12-19-2011 Minutes
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: Marc Pennington, Steve Slaubaugh, Doug Powell, Fern Bontrager and Johnny Schwartz; absent: City Administrator Baker. Also present were: Elizabeth Rhodes from the news media, and two citizens and/or guests. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected Council Members: Marc Pennington, Johnny Schwartz and Steve Slaubaugh. The Consent Agenda was approved upon motion by Slaubaugh, second by Bontrager and all aye votes. The Consent Agenda includes the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, the financial statement and the following claims:
| Alliant Energy | electric/hwy welcome sign | 24.95 | ||
| Amazon | library books & videos | 71.17 | ||
| Baker & Taylor Books | library books | 503.71 | ||
| Baker Paper Company | skate rink supplies | 140.00 | ||
| Bancard Center | credit card purchases | 575.45 | ||
| Bauer Built Tire | fire equipment,city truck tires | 2,742.06 | ||
| B&L Concrete Inc | storm sewer cement work | 4,302.00 | ||
| Cally Broughton | furnace rebate | 250.00 | ||
| Capital Projects | transfer CDBG funds | 61,277.00 | ||
| Clayton Energy | Nov natural gas purchase | 24,339.35 | ||
| Compass Business Solutions | laser checks | 273.83 | ||
| Demco | Library supplies | 413.00 | ||
| East Central Iowa Council of Gov | CDBG admin | 1,294.00 | ||
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power | electric services | 90.35 | ||
| Fastenal Company | dry-cut machine | 515.84 | ||
| Future Line Truck Equipment | salt spreader remote | 555.63 | ||
| Glenn Guengerich | street light repair | 50.00 | ||
| Hawkins Inc | water treatment chemicals | 1,819.60 | ||
| Internal Revenue Service | payroll taxes | 3,187.96 | ||
| Iowa Library Association | annual memberships | 120.00 | ||
| Iowa Public Employee Retirement | payroll expense | 2,087.46 | ||
| John Deere Financial | parts | 13.25 | ||
| Kabel Business Services | employee flex plan,fee | 276.66 | ||
| City of Kalona | street cleaning | 2,200.00 | ||
| Mahaska Bottling Company | skate rink concessions | 156.20 | ||
| Martin Equipment of IA-IL | parts | 51.86 | ||
| Municipal Gas System | furnace rebates | 650.00 | ||
| Oreck Clean Home Center | vacuum repairs | 91.98 | ||
| Payroll Expense | transfers | 17,911.99 | ||
| Petty Cash Fund | supplies | 47.08 | ||
| Reggie Tire | fuel,etc | 867.80 | ||
| Schimberg Company | storm water rings,etc | 483.31 | ||
| SESAC | skate rink music license | 311.00 | ||
| SimplexGrinnell | annual fire alarm monitor | 406.00 | ||
| Staples | library supplies | 164.99 | ||
| Technology Services of Iowa | WATV printer | 59.99 | ||
| Treasurer State of Iowa | state wht | 588.00 | ||
| Uline | dog waste bags | 122.40 | ||
| Washington County Auditor | Nov election | 725.17 | ||
| Water Capital Projects | CDBG fund transfers | 78,821.00 | ||
| Wellman Advance | advertising, publications | 397.57 | ||
| Wellman Auto Supply | supplies | 7.40 | ||
| City of Wellman | Nov utilities | 977.68 | ||
| Wellman Hardware | supplies | 246.49 | ||
| Wellmark | employee payroll deductions | 568.91 | ||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 210,780.09 |
Resolution No. 11-45 to fix the date of January 23, 2012 for a public hearing on the proposition to authorize a loan agreement and the issuance of notes not to exceed $1,000,000 for water revenue improvement and refunding loan was introduced and caused to be read. Powell moved to adopt Resolution No. 11-45, Schwartz seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature. The Council agreed to setting the meeting time for 5:00PM on January 23.
Resolution No. 11-46 to fix the date of January 23, 2012 for a public hearing on the proposition to authorize a loan agreement and the issuance of notes not to exceed $1,625,000 for general obligation refunding loan was introduced and caused to be read. Bontrager moved to adopt Resolution No. 11-46, Slaubaugh seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Ordinance No. 218 to amend the Storm Water Drainage Utility Ordinance Chapter 100, was introduced for its second consideration. Pennington moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 218 and waive the third reading for final adoption. Powell seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.
Ordinance No. 219 to amend the Municipal Infraction Ordinance Chapter 3, was introduced for its second consideration. Bontrager moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 219 and waive the third reading for final adoption. Slaubaugh seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. The Mayor affixed his signature.
The Council discussed a date for a budget work session in January. It was agreed a Wednesday night would work best for everyone. Baker will select a date for this and contact Council members.
The list of applicants for the Deputy Clerk position was reviewed. Six applicants have been selected to interview based on their resumes. Powell suggested that all the Wellman applicants should be interviewed. All members agreed.
A Change Order for the water RO project was reviewed. The additional $166,689 order involves the work to the Jordan Well that was required. Powell moved to approve the Change Order, Schwartz seconded and all voted aye.
Mayor Miller reported on the 8th Avenue and 1st Street water leak that has been repaired. Also discussed was purchasing a new commercial dish washer for Parkside kitchen as the household washers currently there take too long to process dishes. The Mayor will get bids.
With no further business Pennington moved for adjournment at 7:25pm, Powell seconded and all voted aye. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, January 9, 2012, 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.
Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk subject to Council approval.