3-6-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting March 6, 2017Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Mayor Randy Bauer.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Hoskins, Kane and Plogman were present. Huber was absent.Kane moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Hoskins. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the February 13, 2017 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Hoskins moved approval of the February 28, 2017 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the March Expenditures, seconded by Hoskins. Roll Call: Unanimous.A Public Hearing was held at 7:04 p.m., regarding the FY 17/18 Budget Estimates. There were no written or oral objections to said budget.Kane moved to close the hearing at 7:08 p.m., seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Unanimous.Hoskins introduced Resolution No. 3-17-1 approving the FY 17/18 Budget Estimates, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Plogman introduced Resolution No. 3-17-2 approving the Contract proposal with Greg’s Lawn Care, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane introduced Resolution No. 3-17-3 approving the rescheduling of the April Regular meeting from Monday April 10th to Tuesday April 11th, 2017, seconded by Hoskins. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the 2017 Seal Coat Street Repair Proposal from LL Pelling Co. in the amount of $31,591.30, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Unanimous.Discussion was held once again regarding rear yard exception ordinance. Compromise reached, will be voted on in April.Clerk updated Council regarding progress of city tickets for overnight parking violations.Clerk updated Council regarding new lien attachments for delinquent sewer and garbage accounts.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: FY16/17 budget amendment, and garbage contract.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m., seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Unanimous.February Building Permits Approved: Brokel (Fence); Cowboy Church (Addition).Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 1,477.10; (Sewer Fund) 10,817.17; (Road Use Tax) 17,079.64; (Local Option Tax) 3,895.89; (Garbage Fund) 10,006.68. Receipt Totals: 43,276.48General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Absolute Security (Maint/Monitoring) 444.00Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy) 72.96Alliant (Electric) 3,072.55Benton County Auditor (Sheriff Fees) 3,055.00Ellis, Gary (salary) 3,243.08Evans Computer (Cloud/Monitoring) 49.66Federal Tax Payment 1,917.60Gann, Janet (Salary) 1,905.21Gazette (Publications) 193.93Holland Law Offices (Attorney) 504.00IMFOA (Conference) 125.00IPERS (Withholdings) 1,083.03Menards (Antifreeze) 79.76Midway Outdoor Equip (Oil) 210.24Page 2 of 2Miracle Equipment (Swing Parts) 728.82Office Express (Shredder) 167.99Postmaster 85.25Sevig Utility (Water) 26.80South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 222.86Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 198.00Visa Business: (BP) 132.41; (Wal-Mart)94.57; (Staples) 230.56; P & K (Parts) 50.25;(Tractor Supply) 84.95Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 1,330.19Sewer Fund Expenditures:Aero-Mod (Part) 124.46Alliant (Electric) 2,870.20Central State Bank (Auto) 91.50Furler Utilities (Maint/Testing) 2,583.80Gann, Janet (Salary) 1,905.21Postmaster 151.30Radio Communications (Dialer Repair) 220.00South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 37.24USA Bluebook (Parts) 84.56Visa Business: (Postmaster) 73.07Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 500.75(Landfill) 12,069.75Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 5,510.25Totals: 45,530.76______________________________Randy BauerMayorATTEST:_______________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMCCity Clerk