POLICE Chief Callahan stated that he has been in contact with the owner of 530 Douglas Avenue East – where fire heavily damaged the house. The property owner indicated his intention was to demolish the house, but he has not given the city a time frame. If no progress is being made, the city can get assistance from the building inspector to expedite demolition. Callahan has completed the First Responder course. Callahan reported that the Police Department roster currently includes three part-time officers and recently two part-time officers were removed. Even though part time officers work regular shifts, Callahan don’t would like to have more officers on the roster in the event he needs them. Callahan recommended the council increase the part time officer hourly wage from $13.50 to $17 in efforts to attract additional officers. MOTION by Ralph Bergsma, seconded by Greg Radermacher and carried to increase the hourly wage for part time officers from $13.50 to $17. Doug Best abstained from the motion. PUBLIC WORKS Utility Superintendent Jerome Schueller reported that the city received their 15th – Certificate of Commendation recognizing exemplary efforts to comply with the MN Pollution Control program. Schueller noted and the council agreed that Designated Capital Project Funds Agency’s permit should be established within the water and sewer funds. LIBRARY The council agreed to wait until after the local library board meets on 4/22/14 to appoint – someone to the vacant board position on the Pioneerland Library Board. TATANKA BLUFFS Clerk Blackwell attended a Tatanka Bluffs board meeting to promote tourism in – Renville and Redwood counties and will attend future meetings representing Hector. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Squibb updated the council on the Hoyhtya case. The hearing has – taken place and the city is waiting for the judge to rule on the amount of restitution. MISCELLANEOUS It was noted that the Spring Clean Up is scheduled for the week of April 21st and – the Pet Clinic is scheduled for April 29th. MOTION by Greg Radermacher and seconded by Ralph Bergsma to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m. ______________________________ Kathy L. Blackwell, City Clerk
POLICE – Chief Callahan stated that he has been in contact with the owner of 530 Douglas Avenue East where fire heavily damaged the house. The property owner indicated his intention was to demolish the house, but he has not given the city a time frame. If no progress is being made, the city can get assistance from the building inspector to expedite demolition. Callahan has completed the First Responder course. Callahan reported that the Police Department roster currently includes three part-time officers and recently two part-time officers were removed. Even though part time officers don’t work regular shifts, Callahan would like to have more officers on the roster in the event he needs them. Callahan recommended the council increase the part time officer hourly wage from $13.50 to $17 in efforts to attract additional officers. MOTION by Ralph Bergsma, seconded by Greg Radermacher and carried to increase the hourly wage for part time officers from $13.50 to $17. Doug Best abstained from the motion. PUBLIC WORKS – Utility Superintendent Jerome Schueller reported that the city received their 15th Certificate of Commendation recognizing exemplary efforts to comply with the MN Pollution Control Agency’s permit program. Schueller noted and the council agreed that Designated Capital Project Funds should be established within the water and sewer funds. LIBRARY – The council agreed to wait until after the local library board meets on 4/22/14 to appoint someone to the vacant board position on the Pioneerland Library Board. TATANKA BLUFFS – Clerk Blackwell attended a Tatanka Bluffs board meeting to promote tourism in Renville and Redwood counties and will attend future meetings representing Hector. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Mayor Squibb updated the council on the Hoyhtya case. The hearing has taken place and the city is waiting for the judge to rule on the amount of restitution. MISCELLANEOUS – It was noted that the Spring Clean Up is scheduled for the week of April 21st and the Pet Clinic is scheduled for April 29th. MOTION by Greg Radermacher and seconded by Ralph Bergsma to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m. ______________________________ Kathy L. Blackwell, City Clerk
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