January 19, 2004

January 19, 2004

Mayor Roy Paslay called the January 19, 2004 Lecompton City council meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council was present with the exceptions of Marsha Paslay and Cyndi Treaster. Also present were the City Clerk, City Superintendent and the City Attorney.

Ed Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of January 5th. Mark Tunstall seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Tim McNish made a motion to approve the bills. Mark Tunstall seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Ed Smith made a motion to approve the Townships request to allow them to relocate their fuel tanks with the provision that they have a privacy fence around them. If there are problems in the future they may be asked to move them. Mark Tunstall seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The council briefly discussed the property on Clark Street. No action was taken.

The council made no changes on the publication for the survey for the Rural Development Grant.

The council spoke with Dan from Dan Tronics about setting up a web page. Dan will check with NEKESC to see if they could be host.

The council discussed the proposed water project and the Kramer Engineering contract. It was decided not to sign the contract at this time.

The council discussed a conference table and map cabinet. No action was taken.

Mark Tunstall make a motion to charge the same fee for receiving a fax as sending a fax. Tim McNish seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Ed Smith made a motion to pay employees while serving on jury duty. Hours would need to be averaged for part time employees the same as for vacation. The fee paid by the court would need to be given to the City. Tim McNish seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Jim Hughes was present to tell the council about a meeting with John Riggs on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 PM. Members are needed for the board on zoning appeals and the planning commission.

Mark Tunstall made a motion to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, for 10 minutes beginning at 8:40 and ending at 8:50. Tim McNish seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Council returned to regular session at 8:50.

The council briefly discussed purchasing a car. No action was taken.

Tim McNish made a motion to adjourn to January 22nd at 7:00 PM. Mark Tunstall seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Adjourn 9:05 PM

Susie Hackathorn
City Clerk