Council Meeting Minutes

March 3, 2008

I.      CALL TO ORDER:  Council Vice-President, Jeff Martin called the regular meeting of the Danville Town Council to order at 7:00pm on March 3, 2008 in the Danville Town Hall, 147 W Main Street. 

II.      ROLL CALL: Council Vice-President, Jeff Martin acknowledged a quorum of the Council and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. 

Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts noted the following Council members in attendance:  Mike Neilson,  Steve Hartsock and Jeff Martin

Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts noted the following Administrative officials present:  Gary Eakin, Town Manager; Amy Roberts, Clerk-Treasurer; and Kevin Dogan, Town Attorney

III.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Motion was made by Mike Neilson to approve the February 19, 2008 and February 25, 2008 minutes as read, seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 3-0.

IV.      PUBLIC MEETING:

Ordinance 04-2008, an amendment to Ordinance 9-1992 "Prepayment of Claims" to add in Town credit card payments, utility deposit refunds and rental property refunds was presented by Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts.  Ordinance was introduced.

Ordinance 05-2008, an amendment to Ordinance 10-1996 "Collection of Delinquent Monthly Water Bills" request to increase the fee to $50.00 was presented by Clerk-Treasurer, Amy Roberts.  Ordinance was introduced.

Downtown Danville Merchants were requesting approval from the Town Council to hold the "Geranium Festival" on May 17, 2008 on the Town Square, three sides of the square would be closed off to traffic for the festival.  Request was made by Betty Barley. Motion was made by Steve Hartsock, seconded by Mike Neilson.  Motion passed 3-0.

Sanitary Sewer adjustment was requested by Duane Lane.  Mr. Lane explained his reasoning to change the current policy from a one month adjustment of sewer charges when a leak is detected to three months.  Motion was made by Mike Neilson to change Town policy to allow the adjustment of up to two months of sewer charges effective immediately, seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 3-0.

V.      WISHES TO BE HEARD:

Steve Steinway, with Steinway Insurance, addressed the Council in regards to the appointment of a new agent of record at the February 19, 2008 regular Council meeting.  The Council directed Mr. Steinway to address his questions to the Insurance Committee.

VI.      CLAIMS:

Motion was made by Mike Neilson to approve the claim docket dated March 3, 2008 with attachments dated March 3, 2008, seconded by Steve Hartsock.  Motion passed 3-0.

VII.      ADJOURNED:  Vice-President of the Council, Jeff Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:25pm.

Minutes submitted by:                                             Approved by:

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Amy J. Roberts, Clerk-Treasurer                           Myron C. Anderson, President