March 9th, 2020 - City Council Proceedings
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday March 9th, 2020
Meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Carter, Greiner, Pegump, Voss. Pottebaum arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Greiner moved approval of the agenda with the addition of FEMA Flood Map discussion, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter moved approval of the February 10, 2020 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pegump moved approval of the February 29th, 2020 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Greiner moved approval of the March Expenditures, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Council member Carter questioned Snyder & Associates billing practice, would like to see hourly break down on invoices. Billing based on Master Service Agreement.
Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff Department was present to submit sheriff report. There were 22 calls for service between February 10th, 2020 through March 9th, 2020. Report Placed on file.
A Public Hearing was held at 7:12 p.m., regarding the FY 20/21 Budget Estimates. There were no written or oral objections received.
Pegump moved to adjourn the FY 20/21 Budget Hearing at 7:14 p.m., seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 3-20-1 approving FY 20/21 Budget Revenue and Expenditures, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Greiner introduced Resolution No, 3-20-2 approving the waivement of Netolicky Acres Addition Subdivision Plat Review, seconded by Voss. Planning and Zoning recommendation was to waive the required Subdivision Plat Review within two miles of city boundaries.
Pottebaum moved approval of the renewal of Surety Bonds for the Clerk and Mayor, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous
City Engineer Kelli Scott of Snyder & Associates was present to report on the status of UV Sewer Plant Project and 1st Avenue E. Project. Report Placed on File.
Council member Carter questioned length of the 1st Avenue E. project. Scope of project was corner of 1st Ave E. to Gaddis Blvd. and not to city limits.
Resident Pat Mahoney was on hand to inquire about the following: Cost of Comprehensive Plan and the differences between the old plan and the new. Questioned the status of the 2nd Street S. HMA project and voiced concerns with mowing to close to the trees and damaging trunks/exposed roots.
Mark Carter, was present to voice concerns with drainage flooding yards along 1st Avenue E. between B Street NE and C Street NE. Also present: Chad Everts, Matt & Shannon Scott.
Mayor addressed concerns and proposed seeking new estimate for ditch cleaning.
Planning and Zoning February 11th, 2020 minutes received and placed on file.
Park and Recreation March 3, 2020 minutes received and placed on file.
Clerk presented FEMA Preliminary 3/28/2019 Flood Map (FIRM) . Discussion regarding community/residents 90-day appeal process.
Information can be found at FEMA Website located at: www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Email from a citizen with traffic concerns on 1st Avenue E from the detour on airport road, consider lowering weight limit on 1st Avenue, Knapp Creek Park Bench/Picnic Table pad, holes to be dug for the installation of frisbee golf, and vandalism pictures.
Pegump moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call Unanimous.
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January Building Permit Approved: Hall (Chain Link Fence)
February Building Permit Approved: (Addition)
Months Receipts: (General Fund) 5,288.38; (Sewer Fund) 13,729.91; (Garbage Fund) 10,001.81 (Road Use Tax) 18,049.20; (Local Option Tax) 3,349.33. Revenue Totals: 50,418.63
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:
Absolute Security Cedar Valley (Monitoring/Maint.) 444.00
Ace Electric (Generator Repair) 1,286.00
Allegra (Printing) 354.16
Alliant (Electric) 3,906.00
Baker Paper (Trash Bags) 131.80
BP Credit Card (Fuel) 269.44
Butz Insurance (Insurance) 42,025.00
City Laundering (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 275.44
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,807.20
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,544.00
Evans Computer (Tec/ICloud/Antivirus) 147.36
Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 3,355.98
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,162.81
Gazette (Publications) 287.82
Gordon Flesch Company (Copy Count/Maint) 141.03
Holland Law (Attorney) 175.00
Iowa Association Municipal Utilities (Membership) 400.00
Iowa Depart. of Human Services 517.00
IPERS (Withholdings) 2,143.69
Ken-Way Excavating (Hauling) 255.00
Menards (Materials) 103.47
Nationwide (Surety Bond) 277.00
Office Express (Office Supplies) 186.31
Postmaster (Fliers) 89.65
Sevig Utility (Water) 34.40
Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 8,760.00
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 228.99
Temple Display (Christmas Dec/Bulbs) 3,368.20
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 189.00
US Cellular (February) 83.18
United Health Care (Insurance) 2,588.26
Visa: (Postmaster) 27.40; (IIMC) 610.00;
(Microsoft) 40.00; (Wal-Mart) 30.44;
(Spray-Land) 1,659.00; (Staples) 51.34;
(ISU Extension) 80.00; (UPS Store) 39.60
Voss, Bill (Cell Phone Allowance) 50.00
Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Expenditures:
Ace Electric (Generator Repair) 1,266.27
Alliant (Electric) 2,224.05
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,807.20
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,162.81
ION Environmental Solutions (Labs) 1,062.50
Postmaster (Billing) 162.75
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South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.49
Snyder & Associates (Sewer Project Plan) 6,600.00
USA Bluebook (Supplies) 339.52
Visa: (Microsoft) 105.99; (Postage) 27.40
Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Landfill Fees) 9,509.50
(Tipping Fees) 1,338.00
Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 114.50
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00
Expenditure Total:118,847.94
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk
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