HomeMy WebLinkAbout01282013 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward, Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2013 Volume 39 Page 73
CALL TO ORDER
The January 28, 2013 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 6:30
p.m. by Mayor David Seaward.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Valdatta led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Seaward presiding and
Marianna Keil Vanta Shafer
Jean Bardarson Christy Terry
Bob Valdatta Ristine Casagranda
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk
Absent — None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING - None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion (Bardarson /Keil) Approval of Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2013 -009, Authorizing $50,661 For A Contract With Dependable Janitor &
Gardener For Janitorial Services For The Seward Community Library /Museum Contract,
And Appropriating Funds.
Motion (Terry /Keil) Approve Resolution 2013 -009
Assistant City Manager Ron Long said there were two proposals received in response to
the Request For Proposals for these services.
City of Seward, Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2013 Volume 39 Page 74
Terry declared that she did not have a conflict of interest, but this business had listed
her as a reference because they performed the cleaning services at the Alaska Railroad
Terminal where Terry worked.
Valdatta thought the services outlined in the contract were more than were necessary,
particularly with lessened use of the facility throughout the wintertime. Long said the services would
be adjusted over time as they experienced different uses and activities in the facility.
Terry wanted to see deposits for events proportionate with actual clean -up costs. She
suggested that the library staff be trained to enable them to "clean between cleanings" in order to
maintain public health standards.
In response to Seaward, Long stated the staff was already stretched too thin to incorporate
existing staff into this cleaning responsibility. Long added that administration had considered adding
a new staff member, but they determined it would have to be full -time, but the cost of PERS at 22%
and health care insurance at 18% outweighed the cost of outsourcing.
In response to Valdatta, Long said the business was available to respond to emergencies at
anytime.
Motion Passed Unanimous
COUNCIL COMMENTS None
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CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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