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Meeting called at 6:30pm. All members present. Minutes and financials approved. Adjourned at 8:28pm.
- Airport – Alex Kienlen reported on the progress of two grants for hangar building improvements and a new entry.
- Animal Control – Officer Tim Pike reported 6 calls in the city for March with one dog and one cat picked up. Lori Treat reported 48 dogs and 6 cats in the shelter currently.
- Fire – Chief Webb reported no fires and all pumper trucks passed inspection.
- Parks – Mayor reported for Charles Wilson. Parks department reported well.
- Police – Chief Willoughby asked for approval to trade in two cars (2006 Crown Vic and 2010 Charger) towards a new vehicle.
- Street – Mayor reported for Charles Wilson. Junk B Gone was successful. Looking for Hwy 65 Volunteers.
- Water – Richard Hink asked CWB to present their report on the 10 Year Plan and the status of ongoing projects. The Hwy 65 B Project was presented at $150,000, and the Pole Yard Pump Station was estimated at $500,000. Motion by Pistole and seconded by Ward to move $500,000. Motion passed 6-0.
The sewer project on Gary Street was presented at a cost of $670,000. The final project presented was the auto-read meters at $150,000. Motion by Hastings and seconded by Pistole to move $75,000 from water infrastructure to operations. Motion passed 6-0. Motion by Pistole and seconded by Ward to move $750,000 from City to Water to fund the three final projects. Motion passed 6-0. - Zoning – Phillip Ellis reported on the 2020 Census and the tornado siren status.
A sidewalk resolution was presented to apply for a TAP grant. The 80/20 grant would be shared by the Clinton school district. The resolution passed 6-0-.
A minimum standards energy code update ordinance was passed 6-0.
An ordinance was presented to add a $20 fee on traffic violations to curb the cost of prisoner incarceration. Motion passed 6-0.
- Mayor’s Comments – The mayor commented on the medical marijuana status and the $1.50 for the fire department along with the Honey Hills power line relocation.
- Public Comments – Mark Malone stressed the need for inspectors to be present on all ongoing contracted jobs for the city. John Theberge agreed with Malone and asked the city to get involved with programming weather radios. He also commented on the council’s need to know where all of the city’s money is and what “pot” that it is in.
4/12/18
Meeting called at 6:30pm. Four members present. Bradley and Barnes were absent. Minutes and financials approved 4-0. Adjournment of meeting was at 7:21pm.
- Airport – Alex Kienlen had nothing new to report.
- Animal Control – Officer Tim Pike reported 6 calls with 2 cats picked up and 3 dogs. 10 warnings for no tags were issued. Lori Treat stated that the shelter was at maximum capacity. 28 dogs are set to go to Massachusetts. 14 dogs were owner surrendered. There is $1,500.00 in the bank account currently.
- Fire – Chief Webb reported on a grass fire on 16E and a vehicle hitting a house on 65N. The department has been training last month, and the Easter Egg Hunt will take place in April.
- Parks – Charles Wilson reported all is fine and removal of dead trees had been a priority.
- Police – Chief Willoughby reported on 3 accidents, issuing 30 citations, and 29 warnings. There were 4 felony charges issued. A new car has been ordered for $22,500.00. There was some discussion on ammunition purchases.
- Street – Charles Wilson reported on extensive work on dirt leveling and bush removal. He also discussed asphalt patching and street sign installation. He is working with Phillip Ellis on grant money to purchase a new diesel truck.
- Water – Richard Hink reported on the 65 South project with the last day grace period being Feb. 20th. The Honey Hills project has 18 working days left in it. March 18 will be the bid day for the asphalt. The Pole Yard 16″ line engineering is complete. Pressure test will be this month and into March. Hwy 16 W is getting a replacement for an old galvanized line for 1/2 mile. CWB is getting a cost for Pine St. to Bruce’s Flowers replacement with a new water line.
- Zoning – Phillip Ellis continues his work on ordinance structuring and reports that Metro Bass will be here in March. 3 new businesses are in operation also.
- Old Business Committee appointments were made, with Hastings being placed on Budgets.
- New Business A resolution was presented establishing procedural rules for meetings. Approved 4-0.
- Mayor’s Comments The mayor discussed the liquidation of assets along with the rental for softball fields. Charles Wilson gave his input on the primary purpose for the fields being for our local youth. Mayor McCormac also discussed last month’s executive session on preparations for school violence. He left it up to the department heads to make such assessments. In addition, a memo will be sent to each department head on protocol for media relations for on-air interviews. Locations for driver testing facilities were also discussed. Councilman Pistole also wants to look at a Facebook policy for employees.
2/8/18
Meetings of the Clinton City Council are held the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Hwy 16 East. The public and all press & media are invited to attend. The heads of the municipal departments (Airport, Animal Control, Advertising & Promotion, Fire, Parks & Streets, Police, Water, & Zoning, Advertising & Promotion/Economic Development) present monthly reports. Mayor Richard McCormac presides and members of the City Council consider old/new business with budget and ordinance discussions.