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CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 27, 2017 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on February 27, 2017. 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: None. Also present were City Administrator Monty Torres, Police Chief Travis Anderson, City Attorney Bo Chapin, Assistant Administrator Karen Schminke, Finance Director Joanne Gosselink, and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 2017, were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS Scott McIntosh who resides at 412 Dessa Street, asked if his sewer bill could be lowered. Finance Director Gosselink responded that the rate for individuals who use City utilities is one and one half times MANAGEMENT None. FINANCE City Disbursements Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Anderson to approve City bills from February 13- 23 – February 27, 2017. The roll call vote was unanimous. General Fund $ 36,907.92 Capital Improvement Fund $ 1,370.00 Capital Reserve Fund $ 5,974.00 Council Proceedings –February 27, 2017 1 Water Fund $ 5,406.28 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 1,262.57 Waste Water Fund $ 8,151.89 Storm Water Fund $ 23,390.38 Golf Course Fund $ 7,151.57 Community Enhancement Fund $ 11,250.00 Joslin Needham Fund $ 2,500.00 Payroll and Cafeteria $ 70,102.32 Payroll Liability $ 30,510.25 Disbursements Total $ 203,977.18 STAFF REPORTS Finance Director Gosselink • Reported that a rate increase for the waste water treatment will be on the agenda for the next work session. • Reported that since the new trash truck came in under budget, we will not be pursuing a loan. Police Chief Anderson • Reported that K9 Officer Mux was used on a recent domestic violence call and by state patrol. • Area law enforcement agencies are planning a public safety day in June to showcase their vehicles and programs. Details to come later. • Lt. Hardy provided a demonstration of the robot recently acquired through the military program. Community Development Director Schminke • Reminded citizens that her office is open to help with any permits needed for home improvement projects that may be considering. City Clerk Strand • Highlighted upcoming meetings on the calendar. MAYOR AND COUNCIL Councilor Becker • Reported that he is getting middle school kids aware and involved with the concept of a city youth commission. ADJOURNMENT The February 27, 2017, meeting adjourned at approximately 6:12 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Chuck Schonberger Council Proceedings –February 27, 2017 2