City of Assumption Finance Committee met June 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall by Chairman Gary Nelsen.
Roll call was answered by Alderpersons Nelsen, Reed and Workman. Also present was Treasurer Angel Palmer and City Clerk Janet Waller.
Absent was Mayor Page.
Alderperson Workman made a motion to approve the May 30, 2023 Finance Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Alderman Reed. Motion carried with Alderperson Nelsen, Reed and Workman voting aye and 0 nays.
Under old business:
Mayor Page updated the committee on 326 N Poplar. The owner would like to turn the property over to the City as they are unable to repair or demolish the house. A title search for liens will be done. There is an outstanding water bill for over $800 and the council will need to make a decision on the outstanding bill. The council will also need to decide if the City receives the property to sell it as is with conditions to demolish the house or if the City will need to demolish the house before selling.
Under new business:
The City will be hiring a school resource officer. Committee agreed to place on the agenda.
The committee was reminded to do the Open Meetings Act training online at the Attorney General Website.
The committee discussed the Chastain invoices and agreed to place all invoices for 1 roll call. An ordinance regarding regulations for pools will be on the agenda at council. The committee went over the preliminary agenda.
The cost for a radio for the school resource officer is $2,900.00 using ARPA funds. The cost to outfit the squad for the resource officer is $3,200.00 using ARPA funds. A computer for the Water Collector is $2,617.19.
The committee discussed an invoice for Burdick for the emergency repair for Leafland. The cost was $2,968.00.
Public Comments:
Finance Committee meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Janet Waller
https://cityofassumption.org/documents/397/6-26-23_Finance_Meeting.doc.pdf