Ellsworth- During their recent meeting, the Ellsworth City Council learned that the Ellsworth Community Association is the recipient of $1,094 in unclaimed funds from the Hamilton County SEED organization. The money will be used for various projects for the ECA of Ellsworth. The Ellsworth City Council requested more information on the scope of the historical school repair project. This will be done prior to the approval of a quote for removal and repair to the north side of the school building. There was a discussion for the obtaining of storm water drainage maps of the city from Bolten and Menk Engineering who worked for the City of Ellsworth on the Storm Water ditch Capitol Project. Ellsworth City Clerk will also consult with City legal on an ordinance review on this issue.
Ellsworth City Council members approved the request from the Ellsworth recreational basketball director Sara Hanson for the use of the Ellsworth Gym for a basketball program on December 19th. Ellsworth City Clerk Heidi Eckers will reach out to Bingo director Alan Watts who said he would check with attendees of the Ellsworth Bingo on rescheduling that night to December 26th. No action was taken on the matter until a future council meeting.
The date of October 27th for a public hearing to begin at 6 p.m. for a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a water revenue loan and an agreement to borrow money in a principal amount not to exceed $3,039,000.
Renewal rates for the health insurance policies of Ellsworth city employees were reviewed by the council and approved. The rates were increase by 11.1 percent for the same policy and coverage available for full-time employees. The council approved the quote from ClearSpan for $4,294.29 and to include an additional $1400 to cover cement blocks to be purchased from CIT Readimix of Jewell for the hoop-style building project to cover the city salt pile.