Senior citizens open coffee shop in Lincolnville
Senior citizens are providing coffee and doughnuts four mornings a week at the Lincolnville Community Building.
The city council approved the service at its Sept. 9 meeting, which was held a week later than originally scheduled.
Refreshments are served from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Evelyn Matz is server with Sharon Bina as substitute.
Proceeds go to the community building, and coffee is purchased through the community building fund.
It was agreed that the service would be discontinued if the restaurant were to open again.
Brian and Denise Klein, who recreated the sign at the community building, reported that expenditures of $146.09 for material and labor proved to be almost double what they had originally requested.
They said it was up to the council whether or not to reimburse them the $71.09 in addition to the approved cost of $75.
Everyone agreed with council woman Karen Hurt that the sign looks "beautiful" and "is worth every penny."
Lawrence Rabon said the sign is worth at least $300.
The council passed a motion to pay the additional amount.
Frankie Biehler appeared before the council to dispute the $25 billing he received from the city for mowing a ditch on his property next to Wichita Street. He argued that another resident did not mow his ditch, just knocked the weeds and grass down with a bush hog.
Mayor Victor Burns said at least an attempt was made to mow the ditch. No action was taken.
Biehler requested that a crossing be installed from Wichita Street onto his property on the west side. Burns said Biehler would have to take some trees out before a crossing could be put in.
Clara Kaiser was present in regard to mowing difficulties she is having at her residence at the intersection of Third and Kansas. She said she cannot mow the ditch because the culvert is too steep and asphalt is in the ditch.
After some discussion, the mayor instructed city employees to mow and use a weed-eater at the location and, if there is a problem, to fix the culvert.
Denise Klein reported that sewer smells are coming from 319 W. Third. County sanitarian David Brazil was to be contacted to investigate.
Treasurer Don Buethe reported an Aug. 31 closing cash balance of $53,351.74. August bills approved for payment totaled $3,441.35.
Clerk Jane Pigorsch announced an Octoberfest balance of $2,514.13 and a community building balance of $1,394.24. She reported that she has received numerous calls for rental of the building.
Sewer billings for September totaled $1,394.24. At least $666 of that is for current services, $977.26 is delinquent. $1,479.98 worth of bills have been turned over to the county clerk for collection on property taxes.
Pigorsch said the sewer payment box was added to the city's insurance policy. It is insured for $450.
City employee Joe Vinduska reported that he is having problems with a Stihl weed eater the city recently purchased. It has been taken back for repairs.
Council woman Gail Burns was concerned that the company needs to be made aware of the problem. The clerk was instructed to write a letter about the matter to Stihl company and to the local business.
Vinduska requested and was advised to look into establishment of a fire code for the community building.
Octoberfest chairman Karen Hurt announced that volunteers are still needed for the festival.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
