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| Written by Charlene Sims | |||
| Wednesday, 23 December 2009 09:00 | |||
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LINN VALLEY — Linn Valley law-enforcement officers will attend emergency management training for first responders to terroristic attacks in February. The session, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is in New Mexico, but Police Chief John Burnett said there is no training cost to the city. Linn Valley will provide use of a city credit card to cover car rental, and will be reimbursed for the expenditure. Burnett also told the council the training will be four days and will require one day of travel. All expenses — including airfare, lodging, the car rental and a $39 per diem — are paid by DHS. His plan is to send two groups at different times so there will be continuous coverage for the city. He said the officers will be attending 32 hours of training sessions, and some of those hours will count toward their mandatory 40 hours. The council approved the officers’ attendance. In other business, the Linn Valley City Council on Dec. 14: Was told by building inspector Don Ritter that he had completed 18 inspections and issued seven new permits. He also reported that five projects had been finalized and 39 are open. Heard that bids for the demolition of property at 3178 Box Elder are due Jan. 4. Was told by codes enforcement officer Bill DeMay that 14 field correction notices had been issued, 15 thank-you letters had been sent and two notices to appear in court were given. Discussed beginning condemnation of property at 3200 Shady Lane. Heard the monthly report from Police Chief John Burnett, who said his department handled 44 traffic stops, 19 citations, 34 warnings, 14 reports, four arrests, seven miscellaneous reports and two medical calls. Approved the hiring of Carol Powers for three days per week. In addition to her court duties, she will work as an administrative assistant to Burnett and City Clerk Joyce Virgin. This will allow City Hall to be open five days per week and will provide Burnett with help on paperwork. Approved Christmas bonuses of $200 for full-time city employees and $100 for part-time employees and fire department volunteers. Approved employee raises of 3 percent and $10 per call for fire volunteers beginning Jan. 1. This excludes the court clerk, who recently was given a raise. Approved changing city employees’ pay dates from once a month to two times a month on the 1st and the 15th. Approved a bid from G&M General Contracting of $13,700 for city annex repairs. Ann Keffer abstained from the voting.
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