January 15, 2008
The Ruthven City Council, of the City of
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem, Jay Schoning, in the Chair, and the roll being called, the following members were present:
PRESENT: Hawk, Johnson, Schoning.
ABSENT: VerHelst, Henningsen.
Hawk motioned and Schoning seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
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Mark Hunefeld, Palo Alto County Emergency Management Coordinator was present to discuss NIMS, CERT and IMAC with the council. He asked council for permission to approach town citizens in regards to being on the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT), council agreed.
Discussion was held in regards to the city website. It was expressed that the website updates look great and Becky is doing a great job on it. Motion was made by Hawk and seconded by Johnson to allow Becky to continue with the maintenance of the website, with hours being used, as needed. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Motion was made by Schoning and seconded by Hawk to give $100.00 to the post prom committee. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Motion was made by Hawk and seconded by Johnson to approve the following 2008 appointments: Mayor Pro Tem – Jay Schoning, City Attorney – Don Hemphill, Bank Depository – Iowa State Bank, Public Works Director – Jeff Simington, Street Department Superintendent – Dave Conlon. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Schoning made resolution #1-08, seconded by Hawk, to Conduct Bank Business with 2 of 3 Possible Signatures, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk. Resolution adopted with a roll call vote:
Ayes: Johnson, Hawk, Schoning Nays: None
Hawk made resolution #2-08, seconded by Schoning, Authorizing the City Clerk to Pay Routine Bills. Resolution adopted with a roll call vote:
Ayes: Johnson, Hawk, Schoning Nays: None
Hawk made resolution #3-08, seconded by Schoning, Setting the Council Meeting Time & Place for the First & Third Tuesday of Each Month, at 6:30 PM, in Council Chambers. Resolution adopted with a roll call vote:
Ayes: Johnson, Hawk, Schoning Nays: None
Discussion was held in reference to the warning siren on
Discussion was held in reference to a letter received by Mayor and Council in regards to concerns about a water account in town. It was agreed to try a monitoring device in the home for a period of time.
Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Schoning to set 2 special council budget meetings for January 31, 6:30 PM and February 4, 6:30 PM to work on the 2008 FY Budget. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:15 by Hawk and seconded by Johnson. Motion carried with all members voting aye.
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Jay Schoning, Mayor Pro Tem Christine White, City Clerk