September 14th, 2020 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                              Monday September 14th, 2020

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.

Roll Call: Bauer, Carter, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss.

Pottebaum moved approval of the agenda with the addition of “Old Business” Concrete PolyFix Street Repair, seconded by Carter.  Roll Call: Unanimous.

Pottebaum moved approval of the minutes from August 10th and August 19th, 2020 with correction from Monday to Wednesday August 19th, 2020, seconded by Roll Call: Aye: Cater, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss. Abstain: Bauer.

Bauer moved approval of the August 31st, 2020 Treasurer Report, seconded by Voss.                           Roll Call: Unanimous.

Greiner moved approval of the September Expenditures, seconded by Pottebaum Roll Call: Aye: Bauer, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss. No: Carter.

Council member Carter voted no for the following reasons: Mower knife blade purchase and seeking sanitary sewer line tv proposals.

Deputy Tindle of the Linn County Sheriff Department was present to submit Sheriff Report from August 11, 2020 through September 14, 2020. There were 24 calls for service. Report placed on file.

Brief discussion regarding cost addition to Concrete PolyFix proposal.

Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 9-20-1 approving the FY 19/20 Annual State Financial Report, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Pottebaum moved approval of the FY 18/19 State Audit Report, seconded by Voss.                               Roll Call: Unanimous.

Voss introduced Resolution No. 9-20-2 establishing reconciliation of Utility Billings, Collections and Delinquent Account Procedures, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 9-20-3 approving the FY 19/20 Annual Urban Renewal Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Discussion was held regarding proposed shingles for the community center roofing project.

Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 9-20-4 Awarding Community Center Roof Replacement proposal to Evans Roofing Home Repair in the amount of $33,975.00 seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Bauer, Pottebaum. No: Greiner, Voss. Motion Carried.

Greiner introduced Resolution No. 9-20-5 Approving replacement purchase of City Clerk’s Office Computer with Evans Computer not to exceed the amount of $2,188.89, seconded by Pottebaum.                 Roll Call: Unanimous.

Wastewater Operator Jarad Diedrich presented oral report on monthly operations of plant.

Snyder and associates Report received and placed on file.

Council member Carter once again requested printed copy of Comprehensive Plan from engineer.

Pottebaum moved approval of the renewal of Class LE Liquor License/Sunday Sales/Outdoor Endorsement for the Ponderosa Ballroom and Wild Hogs, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Clerk reported no state violations.

Bauer moved approval of the renewal of Class LE Liquor License/Sunday Sales for the Walford BP, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Clerk reported no state violations.

Pottebaum moved approval of the renewal of the General Fund 13-month CD and transfer Sewer Fund CD into HiFi Savings, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Discussion was held regarding severing relationship with Snyder & Associates. Several residents were present to ask questions and voice concerns about the cost and availability of another firm.

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Pottebaum moved to sever relationship with Snyder & Associates and authorizing City Attorney to issue written notification, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Pottebaum. No: Bauer, Greiner and Voss. Motion fails.

Park and Recreation Minutes from September 1st, 2020 received and placed on file.

Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Replacement of 2004 yellow truck due to age, diamond light repairs from storm damages, Derecho cost and FEMA application, Cintas, status of certified property cleanup letters, vandalism case update, small claim case update, two pending plats, wastewater work session for Wednesday September 16th at 7:00 p.m. Trick or treating will be Saturday October 31st residents that wish to participate are encouraged to leave porch light on. Time shall be left up to individual homes.

Greiner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.

August Building Permits Approved: Lahr (Solar Panels); Minor (Shed).

Months Receipts: (General Fund) 4,588.61; (Sewer Fund) 21,342.61; (Road Use Tax) 15,480.89; (Local Option Tax) 4,218.89; (Tax Increment Financing) 52.14; (Garbage Fund) 12,772.87.                        Receipt Totals: 58,456.01.

General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Absolute Security Cedar Valley (Hall Monitoring) 444.00

Alliant (Electric) 3,239.82

Asplundh (Derecho Tree Removal) 28,498.67

BP Credit Card (Fuel) 344.72

Butz Insurance (Insurance) 81.00

City Laundering (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 344.30

Consolidated Energy (Derecho Storm Diesel) 1,351.87

Cronbaugh Excavating (Derecho Storm Cleanup) 1,172.50

Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00

Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,649.60

Evans Computer (TEC/Antivirus/Backup) 149.19

Federal Tax Deposit 4,035.40

Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.65

Gazette (Publications) 296.22

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 58.39

Holland Law Office (Attorney) 70.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 2,218.70

McAllister (Concrete) 500.00

Midway Outdoor Equipment (Blades) 46.68

Office Express (Office Supplies) 62.79

Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20

Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 320.74

Rick, Howard (Wages) 2,460.00

Sankot Garage (Truck Repairs) 178.10

Sevig Utility (Water) 38.80

Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 1,350.00

South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 224.84

Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 243.00

US Cellular (Cell Phone) 151.71

United Health Care (Insurance) 2,588.26

Visa: (Postmaster) 110.00; (Microsoft) 52.50;

(Zoom) 15.89; (Tractor Supply) 18.09;

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(Tractor Supply) 28.22; (Strom Steel) 51.52;

(Stanerson Implement) 51.92; (Pomp’s Tire) 90.00

Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00

Wellmark Blue Cross (Dental) 38.99

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 2,307.67

Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00

Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.66

Iowa Once Call (Locations) 67.50

ION Environmental (Testing/Labs) 1,062.50

Ken-Way Trucking (TV Inspection) 4,500.00

(Repair) 97.00

Postmaster (Billing) 162.75

South Slope (Telephone) 103.13

Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 13,110.28

Visa: (Rural Water) 160.00

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 2,051.50

(Landfill Fees) 9,509.50

Central State Bank (ACH) 113.50

Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00;

(Yard Waste) 416.88; (Tags0 570.00; 

(Dumpsters) 345.00

Expenditure Totals: $107,392.15

_________________________________

Bill Voss

Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO

City Clerk

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 Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                              Monday September 14th, 2020

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.

Roll Call: Bauer, Carter, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss.

Pottebaum moved approval of the agenda with the addition of “Old Business” Concrete PolyFix Street Repair, seconded by Carter.  Roll Call: Unanimous.

Pottebaum moved approval of the minutes from August 10th and August 19th, 2020 with correction from Monday to Wednesday August 19th, 2020, seconded by Roll Call: Aye: Cater, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss. Abstain: Bauer.

Bauer moved approval of the August 31st, 2020 Treasurer Report, seconded by Voss.                           Roll Call: Unanimous.

Greiner moved approval of the September Expenditures, seconded by Pottebaum Roll Call: Aye: Bauer, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss. No: Carter.

Council member Carter voted no for the following reasons: Mower knife blade purchase and seeking sanitary sewer line tv proposals.

Deputy Tindle of the Linn County Sheriff Department was present to submit Sheriff Report from August 11, 2020 through September 14, 2020. There were 24 calls for service. Report placed on file.

Brief discussion regarding cost addition to Concrete PolyFix proposal.

Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 9-20-1 approving the FY 19/20 Annual State Financial Report, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Pottebaum moved approval of the FY 18/19 State Audit Report, seconded by Voss.                               Roll Call: Unanimous.

Voss introduced Resolution No. 9-20-2 establishing reconciliation of Utility Billings, Collections and Delinquent Account Procedures, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 9-20-3 approving the FY 19/20 Annual Urban Renewal Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Discussion was held regarding proposed shingles for the community center roofing project.

Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 9-20-4 Awarding Community Center Roof Replacement proposal to Evans Roofing Home Repair in the amount of $33,975.00 seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Bauer, Pottebaum. No: Greiner, Voss. Motion Carried.

Greiner introduced Resolution No. 9-20-5 Approving replacement purchase of City Clerk’s Office Computer with Evans Computer not to exceed the amount of $2,188.89, seconded by Pottebaum.                 Roll Call: Unanimous.

Wastewater Operator Jarad Diedrich presented oral report on monthly operations of plant.

Snyder and associates Report received and placed on file.

Council member Carter once again requested printed copy of Comprehensive Plan from engineer.

Pottebaum moved approval of the renewal of Class LE Liquor License/Sunday Sales/Outdoor Endorsement for the Ponderosa Ballroom and Wild Hogs, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Clerk reported no state violations.

Bauer moved approval of the renewal of Class LE Liquor License/Sunday Sales for the Walford BP, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Clerk reported no state violations.

Pottebaum moved approval of the renewal of the General Fund 13-month CD and transfer Sewer Fund CD into HiFi Savings, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.

Discussion was held regarding severing relationship with Snyder & Associates. Several residents were present to ask questions and voice concerns about the cost and availability of another firm.

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Pottebaum moved to sever relationship with Snyder & Associates and authorizing City Attorney to issue written notification, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Pottebaum. No: Bauer, Greiner and Voss. Motion fails.

Park and Recreation Minutes from September 1st, 2020 received and placed on file.

Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Replacement of 2004 yellow truck due to age, diamond light repairs from storm damages, Derecho cost and FEMA application, Cintas, status of certified property cleanup letters, vandalism case update, small claim case update, two pending plats, wastewater work session for Wednesday September 16th at 7:00 p.m. Trick or treating will be Saturday October 31st residents that wish to participate are encouraged to leave porch light on. Time shall be left up to individual homes.

Greiner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.

August Building Permits Approved: Lahr (Solar Panels); Minor (Shed).

Months Receipts: (General Fund) 4,588.61; (Sewer Fund) 21,342.61; (Road Use Tax) 15,480.89; (Local Option Tax) 4,218.89; (Tax Increment Financing) 52.14; (Garbage Fund) 12,772.87.                        Receipt Totals: 58,456.01.

General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Absolute Security Cedar Valley (Hall Monitoring) 444.00

Alliant (Electric) 3,239.82

Asplundh (Derecho Tree Removal) 28,498.67

BP Credit Card (Fuel) 344.72

Butz Insurance (Insurance) 81.00

City Laundering (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 344.30

Consolidated Energy (Derecho Storm Diesel) 1,351.87

Cronbaugh Excavating (Derecho Storm Cleanup) 1,172.50

Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00

Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,649.60

Evans Computer (TEC/Antivirus/Backup) 149.19

Federal Tax Deposit 4,035.40

Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.65

Gazette (Publications) 296.22

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 58.39

Holland Law Office (Attorney) 70.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 2,218.70

McAllister (Concrete) 500.00

Midway Outdoor Equipment (Blades) 46.68

Office Express (Office Supplies) 62.79

Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20

Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 320.74

Rick, Howard (Wages) 2,460.00

Sankot Garage (Truck Repairs) 178.10

Sevig Utility (Water) 38.80

Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 1,350.00

South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 224.84

Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 243.00

US Cellular (Cell Phone) 151.71

United Health Care (Insurance) 2,588.26

Visa: (Postmaster) 110.00; (Microsoft) 52.50;

(Zoom) 15.89; (Tractor Supply) 18.09;

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(Tractor Supply) 28.22; (Strom Steel) 51.52;

(Stanerson Implement) 51.92; (Pomp’s Tire) 90.00

Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00

Wellmark Blue Cross (Dental) 38.99

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 2,307.67

Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00

Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.66

Iowa Once Call (Locations) 67.50

ION Environmental (Testing/Labs) 1,062.50

Ken-Way Trucking (TV Inspection) 4,500.00

(Repair) 97.00

Postmaster (Billing) 162.75

South Slope (Telephone) 103.13

Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 13,110.28

Visa: (Rural Water) 160.00

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 2,051.50

(Landfill Fees) 9,509.50

Central State Bank (ACH) 113.50

Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00;

(Yard Waste) 416.88; (Tags0 570.00; 

(Dumpsters) 345.00

Expenditure Totals: $107,392.15

_________________________________

Bill Voss

Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO

City Clerk

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