November 15th, 2021 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday November 15th, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Bauer, Carter (Telephone), Greiner, Voss. One vacancy.
Carter moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Voss moved approval of the October 11th, 2021 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Bauer.
Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the October 31, 2021 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter moved approval of the November Expenditures, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Deputy Leaper of the Linn County Sheriff was present to submit sheriff report and answer questions.
There were 38 calls for service from October 11, 2021 through November 15, 2021. Report placed on file.
Steve Smith owner of Johnson County Refuse was present to report and answer questions regarding the assignment of Residential Solid Waste Collection Services.
Brief discussion regarding submitted well invoice from Pat Mahoney for damages from mowing.
Bauer moved approval of negotiated amount of $1,309.91 towards repair cost, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Greiner introduced Resolution No. 11-21-1 approving the assignment of Residential Solid Waste Collection Services from Johnson County Refuse to new owner LRS Corporation Co. of Iowa.
seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer introduced Resolution No. 11-21-2 approving Pay Estimate No. 2 (Retainage) for the 5th Street Culvert Project in the amount of $7,270.45, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter introduced Resolution 11-21-3 Approving Pay Estimate 3 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Ultraviolet Disinfection Project in the amount of $87,054.48, seconded by Greiner.
Roll Call: Unanimous.
City Engineer Dave Hagen was present to submit engineer report and answer project questions.
Construction of UV project moving along with no concerns with winter weather.
Wastewater Operator Chad Sands of ION Environmental Services was present to submit monthly operations report and answer questions. Working on screen parts and Jetco installation of panels.
Bauer moved approval renewal of United Health Care Employee Insurance with addition of new employee, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
No action taken towards the purchase of box sander for plow truck. Mayor to seek options and cost for the December meeting.
Bauer moved approval authorizing City Attorney to proceed with legal process for 4 delinquent overnight parking tickets, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Park and Recreation Minutes from November 2nd, 2021 were received and placed on file.
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Election results leaving vacancy.
Carter moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m., seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
October Building Permits Issued: Scott (Shed).
Month’s Receipt’s (General Fund) 247,446.52; (Sewer Fund) 21,112.62; (Road Use Tax) 15,174.13; (SRF Distribution) 10,774.99; (Local Option Tax) 4,884.08; (Tax Increment Financing Tax) 2,391.09; (Garbage Fund) 13,267.57. Revenue Totals: $315,051.00
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures
Alliant (Electric) 3,189.90
BP (Gas) 384.61
City Laundering (Uniform Service) 205.32
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CJ Cooper & Associates (Drug Testing) 35.00
D & K Products (Clay & Chalk) 307.00
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,760.00
Evans Computer (TEC Support/Antivirus) 220.80
Federal Tax Payment 3,599.11
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.47
(Milage/Parking) 33.00
Gazette (Publications) 127.29
Gee Asphalt (Crack Sealing) 22,091.47
Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count) 78.84
Hawkeye Fire & Safety (Extinguisher Inspections) 327.35
Holland Law Office (Sept) 490.00
Iowa Division Criminal Invest. (Background Check) 15.00
Iowa Repair (Sterling Repair) 1,025.79
IPERS (Withholdings) 1,993.13
Marengo Ready Mix (Sand) 491.04
Menards (Supplies) 210.14
Midway Outdoor Equipment (Chains/Oil) 128.88
Miller, Dan (Wages) 3,200.00
Orkin (Hall Spray) 63.00
Robison Construction (Gutters/Window) 2,096.00
Sevig Utility (Water) 36.50
Slater Electric (Repairs) 2,030.00
South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 238.89
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 240.00
TruGreen (Spraying) 2,010.50
United Health Care (Insurance) 1,054.10
US Cellular (Cell Phones) 119.07
Van Meter (Light Bulbs) 57.72
Veenstra & Kimm (Engineer) 666.50
Visa: (postmaster) 66.42; (Microsoft) 52.50;
(Indeed) 137.27; (Iowa League) 50.00;
(Tractor Supply) 299.41; (Storm Steel) 56.00;
(Wal-Mart) 18.00; (John’s Lock & Key) 7.98;
(Theisen’s) 24.90
Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00
Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2,154.42
Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 115.00
Electric Pump (Pump Service) 950.00
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.46
Iowa Once Call (Locations) 54.00
ION Environmental (Operations) 4,550.00
Postmaster 186.00
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 202.90
Veenstra & Kimm (Engineer) 2,740.76
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Garbage Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 1,111.82
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,922.00
Expenditure Totals:$ 75,903.25
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk
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