City Council

Village Board Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023 1148 The Village Board met at 7:00p.m. With Margaret Young, Jordan Powell, Jane Fehrman, Sally Madsen, Chris Wruck, Superintendent Chris Danielson, Clerk Penny Danielson, Deputy Scott Thorson, Ems Coordinator Scott Loveland. Attorney Mark Radcliff, Drew Semingson 1. President Young Called to Order @ 7 p.m. 2. President Young Certify the open meeting law requirements were met 3. Roll Call was taken by President Young 4. Public Comment-None 5. Vouchers- were approved and signed. 6. Delinquent List-Moved by Madsen, seconded by Fehrman Carried 7. December 13, 2022 Board Meeting minutes- Moved by Wruck, seconded by Powell. Carried. 8. December 31, 2022 Financial Report- Moved by Madsen seconded by Wruck. Carried. VILLAGE OF MERRILLAN FINANCIAL REPORT OF December 2022 COMBINED CHECKING: 2022 2021 2022 2021 Balance 11/30/2022 $338.86 $7,817.48 FIRE POP FUND CHECKING: Deposits $100,686.80 $81,429.67 Balance 11/30/2022 $2,027.95 $2,484.15 Orders Written $93,552.48 $77,331.42 Deposits $0.15 $0.21 Balance 12/31/2022 $7,473.18 $11,915.73 Orders Written $138.20 $174.00 CEMETERY CHECKING - JCB: Balance 12/31/2022 $1,889.91 $2,310.35 Balance 11/30/2022 $28,532.75 $33,310.49 SAVINGS ACCTS - JCB: Deposits/Interest $0.00 $0.00 F D Savings - Equip Fund $8,496.14 $5,254.70 Orders Written $500.00 $1,550.00 P D Savings Equip Fund $3,764.74 $3,759.10 Balance 12/31/2022 $28,032.75 $31,760.49 EMS Donated Saving $66,328.89 $91,972.67 CEMETERY SAVINGS - JC BANK EMS New Acct $41,148.20 $36,461.57 Memorial Fund 0001 $29,806.05 $16,772.40 Utility Fund Savings $45,961.62 $57,314.98 MONEY MARKET CHK - JCB: F D DONATED CHECKING: Tax Account $74,315.13 $70,237.74 Balance 11/30/2022 $2,015.88 $161.14 St Tax Sharing $109,292.67 $138,087.55 Deposits $0.17 $0.02 Road Fund $33,230.20 $90,933.04 Orders Written $0.00 $0.00 Water Reserve $62,353.49 $66,996.51 Balance 12/31/2022 $2,016.05 $161.16 Sewer Spec. Redemption $37,185.68 $52,936.15 GENERAL RECEIPTS: GENERAL FUND CHK- CCU : Hall Rent $200.00 $200.00 General Working Fund $80,931.87 $94,367.35 Mobile Home Park Taxes $68.86 $41.57 GENERAL TRUST CD - CCU : Town of Alma Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 Dam Fund - maturity 8/11/23 $24,247.11 $24,058.90 Hatfield Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 UTILITY TRUST CD'S - CCU: Operators License $165.00 $100.00 Sewer Equip.- matur. 8/16/23 $48,885.67 $48,511.82 Ordinance Violation $106.73 $396.90 Diesel Insure - matur. 8/08/23 $52,863.13 $52,501.09 Park Revenue $0.00 $170.00 CCU Member Share $6.23 $6.23 Cemetery Revenue ** New** $825.00 $0.00 UTILITY Building Permits $128.00 $138.00 Electric Revenues $28,346.07 $24,619.72 Zoning Permits $0.00 $0.00 Water Revenues $9,134.47 $8,705.07 Dog/Cat License $15.00 $115.25 Sewer Revenues $13,530.46 $12,952.60 Public Fire Protection (PFP) $2,812.00 $2,947.91 Downer Memorial Fund $100.25 $100.10 2% Fire dues $269.31 $0.00 Park Fund $5,659.02 $5,650.54 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer" Village of Merrillan January 10, 2023 Board minutes continued 1149 9. Operator License Applications-none. 10.ACHM School Superintendent- Drew Semingson introduced himself to the board and discussed things happening with the school district. 11. Communications with Village Attorney- moved by Wruck, seconded by Fehrman to approve the amendments to Title 8 Chapter 4 regarding the Ordinance on the Village Cemetery. Carried 12. Kennel License Renewals- Tabled 13. MSA sewer lateral replacement Mill St.- Chris will contact MSA for an update 14. Communications with Police a. Monthly Activities Report-Deputy Thorson went over his monthly report 15. Cemetery a. Updates- none b. Monthly Report-Moved by Madsen, seconded by Wruck to approve, Carried c. Change of mailing address- A change of address has been submitted to USPS d. Cemetery Appointment- President Young would like to appoint Sally Madsen, Powell, moved seconded by Fehrman to approve President Young’s appointment. Carried 16. Communications with Village Fire Department: a. December Activities Report-Scott went over his monthly report, Wayne’s report was read by President Young. b. Fire District – Jordan updated the board on the last district meeting. 17. Communications with Village Maintenance Department: a. December Activities Report- Chris went over his monthly report b. Powerlines for tree cutting-Moved by Madsen, seconded by Wruck to approve the paperwork required for residents to sign before having powerlines taken down for tree cutting. Carried c. 405 Oakwood Place Curb stop repair-Tabled d. Holiday Lights-Penny and Chrystal will get estimates and see about applying for grants. e. Road Right away- Attorney Radcliff explained the road right of ways. 18. Communications with Village President a. Nice Neighbor/ Outstanding Citizen/ Business awards- Nice Neighbor awards-Brandon Hanson and Ruby Griffin Outstanding Citizen awards- Ed Lloyd, Jessica Danielson, Denis Janke, Sam O’Brien, Griffin Abbott, Natasha Danielson, Jeff Casper, Karl Miller, Beaver Green Natasha Walker, Seirra Danielson, Samara Dudley, and Shaylee Dudley. Outstanding Business Award – Double T Quik Stop b. Village updates-none 19. Moved by Powell, seconded by Madsen to adjourn at 9:16 p.m. Carried. Penny Danielson- Clerk 1/11/2023 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"