December 13th, 2021 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting December 13th, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Carter (Telephone), Greiner, Voss. Bauer was absent. One Vacancy.
Carter moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Griener moved approval of the November 15th, 2021 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Voss moved approval of the November 30, 2021 Treasurers Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter moved approval of the December Expenditures, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous,
Deputy Leaper of the Linn County Sheriff Department was present to answer questions regarding monthly report.
There were 36 calls for service from November 15th, 2021 through December 13th, 2021.
Voss introduced Resolution No. 12-21-1 approving Pay Estimate No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement ultraviolet Disinfection Project in the amount of $116,349.35, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
City engineer, Dave Hagen was present to submit engineer report and answer questions regarding UV Wastewater construction progress and meeting with Linn County regarding shared cost for the 1st Avenue E Overlay Improvement Project.
Wastewater Operator, Chad Sands of ION Environmental Services was present to submit monthly operations report and answer maintenance questions.
Greiner moved approval of the renewal of Blanket Security Bond with Nationwide, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter introduced Resolution No. 12-21-2 Approving the Re-Appointment and Compensation Schedule for City Attorney Erek Sittig, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Greiner. No: Voss.
Motion fails.
Greiner introduced Resolution No. 12-21-3 authorizing City Clerk to transfer Sewer Funds into Sewer Sinking Fund for SRF Interest/Service Fees and Principle Payments, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Voss moved approval of the Linn County Contract for Law Enforcement Service for FY 22/23, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Carter moved approval setting the L.L. Pelling Co. Seal Coat Unit Price, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Greiner moved approval of participation in the HACAP Water Utility Vendor Agreement Low-Income Househole Assistance Program, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Contact HACAP for more information on how to apply for assistance with sewer utility bills.
Carter moved approval of participation with Linn County, Iowa American Resue Funding Application, seconded by Griener. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Discussion was held regarding New Plow Truck Purchase. No action taken. To be revisited in January.
Park and Recreation December 7th 2021, minutes received and placed on file.
Mayor Voss Proclamation of Walford School Choice Week January 23rd-29th, 2022
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Mayor attendance at the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline/filed opposition, budget workshop scheduled, and State audit schedule.
Griener moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
November Building Permits Issued: Upah (Addition/Shed); Kuntz (Solar Panels).
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Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 51,081.30; (Sewer Fund) 20,832.66; (Tax Increment) 159.86; (Garbage Fund) 12,754.32; (Local Option Fund) 19,073.99; (Road Use Tax) 11,989.59; (SRF Distribution) 87,054.48; (American Rescue Funds) 360.73. Revenue Totals: $ 203,306.93.
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:
Absolute Security (Mont/Maint) 444.00
Allegra Print (Fliers) 195.46
Alliant (Electric) 3,544.67
Baker Paper (Supplies) 249.28
Bauer, Randy (Council Meetings) 280.00
BP Credit Card (Gas) 377.49
Carter, Jo Ellen (Council Meetings) 320.00
Central State Bank (Safety Box) 66.00
City of Fairfax (Fire Services) 54,477.00
(Library Services) 3,430.00
City Laundering (Uniforms/Towels/Rugs) 397.07
City of Norway (Fire Services) 600.00
CJ Cooper (Drug Testing/Admin) 245.00
Consolidated Energy (Generator Diesel) 151.84
Ellis, Amy (Council Meetings) 200.00
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,760.00
Evans Computer (iCloud/Antivirus) 220.80
Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2,858.84
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.47
Gazette (Publications) 98.88
Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 77.95
Greiner, Matt (Council meetings) 240.00
Holland Law (Attorney Fees) 315.00
Iowa Rural Water (Dues) 275.00
IPERS (Withholding) 1,854.41
Jordon’s Heating & Cooling (Furnace Repairs) 3,984.80
Menards (Supplies) 183.08
Miller, Dan (Wages) 3,200.00
Nationwide (Security Bonds) 277.00
Office Express (Office Supplies) 107.39
ProPet Distributors (Dogipot Station/Bags) 754.65
Riteway (Office Forms) 277.00
Sevig Utility (Water) 36.50
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 235.44
Temple Display (Christmas Dec. Parts/Bulbs) 753.38
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 140.00
United Health Care (Insurance) 1,054.10
Van Meter (Bulbs) 10.66
Veenstra & Kimm (Engineer Fees) 2,025.00
Visa: (Postmaster) 116.00; (Microsoft) 52.50;
(US Cellular) 68.20; (E-Rigging.Com) 133.70;
(Amazon) 108.73; (Oriental Trade) 373.60;
(Wal-Mart) 137.64; (Tractor Supply) 262.92
(Theisen’s) 83.95; (John’s Lock & Key) 13.96
Voss, Aaron (Council Meetings) 280.00
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Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00; (Mileage) 61.60;
(Mayor Wages) 1,750.00
Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2,531.37
Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 115.00
Consolidated Energy (Generator Diesel) 661.29
Dorsey & Whitney (Bond Council) 8,000.00
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.46
Iowa Once Call (Locations) 59.40
ION Environmental Solutions (Operations) 4,550.00
Ken-Way Trucking (Repair) 9,073.00
Postmaster (Billing) 186.00
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 101.45
State Revolving Fund (Loan Interest) 998.42
Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (Engineer) 4,490.92
Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 1,429.68
(Landfill) 9,509.50
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,922.00;
(Tags) 155.00
Expenditure Totals:$ 145,621.44
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IACMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk
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