December 3, 2018

Posted: December 3, 2018

Present: Beckman, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau. Holthaus arrived at 5:08 pm
Absent: None.
Don Dilaura, Brian Zweibohmer, and Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee were present during the meeting.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Green called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

Officer Ward gave the November police report.

Mayor Green reported he has started using the new water meter application and encourages residents to take advantage of the free service; recommended the purchase of safety stands for the city shop; dealt with an open burning violation and offered congratulations to Sue Lienau on her book endeavor.

Beckman made a motion approving the following consent items: November 5, 2018 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

The Council reviewed the proposed credit card policy and in addition to what was proposed added a statement requiring any charges on the credit card for personal used be deducted from his/her wages.

Lienau made a motion introducing Resolution #612, a resolution approving the credit card policy, seconded by Knutson.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

The Council discussed an active nuisance that has not been abated and concluded due to winter weather conditions the matter will be tabled until springtime when weather improves.

In recognition of the 50th year of municipal Home Rule in Iowa, Beckman made a motion authorizing Mayor Green to sign a Home Rule Proclamation showing Ossian’s support of its continued authority, seconded by Lienau, Carried.

Lienau made a motion approving the appointment of Amanda Uhlenhake, as the City of Ossian’s representative, to the South Winneshiek Recreation Program Board replacing Laura Greve whose term expires 12/31/2018, seconded by Beckman, carried.

Following review of the city employees’ health insurance options, Lienau made a motion recommending the City renew the current health insurance plan; myBlue HDHP/Silver 4500 PPO effective February 1, 2019, seconded by Langreck, carried.

A general discussion took place that included; costs to replace a section of storm sewer; estimates to make repairs at two of the city’s sewage lift stations; the UTV ordinance recently passed by the Winneshiek County Supervisors; the upcoming FY20 Budget; the railroads Holiday Train; snow removal.

Lienau made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Langreck, carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.