The Clinton City Council met in open session December 19; councilman Daniel Wilson was absent.
Following roll call and the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance, the previous meeting’s minutes were approved. There were no personal appearances and no reports to be delivered and no second readings of bills to be heard.
Councilman Cameron Jackson gave the Public Works report. The Artesian Pool’s main circulation pump had to be replaced: it cost the city $7,353. And, the main controller board at the Aquatic Center will need to be replaced. Estimated costs for the replacement are about $3,100 for the board and about $2,500 for labor. Also, the Aquatic Center’s pool temperature will be set (gradually) to swim competition guidelines.
Councilman Jackson reported that the rock for the road at the Antioch Conservation area has been put down and the contractor for the ADA pad to be poured was there as well.
The sewer mains cleaning project has a starting point: the first 10,000 ft will be completed soon. Rotors 5 and 6 at the Waste Water Treatment Plant are being repaired. Two sewer line repairs have been completed on Allen Street, too, although it has been recommended the sewer line have CIPP lining within the next few years.
The city gained $5,266 from the repair cap from Alliance Water Resource. Councilman Jackson reported that the Stoneridge Subdivision regionalization request is “in a holding pattern.” City Administrator Christy Maggi said she is working with DNR to get more information about the grant process. Recall that the Stoneridge subdivision folks are either upgrading their sewer system or tying into the city’s infrastructure.
Councilman Jackson said that a request about a land transfer to the US Army Corps of Engineers is moving about as expected: “It is not moving swiftly,” he said.
Councilman Gene Henry gave the Public Safety report: the first item on his report was about a potential Public Safety Tax appearing on the April ballot. It has been decided to ask for the ½ cent tax (maximum allowed by state statute). Both the Fire and Police Departments will have more detailed reports in a few weeks about where the potential tax money would be spent if it were to be approved by voters, but both departments need more personnel. A motion to direct city staff to prepare materials for a potential safety tax to be on the April ballot was approved.
Also at the Public Safety meeting, a discussion was held about reviewing the animal control ordinances. Some of the ordinances are “too loose.” Councilman Henry reported Clinton PD hired a new cadet officer and that both Clinton PD and Clinton FD are in the process of adopting their new computer programs.
The Finance Committee report was given by Councilwoman Martha Nichols. A motion to renew the city’s property and other insurance was made. “There were no major changes and we recommend staying with the same carriers,” said Councilwoman Nichols. Mike Keith, present at the meeting, fielded a question from Councilman Jackson about the cyber security coverage (it covers electronic and data breaches). The council approved the motion to stay with the previous year’s insurance coverage and carrier.
A motion to approve the 2024 Airport Capital Improvement program was accepted by the council. A short discussion about plot costs at Englewood (in the newly platted parts) was held: the plot costs will remain $700 for all buyers.
Mayor Carla Moberly said the new oncology center constructed by GVMH is a huge advantage to the area and encouraged the council to go take a look at it. She also wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. City Administrator Christy Maggi reported a need for the extension of phase 1 of the conservation grant (Antioch); she also reported that bids for the Artesian Pool parking lot will open soon.
There was no unfinished business, but new business for the council included the pump replacement at the Harris Pump Station. A foreign object was retrieved (said it looked like a mop head) from the station which prompted the need for the pump to be replaced. Estimated costs for repairs are between $10,000 and $15,000, however this has been submitted as an insurance claim.
The Clinton City Council entered closed session at 6:23 p.m.
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