City of Jeffers - City Council Meeting

2016-03-14

The Jeffers City Council met in REGULAR session on February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Brad Prins, Council members: Roberta Duroe, Curt Determan, Sheila Ryker, Sharen Goeman, Clerk, Lance Holmen, Maintenance. Absent: Shawna Dorr-Jones.

Mayor Prins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes from the February 22, 2016 meeting were approved as read.

Visitor: Mike Burkhardt

Mike Burkhardt presented the 2015 audit.

Burkhardt notified the council that the Jeffers Fire Relief Association needs to have an actuary.

Motion Ryker, second Duroe, unanimous vote to approve the 2015 audit.

Water rates will be discussed at the next meeting.

A resident with a delinquent bill was discussed, a payment plan was discussed.

A fence permit was discussed.

Lance reported there are a few sidewalks with trip hazards that are in need of attention. He will acquire estimates.

Lance requested permission to purchase two more sets of bleachers for the ball field.

Motion Duroe, second Determan, unanimous vote to purchase two 3 row 15 ft. aluminum bleachers from B & N Sports for $1,075 each.

MVTL will now pickup water samples for $20 rather than Lance needing to drive to Windom every week.
Lance spoke with Jed Rhubee regarding seal coating. Cottonwood County will be offering one day to each city in Cottonwood County.

Westbrook will be contacted for crack filling.

The street sweeper is scheduled for one day this week.Hometown Sanitation will be contacted regarding the spring cleanup day. Lance will check into Rons Recycling costs for television, etc. The landfill will be charging $11/mattress this year.

Mayor Prins will speak with Jim Cartes regarding the house on Whited Street next to Mainstreet Cafe.

The City Clerks office will be closed on March 29, 2016.

The Storden-Jeffers class pictures from the school will be hung in City Hall. Sheila will speak with Mr. Olson regarding this.

Peggy Hubley is interested in helping at the City Clerks office.

Motion Ryker, second Determan, unanimous vote to pay all bills and approve the financial report.

Motion Ryker, second Determan, unanimous vote, to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. having no further business.