Lincolnville mayor submits resignation
By ROWENA PLETT
Staff writer
Lincolnville City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor David Schneider at its regular meeting April 11.
Schneider was not present but submitted a letter of resignation.
Vice mayor John Scott Gutsch conducted the meeting.
Gutsch received the oath of office from city clerk Jane Pigorsch. He will fill out Schneider's term, which runs through April 2009.
Councilman Sherri Pankratz was elected to become vice mayor or presiding officer.
Dawn Kaiser was appointed and took the oath of office to fill Gutsch's unexpired term as a council member. It runs through April 2007.
Gutsch directed that problems reported to city hall should be referred to department heads for solutions. If a solution cannot be worked out, then the item will be placed on the agenda.
Gutsch reported visiting Amy Rose in regards to loose dogs. He also will visit with Becky Alvarez on the same issue.
Gutsch said if people find loose dogs in their yards or are assaulted viciously or nipped, they should contact the Marion County Sheriff's office.
The council approved April as Fair Housing Month.
Pigorsch reported a balance of $7,941 remaining in grant funds, including the 10 percent due to architect Don Marrs and grant administrator Lane Massey.
The council voted to draw that amount from the state.
Streets chairman Sherri Pankratz presented the city employee with a list of work that needs to be done on streets around town.
She reported giving Travis Burns approval to lengthen the culvert at his residence with no cost to the city.
According to sewer chairman Brian Owens, Dennis Albrecht of Mayer's Services will help to locate manholes that have not been found to date. The company will be in town in May to clean sections of the sewer lines.
Community center update
Community building chairman Greg Hubbard reported progress on the new community building. Items remaining include stripping inside floors and putting up valances and storage room plaster.
Outside work remaining includes installing trim pieces on the carport and soffit, finishing cedar wrap, painting the south end, seeding grass, placing covers over air conditioning units, and installing personalized tiles.
The council reviewed numerous bids on appliances for the building. They approved a bid of $2,068.58 from Olsen's Gamble Store in Herington for two stoves and a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. An expected $850 donation will be put toward the purchase. The remaining balance will be taken out of the community building savings account.
Hubbard reported receiving only one bid for tables and chairs. Action was tabled until the May meeting.
Rental rates were set at $100 per day with a $200 refundable deposit. A rate of $50 was set for four or less hours of use with a $200 deposit. The building will be rented on a first come first served basis.
Nonprofits may rent the building for $50 a day with a $200 deposit.
Completion date remains July 14.
The council voted to allow use of the building by the Red Cross in case of emergencies.
