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| A regular meeting the Early City Council was held on February 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Pennie Irwin, Richard Snyder, Randy Franken, Dale Nellis, Vince Davis.
Motion was unanimously passed to approve the agenda with the addition of discussion about Crossroads Days and Community Betterment. Motion was unanimously passed to approve the minutes as submitted. There was no correspondence. Councilor Nellis reported on the landfill. There is a possibility that tipping fees may have to go up. They are also looking at garbage bag purchase. Councilor Irwin reported that Community Betterment has purchased a used refrigerator for the shelter house. They have ordered a sink and are working on getter a small cupboard unit and countertop. They hope to have the shelter house ready for use by April 15. Clerk & Supt DPW reported new information on storm sirens. Motion unanimously passed approving the purchase of three used storm sirens from the City of Manson at a cost of $600. The annual meeting with township trustees concerning the fire department operations was held. There were no changes for the coming year. Fire Chief Reis asked that we continue to put money aside for the replacement of a pumper. Council met with Megan Peterson, Sports Rehab, Storm Lake to discuss a fitness program for the police chief. She would recommend three days a week for the fitness program. This will be set up for the Police Chief. Supt. Musselman reported on January activities. They sanded streets a number of times, moved snow, did two water shut offs, sanded Sacred Heart parking lot, installed a new plug in for the pressure washer in the shop, and replaced the chlorine injector. Police Chief Ray reported on part of the month's activities. They did a number of traffic warnings and tickets, investigated a fraud case and also a theft. He reported that the Sheriff's Department responded to 167 calls in Early during the time the chief was on workmen's compensation. Clerk was instructed to send a letter of thanks to the Sheriff's Department. Discussed the new ordinance for recreational vehicles and motor homes and made some revisions to be redrawn for the next council meeting. Clerk was instructed to find more information about the Cornerstone Energy Proposal. Motion was unanimously passed to set Tuesday, March 1 as the budget hearing date. Councilor Irwin reported that there would be a Crossroads Day meeting on Saturday, February 5 at the Center at 7 p.m. and Community Betterment will have the annual Steak Fry on Saturday, March 19. Receipts for the month of Jan:
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The Council audited the following bills for approval of payment:
GENERAL FUND
At 9:15 p.m. the meeting adjourned on voice vote Frank L. Scott, Mayor Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk |
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