City of Fulton City Council met September 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Ottens called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and directed the City Clerk to call roll. On roll call Mayor Ottens, Ald. Randy Boonstra, Gene Field, Margaret Crosthwaite, Dan Nederhoff, Sue VanKampen, Barb Mask, Keith King and Paul Banker. Also in attendance Bill Shirk, Dwayne Hamilton, James Rhoades, Dale Sikkema and Dan Clark.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was give by Pastor Wayne Wiersema.
Visitors at the meeting included Bob Whitten, Jacqueine Covey and June Preloger. June Preloger is a resident of Morrison and wanted to make the council aware of how much she enjoys coming to Fulton to eat Elsie’s meals. She believes it is a good thing for the community and everyone benefits.
Mayor Ottens asked if there are any questions on the consent agenda; approve Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2017. With no questions Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote (8 yes).
Business
Amending ordinance section 31.002 and 31.092 Relating to Employment of Employees. This gives the City Administrator the right to approve hiring of city employees without it coming to the council. Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Boonstra to approve amending ordinance section 31.002 and 31.092. Roll call vote (8 yes).
Would like to start advertising for a part-time Tourism Coordinator. Ald. Mask asks the council get to review the job description before submitted to be advertised. Mayor Ottens plans on getting that description to the council before next council meeting for review. He also said the part-time position would be 32 hours with a salary of $25,000. With no further questions Ald. Boonstra motioned, seconded by Ald. King to approve advertising for a part-time Tourism Coordinator. Roll call vote (8 yes).
Fulton Lodging is looking for a 12-month extension on the balloon payment. Ald. Nederhoff asked if the terms remain the same for the extension. Attorney Shirk said they would remain the same with the payment due 1 year later on 8/20/18. With no further questions Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Boonstra to approve the 12-month extension on the balloon payment to Fulton Lodging. Roll call vote (8 yes).
The council is needing to approve the following Office Appointments; City EOC Coordinator- Keith King, City Collector/Deputy Clerk- Tammy Garibay, City Treasurer- Amanda Fosdick, City Attorney- William Shirk, City Health Officer- Stephen Harrison and City Zoning Officer- Dale Sikkema. Ald. Nederhoff motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to approve the Office Appointments as presented. Roll call vote (8 yes).
With no further discussion Ald. Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Ald. King to adjourn. Roll call vote (8 yes).
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