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CITY OF FULTON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 19, 2009
Mayor Howard Van Zuiden called the meeting to order and directed the deputy clerk to call the roll. On roll call, Mayor Howard Van Zuiden, Aldermen Charles Dykstra, Gene Field, Merle Sterenberg, Charlie Letcher, Warren Juist, Wes Letcher, Bill Loerop and Ron Roels answered present. Also in attendance were Bill Shirk-City Attorney, Randy Balk-City Administrator/Deputy Clerk, Dan Clark-Public Works Director, Heather Bennett-Chamber of Commerce, Clink Kettler-Zoning Officer and Jim Rhoades-Chief of Police.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Pastor Mathew of the First Assembly of God Church.
There was no communication from visitors.
Ald. Sterenberg moved, seconded by Ald. C.Letcher to approve the December 15, 2008 regular council meeting minutes. Roll call vote/all yes/motion carried.
Ald. C. Letcher moved, seconded by Ald. Roels to approve the bill list as presented. Ald. Roels & Loerop questioned certain items on the bill list for clarification. They included: Big River Tactical, windmill alarm, and salt supply. Roll call vote/all yes/motion carried.
Ald. Loerop moved, seconded by Ald. Roels to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. Ald. Loerop reviewed the positive tracking of revenue in sales tax. Roll call vote/all yes/ motion carried.
A request was heard from Bill Brinkman, representing Brinkman and Haan builders, for the city to snow plow the lane access to 112 N. 13th Street. The license agreement with Mr. Haan & Mr. Brinkman, dated June 13, 2006 outlines that the city would not be responsible for snow plowing. The request did not receive a motion from the council.
Ald. Roels moved, seconded by Ald. W. Letcher to approve the MFT Budget Resolution. Roll call vote/all yes; motion carried.
Ald. Dykstra moved, seconded by Ald. Loerop to allow staff time to purse a Geo-Thermal Grant for the Windmill Museum. Heather Bennett reported on the grant opportunity and presented the council with information regarding the process. Ald. Loerop reported on the successful geo-thermal application at Emmanuel Reformed Church. Roll call vote/Ald. Loerop, W. Letcher, C. Letcher, Sterenberg, Field, and Dykstra voted yes/ Ald. Roels and Juist voted no/motion carried.
Reports were received from the Chief of Police and Public Works Director.
Old Business: Nothing to report on Jo-Carroll franchise agreement. Ald. C. Letcher requested that a study be done on McClary's Lane to determine ownership.
Under New Business: Ald. Dykstra moved, seconded by Ald. Sterenberg to modify the Revolving Fund loan agreement with Comfort Inn and Suites to allow them to pay interest only for the calendar year 2009. Roll call vote/all yes/motion carried.
Ald. Roels moved, seconded by Ald. Field to enter executive session to discuss personnel. Roll call vote/all yes/motion carried. Minutes are recorded elsewhere.
Ald. Field moved, seconded by Ald. Roels to go back to open session. Roll call vote/all yes/motion carried.
Ald. Field moved, seconded by Ald. Roels to adjourn. Voice vote/all yes/meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM.
Minutes recorded by,
Randy Balk
Deputy City Clerk
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