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MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2010
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Board was held on March 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
Item 1 – Roll call. Those present and answering roll call: Trustees; Gustafson, Heaton, Loftis, Schnell, Thomas, Walker and Mayor Moser. Absent: Attorney Anson.
Item 2 – Review the Minutes of the February 18th Meeting. Trustee Thomas moved the minutes of the February 18th meeting be approved as written, seconded by Trustee Loftis. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Item 3 – Ordinance No. 547 – Zoning Map Change: This formalizes the change in zoning on Elm Avenue – second reading. Concluding the reading and discussion, Trustee Schnell moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading, seconded by Trustee Walker. Roll call: Loftis-aye, Walker-aye, Thomas-aye, Schnell-aye, Heaton-aye and Gustafson-aye. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Item 4 – Resolutions: 2010-03: Town Emergency Operations Plan; 2010-04: Canceling the April 2010 Election. Trustee Thomas moved to approve Resolution No. 2010-03 adopting the Town of Eaton Emergency Operation Plan, seconded by Trustee Gustafson. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Trustee Schnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-04, canceling the municipal election scheduled for April 6, 2010 since there are not more than three (3) candidates than offices to be filled, thereby declaring those candidates elected, seconded by Trustee Loftis. Motion carried 6 – 0. Mayor Moser introduced the upcoming new board members as Fred DeVore, Brad Moos and Duayne Truax. The new members will be sworn in at the April 15th meeting.
Item 5 – Town bulk water policy. Gary explained that over the last six (6) months there have been some problems with oil companies and sewer cleaning companies acquiring water from the town hydrants and not paying or reporting the amount of water taken and loosing a meter that cost $1,600.00. The staff has done research on how other towns deal with this situation and have created a Construction Meter and Bulk Water Policy for the Boards review and approval. The policy includes a deposit fee for all construction meters ($1,600.00) which is refunded to the renter when the meter is returned, water usage is paid for and it is determined that no damage has been done to the meter. A rental charge of $10.00 per day will be charged for all days the meter is kept. In addition there will be a charge of $100.00 for any hydrant wrench not returned. The rate for water used is $5.00 per thousand gallons used. A rental application form will be supplied to the company who wishes to obtain the water. Concluding questions and discussion Trustee Gustafson moved to approve the policy, seconded by Trustee Thomas. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Item 6 – 3.2 License renewal for U-Fill-it. Chris Bagley reported all paperwork appeared to be in order and Chief Jacobson stated there had been no problems and has no objection to the renewal. Trustee Schnell moved to grant approval for the renewal, seconded by Trustee Loftis. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Item 7– Citizen Comments/Questions. None.
Item 8 – Reports. Gary gave the board an update status of the Great Western Sugar Factory properties which the Town completely owns now. The property has been fenced off to satisfy the State Attorney General’s office; EPA Phase 11 assessment has been started; 3 developers are interested in working with the town; several demo contractors have been calling with an interest; about 250,000 lbs. of lime needs to be cleaned up; and Union Pacific Railroad is interested in a trans-load facility.
Gary also submitted copies to the board of the application for the Water Conservation Plan to the State and should here back from them sometime in July about whether or not we get the grant.
Gary expressed appreciation on behalf of the Town for the years of service provided by outgoing board members Gary Schnell, Fred Walker and Dick Loftis.
Item 9 – Adjourn. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Erika C. Bagley, Town Clerk |
Minutes March 2010 |