CITY OF LENOX

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by Mayor Douglas on September 26, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Bowman, Tull, Zabel and Cruz; Nelson was absent. Staff present were City Clerk, Dawne Bowman and City Administrator, Allison Kitzman. Visitors attending were Colleen Larimer and Deputy Lynn.

Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried. Zabel made a motion to approve 09/12/22 meeting minutes, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried. Tull made a motion to approve the payment of bills, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed and presented the council with the potential mural on the library. There was not much discussion on the actual mural; however, it was the consensus of the council to not have it on the library building. Tull added that the mural was discussed at the last Library Board meeting, and they were not in favor of it being on the library as well. Kitzman has discussed other options with Sheila O'Riley, a member of the Leading Ladies of Lenox.

Zabel made a motion to approve the updated Gas Operations and Maintenance Plan (O & M Plan), seconded by Bowman, all ayes, motion carried.

Mayor discussed No Parking on Locust Street. There is a vehicle that is parked on Locust Street and causes bottle neck issues with school traffic and she would like to have Temple to Iowa Street on Locust Street as No Parking. Zabel is not in favor of changing this for one person. Deputy Lynn added that the vehicle has the right to park on the street. Tull mentioned that this vehicle does move on a daily basis. Kitzman also stated that the City had sent this individual a letter to not park in the yard, due to current Ordinance, and the vehicle was moved to the street. This will not be revisited.

Tull made a motion to approve Beggar's Night for Monday October 31, 2022 from 5- 8 PM, seconded by Zabel, all ayes, motion carried.

Zabel motioned to adjourn the meeting, Cruz seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M.