CITY OF LENOX

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by Mayor Douglas on February 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Bowman, Zabel and Cruz; Nelson and Tull were absent. Staff present was City Clerk, Dawne Bowman and City Administrator, Allison Kitzman. Visitors in attendance were Colleen Larimer and Deputy Lynn.

Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried. Bowman made a motion to approve 1/23/22 meeting minutes, seconded by Zabel, all ayes, motion carried. Zabel made a motion to approve the payment of bills, seconded by Zabel, all ayes, motion carried. Zabel made a motionto approve January 2023 Clerk Treasurer Report, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

At 5:30 PM Bowman opened the Public Hearing on Proposed Max Levy for FY24, seconded by Zabel. There were no comments heard from the public. At 5:32 PM, Bowman closed the Public Hearing, seconded by Zabel.

Bowman made a motion to approve re- appointment of Bart Cline, Hannah West and Jared Mains to the Lenox Golf Board for a term of 2 years, expiring February 2025, seconded by Bowman, all ayes, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve Casey's General Store #2834 Class E Liquor License renewal, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Zabel made a motion to approve Tiger Lanes Bowling Center Class C Liquor License, seconded by Bowman, all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed an increase by the Golf Board in 2nd Club membership dues by $50 and renting a city stall has increase to $25 for gas cart and $35 for electric carts. Zabel made a motion to approve Resolution 23 - 06 Adjusting Due Rates for Lenox Three Lake Municipal Golf Course, seconded by Bowman, all ayes, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve Resolution 23- 07 Establishing Proposed Max Lev for FY24, seconded by Cruz. Roll call votes- all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed a quote received for replacing the flooring throughout City Hall, to include all offices, Chamber office, council chambers, Sheriff's office and restrooms. Zabel made a motion to approve quote from Vonk Flooring in the amount of $19,017 to replace the flooring, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve Resolution 23- 08 Setting Public Hearing for 3/13/23 at 5:40 PM for Budget Amendment #2 FY23, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried. Kitzman mentioned this amendment is for sewer lining, gator purchase, pool boiler, Library Special Funds, wholesale gas, and the new Agri- vision building.

Zabel made a motion to approve Resolution 23- 09 Authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of a $350,000 General Obligation Street Improvement Note, Series 2023 and providing the levy of taxes to pay the same, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman provided a presentation of the FY24 Budget to the council, discussing tax classifications, rates and comparisons of tax rates.

Bowman made a motion to approve Resolution 23- 10 Setting Public Hearing for 3/13/23 at 5:30 PM for Budget FY24, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Zabel motioned to adjourn the meeting, Cruz seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.