Andrew City Council approves consent agenda, building permits and insurance agent change; tables wind-turbine item

Mayor Mike Roeder called the Nov. 12 regular meeting of the Andrew City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers Regan, Rowan, Till, Williams and Jamison attended.

The council approved the consent agenda — including the clerk’s financial report and October minutes — on a motion by Councilmember Williams seconded by Councilmember Rowan; the minutes record the vote as "all ayes." The clerk reported gross wages for the pay period of $4,910.72 and monthly fund totals (General Fund revenues $39,901.74; water fund expenses $19,441.16); the minutes list total revenues for the month of $65,989.60 and expenses of $31,271.42.

Why it matters: Approving the consent agenda cleared standard administrative items and budget reports that affect routine city operations and cashflow. The meeting also resolved several permitting and policy items that set near-term operational priorities.

Key decisions and actions

- City truck: Council discussed replacing the city truck. Councilmember Williams moved and Regan seconded to give Councilmember Jamison a few days to continue searching; if Jamison finds a new truck, he was given permission to proceed with the purchase. The motion passed on an "all ayes" vote.

- Building permits: The council approved Okon's building permit (motion by Williams, second by Rowan) and approved White's permit after White explained plans and agreed to hook up water at his own cost and to return for a county-approved septic permit (motion by Regan, second by Williams). Both motions passed on "all ayes" votes.

- Waste Authority and SFR report: The council approved a Waste Authority resolution (moved by Rowan, seconded by Till) and approved the SFR report (moved by Rowan, seconded by Regan); minutes record both votes as "all ayes." The SFR report is noted in the minutes without further detail.

- Insurance agent change: After a short presentation by Mike Hansen of Ernst Insurance (as listed in the minutes), Jamison moved and Till seconded to change insurance agents; the motion passed on an "all ayes" vote.

- Wind turbine: An item concerning a wind turbine was tabled until next month; the minutes record no action beyond deferral.

Other notable items

- Water tower: Council discussed extra equipment on the water tower. The Andrew school superintendent said the school would secure its antenna; the clerk was asked to check contract expiration dates for other attachments.

- Personnel and maintenance: Council discussed Witt’s wage but took no action. Jeff (Jeff) Witt was authorized to repair court lights and to sell old pipe; Mayor Roeder asked him to investigate additional park lighting.

What happens next: The wind-turbine item will return to the agenda next month. Jamison will continue searching for truck options and may proceed with purchase if he locates a new vehicle within the brief authorization given by the council.

Votes at a glance: The minutes record the following motions and outcomes (individual roll-call votes are not recorded; minutes list results as "all ayes").

- Consent agenda approved (motion: Williams; second: Rowan) — approved. - City truck authorization (motion: Williams; second: Regan) — approved. - Okon building permit (motion: Williams; second: Rowan) — approved. - White building permit with conditions (motion: Regan; second: Williams) — approved. - Waste Authority resolution (motion: Rowan; second: Till) — approved. - SFR report approval (motion: Rowan; second: Regan) — approved. - Change insurance agent (motion: Jamison; second: Till) — approved.

The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. on a motion by Jamison, seconded by Regan.