All right, we're going [clears throat] to go ahead and call the meeting to
order at 5:31. Uh roll call. At large Cummins.
» Here. >> At large Potion.
» Here. >> Ward one Coob.
» Here. >> Um Ward two Holmes absent. Ward three
Johnson. >> Here.
» Okay. Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance >> to the flag
of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all.
» Okay, next item is approval of the agenda.
Are there any items that need to be >> I'd like a motion.
» Second. >> Okay, motion by Cummins, seconded by
Johnson. Uh Potion.
» Yes. >> Cummins.
» Yes. >> Coob.
» Yes. >> Johnson.
» Yes. >> All right, moving on to the
communications portion. If there's anyone present who would like to address
the council, now would be the time to do so.
No? All right, move on to consent agenda. These are routine items that
will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a council
member requests separate consideration. Approval of the council meeting minutes,
August 3rd, 2026. Approval of the liquor license for
Pacheco's Steakhouse. Approval of the liquor license for the
Red Pin. Approval of the liquor license for renewal for Meeteetse. Approval of
the garbage exemption for 410 West 6th Street.
Approval of the Tipton Revitalization Incentive Program reimbursement request
for Fry Fry Funeral Home at 220 East 6th Street for $2,752.03.
Approval of pay application number one, change order number one, and pay
application number two for the city administration building remodel with
Adams Adam Builders. Approval of the fire sprinkler backflow
prevention device, approval of the stair lift for new city hall,
approval of the utility sync file software related to the AMI project,
approval for Orion contract for the new city hall building, approval of the
amended airport farm lease, and approval of the appointment of Max Cappes and
Mike Moos to the airport committee. Uh and lastly, approval of the claims
register, which includes claims paid under the current purchase policy.
Any of those items need to be pulled out for additional discussion?
» Make a motion. >> Second.
Um motion by Johnston, seconded by Koob. >> Question.
» Yes. >> Cummings.
Uh [clears throat] yes, but the abstaining with number five.
Uh Koob. >> Yes.
» Johnston. >> Yes.
» Okay. Um there are no items under city business, so we will move on to reports.
Um department heads. Brian, do you have
» Yep.
The AMI project is moving along. It got on the AMI
uh portal, which all of it before I come over and uh
out of 4,439 jobs total to do, apparently at 2,229.
That's right at 50%. Now, [snorts]
I don't know if that's true or not, but it goes with the idea that they knocked
out all the low-hanging fruit first, the easy stuff. And now we're into the
harder stuff. We're having challenges.
Nobody knows it more than city office. They all are [clears throat] having uh
a half of the time, [snorts] and it's getting
the readings to match with the billing software.
And we're just not getting the kind of support that we feel like we probably
should be getting. Um
Melissa's on [clears throat] that and
making the right connections. That was part of what you approved tonight, too.
So, I think we'll get there. I'm not sure why it's
you know, so difficult for us, but uh >> So, by support, you mean from the
company that's Yes.
» Yes. So, PMI is installing. PMI has done a great job.
The portal they they have a portal that we all have access to to see the
progress. But, where the challenge is is
readings are starting to come in through Sensus Analytics,
but it's not matching to Incode to form a bill.
So, we don't have that figured out yet. It's [clears throat] a little
frustrating when you haven't got the answer, right?
» We have the answer. It's just taking time to get it. That's a Core and Main
aspect that's not PMI, so they're two separate really. So, they're working on
it. It They said when we worked on this, this takes a couple weeks. So, in the
meantime, it's just a manual process. It's fine. We can get the data. It's
just taking the time and effort we're doing is taking the time to get the read
to import it correctly, and that's where it is. So, it's just more time on the
city hall staff side, but it's They
» [laughter] >> found a solution. They're doing a
fantastic job. Yep.
Just in the interim. So, she'll will be working
» They're getting through. Um
So, hopefully we can get that soon. Yeah, I don't mean to
uh give the impression it's a PMI thing.
It's a It's a Core [clears throat] and Main and
Sensus. I think some of our challenge comes in
here. 2 years ago, we were dealing with a
battery and Sensus problems. >> [snorts]
» You guys remember? And Sensus supply
going to be our supplier. We had a quote.
Their contract went away. Core and Main got it.
Now we have new folks in training
learning the system. Trying to get it to us all at the same
time. It's just they're both new at it, I think.
Actually reached out to a branch manager today.
Uh at Core and Main and she said that they
all have business cards tomorrow. And see if we can get some more support.
Also, [clears throat] I want to bring up if any of you have looked up the water
tower lately and noticed it's pretty awful looking with the mildew and that.
That's just a reality with water towers and
hot, humid summer, it sweats so bad and it's the perfect environment for mildew.
We've been preparing. The council uh gave indication several years ago
that they were interested in getting a path started putting money away. So,
that's what we've been doing. We always put money away for the CIP for washing
and cleaning and maintenance. This actually due for a recoat.
Okay. It's on its second coat now.
Perhaps mid-2004 construction. 2004 would have been new paint.
It was recoated somewhere midpoint between now and then.
Uh
We reached out to the Eastern Kim to set a spec
a paint spec. Uh
Initial inspection to come out and give us a proposal. We have that proposal
back. Um
Eastern Kim reached out to a company called US G Water. US G Water provided a
quote. That quote surprised me.
Okay. My [snorts] goal was 175,000
for the CIP. We're currently at about 120.
If I'm saying that right, boss. I'm currently at about 120.
» Okay. >> So, USG
painted a couple of towers in the area. That's the other thing is I want a good
reference point, right? Ryan North West Branch, South Side.
They did that. Uh
Burr Oak Tower near Culver's. Those are a couple that caught my eye.
They look good. USG did.
I don't have any other quotes right now. I'm just sitting on one. USG, right?
I'm getting uh uh
Tennessee here to want to jump in a little bit. I think maybe uh one story
shorter might be able to do that tower this fall. Wash it and paint it.
And my quote I'm sitting on right now is 119,000.
And it includes an interior cleaning and patch work on the inside. With the
following inspection report of the interior. So, all I'm saying is uh put
this on your radar. We might have a uh proposal for you soon to clean
» [laughter] >> and paint that tower. USG says they
could do this one.
Got it.
Vision looks good. >> [laughter]
» I was off last week. >> Yep.
» [clears throat] >> Thank you.
» Thanks. Thanks, Brian.
If not >> Done.
» I wanted to reset up here. Just a couple of things to report. So,
um on August 29th, that's going to be when the Tour of Possibilities is, and
we're working on the um the brochures right now.
It's going to be from 11:00 to 1:00 with different businesses that their building
is either for sale, for rent, or lease. This is the third time that I've done
this. So, um and last time we did sell some buildings. So, I'm hoping this time
we will too. And then to report Connie and I are
still working on that new website. It's scheduled to be launched on the 31st of
this month. And
there's some little kinks, so everybody's just going to have to be
patient with this for a little bit. Right now I'm working on some data entry
with all of our businesses cuz I have to attach the websites or their Facebook
pages to the to the businesses. But our training basically has been by
video, but if we have questions, then that's when we call the company.
We will [snorts] be sending those training
videos to different staff members. However, what I'm hoping is
when we get to that point by the 31st, Connie and I actually will be able to
talk everybody through it. So,
we've been working on it since March because we had to migrate [snorts]
everything. And so it's finally getting a little bit closer. We are not experts
by any means, but we're starting to learn the program a little bit better.
So, that's all I have.
» Um just quickly we concluded the first draft of our
sidewalk program. And so Terry and I and Danny and also been working on that
this next month. So, come to you late late fall. So, we can roll it out
spring. Um recodification is finally here.
We got the first draft back to us. So, it's been sent to
um all the appropriate department heads. Um
couple of other Also during recodification we'll do some
new ordinances and I'm thinking about some of the things that are hot topics
around the community. So, you got the data centers, you have
e-bikes and scooters or something like that that we're going to take a look at
also. And then finally City Hall day um going
okay. Um Um >> [snorts]
» Not as fast as I would like them to be.
» There was nobody there today at all. >> So, we're waiting on the waiting for an
electrician right now, I believe. So, otherwise
if you haven't been in there it's coming. It's just a little slower
than that. So. So.
» Okay. What's up? Do you have anything? Council
members? >> Uh
» [clears throat] >> obviously, everybody knows that it's my
last meeting. Uh this has definitely been rewarding,
stressful, fun all in one. I don't think I've
would have this much gray hair if I hadn't been here for the last 6 and 1/2
years. >> All right here.
» Hell, there's hardly any. I don't know. [laughter] It starts to show in the
beard. >> I wasn't going to say it.
» But no, I've uh I've enjoyed every minute of it, and I
appreciate the community letting me do this.
I look forward to see what you guys accomplish in the next [snorts]
coming terms. I think we're in a good spot.
Got the right people where they need to be.
» Mhm. I think I can speak for the council. I
appreciate your service to the council and
um you know
For those of you that don't know, Jason approaches conversations in two ways.
» [laughter] >> At least when he calls me.
» Yeah, it's either very hot or >> Yeah, it's like, "What are you What are
you doing? How's it going? Hey, what do you know about this? Blah blah blah blah
blah." End of conversation. Or it's "Are you busy?
What are you doing? Are you Are you working? You got a minute?
I hope this conversation's not going to piss you off."
» [laughter] >> Those are his two approaches to like the
last 3 and 1/2 years of conversations with me. [laughter]
Actually, maybe even before that. >> to dance around it a little bit.
» [laughter] >> It's like, "What's up, Jason?" Oh, but
no, I think I think I can speak for all of us
tonight. I probably shouldn't speak for all of us, but but you
Appreciate your support to the council and and your, you know, [snorts] input
and your, you know, you have done a really good job of of playing devil's
advocate for the community members and, you know, the businesses,
um contractors and particularly >> [laughter]
» when need be. Um I think that's a good good asset to have on the council. So,
um
Good luck in the country. >> [laughter]
» It's 2 mi outside of town. >> Yeah. And on the gravel, right? That's
even better. That's even >> So,
yeah, thank you. Sounds good.
» All right. Does anybody have anything else?
» Yeah, this uh this Saturday uh down at City Park is the uh back to
school bash get-together. Um obviously good
thing for community. It's also a chance to uh come down and uh
learn more about the uh the bond vote November, which I encourage anybody who
has questions to go do that and to spread to people you know uh
a good vote is an informed vote, right? So, however you do it, just know what
kind of what you're looking at there. Important.
» Mhm. Do you remember the time on that, Luke?
Is it like 3:00 or 4:00? >> Yeah, it's like 3:00 or 4:00 and then
again at like >> 7:00?
» 5:00 [snorts] or 6:00. I don't know. It's like
» Okay. [laughter] >> There's there's a beautiful park today.
It's not all It's not quite lined up but >> really seen anything from the school.
» Yeah, so there's like so during the the community club is putting
on a huge kind of thing, right? For for families, for students, kind of free
for lack of better term, carnival >> Yeah.
» like thing. Um but then the uh the school then I think there was like an
hour break in between, but the school is doing their uh
Let's see. Alyssa might know, but their 5K.
What time does that start, you know? >> Like 5:00.
» So, that >> Okay. That's kind of the
» 3:30 maybe. >> Yeah, I kind of the start of like the
school then doing some some celebration of fall activities kind of started with
the 5K and So there was a lot going on, but uh my
understanding, you know, at least the bonds, I think they'll be set up all
day. Some people down there from the uh the bond committee and
check it out. Get a free hot dog.
» [laughter] >> Not related, just happen to happen at
the same time.
» All right. Well, there isn't anything else. You
want to motion to adjourn the meeting? >> Motion.
» [clears throat] >> Second.
» Okay. Motion by Paster, seconded by Cummins.
» Paster? >> Yes.
» Who? >> Yes.
» Johnson? >> Yes.
» Cummins? >> Yes.
» All right. Thank you. Meeting adjourned.