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City of McFarland

Unapproved Council Meeting Minutes

Sept. 10, 2009

At 7:00 PM Mayor Perry Piper called the meeting to order with council members Larry Setter, Tom Dillingham, Cliff Hund, Effa Winkler and Tim Snowden present.  Also present were City Superintendent Terry McDaniel, Connie Havenstein, Josh Huff and Keith Murphy.

Mayor Piper opened the meeting with those wanting to speak with the City Council. Connie Havenstein asked about the drainage tube, which had been removed for ditch work, and that will be re-installed at property located at 301 Main. McDaniels reported that the old tube was not worthy of being used again.  The city will replace the damaged tube with a 16 foot one it already has from the alley behind that property. Josh Huff attended the meeting to keep informed about the progress of the Retention Dam located on his property. Keith Murphy shared with the City Council several of his concerns. Murphy commented on the debris and brush located on the vacant property owned by Dawn Bowlig on Market Street. Murphy also asked what can the City do about all the feral cats about town, and lastly, reported about the continued speeding vehicles on Market Street and the lack of success with the county sheriff. Mayor Piper stated that he would speak with the Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff Dept. about this concern. Mayor Piper asked the City Clerk to send a non-compliance letter to the property owner in question, and suggested live trapping of feral cats to remove them from the city. 

The City Clerk reported to the City Council the outcome of Municipal Court. City Attorney Norbert Marek has set a trial date for Tina and David Lannan to hold court with Judge Carter being held on Oct. 8^th at 5:00 PM at City Hall. Trial has also been set as well for Mike Newton being held on that same date. An active Bench Warrant has been issued for Joe Torneden since Aug. 14^, 2009, with no success. A summons will now be issued. Norbert Marek has asked that two Council members be present at trial. Effa Winkler and Tom Dillingham have volunteered to attend on behalf of the City Council.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on Aug. 13, 2009 were read and approved. Bills were passed for review. Larry Setter made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Tom Dillingham, motion carried by all voting yes. City Superintendent McDaniel gave his monthly maintenance report.

Water: Will flush fire hydrants this month.

Gas: A meter was hit at 304 Agnes. Owner was backing out and broke the regulator off. Owner has been billed as well as the property owner Randy Hupe. Earl Finley from E.V. Cathodic Protection Services came out and serviced the regulator station.  A fitting needs to be made up for the Regulation Station and installed for future testing.  The annual Gas Pipeline Safety Seminar is Oct. 27 – 29^th in Salina.

Sewer: The ponds are being sprayed.

Park: Concrete has been poured and dirt work is starting. Chips will be hauled in the last Friday of September. We have until Oct. 31 to complete this project at the park.

Streets: The ditch on the west side of Wheeler St. is finished and has been seeded. Tube has been installed leading to the alley and head walls need to be installed. City needs to order Cold Patch to fix roadbed areas along Wheeler and the corner of 2^nd St. Would like to purchase a Concrete Vibrator for use on head walls being installed during ditch work. Harbor Freight has them for $100.00.

Ret. Dam: There will be a “Special Meeting” Oct. 8^th 2009, open to the public to hear about the financial costs of the Retention Dam project.

 

Misc: Need to speak with Connie Havenstein about installation of head walls for the tube being re-installed at property located at 301 Main St. 

Effa Winkler made a motion for Terry McDaniel to attend the Gas Seminar in Salina. Seconded by Tim Snowden, motion carried with all voting yes. Tim Snowden made a motion for the City to purchase a Concrete Vibrator. Seconded by Cliff Hund, motion carried with all voting yes. The City Council discussed property concerns, and asked the City Clerk to send a letter to Darren Dillingham for an un-tagged vehicle at his property.

At 8:30 PM, Tim Snowden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Larry Setter, motion carried with all voting yes.

Larry Senne