By Karen Larsen

At the metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg May 2 town council meeting, Mayor Royal DeVaney reported on a recent meeting by the swim pool committee. He said that six citizens attended the meeting. Councilwoman Joyce Huber, who attended the meeting as a representative for council, said the committee was not in favor of putting on a swimming pool levy this year. Members said that after looking at the budget, they felt funds were available to support the pool. On the other hand, members were in favor of allowing people to opt into giving a donation to the pool on each monthly utility bill.

The group was also in favor of setting up a concession stand at the pool to help raise money.

DeVaney told council that if the town uses the funds that the committee spoke of, it will be using money that may be needed for unexpected costs this year or in future years.

There was some discussion about the planned arrangement of Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Erica Browning serving as pool manager, with Clerk/Treasurer Marsha Peterson covering Browning in the afternoons when Browning is at the pool.

DeVaney emphasized that this was just a trial, and if the office work suffers, another plan for a manager will have to be implemented immediately.

Council voted unanimously to print into the utility bills a solicitation for donations to the pool. Customers would then include their donation in their utility payment. They decided not to make a particular suggestion of a donation level.

Peterson promised to give council a report of the number and total amount of donations each month.

It was discussed that a high donation level might suggest willingness to support a levy, and the levy could perhaps be implemented at a later time.

Elections

DeVaney said that June 10 will be the filing deadline for council positions No. 1, 3, 4, and 5 as well as the position of Mayor. All of these positions are up for election on the November ballot. The council positions are currently held by Wayne Hawks, James Koenig, Gert Snyder and Joyce Huber, respectively.

DeVaney said that he intends to file for reelection.

Sheriff’s report

Sheriff Gjesdal reported on activity over the month of April. The sheriff’s office received 19 calls, including two attempted burglaries at Mitchell’s Floral and Hardware. Activity was down compared to March.

Projects

Council accepted phases two, three and six of recycling center work covered by a Department of Ecology grant.

These phases included completion of the recycling center pad and parking area by Moe Asphalt and work on the wall at the east and north side of the recycling center addition by Elite Woodworking.

One more phase, wiring of the addition completed by Beckstead Electric, still awaits formal acceptance.

Council voted four to one to choose Erlandsen for engineering services for Chelan Avenue to be done in 2012. Forsgren and Associates, as well as Shea, Carr, and Jewell also sent in qualifications for the work.

Councilmember Bob Olin presented the dissenting vote.

DeVaney reported a successful spring clean-up day April 23. He thanked all those who volunteered, including Ed and Linda Daling for providing refreshments.

Town hall will be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

The next meeting is scheduled for May 16 at
7:30 p.m.