Keithsburg City Council Minutes February 8, 2010

Meeting Opened 6:30 PM

Alderman Present: Linda O'Brien, Davina Logsdon, Maxine Henry, Neil Nylin, George Askew and Roy Pritchett.

Minutes of the January Meeting: Neil made a motion to accept; Davina seconded, and accepted by all.

Cash Receipts: Davina made a motion to accept; Neil seconded, and accepted by all.

Cash Disbursements: Linda made a motion to accept; Davina seconded, and accepted by all.

Emergency Sirens: Arnold has been in contact with a company that will possibly help us find the funding for a new siren.

Marina Permit Extension: The Department of the Army has issued a final extension for the marina project and the maintenance dredging portion of the permit. The construction of the marina must be completed prior to December 31, 2015 or the permit will expire. At a special meeting held on Saturday January 27, 2009 the council discussed asking the Corps of Engineers if they would pump sand along the beach area of the campground. Steve Nylin contacted the Corps of Engineers to discover DNR had divers here recently which they discovered mussels that are now endangered and therefore they will not dredge. Roy met with Andy Rowe and he is going to do some research on some grants for numerous different projects including levee improvements.

Improvements in the Senior's Room and Kitchen off the Gym: Last month the council discussed installing a sink in the senior's room. Arnold and his wife Debbie painted the area in the senior's room where the sink will be installed plus they painted the walls and floor in the storage room adjacent to the gym. Arnold suggested having someone spray paint the kitchen off the gym. Arnold also suggested installing new 3-hole sinks and cupboards in both kitchens, plus turning the existing restroom into a pantry area with shelves on wheels. Arnold explained that during the last ice storm and power outage the kitchen was stocked with all the necessary essentials for cooking; however cleanup was very difficult. Mercer County was declared a disaster from the ice storm and there was hope that the city would get reimbursed for the expenses in stocking the kitchen; however there was not enough expenses throughout the State for anyone to get reimbursed. Roy mentioned all the council and citizens need to volunteer at the emergency shelter during disasters. Arnold explained the sink for the senior's room is $367 and gym kitchen is $479. Linda made a motion to allow Arnold to spend up to $1,500.00 for further kitchen improvements; Neil seconded, and accepted by all. Roy also suggested repairing the showers and Arnold is going to check into that and report back next month.

Special Event Insurance: The city's insurance has a program called TULIP (Tenant User Liability Policy) which would allow tenant users that rent or use municipal facilities (gym) to purchase low-cost liability coverage. The price is between $75.00-$150.00 per event. The $150.00 policy would allow the tenants to consume alcohol on the premises.

Vacate the Alley between Adams Street and Monroe Street from 7th Street - 8th Street: Amend the minutes of the January 11, 2010 because Attorney Robert Rillie realized after the meeting that in order to vacate an alley ¾ of the alderman must be present rather than ¾ of the council (Mayor doesn't count), therefore the vote last month failed. Maxine made a motion to accept; Davina seconded. Linda-yes; Maxine-yes; Davina-yes; Neil-yes; George-yes; and Roy-yes. The Motion carried.

Water/Sewer: Davina and Maxine both are still having problems with their water. Arnold and George are going to contact Steve Nylin tomorrow morning.

Fire Department: Arnold explained there are grants available for fire departments. Arnold is going to make some phone calls to find out more information. Roy explained there are several individuals from town that are interested in having a battle of the bands in which they had discussed having during fish fry weekend and would also like to have fireworks that weekend. They already have money for advertisement.

Fire Department: Travis Gilmour's application. Davina made a motion to accept; Roy seconded, and accepted by all.

Police Department: Officer Pruett wants to purchase a cheap camera to keep in the squad car. He has started writing less warning tickets and more citations. Officer Pruett has been trying to get a handle on the taverns closing on time and not serving after hours. The council complained about a few 4- wheelers flying through stop signs. Officer Pruett thinks if a rider is under 16 they must have a helmet. The council explained there is zero tolerance for anyone caught riding any type of motor vehicle on the levee. Absolutely no motorized are allowed on the levee which includes but is not limited to cars, trucks, golf carts, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. If any vehicles are caught riding on the levee from the elevator to 16th Street the council wants the vehicle confiscated and further legal action taken. The only exception is where Gilmour's have access to their property on the north side of the levee between 15th -16th Street.

Easter Egg Hunt Donation: Todd and Rhonda Christie have done the Easter Egg Hunt for years and now they are asking for volunteers to replace them as they have moved out of town and their kids are grown up. Last year the city donated $200.00. Linda made a motion to accept; Neil seconded, and accepted by all.

WHEEL TAX REMINDER: You can purchase your 2010 wheel tax at anytime and must be purchased prior to February 28, 2010. Car or Truck-$10.00; Seniors-$5.00; Motorcycle, engine powered scooter or engine powered bike-$5.00. Fleet rate for (3) or more vehicles per household is $25.00. If you pay by mail or drop box please remember to write the Year, Make and Model of your vehicles or if the vehicles have not changed just write SAME VEHICLES.

Truck Parking at 6th - 7th Street on the north side of Main Street: The house was recently purchased and the new owners would like to have their mail delivered at home and the postmaster has informed them the mailbox would have to be put up on Main Street. There is concern regarding the trucks blocking the mail delivery. Arnold talked with Lisa today and she wants the truck parking removed. We will discuss this issue again next month.

Roy made a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel, Davina seconded, and accepted by all.

Campground Host and Part-Time Summer Help: Part-Time Summer help starting pay is $8.00 per hour with a maximum of 40 hours per week and a valid driver's license is required. Campground Host would receive free camping plus $300.00 per month. Linda made a motion to accept; Roy seconded, and accepted by all.

Maxine made a motion to adjourn; George seconded, and accepted by all.

Time: 7:50pm

Terri Gibson

City Clerk