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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> March 13, 2013 <br /> amount not to exceed $2,000 with funds being expended equally from the Water and Sewer Enterpris <br /> Funds. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> 2. Annual Performance Review — Stantec <br /> Engineer Statz stated that generally his supervisor is present for the annual performance review. <br /> However, he is currently out of town and if desired would be willing to attend an alternate meeting. <br /> Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the Annual <br /> Performance Reivew of City Engineer, Mr. Mark Statz as presented All in favor. Motion passed <br /> unanimously. <br /> 3. Recommendation for Hiring — Building Inspector /P.W. Maintenance Technician, Mr. Daniel Schmitz <br /> Finance Director Jeziorski provide Council with a presentation stating that the Building Inspector/P.W. <br /> Maintenance Position has been vacant since February of this year, seven (7) candidates had been interviewed <br /> and Staff is recommending the hiring of Mr. Daniel Schmitz who has obtained an Associate's degree in <br /> Building Inspection Technology, has ten (10) years of general laborer experience and has a minimal commute. <br /> Finance Director Jeziorski stated that staff is recommending offering the position at a Grade 6, Step 3 wage of <br /> $20.56/hour due to qualifications. <br /> Director Palzer stated that staff feels that the candidate is the best qualified applicant for the position even <br /> though Mr. Schmitz does not currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and lacks municipal <br /> inspection experience. Director Palzer stated that Mr. Schmitz's CDL could easily be obtained. <br /> Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the draft <br /> letter of employment/position offer as presented to Mr. Schmitz subject to successful background check <br /> and pre - employment screening. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> 4. Consider Building Official /P.W. Director Recommendation for Lawn Maintenance Services Proposals <br /> Director Jeziorski provided Council with a presentation stating that the City solicited bids for lawn maintenance <br /> services (lawn mowing and weed/feed control). Director Jeziorski stated that the City received four (4) bids for <br /> lawn mowing and two (2) bids for weed /feed control. Director Jeziorski also stated that Goetz Landscaping has <br /> been providing the City with their lawn mowing services since 2010 and the City has been very satisfied with <br /> their services. <br /> Director Palzer reviewed the presented bids with Council and recommended Goetz Landscaping for lawn <br /> mowing services commencing May 1, 2013 through October 31, 2015 for $19,734.51 unless additional services <br /> are requested and Flat Top Lawn Care for weed/feed control for the same period for $4,110 unless additional <br /> services are requested. Director Palzer also stated that both of the recommended services providers were lowest <br /> bidders. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding lawn maintenance and the distance from asphalt trails, public safety and <br /> enlargement of certain areas within the community. Director Palzer reassured Council that an attempt would be <br /> made to improve this issue whether through grading or brushing the area(s) allowing access of contractor <br /> equipment. <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> 6 <br />