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City of El Paso City Council met March 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

A Regular Meeting of the El Paso City Council was called to order by Mayor Price on March 19, 2018 at 7:30 pm.

Council Members Present: Burton, Kearney, Brucker, Rigsby and Kilpatrick. Absent: Steffen.

Also present: Director of Public Services Jack Hickok, Treasurer Linda Haas, Chief Dave Duncan, Lt. Clark, Attorney Jim Stoller, Colton Scott, Casey Jones, Scott Mool, Bill Prochnow, Jake & Melinda Barker, Becky Carter, Chad Porter, and Brian Kearney as the local press.

Pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited.

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Burton, seconded by Rigsby to approve agenda as presented. Voice vote taken of all ayes.

Consent Agenda.

Council Minutes: The minutes of the March 5, 2018 City Council Meeting were presented in written form.

Water Sewer Committee Minutes: The minutes of the March 16, 2018 Water Sewer Committee Meeting were presented in written form.

Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report for the month ending February 28, 2018 showing Investments and revenue and expenses were presented in written form.

Register of Bills: The Register of Bills in the amount of $49,598.56 was presented.

Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Brucker, seconded by Kilpatrick to approve items on consent agenda as presented. Voice vote taken of all ayes.

Public Comments: Scott Mool of Harvest Chapel was present and asked permission to have an old fashion tent revival from May 13th to 18th in Jefferson Park. They a tent in front of performance center and about 8 participants will camp in a trailer in park for the week. The Mayor asked if anyone on the council had any objections and hearing none he granted them permission for use of the park for event.

Jake Barker of 127 N Elm St. and his wife spoke of parking issue on Elm Street. He said he will soon have 4 drivers and vehicles in household with only room for 2 cars in alley parking. He was told topic would be discussed later in meeting and he could participate again then if he wished.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

Water Sewer Committee Action Presented: Motion by Kilpatrick, seconded by Kearney to accept the recommendations of Water Sewer Committee. Roll call vote taken of ayes.

Ivy Gardens/The Depot: Agreement for a joint septic system. Motion by Brucker, seconded by Burton that the City realizes that the owners will have an agreement as sale of The Depot is accomplished and accept that connection to city sewer system is not practical. Roll call vote taken of ayes.

Elm Street Parking: Police Chief Duncan does not see any issue with parking on North Elm Street and recommends not to do anything now. He then spoke of parking on 3rd Street near St. Mary's Church on Sunday mornings and he will work with the parish to control parking to one side of Third.

CDAP Loan Request-The Alley 133 Inc.: Chad Porter was present to answer any questions and said he will be adding other equipment as business continues thus increasing his collateral. Jack will run a credit check and report back to the Council at the April 2nd council meeting.

Director of Public Service: Jack reported that the Farnsworth Group is doing testing at sewer plant and study weather to replace current non working aerators or other solutions. Jack will also be scheduling several committee meetings in the next two weeks.

Mayor's Report: The Mayor spoke of his last Friday meeting with Casey and that they have done a lot of work over the past year including big improvements and streamlining of departments. He also stated that the EMS building will be coming up for sale and he wants the city to consider purchasing.

City Council Comments: Alderman Kilpatrick spoke about trash along walking trail. Chief Duncan noted that a person needing community service will be starting his service tomorrow and his first duty will be picking up trash on the trail.

Staff Reports: Police Department. Chief Duncan reported our department participated in an active shooter drill at Fieldcrest High School in Minonk. He will be doing background checks, interview candidates and should have 2 names for consideration in the next couple weeks.

Public Works: Casey reported the shed being built at South Pointe Park is about finished. Brush pickup started and GA Rich should be here this week to install four more fire hydrants. He also said the Water employees will be working on the installation of new water meters.

Parks & Recreation: Derek reported baseball registration is completed and there will a Junior High Travel Girls softball team this year. In the first two weeks of the Recreation Facebook page they have 306 followers.

Clerk's Report: Clerk reported on number shutoff notices each of the last 3 months. A Proposed Capital Purchases & Projects report was passed out and discussed briefly.

City Attorney: Attorney Stoller reported we now have the complete paperwork and filing such concerning the final acceptance of the Prairie Crossing Subdivision.

Motion by Brucker, seconded by Kearney to adjourn. Voice vote taken of all ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm.

http://www.elpasoil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03192018-59