City of Windom Minutes

4/10/2024 Monthly Council Meeting

Attendance:

Mayor Janis Bernd

Council Members: John Ratzlaff, Dennis Holmquist, Richard Golden, Alice Taylor, Debbie Gadberry,

Employees: Gail Lauderdale, Jeremy Rodriguez, Tricia Arnold, Lisa McNichols

Public: Denise Dater

Janis called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM

Dennis made motion to accept the minutes from March 13th h, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Debbie made motion to approve the general vouchers, 2nd by Richard. Motion passed.

Alice made motion to approve the water vouchers, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Public Input: None

Staff reports:

Police Chief:  $ 175.00 that was allotted for his uniforms will stay with him until he needs the funds. Will get a quote for Citation books thru the company Dumond.  Appt for Monday 1pm $35.00 to repair Radio at Telecome. Letters to property owners east and south of town. Will check out property across the street from fire station. Contact Steve Junke

Gail Lauderdale: No Action

City Clerk: Pet Vaccination Clinic May 16th 6 -7pm, Provided Info for QuickBooks reached out to Summer Thomas, will follow up with more info. Contact Enterprise about the prices. Gale mentioned it would be $179.28 per Month.

Alice made motion that we have spring clean-up the weekend of April 20th, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Reports of Mayor and Council:

Janis: Special meeting with Rose Mary Saunders about water tower grant, City Park Ideas, Priority List by next meeting.

John: Nothing to Report

Richard: Nothing to report

Alice: Move Dumpsters facing west not south. Lisa will reach out to MASWU and move them.

Debbie: Nothing to report

Dennis: Council will not rent out the trailer, every month Payroll Vouchers must be presented.

John made motion to order Eliminator spray, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Unfinished Business:  Water Tower

New Business: none

Dennis made motion to adjourn seconded by Alice and Debbie. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM

Next regular meeting May 8th at 5:45 PM

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3/13/2024 Monthly Council Meeting

Attendance:

Mayor Janis Bernd

Council Members: John Ratzlaff, Dennis Holmquist, Richard Golden, Alice Taylor, Debbie Gadberry

Employees: Gail Lauderdale, Jeremy Rodriguez

Public: Denise Dater

Janis called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM

Debbie made motion to accept the minutes from February 14th h, 2nd by Richard. Motion passed.

Alice made motion to approve the general vouchers, 2nd by John. Motion passed.

John made motion to approve the water vouchers, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Public Input: None

Staff reports:

Police Chief: Jeremy reported that all information on radar, ticket books and uniforms would be going to his old phone that he turned over to the city clerk.  He also said we need to find out where the VIN money went.

Debbie made motion to purchase a new uniform shirt and pants not to exceed $175.00, 2nd by Richard. Motion passed.

Dennis made motion to purchase new ticket books, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Gail Lauderdale: Gail made a request to add caller ID to the City Hall telephone.

Richard made motion to add caller ID to the City Hall telephone, 2nd by John. Motion passed.

Tricia Arnold: Tricia was absent but had spring clean-up dates available are 04/6/2024, 04/13/2024 or 04/20/2024

Alice made motion that we have spring clean-up the weekend of April 20th, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Reports of Mayor and Council:

Janis: Janis spoke on the telemetry; she requested that the maintenance form when using any equipment. Rose Mary will get back to her on the water tower. Will call Elliott’s to see if siren is on our insurance. Dennis will have Doug check to see if there is any used stuff.

John: City Clerk, could we go back and meet the wage of the 1st candidate.

Richard: nothing to report

Alice: nothing to report

Debbie: March 22nd Little River school carnival.  April 19th -21st school plant sale

Dennis: He will talk to the county about the lines on Main Street.  Need approval to order spray. (15 more bottles of the 32oz.)

John made motion to order Eliminator spray, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Unfinished Business:  none

New Business: none

Dennis made motion to adjourn seconded by Richard. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM

Next regular meeting April 10th at 5:45 PM

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2/14/2024 Monthly Council Meeting

Attendance:

Mayor Janis Bernd

Council Members: John Ratzlaff, Dennis Holmquist, Richard Golden, Alice Taylor, Debbie Gadberry

Employees: Gail Lauderdale, Tricia Arnold, Jeremy Rodriguez

Public:

Janis called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM

Debbie made motion to accept the minutes from December 13th h, 2nd by Richard. Motion passed.

Dennis made motion to approve the general vouchers, 2nd by John. Motion passed.

John made motion to approve the water vouchers, 2nd by Alice. Motion passed.

Public Input: None

Staff reports:

Police Chief: Jeremy was absent: Spoke with owner of 607 East Street. He is demolishing the structure to be finished by June.  He is waiting to hear back on the radar. Jeremy stated that he was out of ticket books and made a request to purchase new ticket books. Jeremy said he would get quotes. He advised that he would contact the Kansas League of Municipalities on updating fines for traffic tickets. A request was made for a new uniform to replace the old one. Jeremy requested to give back his cell phone because he didn’t use it. He also asked to donate his printer to another department because he doesn’t use it.

Debbie made motion to purchase a new uniform shirt and pants not to exceed $175.00, 2nd by Richard. Motion passed.

Dennis made motion to purchase new ticket books, 2nd by Debbie. Motion passed.

Gail Lauderdale: Gail made a request to add caller ID to the City Hall telephone.

Richard made motion to add caller ID to the City Hall telephone, 2nd by John. Motion passed.

Tricia Arnold: Tricia updated the council on the ongoing problems with QuickBooks. She reported that she was waiting for Rose Mary with Ranson to get back with us on getting a grant to replace our wa ter tower.  Rose Mary had been out of the office. Tricia reported that the version of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are no longer supported and the city needs to subscribe to Microsoft 365 yearly. She requested permission to advertise for a part-time City Clerk so that she could leave to care for her Mother.

Dennis made motion to subscribe to Microsoft 365, 2nd by Alice. Motion passed

Reports of Mayor and Council:

Janis: Janis reported that there are two applications for the treasurer position.  It is a Mayor appointed position and Tricia was asked to set up back to back interviews with them. She advised that we have a truck that needs to be fixed before spring. Janis discussed the condition of the roads after the winter weather.  Dennis made a recommendation for purchasing the asphalt screening. The council said to get a quote and revisit it at the next meeting. Jackson Township signed a contract with us for a ¾ inch meter but they purchased a 1 inch meter so they will be charged at the higher 1” meter rate.  City appointments will be in May. Janis said they need to setup a work night to deal with the trees at the football field. We received a letter of resignation from Tricia. Gail requested that Tricia try to be in the office 6 hours per week.

John: nothing to report

Richard: nothing to report

Alice: Alice stated she would like the big dumpsters on Main Street turned to face the street so people wouldn’t have to back out into the street. Dennis said he would speak to them.

Debbie: nothing to report.

Dennis: He reported that he would get quotes on the asphalt screenings. Dennis reported that the siren is now working but only manually, parts will be replaced to be able to use the telephone activation.  The generator at the sewer lagoon is up and running. He reported that we need fuel: diesel and gas.

Unfinished Business:  none

New Business: none

Dennis made motion to adjourn seconded by Richard. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM

Next regular meeting March 13th at 5:45 PM