Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 13th, 2023 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Chad Neitzel Anthony Martens-Administrator Dan Lewer Amber Lewer Loren Skelton Tanyce Bruegger- Chief of Police Jody Wynnemer Janda Ferguson Members Absent Jason Casey The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Neitzel at 6:32 p.m. Roll Call - All members present except for Jason Casey Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Council Person Wynnemer requested item #4 “February Check Register” be moved from the consent agenda to New Business #3. Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the agenda. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the consent agenda. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations o Neighbors Meat Market – Flooding ▪ Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to adopt resolution 23-03: A Resolution Updating the City Fee Schedule. Carried (2 yes, 1 no-Wynnemer) Reports 1. Ambulance Report – In Writing • Ambulance report was presented in writing by Ambulance Director Sundve • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the Ambulance Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. Fire Department Report – In Writing • Fire Department report was presented in writing by Chief Moen • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the Fire Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 13th, 2023 Reports (continued) 3. Police Department Report – Chief Bruegger • Police Department report was presented by Chief Bruegger. • Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the purchase of a used squad from Waseca County, pending Waseca County Board approval for a cost of $16,000 to come from the Capital Fund for squad car and funds from the sale of the car it is replacing. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the payment of $558.75 to SCDIU for equipment. $400 of funds to come from forfeiture funds and the rest from operating budget for 2023. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Police Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business 1. Lawn Mower Purchase o Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to purchase the Kubota lawn mower from Arnold’s Implement at a cost of $25,800 from Capital Funds for the Street Department. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) New Business 1. Handicap Parking at All Saints Church a. Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the request for handicap parking spaces at All Saints Church. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. Legion Field Hydrant a. Motion by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve $1,875 for the installation of a hydrant for the baseball and softball fields at Legion Field and to purchase hose reel for field maintenance. Money to come from 2023 budget for repairs and maintenance for Legion Field. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 3. February 2023 Check Register a. Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the February 2023 Check Register. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • None Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report to the council on tasks completed since last meeting. • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the administrators report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 7:18 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator