Town of Osgood Minutes

Town of Osgood
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
7:00 P.M.

Present at the meeting were Tammy Wilhoit, Norman Kappes, DeDee Holliday, Linda Krinop, Mary Ann Gay, Donald Dunbar, Steve Wilhoit, Tony Wood, Chuck Gill, Chris Lemen, Beth and Patch Rumsey, Larry Eaton and Emily Kruse.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call – all present

Motion was made to waive the reading and adopt the pre-read minutes. Norman 1^st, DeDee 2^nd

3 – ayes

Osgood Public Library 2010 Budget was presented by Larry Eaton. He stated that it is $10,000 less than ’09. Council President asked him why the Town now has to review the budget. Mr. Eaton stated that legislation has changed and the Library had previously always submitted to the County, but now has to be reviewed by the originating entity. Linda Krinop stated that the Town’s responsibility was to review, but has no say in the Library’s budget. Mr. Eaton confirmed her statement.

Motion was made to approve the review of the Osgood Public Library’s 2010 Budget. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Motion was made to approve the Town Osgood’s 2010 Budget and Ordinance 2009-9. Norman 1^st, DeDee 2^nd

3 – ayes

Motion was made to execute the agreement between the Town and USDA Rural Development for the Water Project. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Mary Ann Gay recommends the appointment of Ice Miller as Bond Council for the Water Project at $22,000.

Motion was made to approve Ice Miller (Patricia Zelmer) as the Bond Council for the Water Project. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Signed Release of Lien for Robert/Dorothy Asche.

Town Attorney presented an agreement between the Town and Ripley County/Ripley County Park Board. Whereas the Town and the County have embarked upon a storm water drainage project to be completed in 2009-2010 and that Ripley County shall contribute $10,000 to the Town toward the cost of this project.

Motion was made to approve and sign the agreement. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Wastewater Department – Tony Wood stated that his department had received a grant from the Reynolds Foundation for a Lateral Camera in the amount of $10,500.

Gas Department – Steve Wilhoit stated that gas prices are lower than expected.

Fire Department – Chris Lemen reported that the Task Unit building has sold. The Fire department will be getting a first response vehicle and getting rid of the Hummer.

Claims signed

Meeting adjourned

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