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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 [11] Nov 05 Page 3421 November 5, 1998 I Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, November 5, 199~ at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz_ Councilors COr'j Ehlert, Bob Loso, Ken Twit, Mary Niedenfuer. Deputy Cieri< Judy Weyrens. I Others Present: Steve streng, Mark Haugen, Jaimes VVeisser, Ashley Kuebelbeck, Rachel Drop. Melane Barka!o, Meghan Bot-Miller, Chad Carlson, Gary Heltemes, Steve Johnson, Karen Lander, Rob Peitzman, Crystal Charter, John Scherer, Jeff Young, Patti TOrborg, Jeny Frieler. Mayor Hiemenz opened the Canvasing Board at 7:15 p.m. Hiemenz stated the purpose of the Board is to review the local election results {)f November 3, 1998 and canvas the results. The results ofthe St. Joseph Mayor and Council Election are as follows: Mayor p1 p2 p3 Total i Kenneth J. Hiemenz 128 424 346 898 Donald "Bud" Reber 134 374 177 685 Undervote 42 101 352 495 Overvote 0 0 0 0 Write-in 1 6 2 9 City councH p1 p2 p3 Total Sparky Ray Loeh!ein 110 316 197 623 COr'j D. Ehlert 166 487 262 ~15 I Bob Loso 145 305 307 757 Ross Rieke 79 302 91 472 Undervote 109 395 895 1399 Overvote 0 0 0 0 Write-in 1 5 2 8 Loso made a motion to canvas the results as stated above; seconded by Ehlert. Discussion: Ehlert questioned what constitutes an overvote and an undervote. Weyrens clarified that an overvote occurs when a voter votes for more candidates than allowed. An undervote occurs when a voter either chooses not to vote1n a particular category or votes for only one candidate when more than one is allowed. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Hiemenz closed the canvasing Board at 7:20 p.m. and opened the Council meeting. Aoorove Aaenda: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer ' Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. I Consent Aaenda: Ehlert made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Niedenfuer. a. b. c. An amendment to Ordinance 102, Regulation of Noise, prohibiting Jake Braking. Roth House Bids - Fred Schulte, $ 2,500.00 Year 2000 Resolution appointing Rachel Stapleton as the Y2K Coordinator. , , Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Page 3422 November 5,1998 Roth House Bids: Hiemenz requested the Council darify the Roth House Bíd. The bid received does not indicate who wi!! be responsible for site cleanup. Also, the Council may wish to establish a timeframe as to \-",hen the house needs to be removed. Los:Q stated that the original bid specifications required the bidder tû clean up the site to include removing and fining of the basement. Ehlert discussed the cost of cleanup and suggested the Cit'-J may ",'.'ish to consider paying a portion of the c-Osts involved. Niedenfuer stated that if the desire of the City is to se!! the house, the bid submitted would CO'.¡erthe costs of cleanup. Ehlert made! a motion to contact the bidder, Fred Schulte, and make the following counter offer. The City will accept $ 2,000 for the sale of the Roth House with the buyer assuming all responsibHit'j for site cleanup. The motion was seconded by toso. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Tv.'it, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0_ I f..1inutes: Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of October 6 and October 15, 1998 v..'ŸU, the fo!lowing corrections; the motion was seconded by NiedenfueL October 6 Page 1: Cory Ehlert left at 7:55 p.m. to attend the st. Wendel Township meeting on behalf of the City of Sf. Joseph Page 2: Delete: Ken Heinen left at 8:00 p.m. October 15 Page 3: paragraph 5, 1s!sentence: change show to shown Page 4: paragraph 2, 2M sentence: change He had brought he to his request. Page 6: Ehlert Reports, 2"d sentence: add Hiemenz responded.. I Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, T\\~t, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0_ Ehlert questioned the status of the contested assessment from October E,. He stated t~at t'1e property owner, Robert Theisen, has contacted him and is waiting for a Iresponse from the City as Ehlert was not present for the pornon of the meeting where this was discussed, he ques+Joned the process for contesting an assessment. Hiemenz responded that if Mr. TheiSen contacted the City he should be informed that he needs to contact an attorney. The Ci1ty could not pro'.:ide Theisen with any additional information_ Loso made a motion to send Robert Theisen a letter confirming that if he is contesting his assessment he will need to contact an attorney. The motion was seconded by Ehlert_ Ayes: Hiemenz, loso, E-hlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None_ Motion Carried 5:0:0_ Bills Pavable: Leso made a motion to apprO'....e the bHIs as presented, c.~:ec.1c numbers 26056 - 26120; seconded by Twit. Discussion: Ehlert questioned the deductible for glass ro.¡erage. The Council requested the City Offices contact the insurance carrier to determine the cost of adding glass coverage to the existing insurance policy. Ayes: Nays: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Weyrens requested the CoU\\çil authorize the payment of election judges for war!<: performed on No~ember 3, 1998. Loso rT\~~~ a motion to pay the election judges as reoquested; seconded by TV/". '> ,:,~\i Ayes: Hiemenz, ~~~#, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenf~~r Nays. None. " Motion Camed 5.0_0_ ~~ " I Page 3423 November 5,1998 I Callouts and Overtime: Niedenfuer made a motion to approve the Overtime and CaHouts as presented; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz. loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Public Comments to the Agenda Ash!ev Kuebelbeck: Requested clarification on the Roth House. Hiemenz responded that the City is in the process of selling the house and accepted bids for the removal thereof. Steve Streno: Questioned if a ba1l0t containing and overvote is a valid ballot. Weyrens responded that all ballots submitted by voters are valid ballots. However, the race where the ballot contains too many votes is not counted, where as the rest of the ballot is tabulated. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS 90th and 9151 Avenue Proiect: Joe Bettendorf, City Engineer, presented the bid results of the Utility Extension project for 90th and 9151 Avenue. I I Randy Kramer Excavating R. L. larson Three Way Excavating Kuechle Underground Molitor Excavating Breitbach Construction Annandale Construction Larson Excavating Redstone Construction Northdale Construction Engíneers Estimate: $ 161,733.89 182,036.03 182,910.24 188,432.02 189,628.00 196,684.11 199,922.50 201,854.37 210,256.62 227,753.39 209,771.95 Councilors questioned Bettendorf as to where the big discrepancies in the bids were and if the low bid is a complete bid. Bettendorf stated that he has had an opportunity to review the bids, and it is his opinion that the low bid is complete and recommends the Council accept the bid. Bettendorf further clarified that when the City bids a project it is a quantity bid. The only wày a contractor is paid funds in excess of the original bid is if the Council approves a change order. All the materials used must also meet a specified standard so the Council need not worry about sub standard material. Bettendorf clarified the major differences from the Engineer's estimate are the removal of Bituminous Pavement and the 8" PVC Sewer Pipe. Loso made a motion to accept the low bid of Randy Kramer Excavating in the amount of $ 161,733.8 based on the recommendation of the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. I Discussion: Ehlert questioned what affect the bid will have on the proposed assessments. Bettendorf stated the assessments will be based on the actual work and will be reduced. It is his hope to have a probable assessment role within 30 days. Bettendorf stated that he has allowed a larger contingency for the project as a developer is looking at constructing a facility behind Whispering Pines. Ifthat happens, the utilities will need to be extended. Ehlert questioned if it would be prudent planning to stub the utilities to the property behind Whispering Pines even if the proposed development does not occur. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Page 3424 l'¡ovember 5, 1998 Proposed Street Improvement - Industrial Park: Bettendorf presented the Cpuncil with the proposed street layout for the Industrial Pane He stated the information relates to the proposed Buettener Plat which the Planning Commission wi!! be considering on November 9, 1998. I Jeseen Street Feasibilitv Reeort - Bettendorf presented the Council \-"w1th a feasibilIty report for the Improvement of Joseph Street. The report contains projected assessments as well as the specifications of work to be completed. Bettendorf stated that t~e Counc:tl needs to determine if a public improvement hearing wi!! be held. The Council agreed to discuss this matter at a future meeting on the Capftallmprovement Plan for 1999. Assessment Policv: Bettendorf stated that he attended a meeting at St. Benedict's regarding ftorture plans for the property owned by the Monaster¡ of St. Benedict abuttJng CR 121 south of Kennedy Elementary School. The Monastery is in the proc.ess of detemlining t.he best use for the property and has requested projected assessment costs. Steams Counf'-¡ has placed the reconstruction of CR 121 on the Street Improvement Plan for 2001. A1 that time the City would be installing l..'Ìilities and replacing old water main. Bettendorf fur+ul-ter dartfied if t.'1e City attains a population of 5000 by 2001, they are eligible for State Aid Funds to he1p offset the cost of reconstruction. As CR 121 is a County Road, Steams County \".¡ill pay for tile center 24 feet of the road with the City paying the balance. Bettendorf further stated that when utmties are extended, a Lift station vJim need to be constructed with the cost disbursed to all benefiting properties, similar to the DBl Lift Station. St. Benedict's currently has their own water system, so an the property West of CR t21 would not be assessable for water. The Council questioned if they are jn a pos¡tjon to determine probable assessments as t~ere are many variables. Ehlert questioned if Bettendorf could provide projected assessments based on the 1998 policies and rates using a worst case scenario. S-ettendorf sta1ted that he woufd prepare something for the Monastery. I Capitallmcfovement Meetina: Hiemenz stated the Council needs to establish a special meeting to discuss the proposed Capital Improvements for 1999. The EDA is requesting to be part of this process. The Council estabUshed November 30, 1998 as a special Council meeting to discuss capital improvements. Other Enaineerina Matters: Ehlert questioned the construction underv.ray in Klinefelter Park Bettendorf responded that as partofthe Pond View Ridge Development, the developer is required to enlarge the drainage pond. Therefore, the contractor is cleaning out tr:e upper part of the pond and expanding the bottom. Bettendorf stated the contractor does not want to pay for sod along the upper edges of the pond, but they will be required to lay sod and clean the site. The contractors have staked 12'h Avenue SE and anticipate paving the mad the week of November 9, 1998. Weather pennitting, Able Street will also be paved. 1998 Street Improvement Bond Sale: Monte Eastvold of Juran and Moody appeared before t~e Council to negotiate a bond sale for the 1998 Street Improvements. The bond issue breaks down as follo'lJS: 1998- Street Improvement Water & Sewerto 90th & 91 st Estimated Contingencies Estìmated Engineering T-ota! Project $ 240,000 162,000 20,000 91.000 513,000 Issuance E-."penses 32.000 I T atal Bond Issue 545 000 I I I Page 3425 November 5,1998 ! Eastvo!d stated that Bond rates are at a twenty (20) year 10'-11. Ehlert clarified the revenue sourcei for the bond issue is assessments and a tax levy. The maturity rate is 15 years as they usually coincide with the term of the assessments. Also, the bond has an early call feature so that if the City chooses it can be paid in six years. Twit questioned how the call date is established. East'.'old responded that Juran & Moody determines call dates. East'.'old stated the net effective rate forthe proposed bond is 4.9709%. T"....,¡t made a motion authorizing- the issuance, awarding the- sale, prescribing the fOnTl and details, and providing for payment and security ofa $ 555,000 Bond to finance the 1998 Street I Improvement Project and Utility Extension of 90'" and 91 st Avenue. The motion was seconded by! Loso. Discussion: Ehlert questioned if there would be an advantage to the C~y to wait to issue the bonds. Eastvold stated that the rates are at a 20 year low and while interest rates are low there is no guarantee they will continue to decline. In fact, over the past two weeks bond rates have increased slightly. If rates would decrease, they would only drop about 1/10'" of a percent. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Eastvo!d stated that state law allows municipalities to negotiate a bond sale if the issue is less than 1.2 million. Therefore, the Council needs to authorize Juran & Moody to purchase the bond issue. Twit made a motion to enter into an agreement to sell to Juran and Moody $ 545,000 in General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1998 to be dated November " 1998, and to mature December 1, 1999-2013. AU bonds will be Book Entry and in multiples of $ 5,000. The average interest rate is calcu!ated at 4.7524%. The net effective rate is calculated at 4.9709%. The motion was seconded by Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz, loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. REM Steams: Hiemenz stated that the representatives from REM Steams could not attend the meeting but introduced Rob Peitzman from Steams County Social Services. Peitzrnan stated that he is the Division Director of Human Services for Steams County and as such he oversees foster care. The foster care facility at 111 - 6th Avenue NW is owned by REM (Robert E. Miller) and will be used to provide housing for four (4) disabled senior citizens. REM is a fairly large organization that provides residential living for disabled persons. Peitzman stated that it is his understanding that some question has arisen as to whether background checks or neighbor notification shoutd be required before a facility is placed in a neighborhood. He stated that there is no need for neighbor notification as providing a home for disabled persons is no different than providing housing for those who are not disabled. All persons caring for vulnerable persons are required to have background checks as well as the organizations providing care. State law lim~s the number of disabled persons per household and most providers are families. Hiemenz questioned if an organization purchases a home for the sole purpose of boarding disabled adults, does it then become a business operation which would not be compatible with a neighborhood. City Attorney, John Scherer, stated that aU foster care providers are paid whether the provider is a family or an organization. Therefore, the fact than income is generated is not an issue. Further, state law makes provisions for the operation of an location of foster homes. Page 3425 November 5~ 1998 Niedenfuer stateå that she is not opposed to the foster home, bL'Í residents hæV'e expressed conc.em. She stated she is disappointed that the concerned residents did not attend the meeting and requested that Peitzman leave his phone number \"Irrh the Cit'¡ Offices should further questi{ms arise. I Cable Access Channel Rules and Reaulations: The Cable Co."T1mission Siubmitted proposed rules and policies for the operation of Cable Acc.ess Channel '3. Hiemenz stated that his only concem was if someone submitted a tape that \"/3S programmed to damage the equipment Steve Johnson, General Manager, Mark. Twain Cablevision, stated that he is unaware of a tape having the capability to do such and does not feel that \"vould pose a problem. Niedenfuer made a motion to accept the Cable Policies and Procedures as presented by the Cable Commission. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. Discussion: Twit stated that the Cable Commission needs to be prepared to tape all the meetings as stated if the Council approves the policy. Ayes: Nays: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer None. MOTIon Carried 5:0:0. Ehlert questioned if the Cable Commission could be compensated fortheirtime and tapping of meetings. Hiemenzstated that they are currently paid for meetings and are vlorking on job descriptions. It is his understanding that after the job description is complete they will be submitting a proposal for compensation. Cable Television Franchise Transfer: steve Johnson stated that Fanch Communica'"Jons is in the process of selling Mark Twain Cablevision to US Cable and is requesting the COüncil consider transfer of the franchise agreement. Johnson introduced Karen Lander of US Cable. Lander discussed the following infûimation: I .:. us Cable was formed in 11176 and started as a limited partnership. At its peale they served 300,000 customers within 4 states. In 1980 the system \",as buHt out and Telecommunications Systems Inc. bought out US Cable. .:. us Cable can provide telephone and cable services and is a one milJiion doUar franchise. The franchise is currently serving the United Kingdom providing cable and telephone. In the UK they have nine times the customers of US "AJest. .:. If the cable franchise is approved, Minnesota will be the largest state served bY US Cable .> us Cable has a history of keeping pace with technology and have atways maintained the system. !n fact, US Cable was the first cable company to provide 54 channels. , .:. The franchise transfer shoutd not create any visible changes to the customer for the first year. It is not the intent of US Cable to make changes to the existing system. .:. The current system is at maximum capacity and will need to be rebuiirt. During t~e process it is anticipated the current system will be enhanced. As the Franchise Agreement is rather lengthy and complete, the Council referred t"æ matter to the Cable Commission for review and comment. Loso requested to wo~~ witl! the Commission in reviewing the agreement. The Council approved the request. American teaion 1Jauor Ucense Violation: Mayor Hiemenz stated the Council has rec.eived a copy 01 a Police report whereby the Legion received an after hours Liquor Violation v..'hich included serving to a minor. Hiemenz stated the Council has the authortty to impose a penalty and may wish to consider a suspended fine of $ 100 and payment of aU administratrJe fees. I Page 3427 November 5, 1998 I Legion Manager, Patty Tomorg, spoke on behalf of the Legion. She stated the Legion is waiving the right to have an evidentiary hearing and acknowledged the incident did occur. She apologized to the Council and stated she understands the serrOusness of the violation. John Scherer stated that if the Council suspends the fine, it needs to be clarified what constitutes a violation, a similar violation or an after hours violation. Loso made a motion to levy a $ 500.00 suspended fine to the American Legion Club Post #328 for selling alcchol after hours. The fine shall be suspended provided the American Legion is not cited for selling alcohol after hours within a period of six months. Further, the American Legion will reimburse the City for all fees/costs related to this violation. The motion was seconded by Niedenfuer. Hiemenz extended the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Discussion: Ehlert questioned Torborg as to what preventive measures have been taken since the violation to assure that the offense will not be repeated. Torborg responded that she has met with the staff and informed them that they are to leave as soon as they are finished working and minors are not be served. Twit expressed concern as to whether the fine should be suspended. The liquor laws have been established for along time and he does not feel a violation should be considered lightly. The Council needs to consider the affect on other liquor establishment and the tolerance level that will be established. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer Nays: Twit. Motion Carried 4:1:0. I Officer Young stated that the Police Chief notifies each liquor establishment monthly of liquor citations for their respective establishments. The Council requested that this information be submitted to the Council each month as well as the license holder. US West Lease Aareement: Scherer stated that he and the Mayor have been working with representatives of US West Communications to þlace telecommunication towers on the water tower. The proposed lease is similar to the lease with Cellular 2000. However, the equipment proposed by US West are to be placed NE of the water tower and the equipment will be similar to the green utility boxes. Scherer stated US West is willing to landscape around the equipment. The Council requested Scherer to contact US West and obtain a ground photo of equipment Mayor Hiemenz stepped down from his chair at 10:20 p.m. Lot Solit - Art & Edith Hiemenz: Acting Mayor Twit stated the Council received a request of Art & Edith Hiemenz to split the north Yz of Lot 11 Block 23 Peter Loso Addition. The Council questioned if this matter should be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the Council acting on the matter. Weyrens stated that the Ordinance allows the Council to approve a simple lot split without approval of the Planning Commission. Scherer stated that it would be prudent to have the Planning Commission review the lot split to make sure the remaining lots are in conformance with the Ordinance. Ehlert stated that the Planning Commission is meeting on November 9, 1998 and this matter can be placed on the agenda. Niedenfuer made a motion to refer the lot split request of Art & Edith Hiemenz to the Planning Commission for consideration on November 9, 1998. The motion was seconded by Loso. I Ayes: Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0. Hiemenz resumed his chair at 10:28 p.m. P~U7P. --I!!!- }~ovember 5, 1998 3428 Twit informed Hiemenzlh'at the Council, acting on the recommendation of the City Attorney, referred the tot split to the Planning Commission. Hiemenz stated that by Ordinanœ the Planning Commission does not need to review a simple lot split. Twit stated the information as presented in the Council packet did not contain a recommendation from the Planning Commission as in the past. Therefore, he assumed the Planning Commiission would be acting on the matter as previous lot splits. I Due to the late hour the Council agreed to table the foil owing agenda items to November 19, 1998: Copy Machine Proposal - Police Department; Mayor Reports; Councilor Reports - only necessary items wi!! be reported; Clerk/Administrator Reports is ail inforrr!ation only. COUNCIL REPORTS Twit: The Personnel Committee will forward the proposed c.hanges to the Personnel Policy to the Council. Eh!ert: Eh!ert stated that he wi!! not be at the November 19 Council meeting. Ehlert requested the Cable Commission consider re-broadcasting the Council meeting on ~l second night rather than three times on Mondays. Niedenfuer: Niedenfuer stated t'lat she was in the La Playette on a weekend night and was in a position to observe the patrons upon entering the establishment. The bo!~nœr t.his particular night was a peer. At one point two customers were carded and eventualljr let in to the establishment. Niedenfuer stated that it was obvious they were underage. She approached the bouncer and identified herself. VI/hen questioned about the two patrons that were allegedly minors he responded with ßip answers. Niedenfuer stated that she has a problem with peer bouncers and whether they can perform the job effectrV'ely. Later that same night sl:le noticed that both back doors were locked in a manner prohibiting patrons from exiting the building. Upon some checking she discovered that Mr. Zimmer had been fined last year by the Fire Marshall's Office for the same offense. Due to t.he seriousness of the situation, Niedenfuer stated that she contacted the Fire Chief. I Niedenfuer stated that she has discussed this matter with Chief Lindgren and has received information from Minneapolis on Alcohol Compliance Checks. (,-,fiedenfu:er and Lindgren \\111 be presenting this information to the City Council in December. Community Dav: Niedenfuer reported that Community Day is scheduled for November 22, 1998. Community Day wi!! involve a spaghetti lunch prepared by the Boy Scouts. Students from St. John's and 51. Benedict's will serve the food and cleanup. Lunc.'1 \\'ÌI! be ser--Ied from 11 :00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. and activities will be scheduled from 11 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Core Committee is requesting the Council authorize the following expenditures: $ 300.00 - food expenses; $ 50.00 schoo! rental fee. Loso made a motion to authorize the expenditure of $ 350.00 for Community Day. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Nays: Hiemenz, Loso, Eh!ert, Twit, Niedenfuer None. Motion Ca....ried 5:0:0. Sale of Sumlus Pronertv: The Fire Board received bids on the 1986 Rescue Van and is recommending the Council authorize the safe to Eden VaUey, t'1e high bidder. Ehlert made a motion to accept the bid from Eden Valley in the amount of $ 3,370.00 for the purchase of tie 1986 Ford Rescue Van. The motion was seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, loso, Eh!ert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Canied 5:0:0. The City has 10 surplus Christmas decorations and the Fire Department iis recommending the Council release them to the Department of Natural Resources \-a¡ho win donate them to a needy I Page 3429 November 5, 1998 I City. Niedenfuer made a motion to release the surplus Christmas decorations to the Department of Natural Resources as requested; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. Councilor Twit stepped down from his chair at 10:45 p.m. Fire Relief Association 1999 Contribution: Ken Twit, Treasurer of the Relief Association, presented a proposal for the 1999 Relief contribution. Twit discussed the 81tematives avai1able to the City. If the City does not make a contribution to the fund, the Relief Association gains control whi1e the City is still liable. The other alternative is to increase the annual contribution creating a deficit. This deficit would then require a local contribution and the City would retain control of the fund. Therefore, the Fire Board has recommended the City Council approve an increase in the annual retirement contribution from $ 1,200 to $ 1,500 effective January 2, 1999. Loso made a motion to amend Appendix A of the Fire Relief Dues to the fonowing: Effective January 2, 1999 the St. Joseph Fire Relief Association shall pay to each member of the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department the sum of $ 1,500 for each year that the member has served as an active member of the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department. The motion was second.ed by Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0. Twit resumed his chair at 10:55. I Adiourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.; seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0. 0dy~~ . Joo, """""' . Deputy Clerk I I I I