November 21, 2005

                                                                                                              Wellman, Iowa 52356

 

 

     The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building at 7:00pm. Mayor Max Lewis presided with the City Attorney, City Clerk and following Council Members:  Robert Goodrich, Robert Swartzendruber, Richard Oldfield, George Kisner, and James Seward; absent: no one. Also present were Mary Coblentz from the news media and nine citizens.

     The Agenda was approved upon motion by Oldfield, second by Goodrich, and all aye votes.

     Minutes of the previous meeting were presented. With no additions or corrections the minutes stand approved as read.

     The list of bills was reviewed with discussion on membership in the American Public Gas Association. After review of its services, Kisner moved not to join, Swartzendruber seconded and all voted aye. After further discussion of the bills Swartzendruber moved, Oldfield seconded and all voted aye to pay the following:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

FIRE PROTECTION:

Reggie Tire – fuel                                                                                                           169.10

ANIMAL CONTROL:

Max Lewis – mileage to Washington to take dog to Paws                                                 13.77

LIBRARY SERVICES:

Payroll expense                                                                                                          2,289.70

Baker & Taylor Books – library books                                                                          203.52

Demco – library supplies                                                                                                  64.36

Golden Door Press – library book                                                                                   22.50

Charles Tayor – library book                                                                                           39.95

Wellmark – Miller health insurance                                                                                 218.88

PARKS & RECREATION:

Payroll expense                                                                                                             436.27

Allen Masonry Contractor – repairs to water fountains & shelters                                   675.00

Metal Works – 3ft 1x1/4 flat steel                                                                                      2.50

Sitler’s Supplies Inc – replacement bulbs                                                                          60.75

SENIOR CENTER:

Payroll expense                                                                                                             288.65

CITY HALL:

Payroll expense                                                                                                             102.07

Aramark Uniform Services – mop,towel,airfresh,mats                                                       42.10

Standard Pest Control – November service                                                                       9.00

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION:

Payroll expense                                                                                                             511.10

Wellmark – Wade insurance                                                                                          413.63

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:

Bancard Center – credit card payments                                                                          219.18

Iowa County Auditor – plat book & postage                                                                    18.50

Iowa League of Cities – MLA workshop registrations                                                   135.00 

Johnson County Auditor – plat book, map & postage                                                       19.85

Quill Corporation – office supplies                                                                                   34.66

PAYROLL TAXES & DEDUCTIONS:

Federation Bank – fed wht & fica/medicare                                                                 2,855.75

EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT:

Gregory A Gilbaugh DDS                                                                                                79.50

CDBG HOUSING REHAB PROJECT:

ECICOG – administrative fees                                                                                    1,395.00

RECREATION CENTER FUND:

Payroll expense                                                                                                             704.30

ADT – December security service                                                                                    43.00

Bancard – blower & concession items                                                                            140.15

I Wireless – Lampe cell phone                                                                                         47.79

Teresa Lampe – reimburse for supplies purchased                                                            59.67

Mahaska Bottling – Pepsi products                                                                                182.00

Petty Cash – pizzas at Casey’s                                                                                         21.38

CABLE CHANNEL:

Quill Corporation – office supplies                                                                                   24.36

                                                                                         TOTAL                         11,542.94

ROAD USE TAX FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                             180.69

Eastern Iowa Light & Power – Deer Meadows street lighting                                           45.45

Glenn Guengerich – repair Circle Drive street light                                                            42.00

Landa Painting – repaint school crossing                                                                         100.00

Martin Equipment of IA, IL – parts for backhoe                                                             330.55

Metal Works – material                                                                                                   26.50

Reggie Tire – fuel                                                                                                           113.20

                                                                                         TOTAL                               838.39

GAS SYSTEM FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                          2,517.63

Clayton Energy – October natural gas purchase                                                        63,436.78

Gorebner & Associates – parts                                                                                      292.16

Iowa Association Municipal Utilities – labor,inspections                                             10,678.00

Iowa One Call – line locates                                                                                            31.50

Iowa Utilities Board – estimated 2nd quarter                                                                   103.00

I Wireless – cell phones                                                                                                   78.85

David Mazure – refund balance of gas deposit to customer                                               36.10

Mueller Sales Corp – parts for regulators                                                                       579.46

Municipal Gas System – refund deposits to customer accounts                                       242.21

Municipal Gas System – insulation & furnace rebate to customer account                        275.93

Quill Corporation – 1/3 window envelopes                                                                       74.99

Mike Steinkruger – refund balance of gas deposit to customer                                          27.06

Wellmark – Slaubaugh health insurance                                                                          676.55

                                                                                         TOTAL                         79,050.22

 

WATER SYSTEM FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                          1,764.23

Hawkins Water Treatment – equipment                                                                            35.79

David Mazure – refund water deposit to customer                                                            77.90

Municipal Water System – refund deposits to customer accounts                                    226.81

Quill Corporation – 1/3 window envelopes                                                                       74.98

Mike Steinkruger – refund water deposit to customer                                                       75.98

Utility Equipment – repair parts                                                                                      435.48

Wellmark – Farrier health insurance                                                                               198.84

                                                                                        TOTAL                            2,890.01

WASTEWATER SYSTEM FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                          1,850.78

Eastern Iowa Light & Power – lift station                                                                         36.73

Quill Corporation – 1/3 window envelopes                                                                       74.98

Reggie Tire – fuel                                                                                                             53.00

Wellmark – Oldfield insurance                                                                                       218.88

                                                                                         TOTAL                           2,234.37

WASTEWATER PLANT DEBT SERVICE

Iowa State Revolving Loan Program – interest payment                                             21,474.79

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                          1,198.37

Reggie Tire – fuel for leaf pickup                                                                                      68.20

                                                                                         TOTAL                            1,266.57

SENIOR CENTER HAA FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                          1,062.21

Brenda Christiansen – mileage to Cedar Rapids HAA meeting                                          36.45

Standard Pest Control – November service                                                                        6.00

                                                                                         TOTAL                            1,104.66

SENIOR CENTER DONATION FUND

Payroll expense                                                                                                               58.13

                                                                          GRAND TOTAL                       120,460.08

     The October financial statement was presented and reviewed. Swartzendruber moved to approve the statement including Journal Postings. Seward seconded the motion and all voted aye. Following are revenues for October:

OCTOBER REVENUES

General Fund                                                                                                            82,412.17

Employee Benefit Tax Fund                                                                                        9,023.73

Support Public Library Fund                                                                                       2,474.49

Community Development Block Grant                                                                      15,439.00

Liability/Property Insurance                                                                                      10,488.14

Local Option Sales Tax                                                                                             6,169.49

Road Use Tax Fund                                                                                                 11,079.62

Tax Credit Reimbursement Fund                                                                                      15.59

Tax Increment Financing Fund                                                                                  57,136.86

Debt Service Fund                                                                                                      9,377.45

Library Services Fund                                                                                                    660.02

Recreation Center                                                                                                       1,836.00

Trust & Agency Funds                                                                                                1,163.34

Capital Reserve Fund                                                                                               81,240.32

Municipal Gas System Fund                                                                                      24,864.67

Municipal Gas System CD                                                                                           -389.44

Municipal Water System Fund                                                                                  19,032.41

Municipal Water Sinking Fund                                                                                  13,938.92   

Municipal Water System CD                                                                                             0.00

Water Utility Capital Project                                                                                     26,955.00    

Municipal Sewer System Fund                                                                                  13,512.61

Sewer Sinking Fund                                                                                                  18,623.89

Solid Waste Disposal Fund                                                                                         5,349.82

Senior Dining HAA Fund                                                                                            3,822.22

Senior Center Donation Fund                                                                                      1,294.87

Senior Center CD                                                                                                              0.00

                                                   TOTAL OCTOBER REVENUES                   415,521.19

      The fiscal year 2005 Annual Financial Statement was reviewed. Swartzendruber moved to approve the annual statement, Oldfield seconded and all voted aye.

     Chat & Chew filed application for renewal of their permit for beer and alcohol sales. Seward moved to approve, Oldfield seconded and all voted aye.

     The Council discussed placing stop signs on 9th Avenue as suggested by the City Engineer to help in slowing down traffic. After reviewing options it was decided to determine if speeding is occurring and request additional patrol of the street to deter this.

     Mayor Lewis requested a new dumpster for the maintenance shed. The old one is in need of repairs. It was decided to paint and repair the old one for the parks department and purchase a new one for the maintenance shed. Goodrich so moved, Swartzendruber seconded and all voted aye.

     Wellman Telephone Company submitted a franchise application to provide cable television service. Seward moved to approve the application, Goodrich seconded and all voted aye.

     Shelving and storage for tools and parts at the new maintenance shed are needed. No cost estimates were available so the Council tabled this issue until more information was obtained.

    In general discussion the Council considered purchasing some new tables and chairs for the basement room that could also be rented out. It was the general opinion not to rent out these items but if some new chairs were needed prices should be submitted to the Council.

Oldfield asked about the 5th Street watermain replacement needs. Mayor Lewis indicated it would be better to wait until spring. Phil Slaubaugh stated they are looking at availability of materials and pricing.

     In the Public Forum Councilmember-elect Karri Fisher reported being contacted by Cliff Duwa on his concerns of storm water run off in Deer Meadows across his property. Apparently it is undermining his fence row. This is an ongoing problem that had been discussed earlier. The City Engineer will be contacted to determine what can be done.

Lori Reece and Ryan Miller presented the City’s Playground Equipment fund with a check for $500 from the Wellman Foundation for the Arts raised at their North Park events this summer.

     With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, December 5, 2005, 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.

 

 

Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk from written notes and/or audio tape subject to Council approval.