The Wellman City Council met in regular
session in the Council Chambers of the
The consent agenda was approved upon motion by Latcham, second by Goodrich and all aye votes. This included the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting and the following claims:
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Action
Services |
|
|
|
160.00 |
|
AFLAC |
|
employee benefit |
|
79.50 |
|
Alliant Energy |
|
electric/all departments |
|
7,153.47 |
|
AllMed |
|
AED units |
|
4,987.75 |
|
Baker Paper Company |
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towel dispensors/skate
rink |
128.15 |
|
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Bancard |
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credit card charges |
|
591.95 |
|
City of |
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Jul utilities |
|
267.98 |
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Duane |
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operator service/Sept |
|
1,500.00 |
|
Cox Sanitation &
Recycling |
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Aug recycling,stickrs,trsh |
|
2,860.30 |
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Custom Impressions |
|
plaques |
|
313.50 |
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Douds Stone |
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road stone |
|
501.50 |
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Federation Bank |
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federal wht,fica,medicare |
|
2,949.38 |
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Freeman Foods |
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supplies |
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116.09 |
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Gingerich Well & Pump |
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repair parts |
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47.27 |
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Hawkeye Foodservice |
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supplies |
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1,703.27 |
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Hawkins Inc |
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wa treatment chemicals |
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324.50 |
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Hills Bank & Trust |
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credit card acct/setup |
|
301.29 |
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Howard R Green Company |
|
2008 water proj engineer |
|
1,250.00 |
|
|
|
newsletter |
|
309.93 |
|
I Wireless |
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cell phone |
|
40.20 |
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Leichty Insurance |
|
reimbursement |
|
67.00 |
|
Matt Parrott & Sons |
|
disconnect notices |
|
191.01 |
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Menards |
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supplies,repairs |
|
485.06 |
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Ryan Miller |
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August mileage |
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46.80 |
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Municipal Gas System |
|
refund customer deposits |
|
234.42 |
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Municipal Water System |
|
refund customer deposits |
|
155.76 |
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Municipal Water Capital
Project Fund |
|
transfer |
|
1,250.00 |
|
William Nickell |
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Sep lease payment |
|
150.00 |
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Northern Water Works |
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radio read units |
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8,538.83 |
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One Man Electric |
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repair highway flashing lite |
197.54 |
|
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Payroll expense |
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transfers |
|
13,872.52 |
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Paws & More |
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Sep contribution |
|
200.00 |
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Petty Cash Fund |
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supplies, postage |
|
43.75 |
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Riverboat Foundation Funds |
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transfers/various projects |
|
7,612.67 |
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Dave Ross |
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August mileage |
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160.29 |
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Sam's Club |
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membership fee |
|
35.00 |
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Schimberg Company |
|
water repair parts |
|
1,906.01 |
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SG Construction |
|
pay request #1 |
|
104,585.50 |
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Standard |
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Sep service |
|
14.00 |
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TERRA Enterprises |
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watermain repair |
|
698.30 |
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TestAmerica |
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wastewater testing |
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403.25 |
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Tindall & Kitchen |
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city attorney fees |
|
970.00 |
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Treasurer State of Iowa |
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state wht
& sales tax |
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1,847.00 |
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Various Vendors |
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employee benefit |
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275.44 |
|
|
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Sep law contract |
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6,237.58 |
|
|
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random drug testing |
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154.00 |
|
Wellman Advance |
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publications |
|
81.65 |
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Wellman Telephone Company |
|
phone services |
|
488.54 |
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TOTAL EXPENDITURES |
|
|
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176,487.95 |
The Public Hearing to receive comments on entering into a loan agreement not to exceed $30,000 for the purchase of a new skid loader for the public works department was opened at 7:03pm upon motion by Pennington, second by Goodrich, and all aye votes. Jesse Gingerich addressed the Council concerning their needs and why city workers believed this equipment would be useful for city maintenance projects. He reviewed the attachments being requested and how they would be used. With no further comments Fisher moved to close the public hearing at 7:16pm, Latcham seconded and all voted aye.
Resolution No. 08-59 to set a date for the public hearing on a proposed Storm Water Drainage Utility for the City was introduced and caused to be read. Ross stated the City is not required to hold a public hearing but it was the right thing to do to provide an opportunity for public input. Goodrich moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-59, Fisher seconded and upon roll call the vote was four ayes; Slaubaugh, absent. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Resolution No. 08-60 to approve fees for certain City services was introduced and caused to be read. Ross noted the park board discussed entrance to the skate rink. It is Lampe’s recommendation that those who want to watch only should not be required to pay. The Council concurred with this. Goodrich moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-60, Fisher seconded and upon roll call there were four aye votes; Slaubaugh, absent. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Resolution No. 08-61 to approve a general fund loan in the amount of $30,000 for a skid loader was introduced and caused to be read. Ross stated the loan is for five years at four percent interest. As soon as the street sweeper is sold, the loan will be paid off. Until then, road use tax and local option sales tax funds are appropriated for loan repayment. Pennington moved to adopt Resolution No. 08-61, Latcham seconded and upon roll call the vote was four ayes; Slaubaugh absent. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Ordinance No. 205 to set water rates was presented for first reading. Goodrich moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 205. Fisher seconded and upon roll call the vote was four ayes, Slaubuagh, absent.
Ordinance No. 206 to set sewer rates was presented for first reading. Latcham moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 206. Fisher seconded and upon roll call all present voted aye.
Ordinance No. 207 to set natural gas rates was presented for the first reading. Ross made a brief summary of the changes in the rates. Pennington moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 207, Goodrich seconded and upon roll call all present voted aye.
Ordinance No. 208 to establish a storm water drainage utility was introduced for the first reading. Goodrich moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 208. Latcham seconded the motion and upon roll call all present voted aye.
Ordinance No. 209 to amend provisions of the Flood Plain Regulations Ordinance to establish the administrator to be part of the zoning administrator duties was presented for the first reading. Goodrich moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 209, Fisher seconded the motion and upon roll call there were four aye votes; Slaubaugh, absent.
During the Public Forum, Leslie Holmes addressed the Council concerning her possession of chickens. The City had received a complaint about chickens and at an earlier meeting the Council had ruled to have the chickens removed from the City. Holmes requested they reconsider giving background to why they were there. After Holmes’ presentation, the Council concurred to place the issue back on an agenda for further consideration.
After a brief general administrative
discussion Goodrich moved for adjournment at 7:50pm. Latcham seconded the
motion and all voted aye. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday,
September 15, 2008, 7:00pm at the
Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk
subject to Council approval.