Wilton City Minutes -June 2 , 2010
 A regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners was held on June 2, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at the City Meeting Room.  Present were Pres. Kyle Tschosik and Commissioners Joan Kruckenberg, Becki Boechler, Douglas Archambeau and John R Clausen. Also present was Ron Peck, Debbie Archambeau, Cody Archambeau and Craig Johnson.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Archambeau to approve minutes of the last meeting as presented.  All voted aye, motion carried.

Pres. Tschosik asked if anyone had anything to add to the agenda and Commissioner Boechler stated that she would like to add a letter.  Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Boechler to finalize the agenda with the addition of letters under new business. All voted aye, motion carried.

Craig Johnson asked if the city would approve for the use of city equipment and labor to help pull out some trees and bushes and smooth out the area by the new bus barn.  Johnson also asked if the city mowing employee could also mow up by the new bus barn on occasion. The school will pay for these services.  Motion made by Boechler and seconded by Archambeau to allow Terry and Dean along with the use of equipment, to help the school in the removal of trees/ bushes.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye.

Motion made by Kruckenberg and seconded by Archambeau to approve the gaming permit request for Dollars for Scholars.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Boechler to approve this as the second reading and final passage for the Regulating of the Accumulation of Junk ordinance with an effective date of July 15, 2010 and changing only the fee rate from a per day charge to a weekly charge.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Boechler to approve this as the second reading and final passage for the Weed and Mowing Control Program ordinance with an effective date of July 15, 2010. Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Pres. Tschosik informed the Commission about the house Randy Schafer would like to move into the city.  Schafer attended the Zoning meeting on June 1, 2010 and received their approval to move the house as presented to Blk 28, lots 2 & 3 less W 10' or onto Blk 30, lots 1 & 2, with a 5' variance since the house is under 1000 sq. ft.  Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Kruckenberg to approve and allow Randy Schafer to move the house on Blk 28, lots 2 & 3 less W 10' or onto Blk 30, lots 1 & 2, with a 5 ft. variance.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Pres. Tschosik explained some sewer concerns on 3rd St. to 4th St. on Burleigh and Dakota to Mclean on 7th St.  There is a large amount of silt and it has been recommended to have Roto Rooter vacuum out the silt and then run the cameras through the lines.  Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Boechler to hire Roto Rooter to complete the vacuum of the sewer lines and then camera those areas with the engineers present.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Pres. Tschosik asked the Commission to reconsider the previous donation to the Park Board.  Instead of giving a non specific donation it was suggested to donate the money towards playground equipment for the use of the public.  Motion made by Kruckenberg and seconded by Archambeau to void the previous donation and issue a new check to the Park Board in the amount of $250 for playground equipment that can be used by the public.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

The Commission received two bids for the repair of street gutters.  Wilton Builders put in a bid of $2460 and Rolling T’s Construction LLC bid $3300.  Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Kruckenberg to award the bid to Wilton Builder for $2460 and to have the project done by August 31, 2010.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Archambeau to approve Lois Zacher for cleaning the city building as necessary.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Boechler to approve the Fire Dept. the use of two older tables from the Memorial Hall at the fire hall on June 19th.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Archambeau to approve Auditor Bauer’s requested vacation days of July 14th - 21st , 2010.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Members of the Commission received anonymous typed letters at their homes.  Boechler said she received her letter last Friday and her main concern is that the letter isn’t signed. Archambeau, Kruckenberg and Pres. Tschosik also received letters and agreed with Boechler that the letter was done in poor taste and they would like to invite the person responsible to be present at a meeting to address their concerns. Clausen stated that he had also received the letter.

Kruckenberg informed the Commission that she had spoken with Sara Otte-Coleman about ideas for small cities to attract newcomers.  The Commission is tabling further discussion until the new Commission is in place.

Motion made by Boechler and seconded by Clausen to approve the bills as presented.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

With no other items for discussion Pres. Tschosik declared the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

 

  Wilton City Minutes - June 16, 2010

A regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners was held on June 16, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at the City Meeting Room.  Present were Pres. Kyle Tschosik and Commissioners Rebecca Boechler, John R Clausen, Joan Kruckenberg and Douglas Archambeau.  Also present were Ron Peck, Joel Middaugh, Marvin Morlock, Keith Kruckenberg, John Sauber and Gwendi Muhlhauser.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Boechler to approve minutes of the last meeting as presented.  All voted aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Boechler and seconded by Kruckenberg to approve minutes of the special meeting held on June 11, 2010 as presented.  All voted aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Boechler to finalize the agenda with the additions of Ben Schafer and John Sauber under new business. All voted aye, motion carried.

Marvin Morlock expressed his concerns regarding the loading, driving, parking and washing of agricultural spray equipment in city limits as well as the anhydrous tanks.  Morlock is concerned that there is run off from overfilling, washing and mud knock-off.  Morlock also feels that it isn’t just the driving of anhydrous tanks through the city that poses a liability but some even leave them parked over night.  Pres. Tschosik said that there isn’t a current ordinance prohibiting these activities in place but maybe this could be tabled for the new Commission to address. Joel Middaugh stated that he has seen signs in another community that prohibits anhydrous tanks with in city limits.  Morlock asked if there wasn’t an environmental law or issue that would aide in the prohibition of these activities.  Pres. Tschosik said that he would make note of this and it should be looked into by the next Commission.

At 7:10 pm. Pres. Tschosik opened the public hearing for the CDBG application for the multi-family rehab housing project.  Pres. Tschosik explained that the CDBG was for community development and housing needs that include very low and low income persons, as well as other needs that might be addressed through the CDBG program.  Pres. Tschosik asked if anyone had any comments at this time and since there were no comments the meeting was closed at 7:13 pm.

Gwendi Muhlhauser asked the Commissioners if it would be possible for her to establish a thrift shop/store in the front porch area of her sisters house on 214 Dakota Ave.  Pres. Tschosik informed her that she would have to first address the zoning board.

Motion made by Kruckenberg and seconded by Archambeau to reject the proposed trailer that Jeremy with Midnight Auto wishes to move into the Check Control court based on the pictures presented.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Two concern forms regarding the need for mowing on Block 1, Lot 2 of Kilians and also on Block 4, Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Macombers were discussed at this time.  In both cases the grass and weeds are in excess of 3 feet in height.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Archambeau to send a letter to the property owner of Block 4, Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Macombers, allowing them seven days to take care of the mowing themselves or the city will have it done at a rate no less than $100/lot plus any damages/expenses incurred while the city mows will be charged and or assessed to the property owner.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Boechler to send a letter to the property owner of Block 1, Lot 2 of Kilians, allowing them seven days to take care of the mowing themselves or the city will have it done at a rate no less than $100/lot plus any damages/expenses incurred while the city mows will be charged and or assessed to the property owner.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Boechler and seconded by Clausen to approve Sportsmens Bar & Grill a liquor license transfer to the Wilton Memorial Hall on June 26, 2010 for the alumni banquet.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

The Commissioners tabled the request to have carpets cleaned in the city offices until the new Commission is established.  Boechler questioned the cost towards new carpet which is really needed versus just a cleaning.

Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Archambeau to have an additional master key made for Lois Zacher to use on a check in/out basis when she cleans the building.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Clausen to renew the city contract with the ND Dept. of Health, Division of Microbiology.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Ben Schafer presented the bid he received from Countryside Heating and Air for an air conditioning system at the Wilton Memorial Hall.  The complete bid would be for three 3-Ton AC units at $11,133, electric work for $1,500 and bathroom ehaust fans for $550.  Schafer said that he could submit the request  for funds to the Sales and Use Administration for this project if the Commission approves it. 

Motion made by Kruckenberg and seconded by Clausen to have Ben Schafer submit the fund request for the AC project to the Sales and Use Administration.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion made by Archambeau and seconded by Clausen to accept the full bid as presented by Ben Schafer from Countryside Heating and Air, for the purchase and installation of AC units, electric and exhaust fans.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Pres. Tschosik read the official results from the June 8th election and they are as follows: Commission President: Ron Peck, Commissioners: Dave Herner & Joel Middaugh, Park Board: Cyndy Sondrol, Cameron Boechler and Lisa Jenkins, Sales & Use Tax Admin.: James Porter, Douglas C Archambeau and Ben Schafer.  The measure requesting a 1% increase to sales tax was voted down at a count of (93-NO) and(80-YES).

John Sauber of Interstate Engineering explained the details of the final billing he presented for projects completed in 2009. The total billing was for $10,263.50 but was reduced down to $2,853.00 after several credits were applied.  Motion made by Clausen and seconded by Kruckenberg to pay Interstate Engineering $2,853.00 for the 2009 year.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

Pres. Tschosik asked Sauber if he was able to look at a manhole on Bismarck and 1st street.  Sauber said that he did look at it and the city could probably try and have someone give an estimate on refurbishing but he feels that a new one would only cost slightly more in this case.  Pres. Tschosik asked Sauber if he would contact Wanzek and coordinate a chip seal on the area they caused damages to last fall and also to see what their company would charge for completing other areas at the same time.  Sauber agreed to check with Wanzek and to coordinate with Hutslar.

Reports: Pres. Tschosik said that he really re-thought the city donation for park equipment to the Wilton Park Board.  After spending time at the Wild in Wilton event and seeing all the donated labor and efforts by the park board and others in the community he felt kind of bad about only donating $250.  Pres. Tschosik said that anyone who can’t see how busy this event keeps all of our local businesses in town and at the same time raises money for our children, clearly isn’t paying attention.

Motion made by Boechler and seconded by Clausen to approve the bills as presented.  Roll call vote taken with all voting aye, motion carried.

With no other items for discussion Pres. Tschosik declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

                  Kelly Bauer, City Auditor                           Kyle Tschosik, Pres.