WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 15, 2007 at 5:00 P.M.


This meeting of the Wauseon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dehnbostel.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, roll was called by the Clerk of Council.
Present were Councilors Krumm, Mathews, Huner, Garvin and Shaw to constitute a quorum for the
transaction of City business. Council President Stiriz was absent.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS' MINUTES

Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to approve the previous
meetings’ minutes.
VOTE: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Councilor Garvin reported that the committee received a request from the Police Chief that he would
like to purchase a used police van from the Village of Delta for $13,000. Several of the current
patrol cars have over 140,000 miles on them now and need to be replaced. The City has been
purchasing one new vehicle a year. The Chief proposed to use monies budgeted for 2008 to
purchase the van this year and the remaining balance to purchase two used patrol cars. The
committee discussed the matter but took no action.

Mr. Richardson explained to the committee that there is an asphalt zipper for bid on GovDeals.com.
The cost of a new zipper is $60,000 and $40,000 for a used zipper. The committee discussed this
matter but took no action.

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to accept the Finance Committee's
report. Vote: 5 yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries

Department Head Reports

Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director

Mr. Brown said he has been researching tax increment financing. His office is drafting one up for another
community. It is a tool to use for redevelopment.

Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief

Chief Wheeler said the department is gearing up for the Feather Party. This week he will be attending the
NIMS 400 class.


Keith Torbet, Police Chief

Chief Torbet said the department is back fully staffed as of last week. He said he would like another
motion for the Homeland Security Program Grant which is due November 9, 2007. This is something
he would like to pursue either for the police department or fire department.

Tom Hall, Code Administrator

Mr. Hall said he will be meeting with ODOT and R.D.Zande regarding the trailhead project scheduled for
2009. He will be presenting for approval the proposal to extend the building 10' x 24' which would allow the
police department to store their bicycles and equipment for the bike rodeo.

His office is moving forward with the updates to the zoning code. We anticipate having something for the
planning commission in the next couple months.

Mr. Hall said regarding a motion for endorsement for a 55+ housing community, he is looking at working
with the law department and draft something that is fairly generic in response to this. He has also been
contacted by another developer regarding this type of community. This will be passed on to committee.

Mr. Hall said he is currently gathering information regarding our internet services. This will be presented to
the Utility Committee.

Sidewalk project is underway and should be done by the end of the month.

Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service

Mr. Richardson said Underground Utilities has performed the repairs at the Booth Pond. He has met
with the insurance adjuster regarding hail damage to the municipal building roof and signs at the Depot,
Wauseon Union Cemetery and Homecoming Park. The Public Works Department will be switching over to
leaf pick-up in the next week.

Jon Schamp, Director of Finance

Mr. Schamp said the 2008 budget information should be compiled by the end of the month and will be
ready for presentation at the second meeting in November.

Tom McWatters, Assistant Director of Law

Mr. McWatters said he is working with Dennis Richardson regarding the legislation for the advertisement for
curbside recycling.

Mayor Dehnbostel

Mayor Dehnbostel said he talked to Lisa Harmon whose great grandfather was the man who donated the
land for the Harmon Football Field. She was contacting entities to see what fields are still being used.
Neal Graf took a picture of the archway going in and she was very pleased with seeing that. Her family
had donated the property where the four diamonds are adjacent to the railroad track. Mayor Dehnbostel
said he talked to her about the ballpark project we are working on and see if the Harmon Foundation would
consider donating for this.

FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY

There was no legislation presented for first reading.

SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading:

Wauseon Exempted Schools Annexation – 40 Acres in the NE and SE Quarters of Section 24

Ordinance 2007-6 – Accepting certain Territory for

Annexation into the City of Wauseon

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Huner to place Ordinance 2007-6 on
second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes

THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading.

Define Part-Time Employees Hours as 32 Hours or Less Per Week
and Part-Time Employees may Enroll in
City’s Health Insurance at own Expense

Ordinance 2007-05 – Amending Section 147.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wauseon

Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Ordinance 2007-05 on
third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2007-5 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days - November 14, 2007





Revolving Loan Fund – Joshua Garvin

Resolution 2007-37 – Accepting the Recommendations of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee;
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Joshua Garvin

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Resolution 2007-37 on
third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 4 Yeas – 1 Abstain (Garvin) 0 Nays Resolution 2007-37 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days –
November 14, 2007

Revolving Loan Fund – Nebraska Industries Corporation

Resolution 2007-34 – Accepting the Recommendations of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee;
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Nebraska Industries Corporation and its
Principals

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Resolution 2007-34 on
third reading and that the third reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2007-37 Passes and is in Effect in 30 Days –
November 14, 2007

NEW BUSINESS

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to authorize the Mayor or his designee
to make application for the Justice Assistance grant and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute any
and all documents necessary to participate in the grant program
Vote: 5 Yeas - 0 Nays - Motion Carries

Councilor Huner made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to authorize the Mayor or his designee
to make application to Homeland Security for a possible grant for funds which could be used by either
the Police Department or Fire Department and to authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute any
and all documents necessary to participate in grant program.
Vote: 5 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries

APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion made by Councilor Huner and seconded by Councilor Mathews to approve and pay the bills
as presented.
VOTE: 5 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Dehnbostel said he would like to enter into Executive Session regarding the purchase of real estate.

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to enter into Executive Session
regarding the potential purchase of real estate.
Vote: 5 Yeas - 0 Nays Motion Carries

Council exited out of Executive Session at 6:12 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council,
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded
by Councilor Garvin to adjourn this meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries