July 8th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Monday July 8th, 2019Wastewater Treatment Plant tour at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Bill Voss and Pegump.Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss. None absent.Huber moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the minutes from June 10th and June 18th, 2019 as posted and published, second by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the June 30, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the July Expenditures, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane introduced Resolution No. 7-19-1 approving monthly cell phone allowance for Mayor, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Aye: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump. Abstain: Voss.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 7-19-2 adopting the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Manual and Specifications Manual as the Technical Standards for Public Improvements, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 7-19-3 approving the purchase of used 2011 Kwik Load Trailer from Mark Carter in the amount of $3,500.00, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 7-19-4 adopting Standard Rates for Use of City Equipment and Personnel to be charged when the City Abates a Nuisance with additional manpower language, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved to keep Johnson County Refuse Cart Contract as is, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the Snyder & Associates Scope of Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Improvements in the amount of $22,000.00 the first of three contracts, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the Snyder & Associates Scope of Services for the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update in the amount of $50,000.00, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Speth of the Linn county Sheriff Department was present to submit sheriff report and to answer questions or concerns. Questions regarding fireworks were asked.Discussion was held regarding Digital Platform for the Storage and Sharing of Documents with Central email System for staff and elected officials. Council agreed to proceed.Discussion was held regarding bridge inspection report. No action taken. Tree trimming to be done.Park and Recreation Board minutes from July 2, 2019 received and placed on file.Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from June 3, 2019 received and placed on file.Numerous residents were present to voice concerns with fireworks law. Residents were also present to support the current law. Lengthy discussion included: Noise disturbing Veterans and animals, debris/trash falling on neighbor’s property, property damage, size of fireworks being used, underage children use, time/dates/hours that they can be used. Residents suggested total ban, some suggested shorter time and days, some suggested talking with your neighbor directly. Council will revisit at the August meeting.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Broken tile repair/drainage, employee update, property cleanup and property appraisal.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m., seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.June Building Permits Approved: Huber (Shed); Cowell (Fence).Page 1 of 3Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 3,597.42; (Sewer Fund) 13,003.62; (Road Use Tax) 15,312.29; (Garbage Fund) 9,774.54; (Local Option Tax) 3,511.60. Revenue Totals: $45,199.47.General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Advanced Systems (Maint/ Copy Count) 52.73Alliant (Electric) 3,472.74Baker Paper (Trash Bags) 65.90Benton County Recorder (Recording) 17.00Carter, Mark (Trailer) 3,500.00Chalupsky Enterprises (Tree Spraying) 1,020.00Cintas (Rugs/Uniforms) 317.48Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Ellis, Gary (Wages) 708.80Evans Computer (Support/ICloud) 134.18Federal Tax Payment 3,425.94Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,158.97Gazette (Publications) 121.25G & H Electric (Dryer Hookup) 553.91Gorsch, Linda (Janitorial) 180.00Holland Law Office (Attorney) 175.00Hydra -Fab (Truck Repair) 106.00Department Human Services 517.00IIMC (Dues) 170.00Iowa League of Cities (Dues) 1,060.00IPERS 1,678.39Linn Co-op (Diesel) 51.30Linn County Sheriff (Sheriff Fees) 9,100.0Linn County Treasurer (Bridge Inspections) 305.00Menards (Supplies) 81.92Midway Outdoor Equipment (Blades) 83.82Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20P & K Midwest (Pruner/Blades) 474.69Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 286.50Postmaster 88.55Rick, Howard (Wages) 2,688.00Sevig Utility (Water) 31.27Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 774.00Solberg’s (Medals) 203.20South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 221.43Treasurer of State (Withholdings) 1,575.91(Sales Tax) 86.70US Cellular (Cell Phones) 144.24Visa: (BP) 542.85; (Wal-Mart) 99.99;(Postmaster) 172.32; (Iowa League) 205.00;(Scratch & Dent) 825.00; (Menards) 48.12;(Home Appliance) 656.00Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 1,781.46Page 2 of 3Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 2,156.19Central State Bank (Auto) 112.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,158.97Grainger (Oil, Filter, Switch) 308.74Iowa One Call (Locations) 56.70ION Environmental Solutions (Labs) 795.00Linn Co-op (Diesel) 791.72Postmaster 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.19Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 1,482.00Treasurer of State (2nd Quarter Sales Tax) 243.16USA BlueBook (Supplies) 382.97Visa: (Black Burn Flags) 482.05; (Postmaster) 27.95; (Wal-Mart) 62.50;(QC Analytical Services) 150.00Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 822.33Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,510.00Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Yard Waste) 520.56; (Tags) 760.00Expenditure Totals: $66,588.74__________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:__________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3.