Hills Fire Station Meeting Room

Hills City Council

Meeting

May 12, 2014

7:00 PM

Hills Fire Station Meeting Room
The regular Hills City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Hills Fire Station Meeting Room.

Mayor Tim Kemp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present were: Bruce Endris, Merle Hill, Thom Kirkpatrick and Cathy Knebel. Absent: Steve Harris

A motion was made by Kirkpatrick and seconded by Endris to approve the consent agenda of the minutes and bills. Ayes: 4. Motion passed.

Public Discussion: None

Council Meeting

New Business:

Discussion was held regarding the Materials Testing Contract presented by Shive Hattery Engineering. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick and seconded by Knebel to accept this contract. Ayes: 4 Motion passed

Discussion was held regarding the erosion control notice of intent for mayor signature was presented. A motion was made by Hill and seconded by Knebel to accept this notice. Ayes:4 Motion passed.

Resolution 2014-01 approving the specs for the Hills Water Utility was read. A motion was made by Knebel and seconded by Hill to accept this resolution. Roll call was held. Ayes: 4 Resolution passed.

The Public Hearing on the sewer rate increase was opened at 7:08 pm. No comments. Hearing closed at 7:09 pm.

The first reading of the ordinance changing the sewer rates was read. A motion was made by Knebel and seconded by Kirkpatrick to adopt this ordinance. Roll Call was held. Ayes: 4 First Reading passed.

The Public Hearing on the Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was opened at 7:11 pm. No comments. Public Hearing was closed at 7:12.

Resolution 2014-09 regarding taking additional action to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was read. A motion was made by Endris and seconded by Hill to accept this resolution. Roll Call was held. Ayes: 4 Resolution passed

The Public Hearing on the General Obligation Improvement Loan and Disbursement Agreement was opened at 7:15pm. No Comment. Public Hearing closed at 7:16 pm.

Resolution 2014-10 regarding taking additional action into a General Obligation Water Improvement Loan and Disbursement Agreement was read. A motion was made by Knebel and seconded Kirkpatrick to accept this resolution. Roll Call was held. Ayes: 4 Resolution passed.

Resolution 2014-11 adopting and approving the Tax Compliance Procedures relating to Tax Exempt Bonds was read. A motion was made by Knebel and seconded by Endris. Roll Call was held. Ayes: 4 Resolution passed.

A motion was made by Kirkpatrick and seconded by Knebel to accept the LL Pelling Bid not to exceed the amount on the bid. Ayes: 4 Motion passed

The DNR Construction permit was received today.

Update was given on the easements for the Oakcrest Hill Subdivision crossing by the railroad tracks. An update was given regarding the easement between the Stoner and Stutsman properties. The Council decided to give to May 31 then start condemnation proceedings possibly.

The Streb will become the Oak Crest Hill Well on June 1. Letters will be sent to residents by the clerk to notify of the change and the rate increase.

The second reading of the water ordinance was read. A motion was made by Kirkpatrick and seconded by Hill to adopt the second reading. Roll Call was held. Ayes: 4 Second reading passed.

Council Concern List:

Reports:

Attorney:

Fire Chief: Absent-April saw 41 calls, 19 fires, 21 EMS, and one car accident. Chief VanNevel replaced the batteries on the fire station generator. The water fights went well. The Hills Fire Association spring dance will be held on May 31 at Old 218 Tap at 8:00 PM, same band as last year.

Maintenance: Due to the heavy rain that day, Ron was working on the storm drains throughout the town

Sewer: Bruce stated Electric Pump came to do an estimate on replacing two pumps and rebuilding an electrical box. .

Mayor: The Mayor updated the Council that Hills Elementary was planting 48 trees this week.

Clerk: - No report.

A motion was made by Hill and seconded by Endris to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. Ayes: 4 Motion passed.

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Tim Kemp, Mayor Bonnie Hansen, Clerk