M I N U T E S
A regular monthly meeting of the Town of New Hope Board of Aldermen/Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in the New Hope Town Hall. It was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Johnny Hamm. Also present were Ald. Jeff Herbst, Ald. Bob Parmelee, Ald. Bill Sommers, Ald. Gene Fowler, Atty. John Rapier, Ald. Pat Monson, and Secretary Barbara Stevenson.
Consent items:
Minutes of the February 2010 Town Council meeting minutes were not available for review.
The Treasurer's report was given by Secr. Barbara Stevenson for March 2010 and approved by general consent.
Item 1. Ald. Gene Fowler gave minutes of Public Works Commission. Copy of minutes was supplied for Council review. Maintenance work will be done by SCORE to clear brush and flower beds, clear the tree line and ditches.
Item 2. Ald. Jeff Herbst gave presentation concerning current water flow. He presented the drainage problems at different points along the roads. Council requested information from Mr. Rapier concerning what options were available to change direction of water flow.
Discussion followed concerning topographic maps showing elevation and changes made that changed water flow in the past. Mr. Rapier suggested first we have an engineer study the land topography and give recommendation. Citizens gave additional information concerning culvert and ditch drainage problems between the home on these streets - Cherokee, Trail, and Buckboard. Ald. Jeff Herbst made motion to proceed with doing work to clear and repair culvert. Ald. Pat Monson seconded motion requesting $6,000.
Item 3. Mr. Rapier presented Ordnance 2010-001 cancelling election and Certification of Unopposed Candidates. Ald. Gene Fowler made motion to adopt Ordnance 2010-001. Ald. Jeff Herbst seconded and all approved.
Item 4. Announced tentative meeting dates: Roads & Parks is April 20, 2010, P&Z meeting is April 22, 2010, and Town Council Meeting is April 27, 2010.
Citizen Comments: None.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.