November 9th, 2020 – Walford City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting Monday November 9th, 2020
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Voss.
Roll Call: Bauer, Carter, Greiner. Pottebaum and Voss were absent.
Bauer moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the minutes from October 6th and October 12th, 2020 as posted and published, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the October 31, 2020 Treasurers Report, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Bauer moved approval of the November Expenditures subject to the verification of hours billed for the Bowman Plat review from Snyder & Associates, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous
Deputy Tindal of the Linn County Sheriff Department presented Sheriff Report from October 12th through November 8th, 2020. There were 32 calls for service. Report placed on file.
Resident Mike Meier was present to voice concerns with the loose gravel and dust on streets after the chip and seal was completed. Mayor and Council addressed questions. Possible sweeping but getting to late in the year and winterization of equipment has been completed.
Carter introduced Resolution No. 11-20-2 approving Obligations 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 Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Brief discussion regarding cost of plat reviews. Considered two different fees and or raising proposed.
Bauer Introduced Resolution No. 11-20-3 Establishing Subdivision Plat Review Fee seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous. Fee shall be $1,000.00 to offset city attorney and city engineer cost.
Bauer moved approval to remain with United Health Care for employee health insurance, seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Jarad Diedrich Wastewater Operator was present to give oral and written monthly operation report.
Planning and Zoning minutes from October 12, 2020 were received and placed on file.
Park and Recreation Minutes from November 3rd, 2020 were received and placed on file
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Continue Comprehensive Plan process after the first of the year.
Mayor and maintenance personnel to seek options/cost with new or used dump truck/plow.
Bauer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m., seconded by Carter. Roll Call: Unanimous.
October building permits approved: Housby Heavy Equipment (Sign).
Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 236,099.02; (Sewer Fund) 21,705.76; (Road Use Tax) 12,652.27; (Local Option Tax) 4,218.90; (Tax Increment) 1,746.90; (Garbage Fund) 13,402.66. Revenue Totals: $289,825.51.
General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2,878.01
BP (Fuel) 288.64
City Laundering (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 283.44
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00
Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,649.60
Evans Computer (Tec Support/Antivirus) 228.19
Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 5,753.05
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Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.65
Gazette (Publications) 145.61
Gordon Flesch (Copy Count/Maint) 72.74
Holland Law Office (Attorney) 1,450.00
IPERS (Withholdings) 3,290.28
Office Express (Office Supplies) 4.64
Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20
Port “O”Jonny (Restrooms) 201.00
Postmaster (Flier) 89.65
Riteway Business Forms (W2’s) 106.00
Sevig Utility (Water) 34.40
Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 1,352.00
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 239.52
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 198.00
US Cellular (Cell Phones) 146.76
United Health Care (Insurance) 2,588.26
Visa Business: (Postage) 75.90; (Microsoft) 52.50;
(Wal-Mart) 111.48
Voss, Bill (Cell Phone Allowance) 50.00
Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 38.99
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 1,785.80
Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,892.00
Dorsey & Whitney (Attorney) 3,500.00
Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,227.66
Iowa One Call (Locations) 72.90
ION Environmental Solutions
Postmaster (Postage) 162.75
South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 103.21
Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 3,250.50
Visa Business: (Theisen’s) 9.37
Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 1,362.50
Central State Bank (ACH FEES) 113.00
Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,905.00
(Yard Waste) 460.80; (Tags) 190.00
Total Expenditures:$ 52,545.00
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Bill Voss
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFO
City Clerk