Mayor Dave Olson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. February 14, 2022, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor David Olson, Cody Mathers, Tony Schultz, Emily Krage, and Cheryl Sanden. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Randy Thesing, Steve Skifton, and Brett Hurley.
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Motion by Krage, seconded by Schultz to pay estimate #10 from Wapasha Construction Co. in the amount of $237,715.11. Motion carried unanimously.
Library: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Sanden to affirm the action taken by council on November 8, 2020, regarding approved staff COLA increases. Motion carried unanimously.
Nature Center Assistant: Motion by Mathers, seconded by Schultz with Krage voting in the negative to allow the Nature Center Assistant position to remain open and continue recruitment efforts. Motion carried.
Public Works: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Sanden to authorize a competitive search for 1 FTE City Maintenance Worker and a Seasonal Maintenance Worker. Motion carried unanimously.
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Krage to schedule the LBAE meeting for Monday, May 9, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Summer Recreation Director: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Mathers to approve the Contract for Professional Services with CEDA and authorize the appropriate signatures on said agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Food Shelf Storage Room Space: Hollidazzle has requested permission to install shelving in the space currently being occupied by them which would allow for better utilization of the space. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Sanden to grant permission to Hollidazzle to install the requested shelving. Motion carried unanimously.
Service Line to Multiple Buildings: City Code §52.25 prevents more than one housing unit or building to be supplied from one service connection except by permission of City Council. Motion by Krage, seconded by Mathers to grant approval for the two buildings to be supplied by a single service contingent upon the property owner making application and being granted the appropriate building and plumbing permits, complying with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, and with the understanding the detached garage could not be used as sleeping quarters or a residence. Motion carried unanimously.
2022 Appropriation: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Sanden to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2022-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Houston Council, that the following appropriation will be made in 2022 as appropriate from the General Fund:
ORGANIZATION 2022 BUDGET
Houston Chamber of Commerce (Maximum) $3,000
Bank Privileges: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Mathers to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2022-03
Account Powers Granted Rushford State Bank Banking
BE IT RESOLVED, the Houston City Council authorizes Finance Director/Treasurer Suzanne Peterson the authority to open any deposit or share accounts in the name of City of Houston and further authorizes Clerk Administrator Michelle Quinn, Finance Director/Treasurer Suzanne Peterson, and Mayor David Olson to endorse checks and orders for the payment of money or otherwise withdraw or transfer funds on deposit with the requirement of two signatures with this Financial institution.
Public Works Back Blade: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Mathers to accept the quote of Hammell Equipment Inc. in the amount of $4,200 for a Bison NB120-240 blade. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes and Bills: Motion by Krage, seconded by Sanden to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2022, regular meeting, and bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Items to be Placed on File: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Schultz to place on file the following items. Motion carried unanimously.
Library – January 11, 2022, Minutes and February 8, 2022, Update and Minutes
Fire Department minutes of the December 15, 2021, meeting
Incident Summary by Incident Type
Adjourn: Motion by Sanden, seconded by Krage to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2022.
By: David Olson, Mayor
Attest: Michelle Quinn, Clerk/Administrator
Above proceedings are only a summary. Full text available for public inspection at City Hall as well as the following website: www.houston.govoffice.com
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