Meeting Summary
Announcements
- 📅 Christmas Lights at the Station: The annual light show has begun and will run nightly from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM until 📅 January 1st.
- GO Bond Election: The City Manager thanked voters for successfully passing the recent GO bond election.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Vice Mayor Election: Councilman Melissa Hunt was elected Vice Mayor by unanimous vote.
- Preliminary Plat of DM Estates Approved: The Council approved the preliminary plat for DM Estates, a proposed 3.62-acre single-family residential development with 11 lots. The developer confirmed meeting with the Old Bridge HOA to address concerns regarding drainage and direct access, agreeing to clean the creek area, install fencing, and create a green belt.
- Surplus Vehicle Declaration: The Council approved declaring one Terminator truck and three side-loading compactor trucks as surplus, allowing them to be disposed of via auction.
- ACOG Board and Committee Appointments: Councilman Kathy Griffith was elected to serve as the lead member on the ACOG Board of Directors, Intermodal Transportation Policy Committee, Garber Wellington Policy Committee, and the 911 Association Board of Directors. The remaining City Council members will serve as alternates.
- End-of-Year Employee Stipend Resolution: Resolution #7023 was adopted, declaring an end-of-year stipend for employees as a public purpose and in the public interest. This resolution allows the Council to award a "Christmas bonus" as compensation.
- More Public Works Authority Secretary: Councilman Kathy Griffith was elected Secretary of the More Public Works Authority Trust.
- More Economic Development Authority Vice Chair: Councilman Kathy Griffith was elected Vice Chair of the More Economic Development Authority.
Financial Matters
- Claims and Expenditures (City Council): The Council approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 totaling $2,715,494.70.
- Grapple Truck Body Purchase: The Council authorized the purchase of a 2023 cab chassis to support a grapple truck body from Rush Trucks for $163,965. This reflects a $21,620 (15%) price increase from the original 2021 order, with funding for the increase previously approved.
- Radar Detection Systems for Traffic Signals: The Council authorized the budgeted purchase of Wavetronics radar detection systems for traffic signals from Wavetronics LLC for $219,380 as a sole source provider. These systems will replace problematic loop and video detection systems at five locations.
- Claims and Expenditures (More Public Works Authority): The More Public Works Authority approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 totaling $983,285.39.
- Claims and Expenditures (More Risk Management): The More Risk Management Authority approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 totaling $74,384.94.
Public Comments
- DM Estates Plat: During the discussion of the DM Estates preliminary plat, the developer, Sanjay Murchia, addressed concerns raised by the Old Bridge HOA regarding drainage and direct access to the new development. He committed to cleaning the creek area, installing fencing along property lines, and creating a green belt with trees and native grasses to help with erosion and deter trespassing. No members of the public spoke in opposition to this item.
- Citizens Forum: No citizens signed up to speak during the forum for items not on the agenda.
Agenda Summary Table
| Agenda Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2 | Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a vice mayor. | ✅ Melissa Hunt elected Vice Mayor. |
| Item 3A | Receive and approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 6th, 2023. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 3B | Receive the minutes of the regular Parks Board meeting held October 3rd, 2023. | ✅ Received |
| Item 3C | Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 in the amount of $2,715,494.70. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 4 | Consider the preliminary plat of DM Estates located in the southeast quarter of section 18, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, being north of Southeast 4th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road. Application by Sanja Rakaya. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 5 | Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2023 cab chassis to support a grapple truck body from Rush Trucks in the amount of $163,965. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 6 | Consider declaring one Terminator truck and three side loading compactor trucks more particularly described in exhibit A as surplus. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 7 | Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a Wavetronics radar detection systems for traffic signals from Wavetronics LLC in the amount of $219,380 as a sole source provider. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 8 | Consider and if deemed appropriate, elect a member to serve on the ACOG Board of Directors, Intermodal Transportation Policy Committee, the Garber Wellington Policy Committee, and the 911 Association Board of Directors with the remaining City Councils to serve as alternates. | ✅ Kathy Griffith elected. |
| Item 9 | Consider adopting resolution number 7023 declaring an awarding of an end of year stipend as being a public purpose and in public interest. | ✅ Adopted |
| Item 10A (MPWA) | Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held November 6th, 2023. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 10B (MPWA) | Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023, 2024 in the amount of $983,285.39. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 11 (MPWA) | Consider and if deemed appropriate, elect Kathy Griffith as the secretary of the trust. | ✅ Elected |
| Item 12A (MRM) | Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held November 6th, 2023. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 12B (MRM) | Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023, 2024 in the amount of $74,384.94. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 14A (MEDA) | Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Economic Development Authority meeting held October 16th, 2023. | ✅ Approved |
| Item 15 (MEDA) | Consider and if deemed appropriate, elect Kathy Griffith as the vice chair of the More Economic Development Authority meeting. | ✅ Elected |
| Item 16A | Citizens forum for items not on the agenda. | No speakers |
| Item 16B | Items from the City Council or trustees. | No items |
| Item 16C | Items from the City Manager, Trust Manager. | Announcements made |
| Item 17 | Adjournment. | ✅ Adjourned |