HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 10.01.2013 MINUTES
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 1, 2013 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Doug Poehls Mark Mace
Tom Nelson
OTHERS PRESENT: Shirley Ewan Mayor Ken Olson
Chairman Mace called the regular meeting of the Budget/Finance Committee to order at 5:35 p.m. There was no
public in attendance.
The minutes of the September 17, 2013 meeting were presented and approved via motion by Doug, seconded by
Tom, and passed unanimously.
Doug made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $750,338.66 for Council consent. Shirley let the
Committee know that $570,136 of the claims were for capital projects that are being done at this time. They
include the 5` Ave and Cottonwood project, the sewer rehab project and the water department has purchased a new
Bobcat. Doug made a motion to approve the claims, Tom seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed.
There were no purchase requisitions presented to the Committee.
The Comp /OT reports for PPE 9/15/13 were reviewed by the Committee. There were no questions.
The Payroll Register for PPE 9/15/13 totaling $172,493.90 was reviewed by the Committee. Motion was made
by Tom, seconded by Doug, to recommend council approval of the payroll register. Motion passed.
Clerk/Treasurer Comments:
Nothing.
Mayor's Comments:
Nothing.
Other:
Tom inquired about the East Main Lift Station, as it still smells. The Mayor will look into the inquiry.
Doug asked that the code enforcement officer let the owners know about the weeds around the train tracks and the
old elevator. The Mayor will inform the department to see what can be done.
The Mayor led a discussion with the Committee in regards to the water fill- station, which included the sites, where
it would be possible to install the service and the cost.
Discussion was held in regards to the West Interchange and when it would start, where it would be located and the
design of the interchange. The Committee requested the Mayor bring a map of the design and area where the State
plans on building the interchange to the next meeting.
For next agenda:
Elm Street Lift Station.
West Interchange discussion.
The next regular Budget/Finance meeting will be Tuesday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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Budget/Finance Committee
October 2, 2013
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirley Ewan, Clerk/Treasurer
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