February 8th, 2021 - Walford City Council Meeting Mintues
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday February 8th, 2021
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Bauer, Carter, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss.
Carter moved approval of the agenda, as posted, seconded Voss. by Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum moved approval of the January 11th, and 27th, 2021 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the January 31, 2021 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum moved approval of the February expenditures without Cintas invoice in the amount of $60.00 and authorizing City Attorney to send letter to Cintas, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Major Chad Colston of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was a guest to answer questions regarding the following: Dispatch coding of calls for service, number of tickets issued in Walford, monthly average of hours, Amana traffic concerns, possible speed camera’s, cost of department patrol officers and cars. January 11 through February 8th, 2021 Sheriff Report received. There were 17 calls for service. Report placed on file.
Lindsey Beaman of Snyder & Associates was a quest to answers questions regarding Final invoice No. 120.0505.08-6 Dated Nov. 30, 2020.
Council member Bauer opened the discussion with questions regarding completion of work at only 30% in October to 55% in November. why work continued after her attendance at the October 12, 2020 meeting and became aware that there was a problem regarding services.
Council member Pottebaum questioned if an attempt to contact the Mayor to discuss issues had been made.
Council member Greiner voiced concerns with getting attorney involved and having more cost.
Council member Voss voiced concerns with addressing issue for months, the need to move on and stated value with plans submitted.
Lindsey Beaman responded to questions, services continued until official notice in November was received, tried to complete plans for the DNR timeline at 60% so that plans could be shared. Noted the invoice was for only 55% .
Voss moved approval of the final payment of invoice no. 120.0505.08-6 dated Nov. 30, 2020 in the amount of $23, 837.00, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Aye: Greiner, Voss. No: Bauer, Carter, Pottebaum. Motion Failed.
Council member Bauer then suggested a negotiation amount of 75%, possible consideration forth coming in writing to Council.
Citizen Comments: Resident Pat Mahoney was present to speak about previous engineer services/cost.
Resident Mike Meier was present to speak about his Facebook posting regarding snow removal and equipment.
Bauer Introduced Resolution No. 1-21-1 approving the purchase of a new utility tractor from City Tractor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $42,782.74. Motion failed lack of second.
Greiner introduced Resolution No. 1-21-1 approving the purchase of a new utility tractor from P & K Midwest in the amount of $45,775.00, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Aye: Bauer, Greiner, Voss. No: Carter, Pottebaum. Motion Carried.
A Public Hearing was conducted at 8:11 p.m., regarding the FY21/22 Proposed Property Tax Levy Rate.
There were no written and or oral objections to the FY 21/22 proposed Property tax Levy Rate.
Carter moved to close the FY 21/22 Proposed Property Tax Levy Rate Hearing at 8:12 p.m., seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer introduced Resolution No. 2-21-1 approving FY 21/22 Maximum Tax Dollars of $609,328 seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Council reviewed proposed FY 21/22 Revenues and Expenditures. No changes.
Pottebaum moved to set FY 21/22 Proposed Budget Hearing for Monday March 8th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Resident Jerry Suby was present to voice concerns with being bitten by neighbor’s dog. Always contact the sheriff so that a report has been made.
Pottebaum Introduced Ordinance No. 219 on its Second Reading Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Walford, Iowa by removing restrictions on certain breeds of Dog, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
2 Proposals were received for hail damage repairs.
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Carter moved approval to award Robison Construction of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Community Center Roof replacement in the amount of $48,757.07 seconded by Pottebaum. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum moved approval to award Robison Construction of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Community Center Siding replacement in the amount of $25,459.48, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval to award Robison Construction of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Park Pavilion Roof -Concession Stand/Dug Out gutters-fascia and shop Gutter replacements, in the amount of $8,042.90, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval to award Robison Construction of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant Buildings (3) Roof Replacements in the amount of $15,789.08, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Jarad Diedrich wastewater operator was present to give oral and written monthly operations report.
Received Engineer Report from Dave Haugen with Veenstra & Kimm regarding wastewater treatment plant electrical improvements. Move forward with proposals/bids.
Council member Bauer opened discussion regarding street light improvement option. The change from current wood poles to something more appealing. Design cost and monthly increase cost. Estimated increase of $30,000 per year.
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Snow removal, baseball/softball diamond light repair from hailstorm and the Derecho, garage sale date, and schedule amnesty day.
City wide garage sale date: May 8th, 2021 at the discretion of individual households.
Bauer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m., seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
No building permit approved in January.
Months Receipts: (General Fund) 2,845.75; (Federal Funding) 34,342.69; (Road Use Tax) 16,924.81; (Local Option Tax) 4,293.02; (Garbage Fund) 13,268.63; (Sewer Fund) 21,524.69. Revenue Totals: $93,199.59.
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures
Alliant (Electric) 3,612.42
Baker Paper (Supplies) 127.97
BP (Fuel) 362.38
Campbell Supply Co. (Tools) 129.97
City Laundering (Rugs/Towels/Uniforms) 283.44
CJ Cooper (Admin. Fees) 235.00
Coonrod Crane Service (Towing) 500.00
Custom Hose (Plow Parts) 432.35
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,649.60
Evans Computer (Tec Support/Antivirus) 182.57
Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings/Expense) 3,746.12
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.65
Gazette (Publications) 198.51
Gordon Flesch (Copy Count) 123.02
Holland Law Office (Attorney) 455.00
IMFOA (Dues) 50.00
Iowa Municipal Utilities (Membership) 450.00
IPERS (Withholdings/Expense) 2,201.71
Krivachek Janitorial Supply (floor Squeegees) 193.40
Martin Flags (Flags) 316.66
Office Express (office Supplies) 103.12
Sevig Utility (Water) 36.50
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 236.53
Temple Display (Bulbs) 39.40
US Cellular (Cell phones) 147.34;
(Jan Correction Addition) .35
United Health Care (Insurance) 2,866.22
Van Meter (Lights) 107.40
Visa: (Postmaster) 166.65;
(Microsoft) 52.50; (Staples) 60.88
(Zoom) 14.99
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Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00;
(Mileage) 54.45
Wellmark (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2,128.43
Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 112.50
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.66
Iowa One Call (Locations)11.70
ION Environmental Solutions (Testing/Labs) 995.00
Jetco (Installation) 1,200.00
Postmaster 162.75
South Slope (Telephone) 103.78
Storey & Kenworthy (Bill Forms) 561.00
USA Bluebook (Supplies) 646.16
Veenstra & Kimm (Engineer) 6,744.62
Visa (Staples) 131.94
Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,344.00
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,905.00
Expenditure Totals: $53,511.63
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann
City Clerk
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