City will purchase new ambulance
Angie Steffen
Randolph Times
RANDOLPH — The Randolph Emergency Services squad will be getting a new ambulance soon.
The Randolph City Council Wednesday approved the purchase of a new ambulance for $272,000.
The Randolph Rescue Squad will pay for the ambulance in seven annual payments of $44,000 each.
Current plans are to use the old unit as a back-up.
The ambulance crew responds to about 150 emergency calls a year.
The city also established a multi-year volunteer sidewalk renovation project in which residents can split the cost of sidewalk repair with the city.
To participate this year, residents can sign up for the 50/50 cost share through next March.
The project must include replacing existing sidewalks in need of repair and curb cut to allow ramp access from street to sidewalk.
A building permit fee of $75 is required when signing up with the amount applied to the overall cost of the project.
The city has $25,000 set aside for the sidewalk cost match program and funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis each year.
In other action, the Council:
- Authorized the sale of the north half of the city campground to Bob Kint.
- Approved building and floodplain development permits for Jim Roland, a single family dwelling and garage, and Josh Rayford for a driveway expansion.
- Discussed and then tabled a motion to update city code related to sex offenders.
- Authorized City Administrator Ben Benton to donate or discard items at Veteran’s Memorial Park north playground that are within limits of construction for Phase II Floodplain project. The sand playground structure will be relocated.
- Approved the Class C liquor license for Amber Hanson, the new owner of the Drunken Moose.
- Heard a report from Police Chief Pat Eller.
- Heard a report from Benton, detailing different grants the city applied for including one to replace dead or dying trees at the cemetery. The utilities employee position remains open. He also updated the council on funding requests and progress related to Phase II Floodplain Project.
- Heard a report from Public Works Supervisor John Dickes including an update on routine maintenance on wells, cold patching streets and winterizing the park and pool. Utilities Employee Kurt Focken was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from American Water Works Association for training and certification to become a water operator in December.
- Heard a report from City Treasurer Josh Rayford. He will obtain a business funds credit card for vendors that require payment online and for other business expenditures. The card has a $5,000 limit. The city’s annual audit will be performed by AMGL on Nov. 17. A rate study for electrical and sanitation is underway with a report ready by January. The city is also working to streamline its payroll processes.
- Approved a One percent increase in restricted funds authority as part of the 2021-22 budget.
- Set a tentative date for the next meeting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15.
- Entered into executive session with no formal action taken after.
