The regular meeting of the City Council was held May 7, 2007 at City Hall at 7:30 pm.  Answering roll call were Mayor, Karen Rudd; Council Members, Marty Thompson, Brad McKee, Sharon Sines, Vicky Thomas and Brian Thomas; Clerk, Mary Stocker and a contingency of citizens.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Clerk and a motion to accept them was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Marty Thompson and motion carried.

The Financial Report given by the Clerk showed bills for payment in the month of May and balances in all accounts as of the end of April.  A motion to accept the report was made by Marty Thompson, seconded by Brian Thomas and motion carried.

The Park Board minutes were read by the Clerk and motion to accept the  was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Vicky Thomas & motion carried.

The Clerk report there is an ADLM training and organizational meeting at the Bloomfield Fire Station, May 16 and all council person, Mayor, Clerk, fire department are urged to attend.

No new information to report on sidewalks.

Marty is to get the list to the Clerk with regard to Rathbun repairing sidewalks.

The next 45 min. was spent listening to the residents on the south side voice complaints regarding barking dogs any time day and/or night.  Whether it be theirs or someone else's.  One resident had been fined and had already gotten rid of some of his dogs.  There are possible strays in town and others coming to town from nearby farms.  The Mayor will visit with some of the residents who may not be aware of the dog ordinance that they be tied or confines to the owner's property.  Brad suggested purchasing a $5.00 dog muzzle whereby they couldn't bark but could still drink.

Un-kept properties with regard to accumulation of weeds, grass, brush, and junk were discussed.  Copies of the ordinances pertaining to the property were sent to these citizens.  Kelly Neal complained they were picking on her and she got the letter after she had started clean-up.  Marty offered to come over and burn her brush pile and someone is to get the old pickup.  Roger Blew said he had been working on cleaning up his and had moved some of it to the back of the property.  His animals were also discussed and the Mayor and some of the Council will be down to view the property.

Of the other two individuals, the City had received a letter from one and no reply from the other.  The actual 30 day time limit for any action is not until after the 9th of May as they had been given in the letter.

The ditch running behind Hilliard residence was discussed and Rick Rysdam's bid for fixing it so it wouldn't wash was in the amount of $4410.  This was for work going 160 ft. in length.  It was discussed shortening this length to 100' and if it would cause problems.  Rick was sure it wouldn't and would lessen the bid by $960 or a total of $3850.  A motion was made by Brad McKee to accept the bid, seconded by Marty Thompson and motion carried.

No Street Commissioner's present to discuss sign replacement and other items that were to be done for the past year.  The Mayor will contact them.

Sheriff Deputy Adam Humble was present to discuss the 4-wheeler situation and where they had been riding them. Some tickets have been issued in the past few weeks.

The Clerk questioned the need for dust control with regard to Railroad Way.  It will be needed as soon as it gets dry again.  Brian Thomas is to get a bid for tree sap from Golden Furrow and present at the June meeting.

Mayor Rudd had been in contact with Attorney Swaim regarding ordinances and working on one with regard to livestock in particular.  The council will be looking it over at the June meeting.

The building permit from Paul Davis was not presented.

Mustang Pride Day is May 8th at 12:30 pm.

Clerk reported her IPERS audit - the first one ever.  She had a new auditor and she found some problems - until she got back to the office and had it confirmed otherwise as to who should be hang IPERS withheld and who isn't and the council needed to sign forms to update whether they wanted to "opt out".

Confidentially of council business that is not yet finalized was called to the member's attention.  Also, being in  a group of three could constitute a meeting even if it wasn't.

A motion to adjourn was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Marty Thompson and motion carried with meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.