9-12-13 City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting August 12th, 2013
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark Carter.Roll Call: Goodwin, Hoskins, Huber, Kane and Plogman were present. None absent.Kane moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Goodwin. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Hoskins, moved approval of the July 31st, 2013 Treasurer's Report, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Huber moved approval of the July 8th, 2013 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Goodwin. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Kane moved approval of the August Expenditures, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5.Motion Carried.No citizen commentsHoskins introduced Resolution No. 8-13-1 approving the FY 12/13 Street Financial Report, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Plogman introduced Resolution No. 8-13-2 approving the FY 12/13 State Financial Report, seconded by Hoskins. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Kane introduced Resolution No. 8-13-3 calling for a Public Referendum to Authorize the imposition of a local sales and service tax in the City of Walford, Linn County, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 4. Nay: Huber. Motion Carried.Kane moved approval of the renewal of the General and Sewer Fund 6 Month Certificates, seconded by Hoskins. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Huber moved not to pay Terry Water Association bill for park water, due to being shut off, per well owner Farmers Savings Bank request in December, seconded by Goodwin. Roll Call: Ayes: 5.Motion Carried. Park water to remain off, until water source becomes available.Kane moved to authorize Mayor to proceed with Sanitary Sewer Plant Generator purchase and or repair from storm damage, seconded by Goodwin. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.Mayor and Council reviewed Second Quarter Sheriff Report. Report placed on File.Parks discussion included: Men's Tournament, lift delivery for light repair, score board electric and walking trail project. August minutes placed on file.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Blocks for salt pad, street sweeping, animal control, sidewalk repairs, and website.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m., seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5.Motion Carried.July Building Permits Approved: Teahen Funeral Home (Canopy); Sennett (Porch); Feiereisen (Shed) ; Jensen (Shed); Pagliai (Shed/Culvert): Collett (Fence) .Month's Receipts: (General Fund) 4,161.58; (Sewer Fund) 11,887.56; (Road Use Tax) 11,980.98; (Local Option Tax) 3,454.43; (Tax Increment) 6,213.58; (Garbage Fund) 9,756.21. Totals:$47,454.34.General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Allegra Print (Printing) 131.65Alliant (Electric) 2,438.71Ellis, Gary (Salary) 2,967.84(Gas) 168.50Federal Tax Payment 2,057.00Gann, Janet (Salary) 1,743.60(Mileage) 16.95Gann, Ronnie (Diamond Clay) 59.28Gazette (Publications) 60.20Graybill (Radios) 2,922.50Hoskins, Tyce (Mowing) 1,524.00Iowa Office Supply (Lease/Copy) 86.53Iowa Wireless (Cell Phone) 48.88IPERS 960.51Menards (Materials) 267.85Neuzil, Sanderson (Attorney) 75.00Office Express (supplies) 215.97Orkin (Hall Spray) 55.62Port"O"Jonny (Restrooms) 262.50Postmaster (Postage) 81.95Prairie Youth League (Trophies/Umpire) 709.11Sevig Utility (Water) 47.80Sherwin Williams (Paint) 200.35Star Press Union (Subscription) 30.00South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 185.53Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 225.00Van Meter Inc. (Ballast/Bulbs) 1,085.35Visa Business: (Postmaster) 91.39;(Guppy's) 387.20; (Wal-Mart) 57.52;(Staples) 24.60; (Five Season Tire) 10.00;(P&K Midwest) 118.99Weber Stone (Chemstop) 70.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 9,448.20Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 3,357.30Asco Services (Repairs) 975.00Central State Bank (Auto) 44.50Fauser Energy (Diesel) 700.09Furler Utilities (Maint/Testing) 3,247.60Gann, Janet (Salary) 1,743.57IDNR (Permit) 210.00Iowa One Call (Locations) 25.30Postmaster (Billing) 144.54Waste Management (dumpster) 26.00Garbage Fund Expenditures:Waste Management (Hauling) 5,808.59Totals: $45,118.57. _______________________________Mark Carter, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________Janet L. Gann, MMCCity Clerk