Ellis to discuss electricity bill increase for city street lights

ELLIS–The city of Ellis has been undercharged for some time by Midwest Energy for its street lights’ electricity use. City council members will hear from Midwest Energy’s Bob Muirhead during their meeting tonight about the increased charge.

Council members will also consider utility ordinances applying automatic rate increases.

In other business, an update will be provided about the city’s exploration for new water sources.

The complete agenda follows.

AGENDA November 17, 2014 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS
City Hall – Council Meeting Room

BILLS ORDINANCE REVIEW WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)
CONSENT AGENDA (Enc)
Minutes from Regular Meeting on November 3, 2014
Bills Ordinance #1961
(Council will review for approval under one motion under the consent agenda. By majority vote of the governing body, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately)
MOTION_______________________ SECOND__________________ VOTE___________
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson. ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment. Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)
PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
SPECIAL ORDER
(I/O) Introduction of Officer Kirby Wechsler
(D/A) Discussion with Midwest Energy on City Street Lights – Bob Muirhead
(D/A) Discussion on Bond Continuing Disclosure Requirements – Rick Ensz, Cooper, Malone and McClain
(D/A) Request from Ellis County Coalition – Ryan Augustine
(D/A) Request from Polar Express – Dena Patee, Ellis Chamber of Commerce
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(D/A) Consider Utility Ordinances Applying Automatic Rate Increases
MOTION_______________________ SECOND__________________ VOTE___________
(D/A) Discuss Lots at 9th & Jefferson Street
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(D/A) Discuss Repairs to Well #12
MOTION_______________________ SECOND__________________ VOTE___________
(D/A) (Enc) Update on Water Exploration
MOTION_______________________ SECOND__________________ VOTE___________
NEW BUSINESS
(D/A) Discuss Purchasing and Bidding Policy and Procedures
MOTION_______________________ SECOND__________________ VOTE___________
(D/A) Consider Purchase of Sno-Pusher Equipment
MOTION_______________________ SECOND__________________ VOTE___________
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Administrative
Public Works
(I/O) Update on Applicant Search

(I/O) Department Update
Police
(I/O) Department Update
City Clerk
(D/A) Consider Water Leak Adjustments
(D/A) Consider City Holiday Schedule
(D/A) Consider City Christmas Party
(D/A) Consider Employee Christmas Bonuses
(I/O) Department Update
Attorney
Mayor/Council
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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