The Governing Body of the City of Liebenthal met in regular session on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the City Building at 7:30 p.m.  Presiding at the meeting were Mayor Medesa Sander, City Clerk Sheila Herman and the following Council Members, Bill Stark, Steve Amerine, Bob Tryon, Barb Matal and Thomas McElroy.  Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Bill made a motion to approve the December 1, 2014 minutes as read.  Bob seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

The Clerk presented City mail, water screening reports & bills.  She reported contact made with sources for assistance in updating procedures and continued training .  Deposit & connect fees have been collected for new residency at 100 Main.  

Maintenance Personnel reported operations good at the present time. Christmas lights were taken down with appreciation to Western Cooperative.

Old Business
Bridge construction on east blacktop to begin with weather cooperation.  City water lines will have to be moved due to being in the path of the County bridge construction.  City attorney has been notified for paperwork and agreements with residents in this process.

The City Attorney is writing the legal documents to be sent to a resident for a damaged RO Unit replacement.  Process for non-compliant residents with Ordinance #109-untagged/inoperable vehicles has begun and a fine has been decided on to enforce the ordinance.  Bill motioned to have the fine set at $50/day.  Barb seconded, all in favor, motion carried.  

Discussion was held on enforcement of Ordinance #129.  Steve motioned to ammend the ordinance.  Bill seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

New Business
Bill made a motion to retain E. Jay Deines as the City Attorney, Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball as the City Accountant, Farmers Bank & Trust as the official City Bank and Rush County News as the official City Newspaper.  Thomas seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

Bill motioned to approve the GAAP Resolution 2015-1 relating to accounting principals.  Barb seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

Bob made a motion to reappoint Sheila Herman as the City Clerk, Elsie Herman as the City Treasurer, Sara Kay Carrell as City Maintenance and Darold Randa as Assistant City Maintenance.  Bill seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

Bill made a motion to put into ordinance formerly approved City Fees.  Barb seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

Discussion was held on Ordinance #130 for courtesy shut off's and tampering with meters. No action taken at this time. 

Annual cartridge changes and flouride testing to begin upon receipt of test bottles from KDHE.

A new recycling schedule was received and will be provided to residents/business in town.  

Bill made a motion to pay the bills.  Bob seconded, all in favor, motion carried.

The next regular City meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the City Building at 7:30 p.m.  Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to attend City meetings.

There being no further business to discuss, Bill made a motion to close the meeting.  Thomas seconded, all in favor, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

							     /s/ Medesa Sander_________________
								Mayor

						             /s/ Sheila Herman_________________
								City Clerk