DATE: August
21, 2007
TIME: 6:30
p.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Combes,
Hoppe, Hall, Studer, Hermes
ABSENT: Gilmour, Mietzner, Orr
NON-MEMBERS
PRESENT: Strong,
Puracchio, Theobald, Attorney Hanson
Hermes
made a motion and Hall seconded to open
the meeting at 6:35 p.m. All yes.
Motion passed
DISCUSSION: Minutes
ACTION: Combes made a motion and Hoppe seconded to approve the minutes as written and have them placed on file. Hermes abstained. All yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Approval of Financial Reports
ACTION: Theobald
stated Revenue is ahead of projection and Expenses are right on target at
approximately 25%.
DISCUSSION: Sewer
Rate Increase
ACTION The
new sewer rates will be posted in the paper. Combes would like other
towns/cities rates to be listed as a comparison.
DISCUSSION: Inspection
Fees
ACTION Puracchio stated the need for increased plumbing and electrical inspection fees. Each instance must be inspected three times by their respective inspector and the fees now do not cover the labor cost.
Puracchio
and Friddle are in the process of reviewing ordinances and fees to ensure the
Building Department in the future will be self sustaining.
It was also asked of Eric Hanson if a P&Z Member can be an inspector for the City. He will research and contact Puracchio with an answer.
DISCUSSION: Personnel
Changes
ACTION Puracchio stated the new hire, Cindy Harwood, resigned August 16, 2007. Joanne Wagge will be returning to the part-time position and Puracchio will be interviewing for an Executive Secretary.
Adjourn
Hermes made a motion and Combes seconded to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.