Mayor Dave Olson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. November 14, 2022, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor David Olson, Emily Krage, Cody Mathers, Cheryl Sanden, and Tony Schultz. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Brett Hurley, Randy Thesing, and Josh Hongerholt. A listing of public members present is on file.
Liquor Licenses: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Krage to approve the Liquor License for JT’s Corner Bar & Grill LLC as all required items have been submitted and for American Legion 423 contingent upon all required data having been received. Motion carried unanimously.
Employee Health Benefits: Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz to approve renewal of the current health benefits plans. Motion carried unanimously.
2023 Summer Recreation Program Director: Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz to hire Emily Krage as the Summer Recreation Program Director position for a stipend amount of $4,000. Motion carried with Krage abstaining.
Nature Center Assistant:
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Krage to authorize staff to move forward with interviewing two candidates for the Nature Center Assistant position and to offer the position contingent upon a candidate meeting all requirements, having favorable references and willingness to accept the position at the advertised rate of $10.50 per hour. Motion carried unanimously.
FSA Ballot: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Sanden to forego casting a vote and submitting the City of Houston FSA Ballot. Motion carried unanimously.
Municipal Building, 109 West Maple Street:
Motion by Mathers, seconded by Krage to convene a closed session pursuant to M.S. 13D.05 Subd 3 C (1) and (2) to review confidential or protected non-public data and possibly determine an asking price for real property to be sold by the City. The parcel to be discussed is a portion of 24.0128.000, the former community center located at 109 West Maple Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz to reconvened in open session at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz to authorize the clerk/administrator enter negotiations with Shelley Jerviss regarding the possible sale of 109 W Maple Street/portion of parcel 24.0128.000 following affirmation from the City Attorney that proper process is being followed. Motion carried unanimously.
It was again noted that the purpose of the closed session was pursuant to M.S. 13D.05 Subd 3 C (1) and (2) to review confidential or protected non-public data and possibly determine an asking price for real property to be sold by the City. The parcel to be discussed is a portion of 24.0128.000, the former community center located at 109 West Maple Street.
Minutes and Bills: Motion by Krage, seconded by Sanden to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2022, regular meeting, and bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Items to be Placed on File: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Krage to place on file the following items. Motion carried unanimously.
Library Updates and Information, and circulation statistics
Appreciation note from Meet Up & Eat Up
Incident Summary by Incident Type
Adjourn: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022.
By: David Olson, Mayor
Attest: Michelle Quinn, Clerk/Administrator
Above proceedings are only a summary. Full text is available for public inspection at City Hall as well as the following website: www.houston.govoffice.com
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