October 19, 2009

The Groton City Council met on the above date at 7pm at City Hall for their regular second monthly meeting with the following members present: Brotherton, Hendrickson, Nyberg, Hamilton, Heitmann, and Mayor Olson presiding.

Moved by Hendrickson and seconded by Brotherton to approve the minutes as read. All members present voted aye.

Reports were given on the SDML conference, WAPA hearing, Pre Disaster Mitigation Meeting, meeting with the Boys & Girls Club representatives, and the 2010 Census meeting. Mayor appointed the City Council as the Groton Census Committee.

Discussion was held on uses for the Youth Center building. Even if the Youth Center would reopen, the building may not be suitable. Moved by Hamilton and seconded by Heitmann to declare the buildings at 34 & 100 N Main as surplus property and arrange for an appraisal and sale. All members present voted aye.

The following items were declared surplus with the following values and will be offered for sale on a motion by Heitmann and seconded by Nyberg. All members present voted aye.

4 - 25 ft metal poles @ $50 each, 8 - 2’x2’x7” storm grates and frames @ $100 each; 26 - 3’x2’x4” storm grates and frames @ $125 each; 1 - antique pull blade @ $200; 1 - 4’x8’ 2 wheel trailer @ $65; and 1 - 2004 Snapper Yard Cruiser Mower w/ 48” Deck and 18 HP VTwin Vanguaard Engine @ $500.00.

Moved by Brotherton and seconded by Hamilton to authorize Nyberg, Heitmann, Hendrickson, Brotherton, Olson, and Lowary to attend the NECOG annual meeting. All members present voted aye.

Finance Officer Lowary was directed to send out Request for Proposals from area audit firms to do the 2008-2009 audit by July 1, 2010.

Heartland Consumer Power District contract for 2040 renewal notice is due by Jan. 1, 2010. Council requested more information on benefits and alternatives.

Sewer rate charges were reviewed. Lowary presented several rates that were inflated by excess water usage due to plumbing imperfections. No action was taken.

Mayor Olson announced that the Railroad has given permission to reline the sanitary sewer main which crosses the tracks rather replace it.

Moved by Hamilton and seconded by Brotherton to adjourn into executive session at 7:54pm to discuss personnel and legal issues. All member present voted aye. Council reconvened into regular session at 8:17pm.

Moved by Hendrickson and seconded by Nyberg to reimburse the police officers for the Traffic Overtime Hours at the same rates as the City receives from the grant. All members present voted aye.

Moved by Nyberg and seconded by Hamilton to grant a $500 bonus to Brianna Woods for the addition work she did as Swimming Pool manager this summer. All members present voted aye.

Meeting adjourned.

Roy L. Olson, Mayor

Anita Lowary, Finance Officer

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