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CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE APRIL 11, 2016 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on April 11, 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 Rick Bain Councilor Marlene Baker Councilor Heath Becker Councilor Kimberly Dykes Councilor Vicky Quinlin Absent: Also present were City Attorney Robert Chapin, Assistant Administrator Karen Schminke, Finance Director Joanne Gosselink, Community Services Director Lance Schwindt, Police Lieutenant Corey Hardy and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 28, 2016, were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS Paula Bragg Executive Director of S.A.R.A was presented and provided information to Council. She represented the local agency for sexual assault response advocates. She reported that the agency had been involved with 13 victims of sexual assault in the City of Brush and works closely with our police department. Her agency is funded by grants and donations and she requested a donation in the amount of $1,000 which is the corporate sponsor level for their prairie golf tournament, which is a fund raising event in June. MANAGEMENT Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 845-16 Repealing Provisions in Article 4 of Chapter 10, Brush Municipal Code, Related to Public Indecency and Indecent Exposure Councilor Dykes moved, second by Councilor Anderson for final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 845-16 Repealing Provisions in Article 4 of Chapter 10, Brush Municipal Code Related to Public Indecency and Indecent Exposure. The Ordinance was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Council Proceedings – April 11, 2016 1 FINANCE City Disbursements Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Dykes to approve City bills from March 28-April 11, 2016. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 100,932.70 Capital Reserve Fund $ 21.73 Water Fund $ 20,104.21 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 2 0,946.47 Waste Water Fund $ 48,366.73 Storm Water Fund $ 139,932.68 Golf Course Fund $ 1 8,210.80 Community Enhancement Fund $ 1,000.00 Joslin Needham Fund $ 27,673.72 Payroll and Cafeteria $ 71,738.49 Payroll Liability $ 41,288.65 Disbursements Total $ 504,216.18 STAFF REPORTS Finance Director Gosselink • The financial report for May will be included in the packet for the second meeting in May. Police Lieutenant Hardy • Reported on the after action meeting for the recent snow event. Community Services Director Schwindt • Reported that the St. Patrick’s 5k had 250 participants. • The golf course sprinkler system is working well since leaks had been identified and repaired. • Hired Shawn Stutsman as the golf manager. • Summer baseball is starting with record numbers participating. City Clerk Strand • Read upcoming meetings and announcements. Assistant Administrator Schminke • April 15, at 12:30 p.m. will be the Arbor Day planting with third graders at Sunset Park. • The final phase of the Downtown Project is progressing with the drainage pond being dug and dirt hauled to Doty Pond for future baseball field development. Council Proceedings – April 11, 2016 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Schonberger • Commended Lieutenant Hardy on organizing and conducting the after action discussion for the recent snow event. He also encouraged those interested in becoming volunteers for Red Cross. Councilor Anderson • Reported that she attended the meet and greet for physicians at East Morgan County Hospital and was impressed with them. ADJOURNMENT The April 11, 2016, meeting adjourned at approximately 6:18 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Chuck Schonberger Council Proceedings – April 11, 2016 3