Meeting was held at the City of West Concords Bell Tower Center
PRESENT: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Councilmember Collin Ripley, Councilmember Christina Peterson, Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, and Councilmember Jeff Burse.
(Arrived at 7:00pm)
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Administrator Cory Hinz, City Clerk-Treasurer Lauren Highfill, City Maintenance Supervisor Keith Clammer and Peoples Services Dan Vrieze
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sandra Sullivan presented her concerns to the City Council requesting a city ordinance regarding parking on lots within city limits. Sandra also requested the Council consider ordinances for business storefronts and increased rental unit regulation.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes from April 20th, 2023
2. Approval of Payment of Claims dated 04-27-2023 in the amount of $16,772.63Approval of Payment of Claims dated 05-04-2023, in the amount of $58,615.85
3. Approval of Payment of Claims dated 05-11-2023, in the amount of $12,412.74
4. Resignation Letter from Part-Time Police Officer David Kunz (April 18th, 2023)
5. Approve Resolution 2023-16: Accepting Donation: $50.00 from the West Concord Study Club to the City of West Concords Library
6. Resignation Letter from Part-Time Library Director Sheryl Preble (May 11th, 2023)
7. Approve Resolution 2023-17: Approving the 2023 City of West Concord Seasonal Lifeguard Employees
8. Approve Resolution 2023-18: Approving the 2023 City of West Concord Seasonal Lifeguard Hourly Wage Schedule
9. Approve Resolution 2023-19: Accepting Donation for the City of West Concord Annual Community Clean-Up Day
MOTION: Motion to approve Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Collin Ripley, seconded by Councilmember Jeff Burse.
Ayes: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Councilmember Collin Ripley, Councilmember Christina Peterson, Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, and Councilmember Jeff Burse.
Nays: None
JUNE 24TH, 2023 “SCOUTING IN WEST CONCORD” UPDATE: JOHN ZELLER
John Zeller was present to discuss the upcoming ‘Scouting in West Concord’ event. John sought help from the city to obtain portable restrooms for the event. The Council Motioned to approve financial assistance (utilizing funds from the remainder of the Survival Days budget) to rent up to two portable restrooms for the event.
MOTION: Motion to utilize Survival Days Budget for the rental of two portable restrooms for the ‘Scouting in West Concord’ event.
Motion was made by Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, seconded by Councilmember Christiana Peterson.
Ayes: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Councilmember Collin Ripley, Councilmember Christina Peterson, Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, and Councilmember Jeff Burse.
Nays: None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE LAMAE’S BRIGHT LIGHT 5K RACE ROUTE.
A motion was sought to approve the LaMae’s Bright Light 5k Race Route, scheduled for July 22nd, 2023, at 9:00 am. Registration and check-in begins at 8:00am. Residents should expect impacts on Main Street, Highway 24, 180th Ave, and crossing Highway 56.
MOTION: Motion to utilize Survival Days Budget to rent two portable restrooms for the ‘Scouting in West Concord’ event.
Motion was made by Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, seconded by Councilmember Christiana Peterson.
Ayes: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Councilmember Collin Ripley, Councilmember Christina Peterson, Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, and Councilmember Jeff Burse.
Nays: None
REPORT FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City Administrator presented the March rent for the West Concord Historical Society (in the amount of $2771.17) and the Municipal Liquor On & Off Sale Monthly Report
REPORT FROM WEST CONCORD LIBRARIAN
Monthly report included in the agenda.
REPORT FROM WEST CONCORD PUBLIC WORKS
Keith Clammer was present to discuss Street Cleaning, scheduled to occur May 23rd and 24th.
REPORT FROM PEOPLE SERVICES
Dan Vrieze, from People’s Services, was present to discuss the City of West Concords 2022 Consumer Drinking Water Report. No violations were reported. A motion was made to Approve the Consumer Drinking Water Report and post the report by Affidavit in the Dodge County Independent no later than July 1st, 2023.
MOTION: Motion to approve the 2022 Consumer Drinking Water Report and post by Affidavit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, seconded by Councilmember Jeff Burse
Ayes: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Councilmember Collin Ripley, Councilmember Christina Peterson, Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, and Councilmember Jeff Burse.
Nays: None
REPORT FROM WEST CONCORD POLICE CHIEF
Monthly report included in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjourned at 7:47pm
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn. Motion was made by Mayor McCool, seconded by Councilmember Christina Peterson
Ayes: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Councilmember Collin Ripley, Councilmember Christina Peterson, Councilmember Crystal Nielsen, and Councilmember Jeff Burse.
Nays: None
Attest:
By:______________________________
Mayor Jeffrey McCool
Attest:
By:_________________________________
Lauren Highfill, City Clerk-Treasurer
