Minutes
June 14, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Flushing City Council was called to order on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor George G. Kozan, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation.
Present: Mark F. Brock
John C. Gault
Kevin J. Keane
George G. Kozan
Karianne M. Martus
Teresa K. Salem
Michael T. Szukhent
Absent: None
Others Present: Dennis J. Bow, City Manager
Nancy G. Parks, City Clerk/Treasurer
Edward G. Henneke, City Attorney
Approval
of Agenda - Motion by Gault, seconded by
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
PRESENTATIONS:
Capital Improvement Committee – Reclamation of
MEETING
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
The following individuals addressed City Council:
Terry Reechko Elva Cook Dale Harris
Brent
LaPonsey Mary Guzack Chris
Common
Good Ole’
Redbeard’s 7196 N. McKinley Rd. 212 Mary St.
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Consent Agenda - Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to approve City Council Minutes (May 10, 2010 Regular Meeting), City Council Minutes (May 10, 2010 Closed Session), and June 14, 2010 Council Bills List.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
REPORTS:
Construction Engineering – 2010 Street Paving Program – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Salem, to approve Rowe Professional Services Company’s construction engineering proposal for the 2010 Street Paving Program (Terrace Street, McKinley Road and James Connis) in an amount not to exceed Forty-Nine Thousand, Ninety ($49,090.00) Dollars, with the understanding that billing will be based upon the project construction length.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
2009-2010 Budget Adjustments – Motion by Gault, seconded by Keane, to adopt the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget adjustments as presented.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Kathy’s Outdoor Café License Renewal – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Salem, to approve the application for a license for an outdoor café for Kathy Birchmeier, doing business as Kathy’s Restaurant, at 126 E. Main Street, provided that the additional two (2) tables do not extend in front of any other businesses or residences, and that the fence is five (5’) feet from the back of the curb, and that she complies with all conditions of the ordinance.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
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Canoe
Launch Rules and Guidelines – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by
- Hours of operation are to be –dawn to dusk
- No long term, or overnite
parking at this time. Parking lot
suggested to be developed and funded by the walleye
committee.
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No alcoholic beverages allowed.
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Minimum of two (2) posts to be placed in drive, half way to two thirds
of the distance to the water, to prevent cars from going into the river.
-
Sign stating, “watercraft must be carried to
the water”.
-
Port-a-john or an improved fix site unit to be placed near ramp area
(funding for the fixed site unit would need further discussion).
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Waste receptacle for trash is to be maintained.
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Fishing would be allowed.
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Watercraft will have the right-of-way over fishing.
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Area behind the chain to the lift station would be designated as
“closed to the public” under sec 97.06 of the flushing parks rules. Sign needed
that states “no entry behind this point”.
-
“Park entrance” sign posted along river road as traffic warning.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
ORDINANCES:
Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Brock, to approve a second reading and adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, adding Section 153.901(AY)(8) to the Zoning Ordinance, and postponing action on Section 153.901(BB).
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
Flushing Area Senior Center – Board of Directors – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Martus, to appoint Paul Blanchard to the Flushing Area Senior Citizen Center’s Board of Directors.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
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Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Flushing Planning
Commission – Motion by
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
CLOSED
SESSION:
Purchase of Real Estate – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, that, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act compiled laws 158.268(d), to go into closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property, or to consider the option to purchase or lease real estate.
Yea: Brock,
Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Adjourn: 9:48 p.m.
Reconvene: 10:02 p.m.
Adjournment - Motion by Gault, seconded by Szukhent, to adjourn.
Yea: Brock, Gault, Keane, Martus,
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Adjourn: 10:04 p.m.
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George G. Kozan, Mayor Nancy G. Parks, City Clerk/Treasurer