City Council

CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on September 28, 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 Absent: Councilor Mark Smith Also present were City Attorney Bo Chapin, Finance Director Joanne Gosselink, 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, and the minutes from the August 31, 2015, joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS None. MANAGEMENT Police and Fire Department Radio Purchase Finance Director Gosselink presented a request to purchase radios for the police and fire departments. Both departments are mandated to convert to a 700-800 frequency and have been presented a 15% discounted rate from Motorola. Total savings would be $29,965. Councilor Dykes moved, second by Councilor Anderson, to approve the purchase of radios for the police and fire department. The roll call vote was unanimous. Councilor Bain thanked City staff for saving money and researching the options for this purchase. Council Proceedings –September 28, 2015 1 FINANCE City Disbursements Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Dykes to approve City bills from September 14- 28, 2015. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 63,279.16 Capital Improvement Fund $ 26,847.60 Capital Reserve Fund $ 3,023.98 Water Fund $ 17,372.46 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 4,717.59 Waste Water Fund $ 88,187.75 Storm Water Fund $ 1,539.83 Golf Course Fund $ 23,929.70 Community Enhancement Fund $ 269.87 Payroll and Cafeteria $ 67,656.47 Payroll Liability $ 28,309.23 Disbursements Total $ 325,133.64 2016 BUDGET LINE ITEMS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Line item requests for consideration in the 2016 Budget were presented by Department Directors. Finance Director Gosselink stated that a preliminary budget would be presented at the October 12, 2015, council meeting and capital outlay projects would be presented at the October 26, 2015, council meeting. STAFF REPORTS Finance Director Gosselink • Reported that the City received a recycling rebate in the amount of $854.77. Police Chief Thomas • Announced a new police officer has started, his name is Jacob Kries. • The police department received 96 pounds in drugs at their recent Drug Take-Back program held with Equitable Savings and Loan. Marketing Specialist Purvis • Thanked everyone for their participation in the Oktoberfest event. • The City has leased the English property to Sterling Construction who is installing the Magellan pipeline through Morgan County. Public Works Director Colerick • Reported that the Quiet Zone construction will begin October 5th. Council Proceedings –September 28, 2015 2 Fire Chief Anderson • Reported that the department received a $36,463 AFG Grant from Homeland Security for extradition equipment. • Provided drawings for the proposed fire department building. He would like for City Council and the Rural Fire Board to meet as the DOLA grant cycle closes in December 2015. City Clerk Strand • Read upcoming meetings and announcements. • Reminded everyone to register vote in the upcoming, November 3, 2015, Coordinated Election which will be conducted by mail ballot. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Schonberger • Thanked City staff for work on Oktoberfest. • Colorado Mission of Mercy will be back for a dental clinic in June of 2016. Councilor Anderson • Announced Rotary will be holding a 5K event on Saturday, October 17 to benefit the End Polio Campaign. • The East Morgan County Library has two seats open on the Board. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on October 14. • She thanked Eben-Ezer and the City of Brush for their assistance with the community garden. ADJOURNMENT The September 28, 2015, meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Chuck Schonberger Council Proceedings –September 28, 2015 3