CITY OF LENOX

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by Mayor Douglas on March 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Nelson, Tull, Hodges and Cruz; Peterson was absent. Staff present was City Clerk, Dawne Bowman, City Administrator, Allison Kitzman; and visitor, Colleen Larimer.

Tull made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Nelson, all ayes, motion carried. Nelson made a motion to approve 2/26/24 minutes, seconded by Hodges, all ayes, motion carried. Tull made a motion to approve the payment of bills, seconded by Nelson, all ayes, motion carried. Hodges made a motion to approve February 2024 Clerk Treasurer Report, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

A discussion was held on Golf Cart Agreement that was on the previous agenda, in which the council wanted another quote. It was discussed that the golf board was not able to find another company to receive an additional quote from and the increase in price was also due to the new company providing new golf carts as opposed to older ones. The golf board also increased the price to rent carts and the council will monitor to ensure we are receiving enough funds to cover the expenditures. The new agreement is for $11,400/season for 12 golf carts. Hodges made a motion to approve Golf Cart Agreement with Midwest Precision, seconded by Nelson, all ayes, motion carried.

Tull made a motion to approve 3rd Final Reading Ordinance 395 Electric Transmission Franchise Agreement, seconded by Nelson. Roll call votes- all ayes, motion carried.

Nelson made a motion to approve DMT Golf LLC Class C Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, seconded by Hodges, all ayes, motion carried.

Cruz made a motion to approve DMT Golf LLC Transfer of Liquor License to Lenox Community Center, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried.

Tull made a motion to approve Resolution 24- 14 Establishing Pool Rates, seconded by Nelson. Roll call votes- all ayes, motion carried. Kitzman discussed the increase of pool passes, public and private lessons and pool parties.

Kitzman discussed Purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck for the Gas Department. This was budgeted for in 24- 25 and if ordered, we would not be paying or possibly receiving it until July 2024. Our current 2019 truck will go to the Street Department, which is the normal rotation. Nelson made a motion to approve the purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck in the amount of $45,141.80, seconded by Hodges, all ayes, motion carried.

Mayor discussed the possibility of changing the time of the council meetings to get more council members present. There was no response from council members.

Kitzman presented a power point of FY25 budget happenings, stressing the importance of the upcoming meetings. Tax rates, roll back amounts, valuations, as well as increases and decreases in different aspect of the budget were discussed.

Tull motioned to adjourn the meeting, Cruz seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.