Care Center Administrator Mikenzi Hebel requested approval for the purchase of bed frames at a cost of $1,868. Hebel informed the council about uncollectible funds from past residents as far back as 2008 totaling $49,835. The amount was written off as bad debt. The council approved the bills payable for February but did not act on the final profit and loss for January 2012. Hebel mentioned the current census is 49, with a waiting list and a referral in the works.
New Richland resident Tim Raimann addressed the council about several concerns with the New Richland Police Department.
NR Fire Chief Jeremy Parpart presented two purchase orders to the council. The first was a request for a new firefighting jacket at a cost of $1,170, and the second was for a Rapid Deployment Craft to be used in water and ice rescues at a cost of $4,490. Both purchases were unanimously approved.
The council openly discussed problems with several alleys in the city. Many of the problems are due to ruts caused by the recent thawing. Maintenance supervisor Ryan Nissen will be consulted and tasked with needed grading/fill during the upcoming weeks.
The council took a brief recess and awaited the arrival of Tom Olinger from Abdo, Eick & Meyers to give an overview of the recently completed 2011 city audit. Olinger highlighted several areas of the audit but no major discrepancies were noted. The council accepted and approved the audit prior to adjournment.
The next meeting of the NR City Council will be held on Monday, March 26, starting at 6:30 p.m.
