The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session, on Wednesday January 02, 2019 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. Mayor Mark Powers called the meeting to order with the following present: Rick Flinn, Don Marshall, Roger Spencer, LaDonna Allen, Mike Burns, Randy Hutcheson and Mark Satterlee. Alderman Richard Zaccardelli was absent. Also present were City Administrator Steve  Lawver, City Attorney Mike Talley, and City Clerk Maribeth Matney.  AGENDA  Roger Spencer motioned to approve the agenda as presented. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed. One absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the consent agenda. Rick Flinn seconded.. All in favor. No opposed. One absent  PUBLICI FORUM There was no one for public forum.  REVIEW AND DISCUSSIN OF DUMP' TRUCK BIDS  Steve Lawver stated that he and. Jimmy found a dump truck in Springfield for $28,350 and they will paint the bed, put oni four new caps on the rear, and fix a valve cover leak. He stated that iti is a good truck with low mileage and that a snowplow is included. Mike Burns stated that cost of the truck was allotted fori in the budget. Motion by Don Marshall to accept the bid. 2"d by Roger  Spençer. Alli in favor. No opposed. One absent.  REPORTS  The Council reviewed the Administration report. Police Dept. There was nothing to add. Bldg. Inspector -nothing to add. Court report nothing to add. COMMITTEE REPORTS 08,2019 and continuing for four weeks.  Public Works -122,463 linear feet ofs sewer was tested between Octoberl and October 30, 2018. Approximately 29,028 linear feet are marked as positive having at least one defect where smoke was documented. Steve Lawver stated that the defects on the  public side willl be repaired and information willl be given to the residents for repairs needed on thej private side.  Budget/Finance: Mike Burns stated thati it was time to schedule the annual budget meetings. There was discussion as to what times would be good for the rest oft the committee. It was decided the meetings would start Tuesdays 4:30 PM., beginning on January Code/l Nuisance: Randy Hutcheson reminded those that are on the Code and Nuisance committee that a Code and Nuisance Public Facilities & Planning: LaDonna. Allen stated that the BYAA and the city were both in favor ofa new agreement and encouraged thel board' to be present for the upcoming meetings. There was much discussion whether the agreement should: stay as a Memorandum ofUnderstanding, or ift the agreement should be amended to al legal binding contract and adding an ordinance.  meeting is scheduled on. January 15 at 6:30PM to discuss the current fence ordinance.  Human Resources:) Roger Spencer nothing Senior Citizens Richard Zaccardelli ABSENT UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS  Mayor Powers approached the board about adding a .50-cent charge for postage for residents who choose to have a paper bill mailed to them. Residents who opt for e-billing would not have the fee. There was discussion in terms of ways that an added fee could legally be accomplished. Don Marshall stated that many of the city's residents are without computers. There was discussion on whether the .50 charge would be worth the savings. Mark Powers also stated that he received an email from a disgruntled resident who is very displeased with the current utility shut-off practices of the city. He stated that he wanted the board to be aware of the Steve Lawver reminded the board of upcoming MML training and conferences. All members of the board were encouraged LaDonna Allen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mark Satterlee seconded.. Alli in favor. No opposed. One absent. Meeting  email.  to attend and reminded that the classes were all one-day trainings.  ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 7:36 PM,  CITY CLERK MER  MAYOR  pb