Aug 9th, 2021 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting August 9, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Bauer, Carter, Ellis, Voss. Greiner was absent.
Ellis moved approval of the agenda as posted seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the minutes from July 12th, 2021 as posted and published, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Ellis moved approval of the July 31, 2021 Treasurers Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Voss moved approval of the August Expenditures, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Deputy Tindal of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to answer questions regarding Sheriff report. There were 29 calls for service from July 12th, 2021 through August 9th, 2021. 10 Overnight Parking tickets have been issued. Report placed on file.
Resident Jay Oehlerich was present to inquire about 2nd Street S. project and stuff that is happening around town that needs some attention.
Resident Pat Mahoney was present to discuss broken pipe on well, due to city mowers hitting it. Requested assistance with cost of repairs.
Discussion was held once again regrading Fireworks permit for resident Don Johnson. Mr. Johnson was present to answer questions.
Bauer moved approval of the fireworks permit for Don Johnson for Saturday September 4th, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Ayes: Voss. No: Bauer, Carter, Ellis. Motion Fails.
Carter moved approval of Local Option Tax Ballot Language and set term of 10 years, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the June 30th, 2021 State Outstanding Obligation Report in the amount of $92,092.38, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter moved approval of the FY21 GASB 77 Statement Report and letters, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer introduced Resolution No. 8-21-1 approving the FY 21 Annual IDOT Road Use Tax Report, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter moved approval of the Linn County Secondary Road Department Updated 28E Maintenance and Snow & Ice Control Agreement, second by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Chad McCleary of ION Environmental was present to report on necessary repairs/sampler purchase within project cost. Report placed on file.
Veenstra and Kimm City Engineer report for project(s) was received and placed on file.
Council Member Carter requested pre-construction meeting minutes/documents.
Bauer moved approval of the Cares Act Fund grant/application for Dell Developer Bundle Laptops, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the maintenance position job description with round table changes/corrections, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Discussion regarding retirement dates and training time for new employees.
Bauer moved approval of the advertisement of full-time maintenance position including setting the hourly wage, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous. Discussion about interview process.
Applications are now available at the City Clerk’s Office.
City Clerk led discussion regarding Central State Bank Monthly Checking Account Security Program. Subject failed due to lack of motion.
Bauer moved approval to authorize City Clerk to contact City Attorney to pursue legal action for insufficient fund check, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Park and Recreation Minutes from August 3rd, 2021 were received and placed on file.
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Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Council member Bauer asked once again that Walford be respectful of the Linn County Deputies time and not require them to attend every meeting, Hwy 151 speed limit, installment of College Community Signs.
Ellis moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
July building permits approved: Campbell ( Fence); Mullins (Patio).
Months Receipts: (General Fund) 101,622.07; (Road Use Fund) 22,885.44; (Sewer Fund) 19,999.85; (Garbage Fund) 12,563.66; (Tax Increment Fund) 82.90; (SRF Loan) 1,386.88; (Local Option Tax) 4,238.29. Revenue Totals: $162,779.09.
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:
Absolute Security Systems (Shop Monitoring) 147.00
Allegra Print (Printing) 199.36
Alliant (Electric) 3,368.22
BP Credit Card (Gas) 408.77
City Laundering (Uniforms./rugs/Towels) 228.07
Crescent Electric (Bulbs/Ballast) 58.65
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,760.00
Evans Computer (Tec Support/Antivirus/Backup) 220.80
Federal Tax Payment 2,647.01
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.47
Gazette (Publications) 145.86
Gordon Flesch Company (Copy count/Maint) 80.50
Holland Law Office (Attorney) 140.00
IIMC (Dues) 175.00
IPERS (Withholdings/Exp) 1,335.82
Ken-Way Trucking (Derecho Disposal) 1,305.00
Lawson Products (Parts) 349.51
Linn County Sheriff (1st Quarter Sheriff Fees) 9,880.00
Marengo Ready Mix (Sand) 69.24
Orkin (Hall Spray) 63.00
Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 206.00
Rick, Howard (Wages) 1,920.00
Sevig Utility (Water) 36.50
Slater Electric (Electrical Repairs) 2,030.00
South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 250.33
Storey & Kenworthy (Checks) 429.00
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 140.00
US Cellular (Cell Phone) 17.25
United Health Care (Insurance) 296.08
Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.(Engineer) 1,162.50
Visa: (Postmaster) 124.00; (Microsoft) 52.50;
(Wal-Mart) 132.97; (Tractor Supply) 74.97;
(Zoom) 14.99
Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00 (Mileage) 51.52
Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2,542.29
Central State Bank (Fees) 114.50
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.46
Iowa One Call (Locations) 95.50
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IDNR (Annual Permit) 210.00
ION Environmental Solutions (Maint) 4,550.00
Ken-Way Trucking (TV Lines) 5,000.00
Postmaster 167.40
Schimberg Co. (Materials) 277.64
South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 89.08
Speer Financial Services (SRF Loan Services) 4,000.00
Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (Engineer) 2,555.00
Visa: (Postage) 35.00
Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,665.13
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,922.00
Expenditure Totals: $65,421.88
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Bill Voss
Mayor
Attest:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IACMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk
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