February, 2009 Minutes
February 2, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of discussing candidates for the City Administrator.
Mayor Homolka called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 9:10 P.M. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 6:30 P.M. and returned to recessed meeting at 9:10 P.M. No action was taken.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 4, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of discussing candidates for the City Administrator.
In the absence of Mayor Robert Homolka, Council President Al Stefek called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
Cole Worrell motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 9:10 P.M. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 6:30 P.M. Mayor Homolka arrived at the meeting at 6:35 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 9:10 P.M. No action was taken.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 9, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council met in regular session on the above date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
In the absence of Mayor Robert Homolka, Council President Alan Stefek called the meeting to order. Council members present were Irene Pacey, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; Carey Hipp, City Attorney; David Smith, Chief of Police; Bob Kepka, Fire Chief; Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter and Sharon Haverkamp.
Cole Worrell motioned to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the January 26, 2009 meeting and Claims Ordinance #A01-0109. John Whitmer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator, gave progress updates on the Transportation Enhancement Grant Project, the Self-Serve Avgas pump at the Airport and presented final options of signage for the Transportation Development District. After discussion Council directed Mr. Mitchell to proceed with the cowboy and campfire design.
Irene Pacey motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign the AIP No. 3-20-0117-05 grant for phase 1 of design on the airport apron. John Whitmer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
A request from the Ellsworth County Council on Aging, Inc. for funding was next on the agenda. After discussion Irene Pacey motioned to disburse $5,000.00 to the ECCA. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye.
John Whitmer then motioned to accept the petitions for Special Assessment on the Downtown Improvement District and confirm that said petitions were signed by owners of record of more than one-half of the area liable for assessment for the proposed improvements and are therefore sufficient. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mitchell then reviewed the preliminary re-plat of blocks 2 and 3 in the Aylward Addition to the City. All interested parties have met and agreed to the modifications. More information will be available at future meetings.
Bob Kepka, Fire Chief requested the Council consider purchasing a used cab and chassis to be equipped as a Squad Truck. Following discussion Council directed Chief Kepka to price both new and used vehicles for this purpose. Council will take the purchase under consideration following the review of quotes.
John Whitmer reported he received an inquiry concerning the speed limit on
Irene Pacey motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator at 7:53 P.M. for the purpose of discussing preliminary matters relating to the acquisition of real property and the Council return to the open session at 7:58 P.M. John Whitmer seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the City’s financial interest and bargaining position. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 7:53 P.M. and returned to recessed meeting at 7:58 P.M. Cole Worrell motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 8:10 P.M. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 8:00 P.M. and returned to recessed meeting at 8:10 P.M. John Whitmer motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator at 8:10 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 8:15 P.M. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 8:10 P.M. and returned to recessed meeting at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Mitchell announced Council will be holding interviews with 3 finalists for the City Administrator’s position. Two will be held Friday February 13th and one on Monday, February 16th.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed until February 23, 2009 at 7: P.M.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 13, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 11:00 A.M. on the above date for the purpose of conducting interviews of candidates for the City Administrator position.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator and Richard Kocab at 11:17 A.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 12:00 P.M. Mary Wires seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 11:17 A.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 12:00 P.M. Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator and Richard Kocab at 12:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 12:30 P.M. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 12:00 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 12:30 P.M. No action was taken,
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 13, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 3:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of conducting interviews of candidates for the City Administrator position.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
Cole Worrell motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator and Timothy Vandall at 3:10 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 3:55 P.M. John Whitmer seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 3:10 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 3:55 P.M. No action was taken,
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 16, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of conducting interviews with candidates for the City Administrator position.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator and Dan Ross at 5:05 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 6:00 P.M. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 5:05 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 6:00 P.M. Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator and Dan Ross at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 6:15 P.M. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 6:15 P.M. No action was taken
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 19, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of determining their choice for the City Administrator position.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
The following Council members present Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell. Irene Pacey was not present.
Also in attendance was
Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session at 5:03 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 5:30 P.M. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried. Irene Pacey arrived at 5:17 P.M.
Council entered in Executive Session at 5:03 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 5:30 P.M. Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session at 5:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 5:40 P.M. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 5:30 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 5:40 P.M. Alan Stefek motioned to authorize the City Administrator to contact the individual the Council preferred for the City Administrator position to determine his continued interest in the position. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
February 20, 2009
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 12:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of receiving information concerning the finalist for the City Administrator position.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order at 12:00 P.M.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Alan Stefek, John Whitmer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
Alan Stefek motioned Council enter Executive Session with the City Administrator at 12:05 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and the Council return to the open session at 12:15 P.M. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Council entered in Executive Session at 12:05 P.M. Council returned to recessed meeting at 12:15 P.M. Alan Stefek motioned to extend an offer to Timothy Vandall for the Administrator position with a beginning date of March 4, 2009 at Step 1 on the City of
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
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