AGENDA REGULAR SESSION OF THE SLATER CITY COUNCIL

7:00   MONDAY MAY 5, 2008

 

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  SLATER, IOWA, WILL MEET AT CITY HALL, 105 GREENE ST.,  SLATER, IOWA AT 7:00  P.M. ON THE 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2008, TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS ON THE AGENDA BELOW:

 

1.      Call the meeting to order – Roll Call (7:00 P.M.)

 

2.      Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or Citizen requests it.  In which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately

  • Approve and place on file the minutes of the regular meeting of  April 17, 2008
  • Approval of expenditures 
  • Sheriff’s Office Town Report

 

3.      Recommendation for interim council member and Oath of Office

 

4.      Litigation update - Jim Wainwright

      Potential closed session Under Iowa Code authority Chapter 21.5(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the government body in that litigation

 

5.      Citizen input forum is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Council on matters not listed on the agenda NOTE no formal action can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. (7:35)

 

6.      Old Business: (7:35 P.M. – 8:20)

  • Public hearing on proposed utility franchise renewal ordinance with Alliant Energy
  • First consideration of the ORDINANCE granting to Interstate Power & Light the rights and franchise for all facets of operation of a gas utility in Slater, Iowa for a period of 25 years
  • Public hearing on the sale of 400 Main & setting of a sale price
  • Public hearing on the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder.
  • RESOLUTION 17 (2007-2008) a Resolution institution proceedings to take additional action.
  • Approval form of Tax Exemption Cerfiticate.
  • RESOLUTION 18 (2007-2008) a Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Slater and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of &800,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2008, of the City of Slater, Iowa under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said Notes.
  • Handicapped parking on Main update
  • Setting of the public hearing date for the amendment of the 2007-2008 Fiscal year budget

 

7.      New Business: (9:15)

·        Hiring of a part-time, temporary Water/Sewer Department worker

·        First consideration of an ORDINANCE regulating demolition and setting of a public hearing for the same

·        RESOLUTION 19 (2007-2008) a Resolution declaring the need for a Housing Authority in Slater, Iowa.  A renewal of the 1980 Articles of Agreement creating the CIRHA.

·        Appointment of a representative to the CIRPTA board and Oath of Office

 

8.      Clerks & Mayor’s Comments

 

9.      Adjourn

 

Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Code of Iowa, this notice is given at the direction of the Mayor at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.  The official notice was posted at the City Hall accessible to the public.