City of Williams Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Mayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Chad Lundsten __X_Present ___Absent

Leslie Huerd __X_Present ___Absent

Jana Kukowski __X_Present ___Absent

Gary VanDeHey ____Present _X_Absent

Questions and Concerns - None

Minutes

Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to approve the August 12th meeting minutes. Council Member J. Kukowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

New Business

Plains Energy solar panels was discussed the matter was tabled until further notice.

The Celebration of Life of City Worker Scott Carlson was discussed. Clerk Nicholson inquired whether or not council members were planning to attend. As multiple council members are planning to attend, the Clerk will make postings to make the public aware that a quorum may be present.

The budget was discussed, Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to adopt resolution 382-24 Proposed General Fund Levy $88,617.00. The motion was seconded by Council Member J. Kukowski, with it passing unanimously. Council Member J. Kukowski made a motion to set the Fire Department Levy Township $20,921.00 and City $2,853.00. Council Member L. Huerd seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

The lights in the main community room, kitchen, bathroom and hallway were discussed. Council Member J. Kukowski made a motion to have Swift Electric upgrade the lights to LEDs. The motion was seconded by Council Member L. Huerd, with it passing unanimously.

The City Garage was discussed. Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to buy LED bulbs to replace the old florescent bulbs. The motion was seconded by Council Member J. Kukowski, with it passing unanimously. After some more discussion it was determined that a storage system may be needed. The matter was tabled so the Clerk could get estimates on the cost to build shelving.

There was discussion on the issue of mosquitos in the City Parks. After some discussion the Clerk was directed to purchase a respirator for the City Works Supervisor and the chemical to spray to resolve the mosquito problem in the parks.

There was discussion of a drainage issue between Zippel Ave and Park Ave from Minnesota Street to Pine Street. The Clerk was directed to figure out where the easements are and to send letters to the residents in that area letting them know that the City would like to begin working on fixing the drainage issue.

Old Business

The toilets in the City Park were discussed. The Clerk was directed to find out what it costs to have vault toilets built in the park.

Committees

Parks, Streets and Sewer – Nothing new.

Ordinance – Nothing new.

Library - Nothing new.

Finance, Budget and Personnel – The Budget Committee met to work on the 2025 Budget.

Claims

Council Member L. Huerd moved to approve the paid claims. Council member J. Kukowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

Adjournment

Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Council Member J. Kukowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

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L. Nicholson

City Clerk/Administrator