CITY OF REPUBLIC APRIL 7, 2008 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Wirt. Council Members: Jim Burnside, DiAnne Hewitt and Dave Michel.

Guests Present were: Bruce McAuley, Valerie Hester, Larry Heming, Carol Bowe, Brenda Starkey and Jim Schumacher.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance and went into executive session with the City Attorney, Scott DeTro on phone conference for approximately 30 minutes for a possible litigation issue. Council came out of executive session at 6:30 p.m.

Council reviewed the March 17, 2008 minutes. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve the March 17, 2008 minutes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Council reviewed the March 20, 2008 minutes. Dave Michel moved to approve the March 20, 2008 minutes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Valerie Hester asked the Council for permission to hold about a motorcycle performance parade on June 21, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. to run from the corner of Eich’s Mercantile to Delaware Avenue. The Council questioned whether there was insurance, Valerie Hester stated that the motorcycle group would provide their own insurance coverage and agreed to provide copy of the insurance to City Hall prior to performance. Jim Burnside moved to approve the motorcycle performance parade. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Milt Chambers updated Council on the renovation and expansion of the Patterson Park Kitchen that had been approved at the June 20, 2005 meeting. The Revitalization Committee now has funds available to proceed with the renovation and expansion. Milt Chambers advised the Council that the Republic PDA did not receive the grant from USDA for the Torboy project and that they were holding a meeting on April 8, 2008 to discuss loans/financing.

Council reviewed Resolution #2008-03. Discussion followed. Resolution #2008-03 was tabled until May 5, 2008.

Council reviewed Ordinance #2008-03, Begging in Public. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve Ordinance #2008-03. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Council reviewed the “DRAFT” ORV Ordinances. Discussion followed. The ORV Ordinances were tabled to next regular meeting.

Clerk/Treasurer Chris Stevens discussed the following purchase orders: 1.) A.E.D. pads for the A.E.D. unit. Dave Michel moved to purchase 4 A.E.D. pads. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried. 2.) audio cassette tapes for use in recording City Council meetings. Jim Burnside moved to purchase the tapes. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. 3.) Window envelopes for general office use. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve the purchase of envelopes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Chris Stevens discussed with Council about changing the vault combination, and having City Hall and Council Chamber door locks keyed the same. Discussion followed regarding the potential cost, once determined then the finance committee to be contacted for approval. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve after the finance committee is contacted. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Council discussed the purchase of a City Flag. The cost is approximately $325.50 for a cloth flag with City Logo on both sides of the flag. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve the purchase of the flag. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Council discussed Gina Wirt putting a sign “private parking” in front of her home to keep people from blocking the street and gateway in front of her house, due to handicap person being cared for in the home. Discussion followed. Dave Michel moved to approve the private parking sign or a do not block gate sign at no cost to the City. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; Alex Wirt abstained; motion carried.

Council reviewed Building Permit #2008-02. Dave Michel motioned to approve payroll checks #102851-102866 in the amount of $33,798.30. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Jim Burnside motioned to pay claims checks #19475-19503 in the amount of $19,833.88. Check #19474 for Consumer Deposit refunds/claims. (See warrant register) DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

DiAnne Hewitt moved to adjourn the meeting. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

ALEXANDER W. WIRT,Mayor Pro Tempore

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CHRISTINE J. STEVENS, Clerk Treasurer