Minutes-09/09/1981

City concerning about drop in revenue from traffic fines from $777 one month to $68 next month. Dave White stated that he was not aware that citations were not being written. He relies on Council for information. Formanek stated that city could not afford officers if it did not receive revenue. White stated that he would hire more part-time officer and change some hours around. White recommended that city look into hiring own officer who lives in town and would work full-time plus be on call 24 hours a day. Could hire academy trained for under $15.00 per year. Could get car and equipment for around $3500.00. Would help city get established. Danville did this and now contracts with other towns. White stated that he would rectify current situation and would attend next meeting. Motion Rohret second Madden to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously. Motion Potter second Spivey to approve annual financial report. Carried unanimously. Motion Potter second Rohret to approve bills with the exception of $300.00 to Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa for water tower inspection, as per agreement at August 25, 1981 meeting, and to accept receipts. Carried unanimously. Motion Madden second Potter to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. Carried unanimously. ROGER N. FORMANEK, MAYOR ADELIA S. KERN, CLERK-TREASURER