TOWN OF MANHATTAN
REGULAR MEETING
May 16, 2013
*DRAFT* MINUTES
Mayor David Rowell called the meeting to order in the Town meeting room, at 120 West Main at 7:00 P.M. Present were Council Members Craig Bergstedt, Gregg Dietz, and Tyler Richardson. Also present were Town Superintendent Stuart Cooper, Police Officer Rocky Hamilton and Clerk/Treasurer Pam Humphrey as well as one member of the public.
REGULAR MEETING
May 16, 2013
*DRAFT* MINUTES
Mayor David Rowell called the meeting to order in the Town meeting room, at 120 West Main at 7:00 P.M. Present were Council Members Craig Bergstedt, Gregg Dietz, and Tyler Richardson. Also present were Town Superintendent Stuart Cooper, Police Officer Rocky Hamilton and Clerk/Treasurer Pam Humphrey as well as one member of the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dennis Fairbanks, 205 Cedar: He commented that the Park looks great with the plastic fence on the fields.
Dennis Fairbanks, 205 Cedar: He commented that the Park looks great with the plastic fence on the fields.
GREASE IN SEWER:
Discussion
Mayor Rowell has sent a letter to the owner of Sir Scott's Oasis regarding the problem of excess amounts of grease being released into the Town sewer system. He asked the owner to come up with a plan and reply by the end of May. The Mayor will check in with the owner again next week to follow up.
There is still grease coming into the Treatment Plant. It is being pumped from the clarifiers on a regular basis to avoid damage to the plant equipment. Other restaurants and the school will all be checked for grease in their sewer lines also. All related charges continue to be turned in to the Town's insurance carrier to pursue reimbursement.
Discussion
Mayor Rowell has sent a letter to the owner of Sir Scott's Oasis regarding the problem of excess amounts of grease being released into the Town sewer system. He asked the owner to come up with a plan and reply by the end of May. The Mayor will check in with the owner again next week to follow up.
There is still grease coming into the Treatment Plant. It is being pumped from the clarifiers on a regular basis to avoid damage to the plant equipment. Other restaurants and the school will all be checked for grease in their sewer lines also. All related charges continue to be turned in to the Town's insurance carrier to pursue reimbursement.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT:
The grant that the Town received is a non-infrastructure grant. It can only be used for education, printing, and enforcement. The Clerk and the Police Officers will try to come up with some ideas for educational uses.
MAYORS REPORT:
Dave Rowell, Mayor: He asked the Council to let him know about any ideas that they would like to see done or included in the budget.
The Hydrant Isolation Valve project is virtually complete.
The 8" clay sewer line will be replaced starting next week.
Lighting conduit has been laid in the park for the new lights.
A gate and pole to keep people from driving in the park are up and will be painted.
The Town will participate in the June 1 town garage sale to get rid of some small surplus items.
Dust control will not be done on the gravel roads in Town this year. It creates problems with valve boxes and manhole covers.
The Town has received award letters for the Grant funding on the water tower project. This item will be discussed further at the June meeting. It may be possible to get the project done without borrowing any money or raising rates.
Pioneer Crossing well will be turned on this summer.
The grant that the Town received is a non-infrastructure grant. It can only be used for education, printing, and enforcement. The Clerk and the Police Officers will try to come up with some ideas for educational uses.
MAYORS REPORT:
Dave Rowell, Mayor: He asked the Council to let him know about any ideas that they would like to see done or included in the budget.
The Hydrant Isolation Valve project is virtually complete.
The 8" clay sewer line will be replaced starting next week.
Lighting conduit has been laid in the park for the new lights.
A gate and pole to keep people from driving in the park are up and will be painted.
The Town will participate in the June 1 town garage sale to get rid of some small surplus items.
Dust control will not be done on the gravel roads in Town this year. It creates problems with valve boxes and manhole covers.
The Town has received award letters for the Grant funding on the water tower project. This item will be discussed further at the June meeting. It may be possible to get the project done without borrowing any money or raising rates.
Pioneer Crossing well will be turned on this summer.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion- Richardson; Second- Dietz; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to approve the consent agenda.
Town Licenses: Lydia Stengel - Hair Salon at Parkhaven, Dennis Fairbanks - Quality Auto Repair
Kennel Licenses: Mike and Wendy Houghton
Chicken Coop Licenses: Morgan and Shawnna Taylor
Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting minutes from April 11, 2013.
Claims: Dated 04/12/13 - 05/16/13 totaling $ 119,190.59 including payroll.
Motion- Richardson; Second- Dietz; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to approve the consent agenda.
Town Licenses: Lydia Stengel - Hair Salon at Parkhaven, Dennis Fairbanks - Quality Auto Repair
Kennel Licenses: Mike and Wendy Houghton
Chicken Coop Licenses: Morgan and Shawnna Taylor
Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting minutes from April 11, 2013.
Claims: Dated 04/12/13 - 05/16/13 totaling $ 119,190.59 including payroll.
ADJOURN:
Motion- Richardson; Second- Dietz; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to adjourn the meeting.
Motion- Richardson; Second- Dietz; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to adjourn the meeting.
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CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
May 15, 2013
*DRAFT* MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 15, 2013
*DRAFT* MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
President, Steve Whitney called the meeting to order in the Town Meeting Room, at 120 West Main at 7:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President, Steve Whitney called the meeting to order in the Town Meeting Room, at 120 West Main at 7:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Board members present were Bob Dewit, Dave Rowell, David Schlaht, Daniel Simser, and Steve Whitney. Also present was Town Planner Ralph Johnson and Secretary Pam Humphrey. No members of the public attended the meeting.
Excused: Dave Hebner, Alvin VanderVos, Carl Schutter and John Schutter
Excused: Dave Hebner, Alvin VanderVos, Carl Schutter and John Schutter
PUBLIC COMMENT/COMMUNICATIONS:
None
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
None
OLD BUSINESS
Subdivision Regulation Review
Ralph Johnson, Planner: He reviewed the chapters starting at 11.5.1 regarding Minor Subdivisions. He clarified the definitions and requirements for calling a subdivision a Minor or Major Subdivision. He reviewed Chapter 6, General Design and Improvement Standards. 11-6-14 Park Land Requirements were explained as well as the method of calculating park requirements. Chapter 7 Subdivisions Created by Rent or Lease was discussed. Chapter 11 Appendices were explored as well as the exemptions for subdivision review.
Zoning regulations review was scheduled for the next meeting.
The June meeting was rescheduled for June 12th, if that will work for the Board members.
Subdivision Regulation Review
Ralph Johnson, Planner: He reviewed the chapters starting at 11.5.1 regarding Minor Subdivisions. He clarified the definitions and requirements for calling a subdivision a Minor or Major Subdivision. He reviewed Chapter 6, General Design and Improvement Standards. 11-6-14 Park Land Requirements were explained as well as the method of calculating park requirements. Chapter 7 Subdivisions Created by Rent or Lease was discussed. Chapter 11 Appendices were explored as well as the exemptions for subdivision review.
Zoning regulations review was scheduled for the next meeting.
The June meeting was rescheduled for June 12th, if that will work for the Board members.
PLANNERS REPORT:
None
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 17, 2013
Motion- Dewit; Second- Rowell; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2013 meeting.
Motion- Dewit; Second- Rowell; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2013 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
None
ADJOURN:
Motion- Dewit; Second- Rowell; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to adjourn the meeting.
Motion- Dewit; Second- Rowell; Vote- Unanimous: Motion passed to adjourn the meeting.
