HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000048_pg317December 11, 1978 Page 4
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that with Item G he had no problem
with purchasing the water pumps but asked if there was a policy set
on using the pumps, and if a deposit would be required or whatever,
and what the criteria would be for using the pumps.
Councilmember Rowley asked if there would be any restrictions on where
the water could be pumped.
Mayor Pickar stated that those questions had been addressed before and
that they should be addressed again in an agenda session.
Administrator Achen explained that it was Staff's feeling that it would
be almost impossible to set regulations to cover every situation. He
reviewed the criteria Staff had discussed and the controls that would
be used on the pumps.
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to approve the purchase of the pumps, which are
designed primarily to provide emergency pumping equipment for residential
flooding, and will be under the supervision of the Public Works Super-
visor. The purchase will include two 3" Homelite water pumps and necessary
hose at a cost of $721.25 each using Storm Water Management Fund monies.
4 ayes
Mayor Pickar stated that he would like to take the opportunity to wish
Administrator Achen the best in his new position in Gladstone, Missouri
and that he was sorry to see him go.
Administrator Achen stated that it had been a good 42 years that he had
been with the City and that he had gained a lot of excellent experience.
He added that the Council and the community had been very supportive
and that the City was in sound financial shape and has a very experienced
Staff.
Mayor Pickar stated that after the regular meeting, the Council would be
meeting to begin the selection process for a new administrator.
MSP (Pickar- Rowley) to accept the resignation of Clerk- Administrator
Mark Achen submitted December 5, 1978, and to be effective January 31,
1979, and authorize vacation leave for Administrator Achen from
January 20 to January 31, 1979. 4 ayes
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that in the 2 years he had worked with
Administrator Achen, he had found him to be extremely helpful. Council -
member Rowley added that she would also like to wish Administrator
Achen well and that she had heard many compliments regarding his pro-
fessionalism. Councilmember Baumgartner added that he also wished
Administrator Achen well and that he was sorry to see him leave.
Mayor Pickar recessed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing.
HOUSE NUMBERING ON WOODLAWN DRIVE
Mayor Pickar explained that an error had been made many years ago in
assigning addresses for new developments on Woodlawn Drive south of
County Road I and reviewed the changes that were required.