February 10, 2022 minutes

TOWN OF WILSON CREEK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2022 – remote/online meeting via Google Meet

Council Present: Mayor Robert Herron; Councilmembers Karl Hinze, Jerrod Johnson, Raymond Kelby . Scott Mortimer arrived at 6:04 pm. Council Absent: Councilmember Debbie Moore.  Staff Present: Kaci Anderson.

Regular Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

1. Open Meeting: Mayor Robert Herron called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm and led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by J. Johnson, seconded by K. Hinze, and carried to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on January 13, 2022.
3. Public Comment:
   1. Natalie Garrett supplied copies of her letter requesting a variance regarding livestock to allow two goats on her property. She also submitted a written livestock permit application to have on file if her request is approved. After brief discussion of the ordinance and its original intent, motion made by J. Johnson, seconded by K. Hinze, and carried to approve Miss Garrett’s variance request for two goats as described in her letter and permit application.
4. Council Concerns and Issues:
   1. Councilmember Johnson suggested obtaining public comment regarding the stop sign/traffic situation on Railroad Street. Council discussed various methods of gathering comments as well as various approaches to improving the traffic situation at the intersection.
   2. Councilmember Mortimer asked about the status of the pole Hochstatter Electric worked on; K. Anderson confirmed the pole’s repairs were completed and read cause cited on invoice aloud to council.
5. Reports
   1. Mayor’s Address:
      1. Approval of Purchase of Ford F-350 from GSA: Mayor Herron shared information regarding the truck/plow that is available through Department of Enterprise Services. Council discussed use and condition of current equipment as well as potential uses and value of F-350. Motion made by K. Hinze, seconded by S. Mortimer, and carried to approve the purchase of the F-350 truck/plow for $10,000.
   2. Maintenance/Public Works Report: The mower and snow blower are currently being serviced. A new heater for the back-up well house has been purchased and is operating as needed.
   3. Clerk/Treasurer Report
      1. Bills, Checks & Electronic Withdrawal: Motion made by S. Mortimer, seconded by J. Johnson, and carried to approve the Town’s current fiscal status and pay the February 2022 bills as follows:
         
         Accounts Payable
         PAYROLL: Check numbers 10857 – 10866 …………….. $ 1,918.37
         CLAIMS: Check numbers 10867 – 10876 ……………….. $ 5,836.18
         EFT payments ……………………………………………………………….. $ 2,145.66
         TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………… $ 9,900.21
         
         Bank Account Balances 1/31/22
         U.S. Bank ……………….. $ 281,154.46
         Grant County ………..  $ 112,734.90
         TOTAL ……………………  $ 393,889.36
6. Old Business:
   1. First Read – Council Rules of Procedure #2022-01: Motion made by K. Hinze, seconded by S. Mortimer, and carried to approve the first reading of Council Rules of Procedure #2022-01 with updates as presented.
7. New Business:
   1. First Read – Ordinance 439: Wireless Facilities: Council discussed 5G service. Motion made by J. Johnson, seconded by K. Hinze and carried to approve the first reading of Ordinance 439: Wireless Facilities as well as the creation of WCMC Chapter 16.14 as described in Ordinance 439, with the removal of Section IV (C)(3) “Public Use Zone.”
8. Adjournment: Prior to adjournment, Council expressed concern regarding condition of Railroad Street so soon after work was completed on it through TIB grant. K. Anderson will contact TIB, Century West, and/or Grant County to see what, if anything, can be done. K. Hinze suggested a council work/study session later this month to discuss ongoing issues. K. Anderson will schedule.
   
   Motion made by K. Hinze, seconded by J. Johnson, and carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm. The next regular council meeting is Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 6:00 pm.