City of Fulton City Council met June 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Pro Tem Mayor Mike VanZuiden 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, Barb Mask, Paul Banker and Sue VanKampen. Ald. Dan Nederhoff and Keith King were absent. Also in attendance Randy Boonstra, Dave Bartels, Debi Ervin, Dwayne Hamilton, Bill Shirk and Dan Clark.
Pledge of allegiance was recited.
Visitors at the meeting included; Gene & Margaret Pessman, Charles Thacker, Jane Luker, Daniel Nardini, Jill Nederhoff and Zack Ratcliff.
Zack Ratcliff spoke on the water/sewer updates voted on at the May 13, 2019 meeting. The bill received for dates 4/18 to 5/20 and due on 6/20 (printed 5/31) already reflect the changes. It was voted on by the council for changes to take effect on June 1, 2019, would like someone to check on and call. Pro Tem Mayor VanZuiden said he will have someone look into this situation and get back to him.
Jill Nederhoff was contacted by a citizen who walks the bike path and many fallen limbs, trees. This citizen would like to see the bike path cleaned up. Jill also has a request to place garbage can back by restrooms in DenBestin Park, there used to be one there. Also asked Public Works Director Clark if he was happy with mowing of parks in town? Director Clark said, “No and he is working on it.” Jill stated parks looked a lot nicer when Eric Stracbien was in charge of parks, need to hold employees to same standard. Will be addressed with employees.
Approve consent agenda; approve meeting minutes from May 28, 2019 and approve bill list. Ald. Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Ald. Banker to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote (6 yes, 2 absent).
Business
Approve the request from Riverbend to waive the building permit fee for their remodeling project. Ald. Field motioned, seconded by Ald. Mask to waive building permit fee for Riverbend project. Roll call vote (5 yes, 1 no, 2 absent).
Approve an ordinance to vacate land defined as west end of 2nd Ave. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to table until the next regular council meeting.
Approve sale of land in the Fulton Industrial Center to Justin Knott. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to approve the sale of land in the Fulton Industrial Center to Justin Knott. Roll call vote (6 yes, 2 absent).
Approve a three-year contract with Platinum Information Services for IT Support. This comes as a recommendation from the Finance Committee and will be used by all departments. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve a three-year contract with Platinum Information Services for IT Support. Roll call vote (6 yes, 2 absent).
Ald. VanKampen motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to adjourn to the Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote (6 yes, 2 absent). The council entered the Committee of the Whole at 5:46 PM.
Ald. VanKampen motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to enter closed session to discuss personnel and sale of property. Roll call vote (6 yes, 2 absent). The council entered closed session at 6:57 PM.
Ald. Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to exit closed session. Roll call vote (6 yes, 2 absent). The council exited closed session at 7:04 PM.
With no further discussion Ald. Crosthwaite motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to adjourn. With voice agreement the council adjourned at 7:04 PM.
https://www.cityoffulton.us/government/city-council/city-council-meeting-minutes/city-council-minutes-june-10-2019.html
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