December 14th, 2020 – Walford City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday December 14th, 2020
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.
Roll Call: Carter, Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss present. Bauer was absent.
Pottebaum moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum moved approval of the minutes from November 4th, 9th, and 18th 2020 as posted and published, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum moved approval of the November 30th, 2020 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Council member Carter questioned Snyder Associates invoices and other invoices.
Pottebaum moved approval of the December Expenditures, seconded by Voss Roll Call: Ayes: Greiner, Voss. No: Carter Pottebaum. Tie Vote. No further action taken.
Deputy Streets, of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department presented Sheriff Report from November 9th, 2020 through December 11th, 2020. There were 21 calls for service. Report placed on file.
Fire Chief, Mike Sankot was present to inquire about the use of the community center to administer
Covid shots. Mayor and Council supported request. Early stages of planning at this time.
Resident Sondra Lahr was present to voice concerns with the Walford Code regarding Pit Bulls. Requested city to consider revising city code to mirror surrounding cities. Council agreed to review and consider possible changes.
Greiner moved approval of the renewal of Blanket Security Bond, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Council member Voss opened discussion regarding pursing different law firms. Possible consideration at a later date.
Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 12-20-1 approving the Reappointment and Compensation Schedule for City Attorney Erek Sittig , seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Greiner, Pottebaum. No: Voss. Motion carried.
Greiner introduced Resolution No. 12-20-2 Approving the Federal/State Procurement and Contracting Policy, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 12-20-3 Authorizing City Clerk to transfer $500,000.00 General Fund Checking into General Fund Hifi Savings Account, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Transfer purpose is to gain higher interest.
Carter Introduced Resolution No. 12-20-4 Approving the 2021 Benton County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Discussion was held regarding change of engineer firms, cost and the interview selection process.
Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 12-20-5 approving Veenstra & Kimm Engineer Contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Ayes: Carter, Greiner, Pottebaum. No: Voss. Motion Carried.
Jarad Diedrich Wastewater operator was present to give oral and written monthly operation report.
Report included repairs to blower motor and VFD.
Pottebaum moved approval of the reappointment of Jennifer Lane to the Park and Recreation Board, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous. Term of 3 years.
Park and Recreation December 1, 2020 minutes received and placed on file.
Brief discussion was held regarding employees receiving spray license to save cost.
Pottebaum moved approval of the 2021 TruGreen spray agreement in the amount of $6,031.50 seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Ayes: Greiner, Pottebaum, Voss. No. Carter. Motion Carried. No price increases.
Brief discussion was held regarding business Derecho cleanup.
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Pottebaum moved approval to pursuit nuisance abatements, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Discussion regarding the purchase of new versus used dump truck and tractor.
Pottebaum introduced Resolution No. 12-20-6 approval of the purchase of 2008 International 7400 Dump Truck in the amount of $32,900.00 subject to private inspection, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Discussion regarding city hail/derecho damages. Mayor and Council determined replacement of roofs, gutters/downspouts, vents, fascia, and siding. Brief discussion regarding diamond lights damages.
Other areas of discussion included, but not limited to the following: College Community School District providing the city with two welcoming signs.
Voss moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m., seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
November Building Permits Approved: Koonts (Ground Solar Panels).
Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 61,742.47; (Sewer Fund) 22,783.82; (Garbage Fund) 14,625.30; (Road Use Tax) 18,218.64; (Local Option Tax) 11,875.06; (Tax Increment Financing) 853.86. Revenue Totals: 130,099.15.
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk
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