TOWN OF WILSON CREEK

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

June 9, 2022 – remote/online meeting via Google Meet

Council Present: Mayor Robert Herron; Councilmembers Karl Hinze, Jerrod Johnson, Raymond Kelby, Scott Mortimer, Debbie Moore. Council Absent: None.  Staff Present: Kaci Anderson.

Regular Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

  1. Open Meeting: Mayor Robert Herron called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by K. Hinze, and carried to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on May 12, 2022.
  3. Public Comment: None.
  4. Council Concerns and Issues: R. Kelby asked for an update on weed control. Public works has started spraying thanks to cooperative weather.
  5. Reports
    1. Mayor’s Address and Maintenance/Public Works: Mayor Herron provided the following updates:
      1.  The Town was able to purchase a new-to-us zero-turn lawnmower from a resident.
      2. He worked on drip lines over Memorial Day weekend and all drip lines and timers are now operational.
      3. Town is working on an insurance claim for the wind-damaged building.
      4. He is considering different storage solutions using the loss prevention grant money.
      5. Discussed potential required tree maintenance in town. Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by D. Moore, and carried to approve splitting the estimated $900.00 cost for tree trimming with Earl Justice.
    2. Clerk/Treasurer Report
      1. Bills, Checks & Electronic Withdrawal: Motion made by D. Moore, seconded by R. Kelby, and carried to approve the Town’s current fiscal status and pay the June 2022 bills as follows:
        Accounts Payable
        PAYROLL: Check #10941 – 10949 ……  $      3,694.42
        CLAIMS: Check # 10950 – 10960 ………  $      8,057.64
        EFT payments ……………………………………………  $      2,221.87
        TOTAL ………………………………………………………….  $    13,973.93

        Bank Account Balances 5/31/22
        U.S. Bank ………………………………………………………. $  285,247.65
        Grant County ……………………………………………..  $  112,962.76
        TOTAL ………………………………………………………….  $  398,210.41
  6. Old Business:
    1. Appointment of GTA Board Member: K. Anderson shared information regarding board member and meeting requirements. J. Johnson expressed interest and will confirm decision at next month’s meeting.
    2. Ordinance 421: Discontinuance of Water Service: Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by K. Hinze, and carried to table the matter until the next meeting.
  7. New Business:
    1. Continuation of Hosting Remote Meetings: K. Anderson reported remote meetings are no longer required as the proclamation requiring them has now expired. Motion made by D. Moore, seconded by R. Kelby, and carried to continue paying for the Town’s current level of membership to host remote meetings.
    2. FIRST READ – Ordinance 441: Credit/Debit Card Payments: K. Anderson explained the need for an ordinance to be in place in order for the Town to accept online payments. Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by D. Moore, and carried to approve the first read of Ordinance 441: Credit/Debit Card Payments as presented.
    3. Ordinance 440: Flood Damage Prevention: Motion made by J. Johnson, seconded by D. Moore, and carried to table Ordinance 440 pending further information, to next month’s meeting.
  8. Adjournment: Motion made by D. Moore, seconded by R. Kelby, and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 pm. The next regular council meeting is Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 6:00 pm.
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