City of Ramona
Council Minutes
September 9, 2013
Ramona City Hall
Presiding: Mayor Byron Noeth
Council Present: Art Stroda, Billy Alcorn, Rachel Mealor, Pat Wick
Staff present: Jessica Gilbert, Kathy Matkins
Others in attendance: Jim Thompson and Cassy, Terren and Cj, Rohani Alcorn, Ida Saadon, Jay Plank
Reports
Clerk Gilbert read the minutes for the August meeting.
Motion: Councilor Stroda moved to approve the August 2013 minutes as read. Seconded by Councilor Wick. Passed unanimously.
Treasurer Kathy Matkins presented the financial report and the bills for payment in September.
Motion: Councilor Alcorn moved to approve the bills for payment; Councilor Mealor seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.
Complaints Received
Mayor Noeth reported that a complaint had been filed regarding Amanda Radke’s dogs, which were out and neighbors reported feeling threatened by the dogs.
The Mayor mentioned that situations concerning dogs can be challenging if the owners or neighbors are not around and the dogs are large and threatening. In the case of Radkes animals, Jeannie Goza lured them into the Radke home with a piece of meat. However, if no one is available that is familiar with the dogs, it’s a problem that needs a solution.
Regarding noise issues, the Council suggested residents call the Sheriff.
Another complaint was received regarding the unmowed lawn at the Bell residence 210 Fourth street. Robert Hare reported an increase in rats and snakes due to the high grass at his neighbor’s property. The Council discussed whether to pass a nuisance ordinance requiring that lawn and grass areas be kept maintained at a certain level. After discussion, Councilor Alcorn suggested he or other members of Council speak to the homeowner and perhaps offer assistance, rather than pass a new ordinance at this time.
The Council did not want to pass any additional ordinance at this time.
Maintenance
The question was raised whether maintenance Dave Staatz had been notified of the Council’s decision to drain the south sewer pond. No one was sure, but Councilor Alcorn thinks there’s no pipe for diverting the water from one pond to another.
Jim Thompson asked if the park restrooms were locked except for events. Councilor Stroda said this was the policy, and added that if someone called him, he’d open them.
Youth Council
Cassy Thompson reported that they’d like to put up a plastic fencing material along the east edge of the creek bed, where the volleyball court is location, to stop balls from going into the creek. The netting/fence would be taken down in winter. The Council approved this action.
Resignation
Councilor Mealor resigned from City Council, effective October 1, 2013.
Motion: Councilor Wick moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm. Motion passed unanimously.
Jessica Gilbert
City Clerk
City of Ramona
Treasurer’s Report: September 9, 2013
GENERAL FUND
Beginning Balance 15,679.02
INCOME
State of Ks.-Retail tax 879.16
Westar Franchise 265.10
Total Income 1,144.26
Balance prior to expense 16,823.28
EXPENSE
Ck 4182 4th: Herington Times 97.20
Ck 4183 Westar (park, cty bldg, etc) 86.29
Ck 4185 Westar (street lights) 252.65
Ck 4187 RWD #1 49.75
Ck 4188 Atmos Energy 42.02
Ck 4189 Cardie Oil (24 gal fuel) 80.94
Ck 4191 Jessica Gilbert (clerk) 158.85
Ck 4193 J. Gilbert (reimbursement) 32.85
Postage 6.94
Supply (ink for printer) 25.91
Total Expense 800.55
Balance as of September 2013 16,022.73
Investment Funds 5,000.00
21,022.73
September 2013
SEWER FUND
Beginning Balance ` 7,263.74
INCOME
Sewer Fees 360.00
2012-2013 $360.00
Hathaway, J $20
Bailey, Nate $20
Calif. Sisters $40
Gilbert, J. $10
Thompson $10
Thornhill $10
Kasten, J. $10
Gehrke, C $120
Beames $120
Total income 360.00
Balance Prior to Expense 7,623.74
EXPENSE
Ck 4184 Westar 86.77
Ck 4186 US Post Office (sewer cert) 73.32
Ck 4192 Don Beisel 75.00
Total Expense 235.09
Balance as of September 2013 7,388.65
Investment Funds: 30,000.00
37,388.65
HIGHWAY FUND
Beginning Balance 15,874.74
INCOME
None
Total Income -0-
Balance Prior to Expense 15,874.74
EXPENSE
None
Total Expense -0-
Balance as of September 2013 15,874.74
Investment Funds: 5,000.00
20,874.74
Reserve Funds
Reserve Fund: 4th of July 1818.13
Reserve Fund: Park Improvement 398.58
Reserve Fund: Memorial Bench repair 500.00
Reserve Fund: Youth Council 490.64
