Waitsburg City Council approved line of credit

WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Council met for its regular meeting at City Hall on February 15, 2023. Council members Jillian Henze, Randy Charles, Kevin House, and Jim Romine were present. Also in attendance were Mayor Marty Dunn, City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe, and City Attorney Jared Hawkins. Court Ruppenthal was unavailable.

The council passed Ordinance 1080, approving the City’s Shoreline Management Plan update.

The council discussed possible changes to the nuisance ordinance for the city. The change would offer an additional step before abatement action, offering limited assistance with property cleanup. It was not an action item.

Hinchliffe requested approval to open a line of credit to cover cash flow issues as certain receivables remain outstanding. The council approved the credit line for $100,000, interest at approximately 9.8% interest.

Resolution 2023-762 was approved to change city policy as requested by the auditors—the changes are related to unemployment insurance and payroll direct deposit policies.

The council approved the Countywide Planning Agreement update giving the city input on countywide planning.

Hinchliffe also updated the council on recycled artificial turf purchased by the school and city to be used on the softball field at the fairgrounds. The city crew has laid out five or six rolls; the weather must warm up to complete installation. There are a couple of rolls that are not usable.