Because of the severe drought we have experienced, we have a burning ban during the October 15 to November 15 time frame. There will be no “open burning” during this time.
The Consent Business this month consisted of five items that were enacted by one motion. There was no discussion on any of these items prior to the time the Council voted on the one motion. 1. Approve City Council Minutes. 2. Approve Bills. 3. Approve resolution #22-42 that was “Transfer of Funds”. 4. Approve Resolution #22-43 that was “A Resolution Approving the Contract with Sanitary Service for Garbage Collection” and 5. Approve Scope of Services Agreement with JEO for Trail. The Council approved to approve the Consent Agenda.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. to vacate the right away on lots on Holmes Street purchased by Marcus. (These lots are west of the Vet Clinic.)
Street Superintendent, Matt Dreckman presented the Public Works report to the Council stating that the Public Works has been unusually busy at this time. The swimming pool has been winterized. He presented a soil and compaction bid for street repair at the intersection of Holmes Street and Reagan Street—corner by Carl Nelson. Paving will be done by VanderPol if they have time yet this fall and if the weather cooperates—otherwise they will do it next spring. Weather permitting, there is a section on Ridgeway Drive that will be replaced in the future weeks. On the south side of Fenton Street by Ridgeway Drive, a storm sewer will be installed. While the school is hooking a new sewer line into the main, a section of street will be replaced at Fenton and Beech Street. As long as the school is doing the sewer line, it would be the right time to repair this section as it is deemed a necessary repair.
The contract with CTS for soil and compaction testing at Holmes Street and Reagan Street was approved by the Council.
The Moville Mayor, Jim Fischer and Mayor Bunt met in discussion on the shared Code Enforcement position that is moving forward. An 28E agreement and an ad for this position is being worked on by Moville’s attorney. A breakdown of Marcus City’s share was given at this time based on when the position is filled.
The Code Enforcement budget was approved by the Council.
There was no report from Chief of Police as he was busy working on a case.
Monday, October 31 is Halloween and treating will be downtown at the business places after school. (Not mentioned was the time for treating at homes. It has usually been from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
City Clerk, Robin Harvey will be at training October 19 through October 21. City Hall will be closed those days.
The Marcus City Council met on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5 p.m. with Mayor Bunt presiding at their regular meeting. Council members present were Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Enneking and later, Frangione. Absent: No one.