Minutes-02/09/1983

Stevens suggested adding a certain amount to their tenant's bill to cover water and sewer and garbage each month. O'Keefe stated that they would be out of the country next year. Wear stated that the ordinance provides for sale of water by the city only and not by any other party so that owner could not bill tenant for water bill. He asked how this method would improve the system. Stevens stated that if the tenant had to pay the bill and he did not pay on time, the whole building could be shut off. Wear stated that the city could pull out the individual meter. Downes suggested charging a higher deposit to tenants. Wear stated that the city was in the business of selling water. O'Keefe stated that they were told when they bought the property that they had to use city water. Clerk stated that she was not asked that question when they bought the property. She explained that anyone may discontinue water service by requesting it in writing and that the bill would continue at a minimum charge until the water line was actually cut so that further service was impossible without requiring the line. Clerk also stated that sewer service is mandatory. Motion Stevens second Spivey to approve ordinance No. 1983-109. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye; Rohret, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Stevens second Spivey to waive the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye; Brown, aye. The mayor declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted. Cox reported that he would get another person to make an estimate for installation of cable television. Richard Bryant told the council that the Clear Creek Booster Club would like to move the concession stand near to the bleachers on the football field and build a brick building to house restroom facilities. He asked if sewer line could be installed, or if a septic tank could be put down. Engineer Kammerer stated that everyone has to hook onto the sewer system and it is against the ordinance to install a septic tank. He stated that a four inch line would be acceptable. It was the consensus of the council to ask Engineer Kammerer to meet with Richard Bryant to determine if it would be possible for the Clear Creek Booster Club to hook into the sewer main on College Street and to report back to the council. Potter read letter from Johnson County Sheriff's Department concerning extension of contract for protection. Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye; Brown, aye. Carried unanimously.