Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday.

Council Members and others in attendance participated by conference call, with the audio live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.  All members were present.

Mayor Heinrich led the pledge to the flag.

PUBLIC HEARING:   No one spoke

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

 

REPORTS:

Central Valley Health Annual Report was given by Administrator, Robin Iszler.

Marcia Bollinger retired at the end of March.  Kim Lee succeeds her as Director  of Nurses. Highlights included, she reported on the budget, plus opioid prevention funding. In 20192720 flu shots were provided, in addition to flu shots in schools. CVHD also organizes kids safety day, the Bike Rodeo, and provides car seat education. 750 pounds of unused meds were collected and disposed of in 2019. Narcan training was also provided.

COVID-19 Response:  Some staff is working at home.  News conference will continue with community response updates.

 

 

No CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:

 

To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.

 

ALL  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS PRINTED.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

RESOLUTIONS:

  • Approved and authorized City Administrator Sarah Hellekson to sign the NDDOT curb ramp construction agreements for improvements adjacent to City property for the Downtown Road Diet Project UGP-NHU-2-052(043)264.

 

Awarded the bid to LD Concrete for the 2020 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 20-11, in the amount of $ 55,002.50

 

  • Considered was awarding the for the Main Sanitary Lift Station Engine Generator.
  • City Attorney Ryan said five bids were submitted, three were rejected for being unresponsive.
  • No Action was taken and will be considered at either the April committee or a special city council meeting.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  None were given.

 

ORDINANCES:

  • FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-5.9 of the City Code pertaining to residency qualification for employees. No action was required on the First Reading.

 

  • SECOND READING: Concerning the following ordinances:
  • Ordinance No. 1524, to amend and re-enact Section 21-02-10 of the City Code pertaining to Classification and Disposition of Traffic Offenses; Fees; Duties of halting officer.
  • An Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Persons Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Other Drugs or Substances Not to Operate Vehicle; Penalty.

 

  • An Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Immediate Notice of Accident; Penalty.
  • An Ordinance to repeal a Section the City Code pertaining to Leaving Motor Vehicles Unattended.
  • An Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Firearms Loaded in Vehicle.

 

  • An Ordinance to enact a of the City Code pertaining to Service Animal – Misrepresentation; Penalty.

 

  • The Second Readings were unanimously approved.

APPOINTMENTS:

  • Appointed Tex Weatherly to serve as the at-large member and Alicia Harstad to serve as the NDSU member representative on the Forestry Committee for three year terms to April 2023.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

 

Council Member Phillips said, many meetings  have been moved to teleconference due to the social distancing with limited the spread of COVID-19.

She said meetings shown on CSi 67 twice a week are getting the word out to the public on important community information, during this coronavirus emergency.

She said due to the virus the deadline to submit census have been extended to August 2020.

Council Member Brubakken stressed to help support local businesses, with drive ups and take outs, during the coronavirus emergency.

Mayor Heinrich echoed his sentiments, and stay the course of supporting business, and said with stimulus bills, for businesses to research loans and other financial incentives.

He added that he, the Mayor does not have the authority to over ride the Governor’s Executive Orders.

He pointed out that the Emergency Command Center members meet, daily and shares information.

The teleconference audio of the meeting was live on CSi 67 followed by replays.