HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/28/2019COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 28, 2019
4:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Absent: Jacobs. Mr. Morrissey
participated in the meeting via telephone.
Moved by Schmitt seconded by Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Review of edits to Title 1 of the City Code.
Council picked up discussion with Title 1 Article B: Censure.
Mr. Feuss commented that he could go either way with the discussion
Mr. Morrissey commented that he believes having censure in the rules of procedure is important.
Consequences are in place for violating rules in existing at the state and federal level.
Mrs. Kline commented that she wants to see the council drop the censure article, as it does not
answer the fairness or unfairness of an accusation. She feels that political motives may be
involved with bringing charges.
Mr. Amos commented that he wants to continue with the discussion and something needs to be
in place to hold fellow council members accountable.
Mr. Schmitt commented that he sees this issue as being very divisive and wants to see the article
removed from the code.
Mrs. Juon commented that she believes this article is too complicated and would be interested in
seeing some sort simplified process.
Mayor Hart commented that there is a need for accountability as there is currently no due course
for addressing an issue.
Mrs. Kline commented that if she was the Mayor she would have directly asked the offender to
explain themselves.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the issue was brought up between beginning at the end of 2014
on into 2016, and it was discovered that there was no consequence for any kind of wrong doing
by our city council and the rules and procedure don't address it. He further commented that
council is not answerable to the Mayor, but to the people who elected council to office. He
stated that he is in favor of continuing with censure rules.
Mrs. Kline commented that she would prefer to see this start with a private admonishment by the
Mayor's Office with 24 hours of it happening.
Mrs. Juon questioned if a compromise could be bringing something to the Mayor's attention.
Mr. Morrissey explained that the proposed censure wording does address the process for
managing any violation of the rules by council or the mayor, and any consequences of the
violation.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented that council's comments show an interest in moving
forward but with certain edits and requested clarification on a suggestion made by Mrs. Klein.
Mrs. Klein provided an explanation.
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Objective: Discussion of changes to the refuse and recycling ordinance.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an update on converting to the new
recycling program including public outreach and education about the program, the current refuse
and recycling ordinance, and the proposed changes to the ordinance.
Mrs. Juon questioned at what point the 11,000 carts would arrive to keep the program voluntary.
Randy Bennett explained that he hopes that they would see the number hit 11,000 before March.
Mrs. Juon requested clarification on advanced payment for additional services and whether
transaction fees would be billed for.
Randy Bennett commented that the council can discuss fees and payment for services at a later
time as fees are managed by resolution and therefore completely flexible.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Schmitt seconded by Feuss that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felch
City Clerk