City of El Paso City Council met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A Regular Meeting of the El Paso City Council was called to order by Clerk Fever on March 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm.
Mayor Pro Tem: Motion by Steffen, seconded by Kearney to appoint Alex Brucker as Mayor Pro Tem for this evenings meeting. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
Council Members Present: Burton, Rigsby, Steffen, Kearney, Kilpatrick, and Brucker. Absent: None.
Also present: Casey Jones, Derek Stoller, Supt. Brian Kurz, Becky Carter, Sandee Kessinger, Treasurer Linda Haas, and Brian Kearney as the local press.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Steffen, seconded by Kilpatrick to approve agenda as presented. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
Consent Agenda.
Council Minutes: The minutes of the February 19, 2018 City Council Meeting were presented in written form.
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes: The minutes of the February 26, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting were presented in written form.
Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes: The minutes of the March 1, 2018 Parks and Recreation Meeting were presented in written form.
Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Burton, seconded by Kilpatrick to approve items on consent agenda as presented. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
Public Comments: Derek Stoller spoke about a proposed press box at diamond number 3 at South Pointe Park. It will give more chances for tournaments, as the diamond will have 24 school games, and 24 tournament games possibly this year. The proposed press box will include storage, a concession stand, rest room and a press box. Current proposal is for a 20' by 30' total cost of about $40000 with about 1/2 of the total cost as donated material and labor.
Old Business: None.
New Business: School Supt.: Supt. Brian Kurz gave a presentation and answered questions concerning the upcoming proposed facilities sales tax on ballot of March 20th.
Street Signs Motion by Kilpartick, second by Rigsby to offer removed street signs until April 1st and then sold for scrap. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
St. Jude Runners: Motion by Steffen, seconded by Kilpatrick to allow the St. Jude Runners to solicit funds at the intersection of Routes 24 and 251 on May 25th and May 26th. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
Elm Street Parking: Tabled.
Recreation Face book Page: A request for a Parks and Recreation Face book Page was made by Derek and Colton. Motion by Rigsby, seconded by Kilpatrick to allow for facebook page. Roll call vote taken of all ayes.
CDAP Loan for The Alley 133, inc.: Motion by Kearney, seconded by Kilpatrick to table any action until next meeting. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
Kiddy Pool: Motion by Burton, seconded by Rigsby to table action on until next meet. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
To approve the closing and approve filling kiddy pool with concrete.
Director of Public Service: Jack was absent. Casey reported the city phones be changing to Verizon tomorrow, and the last 4 hydrants scheduled for replace will be done soon weather permitting.
Mayor's Report: The Mayor was absent.
City Council Comments: None.
Alderman Steffen asked if asphalt by pool could be painted to make cooler.
Staff Reports:
Clerk's Report: Clerk had nothing additional to report.
City Attorney: Attorney Stoller was absent.
Motion by Kearney, seconded by Kilpatrick to adjourn. Voice vote taken of all ayes. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 pm.
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