CITY OF REPUBLIC JAN. 21, 2009 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Shirley A. Couse. Council Members: Linda Hall, Jim Burnside, Dave Michel and DiAnne Hewitt. Guests Present were: Brenda Starkey.

Mayor Shirley A. Couse called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council reviewed the January 5, 2009 minutes. Linda Hall motioned to approve the January 5, 2009 minutes. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Council reviewed an e-mail from Alex Wirt on ordering more DVD’s on the History of Republic. All of the DVD’s were sold. Jim Burnside motioned to order the same amount of DVD’s as the last time. Dave Michel seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Grant Administrator, Linda Hall stated the money has been received for the SR20 project and bills have been paid with the money. Linda also stated that an Adobe Acrobat program is really needed for the grants. The price will be approximately $300.00 plus tax. Dave Michel motioned to purchase an Adobe Acrobat program. Jim Burnside seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Mayor Couse stated that the flags outside of the City Hall need to be replaced. Jim Burnside motioned to purchase new flags. Dave Michel seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Mayor Couse asked for a motion for herself and Linda Hall to attend the AWC Legislative conference in February. DiAnne Hewitt motioned for Mayor Couse and Linda Hall to attend the conference. Dave Michel seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Council reviewed Resolution #2009-02, initiating the vacation procedure for a portion of Newton St and a portion of 8th St. Dave Michel motioned to approve Resolution #2009-02. DiAnne Hewitt seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Council reviewed Resolution #2009-03, setting the time for a public hearing on the resolution for vacation of portions of Newton St and 8th St. Dave Michel motioned to approve Resolution #2009-01, setting the public hearing on February 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Linda Hall seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Clerk Treasurer Margo Sattler opened the only sealed bid received for the antique fire trucks from The Husky Auto & Truck Museum. Mayor Couse and Council reviewed the bid. The bid is as follows: 1932 Chevrolet Fire Truck - $25.00 and 1946 Chevrolet Fire Truck - $25.00. Dave Michel motioned to accept The Husky Auto & Truck Museum’s bid for the fire trucks. Jim Burnside seconded, discussion followed; motion carried.

Interim Chief of Police Bret Roberts updated the Council that the grant on Operation Stonegarden had been accepted for approval. Interim Chief Roberts stated that the training that he just finished went well. Council reviewed all letters received into and sent from City Hall.

Council reviewed the tabled ORV Ordinance with the newly revised map. Dave Michel motioned to approve Ordinance #2009-02, ORV and map. Jim Burnside seconded, discussion followed; motion carried with DiAnne Hewitt opposing. Mayor Couse asked the Council to review the tabled Nuisance Ordinance, DiAnne Hewitt will do some research on different options.

Dave Michel motioned to approve payroll checks #103070-103077 in the amount of $3,460.00, with check #103076 voided due to printing error. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall abstained.

Linda Hall motioned to pay claims checks #120096-120123 in the amount of $49,726.79. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Couse turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tempore Pro Tempore Jim Burnside and left the meeting at 7:43 pm.

Council went into executive session to discuss a contract issue for approximately 10 minutes at 7:45 pm. Council came out of executive session at 7:55 pm.

DiAnne Hewitt motioned to adjourn the meeting. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

Shirley A. Couse, Mayor

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Margo Sattler, Clerk-Treasurer