0 to $10,000. This replaces Resolution 12-08. Passed on roll call vote with Rossetti, Hinnen, L. Klaus, Getz, Prather, Germann, and Teegarden all voting Aye.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Prather of the Budget Committee: No report.
Chairman Rossetti of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report.
Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: The north water tower looks good with the new paint.
The south water tower will be started soon.
Chairman Hinnen of the Maintenance Committee: No report.
Chairman Lind of the Public Safety Committee: Absent
Chairman Germann of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report.
Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee: No report.
Chairman Mayor Zimmer of the Liquor Commission: No report.
New Business: The pallet company is leaving Eureka in the near future.
Public Comments: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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