City of Byron City Council met January 2.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
1. Call to Order – Mayor Rickard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Mayor Rickard
3. Roll Call – Aldermen present: *Todd Isaacs, Emily Gerdes, Mittzi Fulrath, Dan Reilly, Mayor John Rickard, Andy Gramer, Michael Gyorkos, Christy Hanlin. Eight members present by Roll Call Vote. Quorum established.
* - denotes start of the roll call vote
Present: City Clerk Caryn Huber
City Attorney Kim Krahenbuhl
Chief of Police Todd Murray
Econ. Dev. Dir. Larry Hewitt
City Engineer Jason Stoll
Dir. Public Works Aaron Vincer
Treasurer Kim Gouker
4. Reverence Period – Mayor Rickard led the Council in prayer.
5. Approval/Amendments to Agenda – Motion by Alderman Hanlin to approve, as presented, the January 2, 2019, Agenda, seconded by Alderman Fulrath. Roll call vote: Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 8; NAY, 0; ABS 0.
6. Minutes –
a. December 5, 2019, Regular Council Minutes – Motion made by Alderman Reilly to approve, as presented, the December 5, 2018, Regular Council minutes, seconded by Alderman Hanlin. Roll call vote: Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, ABSTAIN; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE. Motion passed: AYE 7; NAY 0; ABSTAIN 1.
7. Public Comment – None
8. Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report was included in Council packets in Dropbox. Motion made by Alderman Hanlin to approve the December 2018 Treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Alderman Isaacs. Roll call vote: Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE. Motion passed: AYE 8; NAY 0; ABSTAIN 0.
9. List of Bills – The tentative bills for the City of Byron were presented to the Council for discussion. Alderman Isaacs asked about the $839.44 charge from Share Corporation. Director Vincer explained the charges are for chemicals for sewer cleaning. Motion made by Alderman Isaacs to approve the payment of bills dated January 2, 2019, with the exception of the $315,056.96 bill from William Charles. Alderman Isaacs needs to evaluate where these costs will be posted to ensure we don’t exceed our appropriation amounts. Motion seconded by Alderman Hanlin. Roll call vote: Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, ABSTAIN; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 7; NAY, 0; ABSTAIN, 1.
10. Mayor's Report – As we move into the new year, Mayor Rickard would like to begin the budgeting process sooner, possibly scheduling Saturday morning meetings. He would like to review revenue streams, as well as expenses. He would also like to meet with Department Heads as they plan for the new fiscal year. Advance planning will allow us to better calculate our levy
11. City Attorney’s Report – No report.
12. City Engineer’s Project Status – Engineer Stoll has been working with Director Vincer and Mayor Rickard on the 2019 Streets program. He plans to make a presentation to council in February, and with the council’s approval, will start putting projects out to bid shortly after that. ● Headworks – the contractor has replaced the leaky pipes. A pump issue needs to be addressed (it is still under warranty) before final payment is made.
13. Report of Director of Economic Development – Director Hewitt directed the council’s attention to the Notice of Public Hearing that was included in Council packets. On January 16, the public hearing will be held to receive public comment on the proposal to sell bonds of the City in the amount of $350,000 for the purpose of financing capital municipal improvements. This is a 2 year bond, payable over a two year time period. After the hearing, it will go to committee, and then it will be up to the Council whether they want to sell the bonds or not. A decision needs to be made by the end of March. ● Work at K. Paige continues, and she now has a second tenant committed. ● Hairy Cow is open. There have been several complaints about a loud generator that is being used to power a light pole in their parking lot. Parking has been a problem, and there are reports of a driveway or two being blocked. The issue will be addressed at the Public Safety Committee meeting in two weeks.
14. Committee Reports
a. Community Services – The Public Works Department has some excess equipment they would like to sell. It will be on the next Council agenda.
b. Public Safety – No report.
c. Administrative – Alderman Hanlin reported that the committee discussed a possible garbage rebate for seniors living in Creekside. No recommendations for Council at this time.
15. Continuing Business –
a. School Resource Officer/School agreement – No update.
16. New Business – None
17. Council Talk –
Chief Murray asked Aldermen to let him know if they hear about parking issues at Hairy Cow. Alderman Reilly asked if they plan to clean up the area of their property along Route 2. He also asked how the restaurant will affect the Farmer’s Market vendors this spring.
Director Hewitt asked Aldermen to let him know if there are any downtown concerns, and mentioned the possibility of holding a public forum for downtown merchants.
18. Executive Session
a. Section 2(c)11 – Pending, probable or imminent litigation
b. Section 2(c)1 – Personnel
c. Section 2(c)(5)(6) – Purchase/Sale of City Owned Real Property
d. Section 2(c)(21) – Review/Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes
e. Section 2(c)(2) – Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Mayor Rickard advised there was no need for an Executive Session.
19. Communication
a. Next Regular City Council Meeting – Wednesday, January 16, 2019 @ 6:30 pm., with the public hearing to be held that evening as well.
Mayor Rickard adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:53 p.m.
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