April 13th, 2020 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday April 13, 2020
Meeting was conducted electronically via conference call/Zoom, due to the Coronavirus/COID-19.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Carter, Greiner, Pegump, Pottebaum, Voss.
Greiner moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Pottebaum. Roll Call: Unanimous
Pottebaum moved approval of the March 9th, 2020 minutes as published and posted, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pegump moved approval of the March 31st, 2020 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Pottebaum. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Voss moved approval of the April Expenditures, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 4-20-1 Approving City Hall Emergency Preparedness Policy, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous. Policy establishes the protocol that will be used by City of Walford Officials and employees in the event of a pandemic.
Clerk presented FY 19/20 budget amendment projections for discussion.
Council member Carter suggested all projects be placed on hold due to virus and possible funding deficiencies.
Council members Greiner and Pottebaum in favor to proceed with 1st Avenue Street Project as soon as possible.
Greiner moved to set FY 19/20 Budget Amendment Hearing date of Monday May 11th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Pottebaum. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Greiner moved approval of the renewal of General Fund and Sewer Fund CD’s, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Council reviewed submitted Linn County Sheriff Report. There were 23 calls for services between March 9th, 2020 through April 5th, 2020. Report placed on file.
Council reviewed written correspondence from resident Pat Mahoney regarding city trees, requested mulch, dirt to be placed around the base to cover exposed roots and asked to stop mowing so close. Action to be taken.
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Committee to be formed by Mayor for wastewater plant project, Pottebaum volunteered to serve on committee, Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant city was awarded 6 gallons of Diamond Vogel Paint, vandalism case, delay delinquent account to small claims, hall rental reservations on hold per virus update, Treasurer’s office collection of unpaid parking tickets within vehicle license renewals, received DNR letter approving Wastewater Plant Improvement Plans, and State Auditor’s office to begin FY 19 audit on April 27th.
Pottebaum moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
March Building Permits Approved: Bauer (Shed).
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Monthly Receipts: (General Fund) 15,345.42; (Road Use Fund) 7,415.97; (Tax Increment) 187.37; (Local Option Tax) 3,349.33; (Sewer Fund) 12,931.03; (Garbage Fund) 9,659.28. Revenue Totals: $48,888.40.
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:
Absolute Security (Shop) 147.00
Allegra (printing) 177.38
Alliant (Electric) 3,762.64
BP Credit Card (Fuel) 205.26
BSN Sports (Baseball Equipment) 791.00
Car Quest (Supplies) 164.18
City Laundering (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 344.30
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,807.20
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,544.00
Evans Computer (Support/Antivirus/ICloud) 148.76
Federal Tax Payment 3,362.86
Firehouse Pyrotechnics LC (Fireworks) 6,500.00
(Insurance) 1,000.00
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,162.81
Gazette (Publications) 102.81
Gee Asphalt (Salt) 2,129.28
Gordon Flesch (Copy Count/Maint) 100.93
Iowa Depart. Of Human Service 517.00
IPERS (Withholdings/Exp) 2,150.77
Menards (Materials/Microwave) 120.48
Monticello Sports (Jerseys/Hats) 2,313.00
Office Express (Office Supplies) 187.40
Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20
Postmaster 89.65
Sevig Utility (Water) 34.40
Sherwin Williams (Paint) 65.76
Snyder Associates (Engineer Fees) 5,510.00
South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 220.76
Treasurer of State (1st Quarter Withholdings) 1,481.05
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 126.00
US Cellular (Mar. Cell Phones) 145.46
United Health Care (Health Insurance) 2,588.26
Visa: (Postmaster) 136.50; (Wal-Mart) 78.53;
(Microsoft) 112.50; (Card Fee) 99.00
Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00
Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Ace Electric (Generator Repair) 317.23
Alliant (Electric) 2,574.05
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,807.20
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,162.81
Iowa One Call (Locations) 18.90
ION Environmental (Testing) 1,590.00
Postmaster 162.75
South Slope (Internet/South Slope) 101.04
Treasurer of State (1st Quarter Sales Tax) 246.38
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Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fee) 1,058.00
Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 114.50
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00
Expenditure Totals: $62,617.98
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk
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