May 19, 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 Attorney, City Administrator, City Clerk and following Council Members: Robert Goodrich, Karri Fisher, Marc Pennington, Steve Slaubaugh, and Matt Latcham; absent: no one. Also present were: Mary Coblentz from the news media and six citizens.

     The consent Agenda, including the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, the bill list, March financial statement, cigarette sales permits for Casey General Store and Freeman Foods was approved upon motion by Goodrich, second by Fisher, and all aye votes. The claims approved for payment are as follows:

Baker & Taylor Books

 

library books

 

158.85

Bancard Center

 

credit card charges

 

936.36

Kathy Carlson

 

mileage/reimbursements

 

63.13

City of Wellman

 

senior center utilities

 

185.00

Clayton Energy

 

Apr natural gas purchase

 

43,349.17

Cox Sanitation & Recycling

 

supplies

 

2,958.09

East Central Iowa Council of Govt

 

administration

 

514.50

Eastern Iowa Light and Power

 

street lighting,etc

 

93.05

Federation Bank

 

fica,medicare,fed wht

 

2,856.44

Fisher Automotive

 

pickup repairs

 

238.64

Freeman Foods

 

supplies

 

216.55

Goodwin Tucker Group

 

stove repairs

 

295.90

HACH Company

 

water testing supplies

 

22.60

Harry's Custom Trophies

 

engraving

 

4.73

Hawkeye Foodservice

 

supplies

 

54.67

Hawkins Inc

 

water chemical supplies

 

308.10

Heritage Microfilm

 

library film

 

93.30

Iowa Assn Municipal Utilities

 

newsletter

 

310.60

Iowa One Call

 

line locate calls

 

19.80

J&S Plumbing Heating

 

repairs

 

25.00

Mahaska Bottling Inc

 

concessions

 

62.50

Sandra Miller

 

mileage/reimbursements

 

84.41

Steven Miller

 

reimbursements

 

95.41

Municipal Gas System

 

customer rebate

 

25.00

Northern Water Works Supply

 

repair parts

 

2,921.93

Oreck Clean Home Center

 

vacuum repairs

 

114.97

Payroll Expenses 

 

transfers

 

13,396.62

Petty Cash Fund

 

supplies&reimbursements

 

10.00

Reggie Tire

 

fuel,repairs

 

664.70

Sam's Club

 

concessions

 

533.92

Tebockhorst Trimmers

 

park mowing

 

1,494.00

TERRA Enterprises

 

parking lot repairs

 

1,012.86

Tyler Tecnologies

 

software training

 

650.00

Upstart

 

library supplies

 

8.40

Various medical vendors

 

employee benefit

 

151.70

Utilities Division, State of Iowa

 

assessments

 

112.00

Donna Wade

 

reimbursements

 

68.79

Wellman Advance

               

publications

 

155.78

Wellmark

 

employee insurance

 

1,752.77

Arlin Yoder

 

senior center supplies

 

45.54

Eleanor Yoder

 

reimbursements

 

28.21

    TOTAL EXPENDITURES

 

 

 

76,093.99

The March financial statement includes revenues as follows:

General Fund

 

 

 

1,943.88

Special Tax Levy Funds

 

 

 

411.37

CDBG Sunrise Childcare Project

 

 

 

0.00

Street Assessment Fund

 

 

 

13.10

Local Option Sales Tax

 

 

 

9,622.00

Road Use Tax

 

 

 

11,868.90

Tax Credit Reimbursements

 

 

 

7.42

Tax Increment Financing Fund

 

 

 

1,047.45

Debt Service Fund

 

 

 

221.07

Library Services Funds

 

 

 

311.50

Parks & Recreation Funds

 

 

 

24,049.81

Cable Channel Fund

 

 

 

228.87

Senior Center Funds

 

 

 

3,640.74

Housing Improvement Fund

 

 

 

56.25

Capital Project Funds

 

 

 

1.92

Municipal Water Funds

 

 

 

18,647.99

Municipal Sewer Funds

 

 

 

15,002.90

Municipal Electric Fund

 

 

 

0.00

Municipal Gas Funds

 

 

 

123,841.31

Solid Waste Funds

 

 

 

5,775.05

    TOTAL REVENUES

 

 

 

216,691.53

     The Public Hearing to receive comments on the fy08 budget amendment was opened at 7:02pm by motion from Goodrich, second from Pennington and all aye votes. Max Lewis asked several questions about the budget balances. With no further written or oral comments Goodrich moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:05pm, Slaubaugh seconded and all voted aye.

     Pat Borup, President of the Heritage Society came before the Council to request funding to paint Smith Creek School at Heritage Park and additional lighting at the museum. They have received grants to help with these projects and Brad Gardner has reduced labor costs for painting. However, they are still $1,000 short. Ross indicated this year’s budget would not have funds in it to give but perhaps next year’s. Goodrich moved to provide up to $1,000 when available, Pennington seconded and all voted aye.

     Resolution No. 08-28 to amend the fy08 budget was introduced and caused to be read. Goodrich moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-28, Fisher seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

     Resolution No. 08-29 to accept the deed for the Goodwin Senior Center was introduced and caused to be read. Pennington moved to adopt Resolution no. 08-29, Latcham seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

     Resolution No. 08-30 to enter into a contract with SG Construction for the Parkside Activities Center was introduced and caused to be read. Ross and Attorney Kitchen briefly discussed the contract. Latcham moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-30, Slaubaugh seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

     Resolution No. 08-31 to enter into the State Income Offset Program was introduced and caused to be read. This will allow the City to collect unpaid utility bills through the state department. Goodrich moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-31. Pennington seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

     Resolution No. 08-32 to set the date for a public hearing on 3rd Street water/street improvements. The hearing will be held on June 16 with bid opening that date. Latcham moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-32, Goodrich seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

     Resolution No. 08-33 to install regulatory traffic control signs, specifically “no parking between signs” to be set on 11th Street east of 8th Avenue was introduced and caused to be read. Latcham moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-32, Fisher seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.

     Under New Business the Council discussed the city downtown business improvements grant program. Ross explained the process a business would need to go through to apply for a maximum of $5,000 matching funds grant. Discussion was held on placing a lien of that property for three years to insure the owner carries out the project and remains in business. It was generally agreed the lien would be beneficial. The Council consensus was to move forward with this program to be implemented July 1, 2008.

     The Wellman Fire Department has asked for approval for two fireworks displays, one July 4th and another during the Babe Ruth State Tournament, possibly July 19. Goodrich moved to approve the request, Fisher seconded and all voted aye.

     Sections of the sidewalk at Heritage Park are broken up. Discussion was held on possible remedies, such as tearing the sidewalk out and replacing with gravel or installing a cement drive on the north and south ends of the property. The Council would like repairs made. Ross will look at options and their costs before proceeding.

     Two bids were received for a storm sewer culvert under 8th Street west of 9th Avenue, a drop box and tiling down the alley to the north. TERRA Enterprises’ bid was $6,213.90 and Boyse Excavation bid of $5,450. After further discussion Goodrich moved to accept the Boyse bid, Latcham seconded and all voted aye.

     For the skate rink project, Ross reported receiving two bids for the maple wood floor. FCI Floors bid $51,700 and Anderson Ladd of Minneapolis bid $43,116. Goodrich moved to accept the Anderson Ladd low bid as well as the Schwartz bid of $16,900 for the restroom remodel. Latcham seconded the motion and all voted aye.

     A state grant has given the City funds to purchase thirty gallons of paint for the park band shell. Diamond Vogel will be providing the paint. Three bids were received for the labor: George’s Painting - $2,400; Garner Painting - $1,985; and Blauvelt Painting - $1,765. Ross indicated the work needs to be done before July 4th with the Riverboat Foundation funds paying for the labor. Goodrich moved to award the project to Blauvelt Painting. Fisher seconded the motion and all voted aye.

     During the Public Forum Lewis asked about the deed to the senior center with attorney Kitchen explaining the process. Lewis also commented on the recent water alerts and the need for an engineering study. Mayor Miller informed him that has been discussed with the DNR.

Tom Buckwalter invited everyone to attend the ceremonial ground breaking for the Activity Center Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm.

     In General Administrative Discussion, Ross reported the DNR will attend the next City Council meeting to discuss water issues and reported to the Council that ADT Security Systems have refused to produce a contract for their services. Therefore, the City has not been paying them as the City cancelled the service. A collection attorney has now contacted the City for unpaid months of service. This has been referred to Kitchen.

Pennington commented on the cleanup days and pleased so many took advantage of it to clean up their properties.

Wade reported the software for the new Neptune meter system has been installed and training completed for the software and equipment.

     With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:24pm by motion from Goodrich, second from Pennington and all aye votes. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, June 2, 2008, 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.

 

 

Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk subject to Council approval.