Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 27th, 2023 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Chad Neitzel Anthony Martens-Administrator Pam Goehring Jason Casey Bob Johannsen-Care Center Administrator Larry Goehring Loren Skelton Shell Johnson-People Service e-Dylan Arnold Janda Ferguson Eric Hendrickson-Maintenance Lead e-Jody Wynnemer Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Neitzel at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call - All members present. Council Person Wynnemer attending online. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Administrator Martens asked that #2: Stennes Flooding Update be added to Unfinished Business and #3: PD Bullet Proof Vest Purchase be added to New Business. • Motion was made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda 1. Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the consent agenda. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • None Public Hearings • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to adopt resolution #23-30: A Resolution Amending the City Fee Schedule. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Reports 1. Care Center Report • Care Center report was presented by Bob Johannsen • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Care Center report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 27th, 2023 Reports Continued 2. People Service Report • People Service report was presented by Shell Johnson • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve repair to the 3rd Street Lift Station at a cost of $2,373.37. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the People Service report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. Street/Maintenance Report • Street and Maintenance report was presented by Eric Hendrickson • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the replacement of a hydrant on Cypress Ave at a cost of $7,488.45. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • A request was received by the HUD to purchase salt sand from the city. Due to it being readily available at local providers in town and the potential liability it was recommended that those businesses purchase it on their own. • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the cost of wing carbides for the plow truck at a cost of $1,533. • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Street and Maintenance report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business 1. CAT Generator Extended Warranty – WWTP o Council directed staff to get some additional information regarding the warranties and other options and provide them to the council at the next meeting. 2. Stennes Flooding Work Session Update o Administrator Martens provided an update on the county work session with Larry Muff and the Stennes family. No action was taken. 7:10 PM – Mayor Neitzel left the meeting and Deputy Mayor Skelton took over leading the meeting. New Business • Education Partnership with Jason Colvin o Council directed staff to get additional information along with a fee schedule so they can make a final decision. • Homestake Lot Application o Motion was made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Homestake Lot Application of Donald Adams and direct staff to work with the City Attorney to transfer the Deed to the property and schedule a closing date. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Purchase of PD Bullet Proof Vest o Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the purchase of a bullet proof vest for Officer Jandt at a cost not to exceed $1,500 to be reimbursed by state and federal grant funds. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 27th, 2023 2024 Budget • Administrator Martens provided updated budget information to the council and projected figures for the final levy. Miscellaneous • None Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report to the council on tasks completed since last meeting. Mayor/Council Comments • None Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 7:35 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator