City of Fulton City Council met May 28.
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 Ald. Mike VanZuiden, Gene Field, Margaret Crosthwaite, Dan Nederhoff, Barb Mask, Paul Banker, Sue VanKampen, and Keith King. Also in attendance Randy Boonstra, Dave Bartels, Debi Ervin, Dale Sikkema, Tammy Garibay, Nick Neblung and Dan Clark.
Pledge of allegiance was recited; invocation was given by Wayne Wiersema.
Visitors at the meeting included; John Rohlf and Daniel Nardini.
Approve consent agenda; approve council meeting minutes from April 13, 2019 and approve treasurer’s report. Ald. VanZuiden motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to approve the consent agenda. Ald. Mask asked for a correction to the Committee of the Whole Minutes clarifying the Fulton Business Park is on 22nd Avenue and the Fulton Industrial Center is on 31st Avenue. Roll call vote (8 yes).
Business
Approve the renewal of the Carpenter’s Union Contract for an additional 3 years. Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to approve the renewal of the Carpenter’s Union Contract for an additional 3 years. Roll call vote (8 yes).
Approve Mayoral Proclamation for American Cancer Society, “Relay for Life” of Whiteside County. Ald. VanKampen motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to approve Mayoral Proclamation for American Cancer Society, “Relay for Life” of Whiteside County. Roll call vote (8 yes).
Police Department conference reports included. Ald. VanZuiden appreciates the reports. Ald. King thought the reports were to be given in person so the council could ask questions. Ald. Mask also thought it was to be an oral report to the council. Admin Boonstra thought it could be either or but will check the procedure and report back. Just concerned with getting all officers present to meetings could result in overtime pay. Officer Neblung was present to answer any questions.
Ald. Field motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to adjourn to the Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote (8 yes). The council entered the Committee of the Whole at 5:39 PM.
Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to enter closed session to discuss personnel and the sale of property. Roll call vote (8 yes). The council entered closed session at 6:44 PM.
Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. King to exit closed session. Roll call vote (8 yes). The council exited closed session at 7:37 PM.
With no further discussion Ald. Field motioned, seconded by Ald. King to adjourn. With voice agreement the council adjourned at 7:38 PM.
https://www.cityoffulton.us/government/city-council/city-council-meeting-minutes/city-council-minutes-may-28-2019.html
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