May 5, 2008

Wellman, Iowa 52356

The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building at 7:00pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with the City Clerk and following Council Members: Robert Goodrich, Karri Fisher, Marc Pennington, Steve Slaubaugh, and Matt Latcham; absent: city administrator. Also present were: Mary Coblentz from the news media and five citizens.

The consent Agenda, including the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, and the bill list, was approved upon motion by Goodrich, second by Latcham, and all aye votes. The claims approved for payment are as follows:

Action Services	South Park units	255.00
Aero-Mod Inc	wastewater plant reprs	200.37
AFLAC	employee benefit	371.15
Alert Shirt Company	workers shirts,jacket	516.70
Alliant Energy	electric/all departments	5,170.18
Allstate Restaurant Equipment	senior center equipment	1,263.79
American Water Works Assn	membership	308.00
Bancard	credit card charges	406.20
Bontrager Wood Designs	repairs	75.00
City of Kalona	storm sewer jetting	200.00
City of Wellman	Mar utilities & reimbrsmt	1,901.09
Duane Covington	operator service fee	1,500.00
Cox Sanitation & Recycling	Mar recycling & stickers	2,938.00
Mark Farrier	training	25.00
Federation Bank	federal wht,fica,medicare	2,813.83
Freeman Foods	supplies	248.49
Don Gingerich	permit inspections	140.00
Hawkeye Foodservice	supplies	1,223.20
HD Supply Waterworks	water repair parts	40.13
Hy-Vee Pharmacy	employee benefit	31.73
Iowa Assn Municipal Utilities	annual membership	1,300.00
IPERS	employee retirement	2,310.80
LL Window Cleaning	bldg window cleaning	25.00
Mahaska Bottling Co	concessions	297.10
Menards	supplies,repairs	721.67
Midwest Sales Company	park equipment	356.18
Mary Ann Miller	refund customer deposits	47.46
Miller's Medicine Cabinet	employee benefit	165.28
Ryan Miller	April mileage	60.60
Municipal Gas System	refund customer deposits	104.23
Municipal Water System	refund customer deposits	75.21
William Nickell	May lease payment	150.00
Northern Water Works Supply	meter reading equipment	697.92
Payroll expense	transfers	13,596.77
Paws & More	May contribution	200.00
Petty Cash Fund	supplies, postage	34.20
Purchase Power Pitney Bowes	meter fees	18.85
Quill Corporation	office supplies	435.68
Reggie Tire	fuel,repairs	669.48
Dave Ross	April mileage	98.98
Southeast Iowa Insurance Service	additional coverage	168.00
Standard Pest Control	May service	15.00
TestAmerica	wastewater testing	444.03
Tindall & Kitchen LLC	city attorney fees	717.00
Treasurer State of Iowa	state wht & sales tax	4,369.00
Trio Gas & Hardware	supplies	895.92
Tyler Technologies	annual sofware support	4,940.41
Uline	senior center floor mats	498.18
Washington County Auditor	May law contract	5,941.08
The Water Shop	senior center service	126.90
Wellman Advance	publications	301.46
Wellman Auto Supply	repairs	5.14
Wellman Farm Center	Fir Ave dust control	1,050.00
Wellman Telephone Company	phone services	477.64
Westrum Leak Detection	water leak survey	1,000.00
Mildred Whetstine	reimburse for supplies	92.00
Laverta Yoder	reimburse for supplies	113.38
TOTAL EXPENDITURES		62,148.41

The Public Hearing to receive comments regarding entering into a development agreement with Allen Leichty for a medical clinic was opened at 7:05pm by motion from Pennington, 2^nd from Slaubaugh and all aye votes. Leichty indicated the clinic would open in late June or early July. With no further comments the hearing was closed at 7:06pm from motion by Slaubaugh, second by Pennington and all aye votes.

The Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the City instituting proceedings for a loan agreement in the principal amount not to exceed $1,025,000 was opened at 7:06pm by motion from Latcham, 2^nd from Goodrich and all aye votes. There were no comments. Slaubaugh moved to close the meeting at 7:07pm, Pennington 2^nd and all voted aye.

Ordinance No. 204 to amend the official zoning map for the City of Wellman for property located at 2^nd Street and 10^th Avenue was introduced and caused to be read for the second reading. The property now zoned R1 will be changed to C1B(Peripheral Business District Commercial). Goodrich moved to approve the second reading and waive the third reading for final approval. Fisher seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

Resolution No. 08-25 to enter into a development agreement with Allen Leichty regarding a medical clinic was introduced and caused to be read. It was noted the original resolution called for repayments not to exceed $66,000. It was decided at the last meeting to add $2,000 to that total as Leichty will be paying legal fees up front and then be reimbursed for them. Pennington moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-25 contingent on approval from the bond attorney to change the limit to $68,000. Fisher seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor will affix his signature on the amended resolution.

Resolution No. 08-26 to take additional action to enter into a Loan Agreement for an amount not to exceed $1,025,000 for the construction of the Parkside Activity Center was introduced and caused to be read. Goodrich moved to adopt resolution No. 08-26, Latcham seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

Resolution No. 08-27 to award the contract for the Parkside Activity Center to SG Construction was introduced and caused to be read. Slaubaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-27, Goodrich seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

Discussion was held on capital improvement projects including the 3^rd Street water main and the parking lot improvements. TERRA has given a bid of $1,012.86 to correct drainage problems in the parking lot. Bids are requested for the culvert on 8^th Street for storm water drainage, tiling in the adjoining alley and a drop box. The cost is expected to be approximately $6,700. Fisher requested more than one bid for this project. Mayor Miller stated it was important for the Council to agree to these projects so that they can move forward as contractors are available to do them. It was the consensus to do these projects.

Deputy Dennler arrived to present the Sheriff’s report. He gave a poster to the clerk to be displayed at City Hall regarding a new state program providing victims of crime a phone number to check on the status of criminals. The department has placed the speed trailer in Wellman and asked if there were certain places in town to set up the trailer. The Sheriff’s office now has a scanner available to those operating a beer garden, etc. to allow better identification of under-aged participants. It can be checked out for use. He briefly explained the new county ordinance holding hosts responsible for under-age drinking parties. Fisher asked for more deputy presence in evenings noting some graffiti and other problems. Mayor Miller thanked the department for their part in the recent bicycle safety event at North Park.

During the Public Forum, Andy Blauvelt asked about the possibility of constructing a retaining wall in the front of his property on the street edge as it is eroding. He was asked to bring pictures and plans for the council to review.

Under General Administrative Discussion, Latcham and Pennington congratulated all who were involved in the bicycle safety event. Over one-hundred children participated. The WIG group donated a couple of bicycles and the Sheriff’s office obtained free helmets for all the children.

Miller reminded the community host families are needed for the upcoming state Babe Ruth tournament; the new pharmacy has opened; the City will be conducting a Low to Moderate Income survey to assist in receiving a grant for water infrastructure projects; the cleanup days will be this week, Friday and Saturday; Heritage Park sidewalk is in need of replacement/tear out and gravel or see if Pelling can lay down some chip and seal.

Following further brief discussion the meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.

Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk subject to Council approval.