City Council

CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE MARCH 28, 2016 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on March 28, 2016. 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 Marlene Baker Councilor Heath Becker Councilor Kimberly Dykes Councilor Vicky Quinlin Absent: Councilor Rick Bain Also present were City Administrator Monty Torres, City Attorney Robert Chapin, Assistant Administrator Karen Schminke, Public Works Director Dale Colerick, Police Lieutenant Corey Hardy and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 14, 2016, were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS None. MANAGEMENT Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 844-16 to Repeal a Section of Article 7, Chapter 6, Brush Municipal Code, Related to Retail Marijuana Facilities and Stores Councilor Dykes moved, second by Councilor Quinlin to adopted on second reading and publish by title only Ordinance No. 844-16 Repealing a Section of Article 7, Chapter 6 of Brush Municipal Code, Related to Retail Marijuana Facilities and Stores. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilors Anderson, Baker, Becker, Dykes and Quinlin. No: Mayor Schonberger First Reading of Ordinance 845-16 Repealing Provisions in Article 4 of Chapter 10, Brush Municipal Code, Related to Public Indecency and Indecent Exposure Councilor Quinlin introduced and moved for first reading, Ordinance No. 845-16 Repealing Provisions in Article 4 of Chapter 10, Brush Municipal Code Related to Public Indecency and Council Proceedings –March 28, 2016 1 Indecent Exposure, second by Councilor Baker. The Ordinance was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Council Anderson added that this was important since Brush Municipal Court did not offer court appointed counsel. Wastewater Utility Agreement Between The City Of Brush and Mastronardi Produce USA, Inc Administrator Torres reviewed the Agreement between the City of Brush and Mastronardi Produce USA, Inc. City Attorney Bo Chapin added that this was a fair agreement and Mastronardi Produce USA, Inc, was favorable. Councilor Anderson moved, second by Councilor Dykes to approve the Wastewater Agreement It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Proclamation 2016-1 April 2016 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Councilor Dykes moved, second by Councilor Quinlin to adopt Proclamation 2016-1 Affirming that April 2016 would be recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Brush! Suzanne Brown from Morgan County Human Services was present and received the Proclamation that Mayor Schonberger read. FINANCE City Disbursements Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Dykes to approve City bills from March 14-28, 2016. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 33,667.23 Capital Reserve Fund $ 700.00 Water Fund $ 10,403.35 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 1,416.73 Waste Water Fund $ 61,537.08 Storm Water Fund $ 965.28 Golf Course Fund $ 11,733.50 Community Enhancement Fund $ 500.00 Joslin Needham Fund $ 3,677.75 Payroll and Cafeteria $ 67,127.62 Payroll Liability $ 28,353.61 Disbursements Total $ 220,082.13 STAFF REPORTS Police Lieutenant Hardy • Reported that the department’s calls for service had been steady. • Had received favorable feed- back concerning the recent snow storm shelter that the police department assisted with. Council Proceedings –March 28, 2016 2  • Working with the Brush Fire Department to receive CPR training and first aid for the department. They will also work together to receive training offered by CDOT on motor vehicle accidents. City Clerk Strand • Read upcoming meetings and announcements. Assistant Administrator Schinke • Reported that the 50/50 Tree Program she is working on with the Tree Board is winding down. • Arbor Day will be held on Friday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m. and trees will be planted at Sunset Park. Administrator Torres • Reported that the Downtown Project Phase 4 is underway and dirt is being removed on the property where the drainage pond will be located. The dirt is being hauled to Doty Pond where future baseball fields will be located. • Conveyed information on the upcoming interview process for the chief of police position. Reported that there were five candidates and a community panel, a police chief panel and meet and greet with department heads will be part of the process. Councilor Anderson had questions she would like to be incorporated, Monty suggested she provide them to Loranda. • Asked for direction from city council concerning the topic of workforce housing. It was agreed that this could be placed on the next work session for discussion. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Schonberger • Stated he felt the City response to the recent blizzard and travelers stranded in Brush went well. He hoped to have discussion with those assisting to plan for future events. Councilor Anderson • Reported that the Rotary 5K will be held in July this year. ADJOURNMENT The March 28, 2016, meeting adjourned at approximately 6:25 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Chuck Schonberger Council Proceedings –March 28, 2016 3