City of Ramona
Council Minutes
July 9, 2012
Ramona City Hall
Presiding: Mayor Bailey
Council Present: AJ Svoboda, Art Stroda, Byron Noeth, Jayme Brunner
Staff present: Jessica Gilbert, Fern Leach
Others in attendance: Commissioner Dan Holub
The meeting was called to order by the mayor at 7:10pm.
Reports
Motion: Byron Noeth moved to approve the June 2012 minutes as read. Art Stroda seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Art Stroda moved to accept the treasurer’s report; motion seconded by Byron Noeth, and passed unanimously.
Youth Council
Mayor Bailey reported that the Ramona Youth Council made $120 from the 4th of July. He asked the Council’s advice on the Youth Council’s approach to tracking funds. The City Council agreed that the Youth Council should have their funds under the City’s umbrella, and held in a Reserve Fund for their use. The City Clerk said she would call Tampa Bank and inform them that funds would be deposited occasionally by the youth. She will also get deposit slips and envelopes for the youth treasurer.
Maintenance
The project at the top of the list is spraying weeds on the asphalt streets, scraping the weeds after they die, and inserting tar into the cracks. This process must be complete before streets can be chipped and sealed. Commissioner Holub interjected that Marion County could come and do the work if the city paid for materials. He said that the quality of gravel the County now uses, is much better than the past. He said the City should contact Randy Crawford, Road & Bridge Supervisor, when we are ready to do this project.
Commissioner Holub gave the Council an update on resurfacing of Marion County roads. He said the Tampa road would be finished in July. The Quail Creek Road would be done in 2013.
Refinancing Ramona Debt
Byron Noeth raised the issue of whether it would be prudent to refinance Ramona’s indebtedness, which is around $84,000. Clerk Gilbert said she would inquire about the process and report back to the vice mayor.
Motion: Jayme Brunner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm. Seconded by AJ Svoboda. Passed unanimously.
Jessica Gilbert, City Clerk
City of Ramona
Treasurer’s Report: August 13, 2012
General Account:
Beginning Balance 1142.97
Income
Marion County Ad Valorem 6101.46
Atmos Franchise 46.43
State of Ks.-Retail tax 776.29
Westar Franchise 132.87
4th July 1144.77
Redneck Run 1044.77
Prize money returnedf $100
Youth Council 235.32
Ck 3882 not cashed 25.00
Total Income 8462.14
Balance prior to expense 9605.11
Expense:
Westar (Street lights) 257.23
Westar (park, shop, city) 102.64
US Post Office (stamps) 45.00
4th: Baker Bros (posters) 127.20
Westar (park, shop, city) 110.00
Atmos (city) 50.00
Rural Water 49.60
Swindoll Janzen (budget) 800.00
Hoch Pub (budget pub) 149.00
Clark lumber 17.55
4th: Western Graphics (shirts) 616.50
Calif Sisters (phone, 4 mo) 61.78
Allied Insurance (notary bond) 100.00
Westar (street lights) 252.40
J. Gilbert (clerk) 222.31
J. Gilbert (mileage) 13.44
D. Staatz (mowing) 70.77
Total Expense 3045.42
Balance as of August 2012 6559.69
Investment Funds 5,000.00
$11,559.69
Reserve Funds
Reserve Fund: Park Improvement 512.48
Reserve Fund: Siren 1,000.00
Reserve Fund: 4th of July 1407.85
Reserve Fund: Memorial Bench repair 500.00
Reserve Fund: Youth Council 235.32
August 2012
Sewer Fund:
Beginning Balance ` 4684.03
Income:
Marion Co. Advalorem 3201.25
Sewer Fees $300.00
Gilbert, J. 20.00
Thompson 10.00
Leach, F. $10.00
Staatz, D $140
California Sisters $120.00
2011-2012 $160.00
2010-2011 $140.00
Total Income 3501.25
Balance Prior to Expense 8185.28
Expense:
Westar Energy 55.80
Total Expense 55.80
Investment: Ck 3923 Tampa Bank CD 20,000.00
Balance for June 2012 4,903.63
Investment Funds: 30,000.00
34,903.63
Highway Fund:
Beginning Balance 10,265.29
Income:
State of Kansas 1205.68
Total Income 1205.68
Balance Prior to Expense 11470.97
Expense:
None
Total Expense -0-
Ending August 2012 11470.97
Investment Funds: 5,000.00
$16,470.97