Jan. 14th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday January 14, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss present. None absent.Kane moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the minutes from Monday December 10, 2018, as posted and published, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Aye: Bergmeier, Kane, Pegump, Voss. Abstain: Huber. Motion Carried.Pegump moved approval of the December 31, 2018 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved approval of the January Expenditures, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Resident Myron Parizek was present to voice concerns with the issuance of overnight parking tickets during holidays and the timing of tickets. Mayor and Council addressed questions.Kane introduced Resolution No. 1-19-1 Approval of Elan Visa Charge Card/Usage Policy/Additional Employee Card, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 1-19-2 Approving Computer/Router purchase for Sanitary Sewer Plant Operations, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 1-19-3 Confirming Board/Commissioner Appointments by Mayor and Council, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: unanimous.Kane introduced Resolution No. 1-19-4 Authorizing Mayor to place Temporary Embargo, on city streets when conditions are such that the streets are likely to be seriously damaged or destroyed by heavier vehicles, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Ayes: Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss. No: Bergmeier. M.C.City Engineer Kelli Scott suggested a shared road agreement with properties located outside of city limits using city streets.Discussion was held regarding setting time limits to complete seal coat work and materials being used. Huber moved approval of the LL Pelling Seal Coat Cost Per Ton Proposal for 2019, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kluesner Construction Crack Seal Proposal for 2019 was tabled.Discussion was held regarding FY 19/20 budget. Workshop scheduled for Monday January 28th. Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to answer questions and concerns with monthly sheriff report. Report was received and placed on file.City Engineers Kelli Scott and Hunter Miller of Snyder & Associates were present to report on Second Street S progress, options to contract and bidding time line. Report received and placed on file.Resident Jay Oehlerich was present to voice concerns with driveway culvert and ditch within project. Requested current culvert to remain. Project will move forward per engineer design/plans.Sanitary sewer operations report was given by Jarad. Discussion included lab equipment purchase, testing requirements/costs, blower and pump repairs.Park and Recreation Board meeting minutes from Tuesday January 8th, 2019 were received and placed on file.Other areas of discussion included by not limited to the following: Cintas uniform service, Johnson County Refuse cart serial numbers to be issued per home, Iowa Local Technical Assistance Grant application Walford not selected, new street light for 807 Hwy 151, Final Plat of Garnant First Addition located within two-mile radius of Walford, and Tim Yoder resignation from the Benton County Solid Waste Disposal Commission. Page 1 of 3Walford Garage Sales Saturday May 11th, 2019.Garbage Amnesty Day Scheduled for Friday May 17th, 2019.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m., seconded by Voss Roll Call: Unanimous.Months Receipts: (General Fund) 21,818.18; (Sewer Fund) 13,231.45; (Road Use Fund) 16,606.50;(Tax Increment Financing Fund) 292.61; (Garbage Fund) 10,098.96; (Local Option Tax) 3,672.49. Total Revenues: $65,720.19December Building Permits Approved: NoneSalaries Paid 2018Bergmeier, Jesse 600.00Ellis, Gary 44,171.51Gann, Janet 47,803.02Huber, Mike 400.00Kane, Jeff 560.00Lefebure, Mike 450.00Pegump, John 560.00Rick, Howard 8,694.00Tiedeman, Dawn 2,133.00Voss, Bill 3,500.00Voss, Aaron 560.00General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Absolute Security (Alarm/Monitoring) 245.00Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy) 50.21Allegra Print (Graphics/Time Sheets) 178.12Baker Paper (Garbage Bags) 131.80Banyon Data (Software) 129.00Cintas (Uniforms/Towels/Rugs) 205.64Dennis Scheer Masonry (City Signs) 5,000.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,492.64(Moving Allowance) 500.00Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,440.00Evans Computer (Tec/ICloud/Antivirus) 103.89Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2,004.71Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Gazette (Publications) 111.02Holland Law Offices (Attorney) 154.00Iowa Depart. of Human Services 517.00IPERS (Withholdings) 946.12Menards (Materials) 124.87(Materials) 136.90Midland National (Life Insurance) 500.60Midwest Patch (Safety Jackets) 100.00Sevig Utility (Water) 30.54Snyder Associates (Engineer) 7,050.00South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 224.64Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 234.00Page 2 of 3Treasurer of State (Withholdings) 949.47(4th Quarter Sales Tax) 1.70US Cellular (Cell Phone) 171.46Visa: (BP) 163.11; (Postage) 33.50Voss, Bill (Cell Allowance) 50.00Walsh Door & Security (Door Repair) 3,409.35Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 2,603.79Yoder, Tim (Mileage) 130.80Sewer Fund Expenditures:Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,492.64G & H Electric (Wiring/Materials) 895.80Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Jordon’s Heating & Cooling, Inc. (Cooling & Heating Units) 1,414.00Menards (Part) 8.98; (Refrigerator) 135.00Postmaster (Billing) 162.75South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 100.34Treasurer of State (4th Quarter Sales Tax) 246.38USA Bluebook (Meter/Parts) 2,102.08Visa: (Freight) 995.00Wendling Quarries (Rock) 684.37Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Solid Waste (Tipping) 2,654.00Central State Bank (Auto) 109.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 5,755.10Total Expenditures: $54,079.68_______________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:_______________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3