Nov. 12th, 2018 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Monday November 12, 2018Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Kane, Pegump, Voss. Huber was Absent.Bergmeier moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the minutes from October 8th and October 22, 2018 as posted and published, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the October 31, 2018 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the November Expenditures, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff Department was present to answer questions with monthly Sheriff Report. Report received and placed on file.Steve Smith of Johnson County Refuse was present to discuss automated trash service option with new carts for recycling, garbage and yard waste. Discussion included cart size, cost and implementing.Chad and Tim McCleary of ION Environmental Solutions were present to report on sanitary sewer plant operations.Kane introduced Resolution No. 11-18-1 approving Obligation of Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriation to the payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations which shall come due in the next succeeding Fiscal year, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 11-18-2 approving Obligation of Funds from the City Tax Revenues for Appropriation to the Payment of Economic Development Grant Payment Obligations which shall come due under the Development Agreement with Kingery Manufacturing Service, LLC, dated May 9th, 2016, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump introduced Resolution No. 11-18- 3 approving Employee Wage and Benefits for January 1, 2019, with addition of not to exceed with Sanitary Sewer Plant Operator wages, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Ayes: Kane, Pegump, Voss. Abstain: Bergmeier.Kane introduced Resolution No. 11-18-4 approving Wastewater Operator/Maintenance Job Description, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.True Green 2019 Spraying Proposal was tabled.Bergmeier moved approval of the GovPayNet Service Agreement for Credit Card Services, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval to proceed with legal action on outstanding overnight parking ticket, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous. City attorney will be contacted.IPERS 2017 Compliance audit was completed on Tuesday November 6, 2018. City was found in compliance.Brief discussion was held regarding ION Environmental Solutions Termination of Contract affective January 1, 2019.Voss moved approval to proceed with sanitary sewer pump repairs, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Page 1 of 3Council reviewed Engineer Report. Scheduled final informational meeting for residents on Second Street S. Street Project meeting will be held on Monday Nov. 26th, at 7:00 p.m.Other areas of discussion included, but not limited to the following: Employment application interview/offer and the need to proceed with update of Comprehensive Plan.Voss moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m., seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Month Receipts: (General Fund) 232,618.33; (Sewer Fund) 10,361.78; (Road Use Tax) 13,113.54; (Local Option Tax) 3,566.27; (Garbage Fund) 9,581.99; (Tax Increment Financing) 2,271.24. Total Revenue: 271,513.15.General and Road Use Expenditures:Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy Count) 134.22A-Line Striping (Sweeping) 800.00Allegra Print (Fliers) 169.81Alliant (Electric) 2,965.92Brecht Construction (Steel Roof) 5,980.00Burns, Marcus (Christmas Program) 60.00Campbell Supply (Tools) 24.99Cintas (Rugs/Towles/Uniforms) 205.64Ellis, Gary (Salary) 5,160.93Evans Computer (ICloud/Tec) 183.25Fauser Energy (Hydraulic Fluid) 87.50Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2,036.72Gann, Janet (Salary) 2,021.21Gazette (Publications) 93.12Gee Asphalt (Salt) 2,201.47Hawkeye Fire & Safety (Extinguishers) 70.00Holland Law Office (Attorney) 504.00Hoskins, Tyce (Website) 1,372.18IPERS (Withholdings) 1,203.99Ken-Way Excavating (Storm Drain) 530.00;(City Signs) 2,471.00Menards (Materials/Supplies) 608.68Office Express (Office Supplies) 84.51Orkin (Hall Spray) 59.71Port”O”Jonny (Restroom) 95.50Postmaster (News Letter) 85.80(Fliers) 85.80Sevig Utility (Water) 30.54Snyder Associates (Engineer) 1,057.44South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 223.96Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 180.00Truck Country (Hood/Bolts) 599.42US Cellular (Cell Phone) 66.84Van Meter (Lights) 138.15Page 2 of 3Visa: (BP) 483.35; (Wal-Mart) 165.19;(Postage) 35.13; (Conference Meals)29.95;(Tractor Supply) 25.00Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 1,024.56Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 3,313.70Gann, Janet (Salary) 2,021.21Hawkeye Fire & Safety (Extinguisher) 79.70Hydrants Unlimited (Maint/Testing) 2,050.00ION Environmental (Nov. Services) 5,285.00Menards (Materials) 171.12O’Reilly Auto Parts (Battery) 40.10Parkson Corp. (Parts/Shipping) 2,206.75Postmaster (Billing) 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 238.34Van Meter (Bulbs) 136.40Visa: (Sadler Machine Co.) 80.00(Fastenal) 12.96Voss, Bill (Keys) 9.00Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Landfill) 4,098.00Central State Bank (Auto) 109.00Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 5,742.75(Yard Waste) 305.36Expenditure Totals: 59,467.62__________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:__________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3