December 7, 2020 – DRAFT
Mayor Robert Clausen opened the December 7, 2020 Truth-In-Taxation meeting at 7:00PM. Present were Mayor Clausen, David Sorenson, Anthony Deschene, David Gunderson, and Aaron Rivard. Also in attendance were Tony Safranski and Vicki Tulibaski. No one from the public attended and no one called the City Office with questions or complaints. Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Sorenson, to close the Truth-In-Taxation meeting. Motion carried.
Mayor Robert Clausen called to order the December 7, 2020 Argyle City Council meeting at 7:00PM in the Argyle Community Center. Present were Mayor Clausen, David Sorenson, Anthony Deschene, David Gunderson, and Aaron Rivard. Also in attendance were Tony Safranski and Vicki Tulibaski. Motion by David Gunderson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
The Council reviewed the written progress report from Moore Engineering. Vicki was instructed to contact Andrew for a time to meet with him and tour the water treatment plant per his recommendation on the progress report. Council questioned if an estimate was received for the cost to hook onto rural water.
On a motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Sorenson, the Council approved by resolution the 2021 levy and budget.
Francisco Arce did not attend the meeting. He called into the office after the November meeting and stated that he had all his paperwork from Habitat for Humanity. He was told to come to the December meeting at 7:00PM.
The Council reviewed the Summary Report from Ron Ruud of Northwest Service Cooperative.
The Council reviewed the written Maintenance Report. Motion by David Sorenson, second by Aaron Rivard, to advertise for sale of sealed bids the old Ford dump truck. Motion carried. Motion by David Sorenson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the written Maintenance Report. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Gunderson, to approve the building permit of Trina Wojciechowski for renovating. Motion carried.
On a motion by Aaron Rivard, second by David Gunderson, the Council approved by resolution donations to the City of Argyle.
On a motion by David Gunderson, second by Aaron Rivard, the Council approved by resolution donations to the Argyle Fire Department, Anthony Deschene abstained.
The City Office & City Shop will be closed December 24th, Christmas Eve, December 25th, Christmas Day and January 1st, New Year’s Day.
On a motion by Anthony Deschene, second by Aaron Rivard, the Council approved by resolution Terry Sundby to be a signer on all city accounts when he becomes Mayor in January.
The Council was informed that Trilogy does not want to pay for their dumpster over the winter months. The City does not do this for snowbirds or any other business. Trilogy does own their own dumpster. After some discussion, second by David Sorenson, to continue to bill Trilogy for the dumpster year round as the City has a garbage pickup contract to meet. They can move the dumpster to another one of their locations if they want. Motion carried.
Vicki informed the Council that John Wynn posted a Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Small Cities Development Program and an environmental compliance. The funds should be released the end of December. According to John, applications were mailed to those who applied for funds on November 27th. They are to fill out the work they would like completed and mail it back in. The work will then go out on bids from licensed contractors. Mayor Clausen stated that Argyle Homes and Argyle Building Center had not received applications. Vicki will get in touch with John Wynn to see where the applications are.
The Council reviewed the bills presented for payment, the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, account balances and delinquent accounts. Motion by Anthony Deschene, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the bills presented for payment, the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, account balances and delinquent accounts. Motion carried.
Vicki informed the Council that Bob Clausen became a Council member in 1995 and became the Mayor on July 2, 2007. He has served the City of Argyle for 25 years. The Council then thanked Bob for his service to the City of Argyle. A recognition observance will be held at a later date.
Being no further business, motion by Anthony Deschene, second by David Sorenson, to adjourn. Motion carried.
REMINDERS:
- Waste Management recycling tote pickup will be on January 13th.
- Check with the City Office on a yearly garbage fee in place of bags or tags. AND GAS REBATES.
- Request for winter months — Please do not leave cars & trailers on streets for easier snow removal. Please stay away from snow removal equipment – Give them room to do their job.