The special meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by Mayor Jim Gohman on Monday, December 15, 2014 in council chambers. Council members present were Ralph Muellner and Thom Muellner. Council members absent were Andrea Kraska and Dennis Barrett. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann and guests Larry Hellmann, Shawn Wunderlich and Damion Majerus.
The council looked over the applications for the six individuals to be interviewed. None of the applicants had the water or wastewater licensing needed, so anyone that the council may hire would need to work under our licensed operator, Matt Zinniel until the licenses are obtained. This would be a minimum of a three year commitment for Matt. Only three of the six applicants attended the council meeting to be interviewed.
A motion was made by Ralph Muellner to hire Larry Hellmann for 35 hours per week at $14 per hour. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The council discussed wages for Matt to continue as the water and wastewater operator. Matt currently receives $350 per month as a back-up operator. The council agreed to go back to $700 per month, which was the rate that Matt received as the water and wastewater operator prior to Andy’s employment.
The council discussed the junk cars that were put on a vacant lot. The clerk and Mayor discussed the situation with both the City Attorney and Petrie. The maximum it could potentially cost the city is $2,250 for towing of both vehicles and impound fees for 45 days. The matter was tabled.
The council discussed the ditch along Jackson Street. The excavator will be contacted informing them that this needs to be cleaned out before it freezes.
The council discussed the installation of an emergency light on the new city truck. Jim will contact Gessell’s to get a price estimate.
A motion was made by Thom Muellner to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. A second was made by Ralph Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. Lori Hellmann, Clerk