City Council

CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on September 14, 2015. Mayor Chuck Schonberger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Brush City Hall. The pledge of allegiance was given. Present on roll call were: Mayor Chuck Schonberger Councilor Jeanine Anderson Councilor Rick Bain Councilor Heath Becker Councilor Kimberly Dykes Councilor Vicky Quinlin Councilor Mark Smith Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Monty Torres, City Attorney Bo Chapin, Assistant City Administrator Karen Schminke, Public Works Director Dale Colerick, Community Service Director Lance Schwindt, Fire Chief Tad Anderson, Marketing Specialist Tyler Purvis and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 2015, were approved as submitted The minutes from the August 31, 2015, joint meeting of City Council and the Planning Commission, were tabled for the next meeting. Councilor Anderson would like comments concerning the sign code public hearing, existing non-conforming signs added to the minutes. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS None. MANAGEMENT Golf Course Marketing Logo Administrator Torres presented the logo that was selected by the Golf Course Advisory Board for marketing purposes. He added that this is not normally a Council action and added that these types of actions would not be coming before Council in the future. Councilor Dykes moved, second by Councilor Quinlin, to approve the golf course marketing logo. The roll call vote was unanimous. Council Proceedings –September 14, 2015 1 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 836-15 Sign Code Regulations Assistant City Administrator Schminke presented a table file addressing issues identified by the public hearing held on August 31, 2015. Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Dykes, to adopt Ordinance 836-15 Sign Code Regulations and publish by title only. The roll call vote was unanimous. Resolution No. 2015-13 City and Towns Week Marketing Specialist Purvis presented this Resolution as an opportunity for Council and citizens to engage in the community. Councilor Dykes moved, second by Councilor Anderson, to approve Resolution No. 2015-13 recognizing the week of September 14 as City and Towns Week in Brush! The roll call vote was unanimous. CIRSA Quote for Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance. Finance Director Gosselink presented the preliminary quotes for the 2016 property casualty and workers compensation insurance. Councilor Anderson moved, seconded by Councilor Quinlin, to approve the quotes presented from CIRSA for Property/Casualty in the amount of $111,476 and Workers Compensation Insurance in the amount of $129,703. She reported that both quotes were both a decrease from last year. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. FINANCE City Disbursements Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Dykes to approve City bills from August 24- September 14, 2015. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 87,324.01 Capital Improvement Fund $ 98,893.86 Capital Reserve Fund $ 32,982.00 Water Fund $ 33,653.72 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 15,127.87 Waste Water Fund $ 19,958.65 Storm Water Fund $ 33,724.86 Golf Course Fund $ 31,501.55 Community Enhancement Fund $ 4,875.60 Joslin Needham Fund $ 1,000.00 Payroll and Cafeteria $ 68,885.67 Payroll Liability $ 39,395.46 Disbursements Total $ 467,323.25 Council Proceedings –September 14, 2015 2 STAFF REPORTS Finance Director Gosselink • Reported that 221 customers are using the on-line bill pay service, and 124 customers are using the electronic billing. There are 988 total utility accounts. Community Development Director Schminke • Reported that there was an opening on the Historic Preservation Board. • Quiet Zone is progressing with getting paperwork in order and proof of insurance. Marketing Specialist Purvis • Reported activities for the City and Towns week. The Brush High School Student Council suggested meeting with City Council. Council members could read with Thomson Elementary students or at East Morgan County Library. The Library would like to get photos of Councilmembers reading and distribute around town. • Announced that he would be attending a conference on economic development on September 30-October 2 in Golden. Community Development Director Schwindt • Departments assisted with the Balloon Festival. • Progress has been made with the kitchen remodel at the golf course. • A couples disc golf tournament was held at Watrous Park. The restroom has been completed at the park. • Soccer began this past week. • Reported that the sprinkling system at the golf course had problems. Public Works Director Colerick • Provided pictures of the inlets installed to improve storm drainage. Fire Chief Anderson • Reported one of our volunteer firefighter was in California assisting with the fire efforts there. City Clerk Strand • Read upcoming meetings and announcements. • Election update: Stated that four people had returned their Nomination Petitions for City Councilor. Ward 1 Marlene Baker; Ward 2 Vicky Quinlin; Ward 3 Heath Becker and Phillip E. Northcutt. The ballot was certified to the County Clerk and on September 21 she would attend the logic and accuracy testing of the election equipment. City Administrator Torres Council Proceedings –September 14, 2015 3  • Working with FEMA for funding on flooding damage to English property storm water pond, Mill Street and Emerson Street. Currently it appears they may pay 75% of $73,000. • He will attend a meeting with DOLA representatives and ask questions about the fire department/public safety building. • Working on a lease of English property, it is a short term lease of 6-9 months MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS None. ADJOURNMENT The September 14, 2015, meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Chuck Schonberger Council Proceedings –September 14, 2015 4