CITY OF REPUBLIC AUGUST 6, 2007 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Shirley A. Couse. Council Members: Linda Hall, Jim Burnside, Dave Michel and Alex Wirt.

Guests Present were: Bruce McAuley, Brenda Starkey and Milt Chambers.

Employees Present were: Chief of Police Nick Merritt and Public Works Director Casey Giddings.

Mayor Couse called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance

Council reviewed the July 16, 2007 minutes. Dave Michel moved to approve the July 16, 2007 minutes. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried.

Council reviewed the August 2, 2007 special meeting minutes. Alex Wirt moved to approve the August 2, 2007 special meeting minutes. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Milton Chamber of the RPDA discussed a letter from Kinross about the 3 building that Kinross is donating to the RPDA with Kinross donating operator and equipment time. Kinross needs to have a letter in regards to an agreement to indemnifying them for all liability associated with this work. Milt asked if the City or the RPDA should do the agreement. Council explained to Milt that this would not be the City’s responsibility but RPDA’s responsibility Milt thanked the Council for their time.

Bruce McAuley discussed with Council about the ramifications of the deer control problem in City limits. Bruce suggested to Council about the possibility of tranquilizing all of the deer and relocating them. Council felt that this idea had some merit and deserved further examination when more information had been gathered since they do not want to see the deer killed. Bruce will get with Chief of Police to go over his plan.

Council reviewed a letter from Justin Smith of the Wings over Republic Fly-In asking for financial support in the amount of $300.00. Linda Hall moved for the financial request of $300.00 to the Wings over Republic Fly-In. Alex Wirt seconded; motion carried.

Council reviewed Ordinance #2007-09, City owned Facility use. Alex Wirt moved to approve Ordinance #2007-09. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Alex Wirt discussed changes to proposed Ordinance #2007-10. The changes will be made and was tabled to the next regular meeting.

Council discussed Resolution #2007-08, the Six-Year Street Plan. Alex Wirt moved to approve Resolution #2007-08. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Public Works Director Casey Giddings discussed with Council the street signs inventory. It would cost approximately $1,800.00 to purchase new street signs. Linda Hall motion to budget into next year’s budget up to $2,000.00 for new street signs. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Casey also stated that it is getting that time of the year to advertise for winter sand. A call for bids for winter sand will be advertised. Friends of Stonerose approached Casey and asked if they could use the property by the sand pile at the City Shop for additional parking. Council had no problem with it. Casey also stated that the water table in the wells is doing great.

Mayor Couse discussed with Council about Coleman Oil Company building on Pearl Street. The foundation was dug and poured. A Stop Work order was issued. The City is waiting to hear from them on this issue.

Jim Burnside stated that some of the tin on the roof of the Rec Center is coming off and asked Casey Giddings if it could be fixed. Casey will check it out.

Chief of Police Nick Merritt discussed with Council about the Interlocal Agreement with the County. The booking fees have been removed. Council will wait for the County to approve.

Grant Administrator, Linda Hall updated Council on the crosswalk on the bridge. Alex Wirt moved for the Mayor to sign Supplement Agreement #3. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Linda also updated the Council on the one bid that was received. The Engineers have recommended for the City to accept the bid. Linda stated that she still has some questions that she wants answered before Council accepted the bid. Bid acceptance was tabled.

Dave Michel moved to change the September 3, 2007 meeting, because of the Labor Day holiday to Tuesday September 4, 2007. Alex Wirt seconded; motion carried.

Alex Wirt moved to approve the purchase order for dividers for the Police Department. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Dave Michel moved to approve the purchase order for binders and paper towels for City Hall. Alex Wirt seconded; motion carried.

Alex Wirt moved to approve the recording of 54 old street & alley vacation ordinances. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Dave Michel updated the Council on the playground equipment. Dave stated that he would like to see the equipment purchased one piece at a time. Dave would like to start with a swing set first. Council agreed with him.

Linda Hall stated that she would like the Council to look at purchasing new Christmas decorations next meeting. Linda also stated that the peal & stick calendars for the 2008 year are on sale now. Alex Wirt moved purchase the 2008 peal & stick calendars. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Couse would like for the Council to think about what they want don with the old Fire Trucks.

Council reviewed June 2007 Treasurer’s Report.

Council reviewed letters sent from and received into City Hall. Alex Wirt moved to pay payroll checks #102667-102681 in the amount of $26,043.91. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall abstained.

Alex Wirt moved to pay claims checks #19032-19053 in the amount of $19,800.41. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.

Alex Wirt moved to adjourn the meeting. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried.