Mayor Terry Palmer called the meeting to order, led us in the pledge of allegiance and Dave Hatcher led us in a word of prayer. 

Those present for the meeting were Mayor Terry Palmer, Aldermen Dave Hatcher, Terry Beckham, Mike Pounds, Charles Chipman, City Clerk Sheila Anderson, City Supervisor Tom Murray, Police Chief Lydle Davis, Kerry Koepke, Ken Hoke, Ken Nickles and Amy England from the press.  

Charles Chipman made the motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2013 and Dave Hatcher seconds it, all in favor, motion carried. 

In old business, the new trash contract will not need an updated ordinance.  The ordinance as it reads takes care of all future service contracts.

City Clerk has not heard anything in regards to the flag pole at Hoppe Spring Park. 

Ken Nickles was present to discuss a business license.  Mr. Nickles will have a business as a bonds service.  Terry Beckham makes the motion to approve business license and Mike Pounds seconds it, motion carried.

Mike Hoke was present to answer questions on the cameras to be installed at the utility shed.  Council has had several questions on the zoom and focus among other things the camera can do and the difference in the cost.  Council will get with comptroller to see how much is in the budget before making decision. 

The payables this time are in the amount of $19,965.10, Dave Hatcher makes the motion to pay the bills and Terry Beckham seconds it, all in favor, motion carried.

Police Chief Lydle Davis wants an exception made in regards to the 86 hour pay week.  The police department gets grant money from the state several times a year for trafficking.  The state basis is for 80 hours worked then overtime would be paid.  As of right now the employees have to work 86 hours to be eligible for overtime Mike Pounds  makes the motion and Terry Beckham seconds it to approve the 80 hours for the weeks that grant money will be used, motion carried.

Lydle Davis wants council approval to put up No Dumping signs at the dumpsters at the park.  Out of town people are coming in dumping bags of trash.  The city has an ordinance, which the ordinance number will be put on sign.  Terry Beckham makes the motion and Dave Hatcher seconds it, motion carried.  Lydle would also like to put one up at the cemetery since it happens there as well, but will need to contact cemetery board to get their approval. 

Mayor Terry Palmer reported that comptroller Jennifer Basham is working on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  The park needs some road paved down at the park where the basketball court is too little parking lot, then next year finish from the parking lot to the entrance.  Dave Hatcher would like to see the entire road sprayed with sealer for the cracks and get bids on it.  Comptroller has put $10,000.00 in the budget for paving.  Tommy Murray will check into and get back with council.  Mayor asks about getting lighting put in Hoppe Spring and the wire could go underground.  Terry Beckham reports that Darlene Setzer will be available for the Jonas Museum this summer.  City Clerk will call Darlene and set up dates for cleaning and opening.  Terry Beckham ask some questions about the roof on Jonas Museum. 

There have been some questions in regards to Kayla’s parking lot, which is the land owner’s responsibility to fix.  City Clerk will check out right away by Kayla’s. 

City Clerk Sheila Anderson reported that there were 22 total that were shutoff, 4 still off at time of meeting, and 5 were being finale. 

Sheldra Thomas came in late and wanted to voice her opinion about an article that she read in the Steelville Star Paper in regards to criminals, low income and hud housing.

With no further business to discuss Charles Chipman made the motion to adjourn and Terry Beckham seconds it, motion carried.  Next meeting will be April 15, 2013 7:00 PM.