Mayor Terry Sundby called to order the Council meeting on August 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Argyle Council Chambers. Present were Terry Sundby, Aaron Rivard, Tony Deschene, Penni Anderson, and David Gunderson. Also in attendance were Michael Pagnac and Tamara Benitt. Motion by Penni Anderson, seconded by Tony Deschene, to approve the previous minutes. Motion carried.
Motion by Tony Deschene, second by Penni Anderson, to approve the City of Stephen use of our backhoe. Motion carried. Motion by Aaron Rivard, second by David Gunderson, to approve the Maintenance Report. Motion carried.
The secondary well project has begun construction.
Motion by David Gunderson, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the quote of $9,517.50 by Johnson Jet-Line to televise the existing sanitary and storm sewer for the Lincoln Ave project. Motion carried.
The Council reviewed a drainage plan by Misselhorn Tiling & Excavation for 4th Street and Williams Avenue. Motion by Aaron Rivard, second by Penni Anderson, to approve moving forward with this drainage plan and get a price. Motion carried.
The Council reviewed the summer rec report prepared by Carsen Safranski, head coach, and income/expense report. There were 111 children participating. The coaches did a great job!
On a motion by Tony Deschene, second by Aaron Rivard, Resolution 15-2024, Temporary Liquor License – Argyle American Legion, was approved. Motion carried.
Building permits: Nathan Anderson – windows and shingles; Aaron and Tiffany Rivard – storage garage. Motion by Tony Deschene, seconded by Penni Anderson, to approve the building permits. Motion carried.
Mayor & Two Council Member positions open – Terry, Aaron, and Tony. Filing dates are July 30th to August 13th at 5:00pm.
The City signed for an extension on the Small Cities Grant. The new grant contract agreement expiration date is September 30, 2025.
Thank you to the City Crew for the great job on the baseball field during the Cal Ripken Tournament!
We will immediately STOP stockpiling concrete since we cannot find a grinding company.
Motion by Tony Deschene, second by Aaron Rivard, to approve the bills for payment, the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, delinquent accounts and vacation & sick leave. Motion carried.
Being no further business, motion by Aaron Rivard, second by Penni Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried.
Reminder: Waste Management recycling tote pickup will be on September 11th, 2024.
City Office & City Shop hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM & Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Utility payments can be made with a credit card or stop by the City Office to sign up for ACH (automatic withdrawal).
ABSOLUTELY NO MORE STOCKPILING CONCRETE AT THE COMPOST SITE!
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!