The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, January 6, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood, Cordray and Grime. Mayor Eldon Head presiding. Also present were Paula Havens, Karlos Hoerrman and Clerk Brenda Head. Following roll call, the minutes of the December meeting were read. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Paula Havens met with the board to turn in taxes that she had collected. Mayor Head reported that there had not been anymore news on the grant for the Lagoon. He also stated that the report for the Standpipe had not been received due to the holidays. There was a discussion on the possibility of getting a grant for a community building, fire barn and city building all in one building at the meeting held on December 20th with Browning residents and Lisa Colston. Several individuals from the above organizations are planning on visiting some of the other towns that have done this and seeing if this is something Browning could benefit from. The Mayor's position and East and West Aldermen's positions are on the April ballot. Anyone interested in filing for the positions needs to contact City Clerk Brenda Head before the January 21st deadline. They are all 2 year positions. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Wood made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, March 3, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood and Cordray. Mayor Eldon Head presiding. Also present were Jerry Hollon and City Clerk Brenda Head. Following roll call, the minutes of the February meeting were read. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Jerry Hollon met with the board to discuss becoming the City Attorney. The Board decided to change attorneys since Mr. Richardson had moved his offices to Kirksville. The board agreed to retain Mr. Hollon as the new city attorney. Mayor Head reported on the Lagoon project. The DNR has informed the City that they are way below the state average on the sewer rates and that the rates would have to be brought closer to the state average. The board discussed several rate options. The new rate will also be charged on the amount of water used per month as opposed to the present rate for one year figured on a six month average. The board is working on the rate with the DNR and will have the rate change by the April billing when the sewer rates are to be refigured annually. City Wide Clean-Up was discussed, the City is planning on having a bulk pick-up day and also the City Wide Clean-up with the dumpster in place. Due to new laws with the EPA all trash collection agencies now are responsible for appliances with freon. To pay for this added expense the company is making stickers for the customers to buy and place on the appliances that are to be picked up. The appliances not requiring freon for example stoves, washers, dryers and so on will be $5.00 per appliance. And the appliances with freon, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners will be $20.00. The compressor and freon are not to be removed as in the past. The City will contact the company on the purchase of stickers and the dates that are available for this service and notify the residents. The April meeting will be held on April 14, due to the election at which time the new candidates will be sworn into office. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Spencer made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning held a Special Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. the following officials were present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood and Cordray, Alderman Grime was absent. Mayor Eldon Head presiding. Also present was Kirby Finders, Cary Sayre and Amanda Schreiner. Following roll call, the agenda was for the Lagoon project. Kirby Finders, DNR from Jefferson City met with the board to explain some of the options the City may choose to fund the Lagoon project. He told the board that the Grants the City had applied for had been cut due to State Budget cuts. Mr. Finders reviewed Small Borrower Loans, Low Cost Energy Loans and CDBG Grants. These are still options that the City can apply for to fund the project. Cary Sayre, Allstate Const. also met with the board on the Lagoon project. He will revise his report and apply for the Small Borrowers Loan and the CDBG Grant per the boards decision after reviewing all the options given by Mr. Finders and Mr. Sayre. For the time being the sewer rates will be figured as in the past but per State requirements the City will have to raise the rates at a later date when the project is under way. Bill #453, The Appointing of a City Attorney was read. The bill appoints Jerry Hollon, Attorney of Law, the City Attorney. Following Three (3) readings of the bill. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve Bill # 453 as read. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Bill #453 becomes Ordinance #279. Amanda Schreiner met with the board about being interested in becoming the new City Clerk. The board discussed the job and plans for having the clerk at the City Building on 2-3 days a week, with Mrs. Schreiner. Alderman Spencer made a motion to hire Amanda Schreiner as a City Clerk Assistant for a period of time to be determined, as of April 1st. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Clerk Head reported that Superior had set May 6, 2003 as Bulk Pickup day for Browning. Bulk pickup day will be on the same day as regular weekly trash day. If you have appliances to be picked up you must purchase a sticker from Superior Services office. $5.00 sticker for non freon appliances (stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, etc.) $20.00 for freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.) compressors must be left on appliances. For sticker purchase call 800-778-7652. They will not accept yard waste, tires, batteries, car parts, demolition materials, liquids or chemicals. Garbage is limited to what 2 men can lift into the truck. Trash must be out by 7:00 A.M. and they will not come on your porch to get items. They must be out where you place your trash cans. The board will met again on April 14, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, April 14, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood, Cordray and Grime. Mayor Eldon Head presiding. Also present was Lawrence Allen, Jr., Paula Havens, Ronald Riedl, Asst. Clerk, Amanda Schreiner and City Clerk, Brenda Head. Following roll call, the minutes of the March meeting were read. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Followed by the minutes of the Special Meeting held on March 24th were read. Alderman Grime made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Mayor Head read the results of the April 7th Election, Lawrence E. Allen, Jr., for Mayor received 30 votes; Alderman Dean Spencer 26 votes and Alderman Johnnie Grime 12 votes. Clerk Head administered the Oath of office to the Mayor and Aldermen, these are for a 2 year term. Eldon Head reported on the Lagoon progress, at this time we are waiting on Cary Sayre to get the report resubmitted to the State. Alderman Spencer reported on the work that needs to be done to the City Building, the work is to begin within a week. Ronald Riedl met with the board to request purchasing some paint to do some painting at the City Park. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Spencer made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Bill No. # 454 appointing Amanda Schreiner as the Assistant City Clerk, was read. Following three (3) readings of the bill Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve the bill as read. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Bill No. # 454 becomes Ordinance No. # 280. Bill No. # 455 Appointing Personnel to Various City Offices Designating their duties and Fixing their Compensation was read. Following three (3) readings of the bill Alderman Grime made a motion to approve the bill as read Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Bill No. # 455 becomes Ordinance No. # 281. A letter from the DNR requesting updated contacts for the City officials was read. The Board instructed the Clerk to send in the updated contacts. Alderman Spencer made a motion that since the board asked Eldon Head to help with the Sewer project till its completion, that he continue to receive his salary from the appropriate funds. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Mayor Allen will compile a list of residents that the clerk needs to send mowing notices to and also Clean-up notices. The City will be having a City Wide Clean-Up on May 6th, this will be on the same day as regular trash pick-up. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood and Cordray. Mayor Lawrence Allen presiding. Also present was Ronald Riedl, Eldon Head, Asst. Clerk Amanda Schreiner and City Clerk, Brenda Head. Following roll call, the minutes of the April meeting were read. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Eldon Head was present to update the counsel on the lagoon project. All the forms have been sent in and we are waiting on a response on the grant. Alderman Spencer reported the City Building construction would be done within a few days. Alderman Grime entered the meeting. The board reviewed the estimate on heating for the City Building. Alderman Spencer made a motion to accept the estimate from REC. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. The Budget was reviewed with adjustments being made to the General Fund and the Water Fund for the addition of the Asst. Clerk while in training. Alderman Wood made a motion to accept changes to the budget. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. The board discussed the ordinance on the removal of cars in town. This was tabled till the next meeting. Mayor All suggested that the city purchase an answering machine for the City Building. Alderman Wood made a motion the machine be purchased. Alderman Spencer 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Alderman Grime mentioned that he had been contacted by a resident about a sewer problem. This matter will be checked on. Ronald Riedl met with the board to request purchasing some primer and a gas can for the City. The board instructed the clerk to purchase these items. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Grime made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Alderman of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, June 2, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood, Cordray and Grime. Mayor Allen presiding. Also present was Eldon Head, Ronald Riedl, City Clerk Brenda Head and Asst. Clerk Amanda Schreiner. Following roll call, the minutes of the May meeting were read. Alderman Grime made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Spencer 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Eldon Head reported he had not heard anymore from the State on the Lagoon grant. Also that the work on the City Building was complete. Mayor Allen informed the Board that he had compiled a list of mowing notices that need to be sent out. He will get with the clerk to have the notices sent out. The Board reviewed the ordinance on abandoned vehicles. The Board decided that the 1st notice would be sent certified. The owner has 10 days to remove the vehicles, if at this time the vehicle is not removed the city will have it removed. There will be a $25.00 pick-up fee and a $5.00 per day outside storage fee per auto to be charged to the owner. Alderman Spencer made a motion to accept the fees as agreed. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Jerry Hollon, City Attorney entered the meeting. The Board then reviewed the Ordinance on Abandoned lots. And also Mr. Hollon made several suggestions on collection of past due City taxes. Bill No.# 456 dividing the water and sewer funds to separate accounts was read. Following three (3) readings of Bill #456. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve the bill as read. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Bill No. #456 becomes Ordinance No. # 282. Mayor Allen suggested that the City Building needed internet access. The board discussed it and decided at this time it was not needed. Mayor Allen reported he had been contacted by a resident about the sewer system. This matter will be checked on. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment Alderman Grime made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Wood, Cordray and Grime. Alderman Spencer was absent. Mayor Lawrence Allen presiding. Also present was Ronald Riedl, Eldon Head, Asst. Clerk Amanda Schreiner and City Clerk, Brenda Head. Following roll call, the minutes of the June meeting were read. Alderman Grime made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Mayor Allen reported he had received a letter from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the grant on the lagoon project. The grant was denied. Cary Sayre, Allstate Const. entered the meeting. The Board of Aldermen then discussed resubmitting the application for the grant on the lagoon project. Cary Sayre said he would resubmit the grant. Mayor Allen asked the Board of Aldermen if the August meeting could be changed to August 5, 2003 instead of August 4, 2003. The Board discussed it an said that would not be a problem. The August meeting is changed to Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall. Alderman Grime asked the board if there was anything that could be done about the amount of dust on the street by the Park. Alderman Wood will check on that issue. The Board also discussed the sewer charge that will be on the August water bill and the trash increase of .50. The sewer charge is a yearly charge per sewer customer of .80 charged by the State. City Clerk reported that the annual audit for 2002 had been returned and everything was in good standing. John Gillum, CPA from Kirksville conducted the audit. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Wood made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Cordray made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, August 5, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Wood, Cordray, Grime and Spencer. Mayor Lawrence Allen was absent. Mayor Pro-tem Dean Spencer presided. Also present was Eldon Head, Asst. Clerk, Amanda Schreiner and City Clerk Brenda Head. Following roll call, the minutes of the July meeting were read. Alderman Wood made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Eldon Head reported he had received a letter from Cary Sayre of Allstate Consultants. Papers for the lagoon project had been resubmitted. The Board has received the information from the County Clerk so they can hold their annual Tax Hearing, the rates will be the same as last year. The meeting will be held at the City Building on August 18, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. The Board also decided to change the September board meeting to September 8, 2003 due to Labor Day. The meeting will be held at the City Building at 7:00 P.M. The Board discussed some lots in town that had not been taken care of and also an issue with dogs. The board instructed the Clerk to send letters to the individuals. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Wood made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Grime made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Cordray 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED
The Board of Alderman of the City of Browning met in regular session on Monday, September 8, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. with the following officials present. Aldermen Spencer, Wood, Cordray and Grime. Mayor Lawrence Allen presiding. Also present was Clerk Head and Asst. Clerk Schreiner. Following roll call, the minutes of the Annual Tax Hearing the regular August meeting were read. Alderman Spencer made a motion to approve as read. Alderman Grime 2nd the motion. All voted yes. Mayor Allen reported that there had been noting more reported on the Lagoon Grant. The board is going to compile a list of all abandon vehicles in town and send letters to the owners. Mayor Allen will be checking the MML in regards to several issues with lots in town that are not being took care of by the owners. There will be a City Wide Clean-Up on October 7, 2003. Items may be place with regular trash. The same guidelines from the clean up in April will apply. The Board reviewed all bills that were properly presented for payment. Alderman Spencer made a motion to pay all bills. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. With no further business at hand Alderman Spencer made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Wood 2nd the motion. All voted yes. MEETING ADJOURNED