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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 [02] Feb 23 Thursday, February 23, 1978 8{)'7 \~,--r Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in special session on Thursday, February 23, 1978 at 7:30 p.m in City Hall. ~ Members Present: Councilmen, Herman Schneider, Bud Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Reber, Mike Husen; Clerk Bob Johnson. Also Present: Mike Loso, Fire Chief presented two applications for member- ship: Dennis pfannenstein (23) and Frank Danzl (18) . A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to apprüve both applications. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Fire Chief reported on equipment upgrading, resuscitator, stretcher. State program on rescue and first aid to be provided by state - 1 night per week for 4 weeks. Police Chief: Submitted monthly :'eports for Dec 1977 - January 1978 ~ traffic and incident reports also presented for 1977. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve Police Chief attendance at chiefs' institute, on March 28,29,30. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Police car repair reviewed -, estimates to be examined. Council and Park Board to meet in near future. Councilman Steve Dehler arrived at 8:30 p.m. Minutes Approved: 10/6, 10/20, 11/10, 11/17, 11/22, 12/8, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve minutes listed above. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None. March 7, 1978 - New meeting date for Improvement and Bid award changed from Feb 28 ro March 7 due to precinct caucuses. Seal Resolution: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve the following resolution: approving the 1890 seal of the Village of st. Joseph as the official seal of the city of st. Joseph as affixed to this resolution. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Resolution placed on file in Resolutions Book # 1. Trailer Purchase A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve purchase of double snowmobile trailer for $175.00. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Gary Montifering: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve monthly rate of $200.00 for Gary Monterfering on Housing Rental Project. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Naye s : None. onQ OB' '"-' u Councilman Dehler passed out Brochures - ~edical Clinic: Dehler presented a report along with brochures relating to st. Joseph/Cold Spring i>Iedical Clinic. Financial activity report also presented. - A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve city letter of approval and support of the st. Joseph/Cold Spring ~edical Clinic. Voting for motion: Schneider, Husen, Dehler, \\'eyrens. voting Against: None Abstaining from voting: Reber. Liquor Application: Liquor applications to be ready for dealers at Thurs. April 20 council meeting at 9 p.m. Employee Salary Negotiations Resumed: Employee spoXesman Bill Lorentz indi- cated city countèr proposal #2 for $100 monthly + 7% for 1978 + 7% in 1979 would be acceptable. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve a $100 per month plus 7% increase in 1978 and 7% increase in 1979. Voting for: Schneider, Husen, Dehler. Voting asainst: Reber Abstaining from voting: Weyrens ~lotion carried. Clothing Allowance: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve $20.00 for clothing allowance for all three police dept. officers. Ten dollars additional added to Bill Lorentz monthly salary in lieu of a $10 salary increase added to clothing allowance a number of years ago. Ayes: SChneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens Nayes: None Comp time change: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider that police dept. compensatory time will be at 1~ times off. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: NOne Holiday Policy: A motion ,,¡as made by Dehler seconded by Reber to abolish City holiday policy referring to holidays worked to be taken off within 30 calendar days. Voting for motion: Dehler, Reber Voting against: Schneider, Husen, l'ieyrens. -t ~¡otion failed. . Maintenance Dept: Dick Taufen, ~aintenance Supt. presented a request for an lncrease in salary from 1 hour overtime per day to 2 hours each day for plant checks on Sat. and Sun. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve 1~ hours overtime per day on weekends for maintenance dept. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to add to vacation schedule: 4 weeks after 20 years service. Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, \\'eyrens. Nayes: None Shade Tree Report: New Park area tree report presented by' FOl'(;st~r James Marthaler. City emglovees to remove b"ees when tlme perml ts. f Acquisition Qf see li~gs approved. Larger trees to ~e purchased or !",DY'inp p lantlng. Bno vu Riding Mower: A motion was made by.Dehler seconded by Reber to approve purchase of the 6 months old 16 horse Massey Fergerson 1655 tractor I' . 54:. mower and 48" snow blower for $3500. ( $2000. budget· $1000 maint. bldg budget. Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: NOne Adjournment: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. e Robert G. Jo