The Wellman
City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the
The Agenda
was approved upon motion by Swartzendruber, second by Oldfield and all aye
votes.
The minutes
of the September 19 regular meeting and the September 28 special session were
presented. With no additions or corrections the minutes stand approved as read.
The list of
bills were reviewed with discussion on the invoices for repairs at Well #3 due
to a lightening strike. This will be turned into insurance. Oldfield moved,
Kisner seconded and all voted aye to pay the following:.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUND
POLICE PROTECTION:
Wellman Telephone Co phone to law center 34.37
FIRE PROTECTION:
Alliant Energy fire station 193.85
Reggie Tire fuel 274.40
City of
CIVIL DEFENSE:
Alliant Energy weather siren 11.73
Mellinger Cabinet Shop fire siren Oct electric 15.00
ANIMAL CONTROL:
Paws & More Oct payment 140.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
Alliant Energy highway flashing light 11.93
LIBRARY SERVICES:
Payroll expense 2,464.06
Iowa City Press Citizen annual subscription 130.00
Wellman Telephone Co library phones 57.69
PARKS:
Payroll expense 1,004.50
Alliant Energy electric services 401.89
Farmers Supply/Farm Plan battery for park mower 58.00
Graber Supply 4x8 treated plywood by Butch 35.92
Teresa Lampe mileage to Bettendorf/Park & Rec
Fall workshop 72.90
Menards privacy lattice 64.41
Evan Parrott mileage to
Petty Cash
lunch for group traveling to REAP hearing 41.53
Reggie Tire fuel 23.50
Wellman Telephone Co park phone 1.43
SENIOR DINING:
Payroll expense
423.90
Alliant Energy electric services 349.18
City of
LEGISLATIVE:
Payroll expense 325.64
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION:
Payroll expense 497.71
CITY HALL:
Payroll expense
112.27
Alliant Energy municipal building 371.60
Aramark Uniform Services mats, etc 38.57
Freeman Foods cleaning supplies 25.88
General Pest Control Oct service 11.00
Petty Cash gloves for cleaning 6.23
City of
Wellman Telephone Co city hall phones 143.22
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
Pitney Bowes quarterly equipment charges 390.00
Quill Corporation office supplies 119.97
Bob Swartzendruber reimburse motel/mileage League
Conference 312.78
Donna Wade mileage to
Wellman Advance publications 482.85
EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT:
Dr Doug Campbell 13.20
Dr Dawn M Stutlz DDS 37.50
PAYROLL TAXES & DEDUCTIONS:
Federation Bank fed wht & fica/medicare 3,227.06
IPERS employee retirement fund 2,209.81
Treasurer State of Iowa state wht 763.48
AFLAC employee insurance 226.60
Wellmark payroll deduction 124.70
CDBG HOUSING REHAB PROJECT:
ECICOG administration fees 3,258.00
Payroll expense 515.11
Alliant Energy skating rink electric 181.51
Farner-Bocken concessions 533.31
Freeman Foods concessions,supplies 21.50
Iwireless cell phone service 50.73
Mahaska Bottling soft drinks 132.00
Petty Cash concessions 107.96
Treasurer State of
City of
Wellman Telephone Co rink phone 23.56
TOTAL 25,575.40
ROAD USE TAX FUND
Payroll expense
194.05
Alliant Energy street lighting 1,438.34
Reggie Tire fuel for dump truck 42.00
TOTAL 1,674.39
MAINTENANCE SHED CAPITAL PROJECT
Garling Construction pay estimate #4 (93%
complete) 96,950.46
GAS SYSTEM FUND
Payroll expense
2,211.91
Alliant Energy electric services 62.40
Chris Huston mileage to Eddyville/IUB fall meeting 50.22
I Wireless cell phone services 78.85
Quarterly
Energizer Newsletter 166.11
Municipal Gas System furnace rebate to customer
account 100.00
Petty Cash lunch for Huston & Bontrager/IUB
meeting in Eddyville 11.20
Reggie Tire fuel 121.40
Schlabaugh Repair use of welder 150.00
Treasurer State of
Treasurer State of
City of Wellman maintenance shed Aug gas 19.47
TOTAL
5,646.85
WATER SYSTEM FUND
Payroll expense
4,319.65
Alliant Energy electric services 1,344.38
Douds Stone rock/water leaks 195.10
Dreams Unlimited
FedEx shipping for water samples/special testing 57.22
Freeman Foods supplies 1.79
Gingerich Well & Pump repairs at well #3 150.00
Graber Supply 2-16 concret stakes 17.70
Graber Supply 2 doors/water plant 490.31
Hawkins Water Treatment chemicals 556.98
Jetco Inc repairs at well #3 1,248.97
Reggie Tire fuel
47.40
Utility Equipment Co repair parts 1,214.15
Treasurer State of
City of
Wellman Telephone Co water plant alarm 24.67
TOTAL 10,681.34
9TH AVENUE NORTH WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Dorsey & Whitney LLP corporate purpose
note/water project 1,404.50
9TH AVENUE SOUTH WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Dorsey & Whitney LLP - $200,000 note/9th
Ave South project 1,444.50
WASTEWATER SYSTEM FUND
Payroll expense
1,896.86
Alliant Energy electric services/wastewater plant 1,411.80
Freeman Foods ice/wastewater samples 9.87
Hupp Electric Motors repair wastewater pump 713.62
Reggie Tire fuel 73.00
Testamerica wastewater testing 417.60
Treasurer State of
City of
Wellman Telephone Co phone services 64.73
TOTAL 4,706.32
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FUND
Cox Sanitation & Recycling Sep recycling 2,550.00
stickers
sold 145.50
TOTAL 2,695.50
SENIOR DINING HAA FUND
Payroll expense 961.07
Freeman Foods raw food 56.69
General Pest Control Oct service 9.00
H&H Foodservice raw food 93.48
awkeye Foodservice raw food & supplies 1,226.27
Mildred Whetstine reimburse supplies,raw food 54.48
mileage
to Cedar Rapids/Heritage meeting 35.64
TOTAL 2,436.63
Payroll expense
53.29
GRAND TOTAL 153,269.18
There were
no reports or requests for Sergeant Smit from the Washington County Sheriffs
Department.
James
Miller, President of the Parks and Recreation Board reported on their recent
meeting. The Wellman Ball Boosters met with the Board reporting they had 153 children
participate in their summer program this year as well as 77 in Babe Ruth. They
will be providing an annual financial report to the Board. The Sunrise Summer
Rec Program report was not available as Tarin Allen, director, was unable to
attend the meeting. The REAP grant was not awarded to the City but the need
still exists for a path to the school. It is possible some volunteer help is
available to do the work if the easements are in place. The Board will be working
on the Christmas decorations and asked the City arrange to have them in place
the week of Thanksgiving. Plans are being drawn up to expand the restrooms at
the skating rink to be
Richard
Oldfield reported on the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. The citys
disaster plan was reviewed with indication the City may want to purchase a
portable generator to have available. The Commission also suggests asking the
fire department to once a year or so have a test for the all clear signal after
a tornado warning has been sounded to allow residents an opportunity to be
aware of the procedures. Fire Chief Seward indicated this would be fine as long
as prior arrangements are made and sufficient notice given to citizens. Also
requested by the Commission is hiring a Building Permit Inspector to be paid as
a contract worker on a per permit inspection basis. A suggested amount of $25
per permit was submitted. This will mean raising the minimum for building
permits. Swartzendruber moved to approve the inspector, Seward seconded and all
voted aye. An ad will be placed in the paper for the position.
Ordinance
No. 172 to amend the Chapter entitled Mayor was introduced and caused to be
read for its third and final reading. Goodrich moved to final adopt Ordinance
No. 172, Oldfield seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The
Mayor affixed his signature.
Ordinance
No. 173 to amend Chapter 17 Council was introduced and caused to be read for
its third and final reading. Goodrich moved and Seward seconded to final adopt
Ordinance No. 173. Upon roll call there were four aye votes with Oldfield
voting no. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Ordinance
No. 174 to establish height of grass/weeds and other items for abatement
purposes was introduced and caused to be read for its third and final reading.
Oldfield moved to final adopt Ordinance No. 174. Goodrich seconded and upon
roll call there were unanimous aye votes. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Ordinance
No. 176 to establish the Wellman Senior Center Commission was introduced and
caused to be read for its third and final reading. Seward moved to final adopt
Ordinance No. 176, Goodrich seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous
ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Resolution
No. 05-35 to increase the recycling charges by twenty-five cents was introduced
and caused to be read. Oldfield moved and Swartzendruber seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 05-35. Upon roll call the vote was unanimous aye votes. The
Mayor affixed his signature. The increase is being requested by Cox Sanitation
to cover increase fuel costs.
In the
matter of the Shannon McCain request to waive his water and sewer hookup
assessments, the Council reviewed copies of minutes from the meetings when the request
for City assistance on his utility line was made. Goodrich stated the City had
met the agreed upon compensation and the City Attorney had given his opinion
the City should not waive the assessments. Seward pointed out the City went
ahead and connected although it was agreed upon that McCain should sign the
waiver first. The waiver has not been signed as yet. Oldfield moved not to
waive the $250 assessments. Swartzendruber seconded with four aye votes,
Goodrich voting no. He stated the council should not be voting on this issue.
The Council
reviewed and discussed proposed changes to the Employee Handbook. After some
discussion Swartzendruber moved to adopt the changes, Oldfield seconded and all
voted aye. The changes are as follows: (1) under City Resources and Equipment
the word Vehicles be added to the title and a statement to the text outlining
care, maintenance and reporting of damages to City equipment. Also, a phrase
deleted from this section that will no longer allow an option for City
employees to use City equipment for personal use if compensation is paid to the
City for that use. (2) Under Time Clock a statement added that defines lunch
breaks must either be punched out and in or, if the employee is unable to do
so, must write in whether a lunch hour was or was not observed. If no notation
is made, it will be assumed the lunch break was taken and the employee paid
accordingly. (3) Job Cards the requirement that job sheets be submitted to
the City Clerk on a timely basis be changed to given on a daily basis. (4)
Rest Periods adds a statement that defines the fifteen minute rest period
time starts when the job site is left and ends when the employee returns to the
site.
Standard
Pest Control has submitted a proposal to service the
Proposals
have been received to provide mat and mop service to the
A Public
Hearing for an amendment to the fy05-06 budget was set for
In General
Discussion, Mayor Lewis asked about going ahead with asphalt work on the City
Hall parking lot if he gets a bid. The
Seward asked about the school crossing as the Council
had voted to have the painting corrected. Lewis asked how he wanted it handled
with Seward stating he wanted a contractor to do it.
Goodrich stated that the maintenance shed will be done
soon but before items are moved in to it, everything should be inventoried and
all equipment cleaned up.
Kisner voiced concerns on the
Oldfield suggested a couple councilmen walk through
the maintenance shed before it is accepted to be certain everything is as it
should be.
The Clerk reported the copier has had to have a drum
replaced for the second or third time and is approaching eight years old. The
repairman indicates it is about at the end of its life expectancy. The budget
amendment will include funding for a new one. Ray Griffin has asked for a
volunteer to help with the hazardous cleanup day on October 22. Lewis will find
someone. A resident north of town has
use for the junk cement collected south of the wastewater plant and asked if
the City would load it if he provides the trucking. The Council did not wish to
use the backhoe for fear of damaging it. Mayor Lewis stated he had already
promised the cement to a firm in Washington who will grind it up.
In the
Public Forum Larry Thurman asked to participate in the new maintenance shed
walk through so that he can film it for the cable channel.
Bob Freeman announced the Wellman Improvement Group
will be hosting a candidate forum for Thursday, October 27,
Ryan Miller stated final approval from the IDNR has
been received for the parkland use. It is expected ground breaking for the new
daycare facility will take place in March.
Wilma Gingerich asked about the water leak at the
south end of main street which has been ongoing for over a week. It is expected
this will be repaired in the next few days.
Karri Fisher asked if the City equipment had been
inspected by the Mayor and was told not all of it. She asked if the city pickup
had been repaired as the bodywork bids had been approved at the last meeting.
This has not been done yet.
With no
further business the meeting was adjourned at
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MAX E. LEWIS, MAYOR DONNA
B. WADE, CITY CLERK