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10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. Streets Superintendent Bruce Slagoski presented the Snow Removal Program to the Council and the public. He explained the details of the program including the various service levels and responsibilities of public works employees during snow plowing events. Councilor De Forest asked about the method for plowing streets, and Mr. Slagoski explained that the main roads are first, followed by the secondary arterial streets, and then the secondary streets. Councilor Van De Bogart inquired about the methods used to help extend the life of road infrastructure. Mr. Slagoski explained that the use of the geomelt product has increased their efforts to preserve vehicles, roadways, and bridges. 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Police Captain Bill Tyler presented a resolution approving a Cooperative Agreement regarding Analog to Digital conversion of Public Safety Radio Equipment. Captain Tyler explained the history of the agreement and indicated that Rock County would be taking over responsibility for the maintenance of their 911 communications equipment. Councilor De Forest moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Luebke seconded. The motion carried 6 -0. File 4883 b. Fire Chief Brad Liggett presented a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract with Andres Medical Billing. He indicated that the City's current medical billing contract will expire on December 31, 2011. Chief Liggett said that his department published a request for proposals for a new contract, and Andres Medical Billing was the lowest responsible bidder. Councilor Van De Bogart moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried 6 -0. File 8523 c. Chief Liggett presented a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract with State Collection Service. He indicated that Andres does not provide medical billing collection services and that this company is part of the state's contract. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried 6 -0 File 8523 d. Finance and Administration Director Paul York presented a resolution declaring Doubtful Accounts, authorizing amounts to be written off, and receiving and filing the 2011 Report of the Comptroller. He explained that the City has a policy to report and write off loans that are considered uncollectable and that most of the doubtful accounts are delinquent loans funded through the Community Development Block Grant and HOME loan programs. Councilor De Forest moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. Councilor De Forest indicated that she is uncomfortable writing off delinquent accounts from banks and Beloit Riverfest. Mr. York indicated that writing off the loans does not cancel the debt but only removes it from the City's receivable accounts. Councilor De Forest moved to amend the resolution to remove Beloit Riverfest's $5,000 debt from the resolution, and Councilor Van De Bogart seconded. The amendment carried 6 -0. On the merits, the Council adopted the amended resolution 6 -0. File 7779 12. At 8:04 p.m. Councilor De Forest moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. The motion carried 6 -0. Rebe a S. Hous an, City Clerk www.ci.beloit.wi.us Date approved by Council: 12 -19 -11