City of El Paso City Council met Jan. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the El Paso City Council was called to order by Mayor Price on January 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Council Members Present: Kilpatrick, Brucker, Staulcup, Moore and Mool. Absent: Barker. On Zoom: None. It was reported the meeting is being recorded.
Present in Person: Director of Public Services Barry Kauther, Clerk David Fever, Recreation Director Colton Scott, Treasurer Linda Haas and Police Chief Montemurro. Also present: Brandi Montalbano, Jennie and Kim Kearney as the local press.
Also present by Zoom Application: Administrative Assistant Sandee Kessinger and Public Works Supervisor Jones. Other name from zoom software was Karen.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mool, seconded by Staulcup to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote taken of all ayes.
Consent Agenda.
Council Minutes: The minutes of the January 2, 2023 City Council Meeting were presented in written form.
Register of Bills: The Register of Bills in the amount of $ 64,631.40 as of January 16th was presented.
Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report for the month ending December 31, 2022 showing investments, revenue and expenses was presented in written form.
Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Moore, seconded by Staulcup to approve items on consent agenda Voice call vote taken of all ayes.
Public Comments: Brandi Montalbano was present representing the El Paso Business. Association and asked the Council for permission and funding for a business directory sign near the trail on Front Street. The Mayor ask for her to get a cost estimate and submit information for our budget process. She also asked for a link on city web site to Association's web site and Sandee will link when ready for such.
Jennie Kearney ask about amount of sidewalk repairs that will be done this year. She was told that more work than most years will be budgeted for.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
Monthly Water Bill Programs: Discussion and promotion of paper less billing and auto pay for water billing was discussed and agreed to do such promotion.
Director of Public Service: Report was presented in written form. A Zoning Hearing will be scheduled concerning 1.5 mile area around current city limits.
Mayor's Report: The Mayor had nothing more.
City Council Comments: None.
Police Chief Report. The Chief presented his written report. Chief also displayed a sign to promote the new Crime Watch Program.
Operations Supervisor: Report presented in written form and spoke of a fire hydrant repair.
Parks and Recreation Department: Colton's report given in written form. He spoke briefly of progress on Recreation Building and current activities of youth sports.
Clerk's Report: The Clerk reported Sales taxes for the month of October 2022 was up 0.56% from SPLY and year to date after 10 months was off 2.66%. He also reported OSF Health care System is applying for exemption of property tax for their 100 S. Delaney Drive property.
Attorney Stoller was absent.
Motion by Brucker seconded by Staulcup to adjourn. Voice vote taken of all ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.
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