CITY OF LENOX

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by Mayor Douglas on March 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Bowman, Vogel, and Custer; Adams and Borland absent. Staff present included City Administrator, Allison Kitzman, City Clerk, Dawne Bowman, Public Works, Ryan Brown and City Attorney, James Varley. Other visitors were Deputy Pafford, Deputy Lynn, Coleen Larimer, and Andrew Zimmerman.

Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Custer, all aye, motion carried. Adams entered the meeting at 5:32 PM. Custer made a motion to approve 2/27/17 meeting minutes, seconded by Vogel all aye, motion carried. Bowman made a motion to approve the payment of the bills, seconded by Custer, all aye, motion carried. Vogel made a motion to approve February 2017 Clerk Treasurer Report, seconded by Custer, all aye, motion carried.

Deputy Pafford reported for the Sheriff's Department and advised the Council that Deputy Stenda has resigned effective April 13, 2017.

Adams made a motion to approve Resolution 17- 06 Establishing Community Center Fees as $100 refundable deposit for renting the small room at community center, seconded by Custer, all aye, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve Special Events Permit from Pony Express Riders of Iowa for April 14, 2017, seconded by Adams, all aye, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to re- appoint Bart Cline to the Golf Board for term of 2 years, expiring 2/2019, seconded by Custer, all aye, motion carried.

Custer made a motion to appoint Nancy Chapman and Jared Mains to the Golf Board for the term of 2 years, expiring 2/2019, seconded by Adams, all aye, motion carried.

Custer made a motion to approve Class C Liquor License for Kady's Concessions, seconded by Vogel, all aye, motion carried.

Adams made a motion to approve the transferring of ownership of Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales of the Dally Post Saloon from Clint Curtis to Jesse and Abbee Sheley, seconded by Vogel, all aye, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed the City Code of Dog Licensing does not match the Resolution, regarding licensing dogs. The Resolution stated that dogs would be licensed annually; however, the City Code states that dog license should be renewed when the rabies vaccination expires. Bowman made a motion to approve Resolution 17- 07 Dog License Fee, as dog licenses are due when rabies vaccination expires, seconded by Custer, all aye, motion carried.

Andrew Zimmerman was present to discuss the current City Attorney position. Zimmerman is interested in the position; however, he is unable to appear in Magistrate Court for any abatements. He is able to do any necessary paperwork for the abatements, but the City would have to find another attorney to be present, due to Zimmerman holding the Adams County Magistrate position. Zimmerman noted that he has been in contact with other attorney's that may be willing to step into the abatement process when needed. Attorney Varley offered his assistance if needed. This will be on the next agenda.

Free Little Library project was discussed by Custer, as it is becoming very well known in other communities. Kitzman contacted surrounding areas that participate and there have been no concerns noted. Adams stated that the Friends of the Library have also shown interest in this. Custer will be in contact with Library Board to discuss further.

Adams moved to adjourn the meeting, Custer seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.