FRANKLIN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

February 7, 2011

 

            The annual meeting of the Franklin Ambulance Association, Inc. was held on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Fire Hall.  Directors present were:  Tim Birkemeyer, Jeff Distad, David Nosbush, Donna Hoffman and Jason Schacher.  Also present were Mayor Degner and Wendy Pederson, several township representatives, and fire and ambulance personnel.

                              At 7:30 p.m. Birkemeyer called the meeting to order, with roll call showing all directors present.

                              It was motioned and approved to accept the agenda.

                              The minutes of the February 1, 2010 meeting (by Pederson) were read and approved.   The treasurer’s financial report for 2010 was read and approved, cash on hand as of 12/31/10 was $9,323.61.

            Ambulance Chief Birkemeyer reported that there were 59 calls in 2010, all bills are current.  The new ambulance is a nice truck that works well, especially in the snow.  Birkemeyer expressed his appreciation of having a board to work with.

            Nosbush was unanimously reappointed to the 2-year rural board position.                       

                              The assessments will remain as is.  It was noted that John Thompson, Renville County Assessors Office will review township assessments if requested.

            The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

                                                                                    Minutes by Wendy Pederson, City Clerk/Treasurer,

                                                                                    Franklin Ambulance Association Treasurer

                                                           

 

 

 

FRANKLIN RURAL FIRE ASSOCIATION

February 7, 2011

 

            The annual meeting of the Franklin Rural Fire Association was held on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Franklin Fire Hall, following the Ambulance Association meeting.  Council members present were:    Degner, Hoffman, and Schacher.  City staff present were Pederson and  nine firefighters.

            Camp Township Chairman Tom Olson called the meeting to order.  Roll call was taken and the agenda was approved.

            Trotter read the minutes of the February 1, 2010 meeting which were corrected to state Birch Cooley township chaired, and were approved as corrected.  Trotter presented the treasurer’s report, 12/31/10 cash on hand of $22,134.64; the report was approved.

            Pederson presented the city’s fire fund report for 2010, noting the increase cost of the state fire aid match and that $3,553.00 of pull-tab money was used to purchase tanker tires. The city portion of the 2010 expenses is $12,195.38 and the rural portion of the expenses is $12,195.37. 

            Fire Chief Pat Sullivan reported there were 12 fire calls, 2 were for mutual aid.   Tom Ousky has been hired and was trained in Belview.  All of the fire equipment is working well, the grass rig has proven especially useful.  Sullivan noted that Xcel Energy has not been paying grass fires, Weldy stated he has received pay from them and will provide billing information.  Sullivan added that they do not anticipate any large expenses and they are keeping up on their training.

            There was no old business.

            New business included approval to leave the assessments at $200/section.  It was approved to increase the fire call charges to $650 for the first hour of the call, plus $100 per additional hour. It was approved to pay the city the $12,195.37. 

                              The next meeting will be Monday, February 6, 2011, at 7:45 p.m. with Eden chairing.

                              The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

                                                                                    Minutes by Wendy Pederson, City Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

 

 

                                                   MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND

                                                REGULAR FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

                                                                        Monday, February 14, 2011

 

A Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Franklin City Council were held on Monday, February 14, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. respectively, at City Hall.  Council members present were:  Degner, Hoffman, Lyon, Schacher, and Wiese.  Staff Department Heads present were:  Degner, Kokesch, Pederson, and Birkemeyer.  Guests present were:  Todd Newton, Mike Duck, and Joel Harmoning.

At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Degner opened the Public Hearing.  Degner presented the plans for a double bathroom/shower facility to be submitted to the DNR for an Outdoor Recreation Grant.  The 14’ x 22’ facility will be handicap accessible and located at the Veteran’s Memorial Park south of the current bathrooms.  The total estimated cost is $40,000, half of which would be paid for by the grant and the other half by the city and donations.  Discussion included various construction aspects:  open soffits, possible ridge vents, gable ends, etc.  The consensus was to move forward with the grant application.  Duck and Degner will secure quotes and Pederson will proceed with the application.  Mayor Degner closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Degner called the regular meeting to order with roll call showing all council present.

Mayor Degner requested approval of the agenda.  Hoffman motioned to approve the agenda, second by Schacher,   RCV-5 Yes, 0 No. 

Mayor Degner called for approval of the minutes of the January 10, 2011 Regular Meeting.  Wiese motioned to approve the minutes as presented, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.  Mayor Degner called for approval of the minutes of the February 7, 2011 Ambulance Association and Rural Fire Association Meetings.  Schacher motioned to approve the minutes as presented, second by Hoffman, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No. 

            No citizens requested to be addressed. 

            Schacher motioned to approve Resolution 2011-3, Resolution Authorizing DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant, second by Wiese, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            Dan Reek sent an updated budget of the EECBG project.  The project should be up and running soon, the electrical is almost done and chimneys need to be installed.  Reek noted that the plumbing ran over on time and the city has the option to charge a $100/day penalty; this did not affect the electrician so the council consensus was to not charge the penalty provided the delays did not cost the city money.  Reek asked the council to consider insulating the building for $500, the labor would be donated.  Schacher motioned to proceed with insulating the building for $500 with donated labor, second by Wiese, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.

            There is no news regarding the Gaub, Inc.  warranty and bond.  In a recent meeting with USDA, it was decided to begin well construction prior to the rest of the project as it is necessary to know the water quality before the water treatment plant is designed.  Kokesch also noted that 3 of the last 4 water main breaks were on 2nd Ave. and reconstruction of this area may need to be reinstated into the project.  

            The financial status of the city was reviewed.  It was noted that the city received a shipment of 10.91 tons of bio-mass pellets.  January receipts totaled $44,698.96; and current bills were presented for payment in the amount of $41,821.78.  Lyon motioned for approval of the bills and financial report as presented, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.  

            Department Heads were addressed.  Kokesch reported on the annual Dept. of Health inspection, noting there was nothing new and the report is available for review; the lawn mower is 2 years-old and out of warranty, he will get pricing on the trade-in cost; the electrical fell off of the shop this morning, Simmons Electric and Xcel Energy have it up for now; the city pickup has no heat and the starter will need to be replaced for the fourth time.  Kokesch received two quotes for shop garage door openers, $930 from Overhead Door and $1372 from Dolan Door.  Schacher motioned to approve going forward with the Overhead Door quote, second by Hoffman, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.  Kokesch also received an estimate of $850-$975 for painting the shop ceiling prior to the installation of the new lighting, which the council chose not to act upon.  Chief Degner reported that due to the metro drug task force a new forfeiture policy is in place.  Pederson spoke with Shirley Dove regarding Summer Recreation, the council would like to pursue the joint program again this year; attended a county clerk’s meeting regarding the ARMER radio system, the 2013 siren mandates and the police LETG system; it was discovered that none of the council is currently certified for Board of Review, Hoffman will be allowed to take a catch-up session in March; and Pederson reported on her health insurance options, the council consensus is to continue the coverage as is.

            No new zoning permits were issued.

            Pederson presented draft Ordinance No. 33.02, Criminal History Background for City Employment which was drafted by the League of Minnesota Cities and will be sent to the city attorney for review.

            Councilor requests included Mayor Degner noting that Alexis Nelson plans to present the city with a flag that was flown over Iraq at the next meeting.

            At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Degner called for adjournment, with Hoffman motioning for adjournment, second by Schacher, RCV-5 Yes, 0 No.  The next regular city council meeting will be held Monday, March 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

                                                                       

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted by

Wendy Pederson, City Clerk/Treasurer