The Regular Meeting of the
Carthage City Council was held
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Fleming to approve the
May
23rd meeting minutes. All five Aldermen answered “aye”.
Mayor Nightingale reported
that the sump pump at the landfill was not functioning. He had received quotes
from Patrick Engineering on a minimal pump and a more substantial, more
expensive one. He will discuss with the Street department and they will
determine the better choice.
Clerk Graham read a letter
from Alderman Duffy indicating her desire to resign, effective immediately.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, with stated regret, to accept her resignation.
Motion was seconded by Alderman Fleming. All five Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Fleming to approve the May Budgetary Report. All five
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the prevailing wage Ordinance 2006-5. All
five Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Smith to accept the offer of $3000.00 from The Village of
Augusta for one of the Police cars. All Five Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman
Smith, seconded by Bentzinger to approve the Knights of Columbus to utilize the
four way stop for a fund-raiser on Sept 15 and 16. All
five Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Smith reported that
the dry fire hydrant for the lake is proceeding. Fittings have been ordered and
a concrete slab will be poured when the Water dept. puts their concrete down
for their storage building.
There have been complaints
about stray cats. There is really no where to put them, since the Humane
Society is full and the Matthew’s House is as well. It will be further
discussed at the next public safety meeting.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Bentzinger to approve the May bills. All five Aldermen
voted “yes”.
With Alderman Duffy’s
resignation, Mayor Nightingale appointed Alderman Neally to chair the Public
Property Committee. They will have a meeting on the 19th at
The Library board has
approached the City about a $2000/year payment for 10 years for the Library
building usage for City Hall. The Kibbee Museum Board has offered the City
$20,000 for the current City hall. Mayor Nightingale will attend their next
meeting to discuss them paying the library directly for this.
The Street Dept. will contact
Travis Duffy regarding seeding
Alderman Fleming reported that
the Sewer permit has been returned from the State for the forthcoming Sewer
project. We are still awaiting the Water project approval. Terry Knocke will
proceed with the plans in anticipation.
There is a damaged culvert on
N. Haven. The Street Department will get an estimate on replacement and determine
if it is a City or Homeowner expense.
There is a generator at the N
Adams Nursing Home, which might be available for the City’s use. Mayor
Nightingale and Gary Smith will get additional information.
There will be an open house
honoring Alfred Bud Wear’s retirement on the 30th from
Alderman Walker discussed the
recent legislative meeting. There is a
request to change the tree cutting ordinance to “even with the ground”, rather
than 24” stump.
Attorney Glidden will review
this, and the drug/alcohol policy information that Alderman Bentzinger has
gathered for the County.
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker, seconded by Neally to allow the hospital to install a water meter
specifically for the cooling tower. Until then, the sewer charge will be
removed from that portion of the water bill.
The City of
Motion was made by Alderman
Walker to adjourn at
Katherine Graham
City Clerk