Meeting Summary
The city council approved several crucial insurance renewals, including property, liability, and health policies, with some adjustments to premiums. A significant budget expenditure was authorized for the repair of sanitation trucks, and general claims were approved. A citizen voiced serious concerns regarding a persistent drug house in their neighborhood, and the successful 'Shop with a Cop' community event was recognized.
Key Decisions & Votes
Insurance Renewals
01:40Approved the renewal of property and contents, physical damage for sanitation trucks, and boiler and machinery insurance policies totaling $493,380.18.
Excess Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability Policy
02:55Approved the renewal of the liability policy with Stratford Insurance for $27,700, maintaining the same premium as the previous year.
Excess Health Insurance Policy Renewal
04:10Approved the renewal of the excess health insurance policy, which resulted in a 6.16% decrease in premium without any changes to coverage or stop-loss limits.
Sanitation Truck Compaction Unit Expenditure
05:40Authorized a budget expenditure of $165,000 for the replacement of worn-out compaction units on 2013 sanitation trucks.
Claims and Expenditures FY 2018-2019
06:30Approved claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2018-2019 totaling $287,650.60.
Consent Docket
07:10The consent docket was approved as presented.
Upcoming Community Events
Shop with a Cop
A successful event that started at Chick-fil-A and moved to Target, drawing a great crowd and receiving positive media coverage on Channel 9 news.
Financial Matters
Insurance Renewals (Property, Physical Damage, Boiler/Machinery)
Total premium for the renewal of property and contents, physical damage for sanitation trucks, and boiler and machinery insurance policies.
Excess Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability Policy
Annual premium for the renewed liability policy.
Excess Health Insurance Policy
Premium decreased by 6.16% due to negotiated rates.
Sanitation Truck Compaction Unit Replacement
Budget expenditure for replacing compaction units on 2013 sanitation trucks.
Claims and Expenditures FY 2018-2019
Approved claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Public Comments
A citizen, Oscar Smart, reported a neighbor operating a drug house and selling stolen property for 13 years, expressing concerns about police inaction, the safety of children in the vicinity, and a personal incident involving a stolen generator. He indicated plans to follow up with the police.
Announcements
- Congratulations to the police department for another successful 'Shop with a Cop' event, which saw a great turnout and positive media coverage.
Agenda Summary
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Consider approval of property and contents, physical damage to sanitation trucks, and boiler and machinery insurance renewals.
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Consider approval of the excess public officials and employment practices liability policy renewal.
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Consider approval of the excess health insurance policy renewal.
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Consider authorizing a budget expenditure of $165,000 for the replacement of 2013 sanitation truck compaction units.
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Consider approval of claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 in the amount of $287,650.60.
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Recess to the Morris Economic Development Authority.
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Consent docket.