May 18, 1009
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 Administrator, City Clerk and following Council Members: Robert Goodrich, Steve Slaubaugh, Matt Latcham and Fern Bontrager; absent: Marc Pennington. Also present was Larry Thurman of WATV. The consent Agenda was approved upon motion by Goodrich, second by Latcham and all aye votes. The consent Agenda includes the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, Casey’s General Stores application for a Cigarette Sales Permit, and the following claims:
| Action Services | south park portable units | 305.00 |
| Alliant Energy | electric services | 13.00 |
| American Water Works Assoc | annual membership | 325.00 |
| Baker Paper Company | supplies | 25.00 |
| Bancard Center | credit card purchases | 137.34 |
| City of Wellman | debt service transfer/LOST | 3,703.13 |
| Clayton Energy | April natural gas purchase | 16,556.44 |
| Computer Express | refurbished computer | 250.00 |
| Cox Sanitation & Recycling | trash bags | 3,662.50 |
| Douds Stone Inc | roadstone | 517.50 |
| East Central Iowa Council of Govt | CDBG administration | 168.00 |
| Light and Power | street | 83.21 |
| Federation Bank | fed wht,fica,medicare | 2,798.27 |
| Gambles | supplies | 127.94 |
| Hawkins Inc | water treatment chemicals | 416.40 |
| Hills Bank & Trust | credit card account fees | 128.30 |
| Hydro View | storm&sanitary | 1,400.00 |
| Ideal Ready Mix Company | cement | 44.00 |
| Iowa Bag and Recycling Products | lawn bags | 3,771.00 |
| Iowa One Call | line locates | 30.60 |
| Kalona Machine Shop | material | 108.50 |
| Daniel P Kitchen | city attorney fees | 874.00 |
| Maple Avenue Greenhouse | mulch | 900.00 |
| Municipal Gas System | water heater rebate | 25.00 |
| Payroll expense | transfers | 15,528.99 |
| Petty Cash Fund | supplies | 13.03 |
| Petty Cash, Library | postage | 128.40 |
| Reggie Tire | fuel | 316.80 |
| SG Construction Company | Parkside Center pay request | 164,688.20 |
| Aaron Shumaker | mileage to Washington | 22.00 |
| St Luke's Center for Occupational | random drug testing | 36.00 |
| Technology Services of Iowa | recorder | 56.97 |
| TERRA Enterprises | water main repair | 542.50 |
| Trio Gas & Hardware | supplies | 37.27 |
| Various medical vendors | employee benefit | 441.00 |
| The Village Shoppe | senior center blinds | 559.00 |
| City of Washington | yard waste bags | 92.00 |
| Washington Co Medical Clinic | random drug testing | 37.00 |
| Water Sinking Fund | transfer for debt service | 76,213.90 |
| Wellman Advance | publications | 108.50 |
| Wellman Automotive | truck repair | 330.00 |
| Wellmark | employee benefit | 2,665.62 |
| Yotty Ace Hardware | paint | 42.77 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 298,230.08 | |
Three change orders were presented for the Parkside Activities Center Project including a $11,100 deduction for electrical work by changing material used at the recommendation of the electrician; deleting a bike rack for $2,000 as there is one available at the park; and adding $1,170 for material to add plate supports to the walking track to give it more support. After a brief discussion, Goodrich moved to approve the three change orders, Slaubaugh seconded and all voted aye.
Ross presented pictures of three properties for nuisance abatement. One property is in the process of complying but the other two will need to be contacted further. Goodrich moved to authorize Ross to move forward with these abatements and any others that might need to be done. Latcham seconded the motion and all voted aye.
In General Administrative Discussion Goodrich asked when the pothole on the 9th Avenue bridge would be repaired. Ross reported workers had gone after a load of cold patch so that work should be done this week.
Latcham asked about the tree and brush clean up at the 11th Street pond. Ross has posted the property for abatement and will be talking to the owner.
Mayor Miller asked Ross to discuss the status of the water treatment project. Ross stated the DNR is requiring the City to go to breakpoint chlorination which means an additional pump will need to be purchased to allow for the extra volume of chlorine treatment. It is expected the pilot project will start by early June. It will take at least three weeks to complete the necessary electrical and plumbing work for the pilot plant. Breakpoint chlorination should start this week.
Slaubaugh mentioned the street dance on June 27th reminding the Council main street will be blocked off for the event. The Wellman Area Foundation is organizing the event and will obtain the necessary licenses and insurance.
With no further business Latcham moved for
adjournment at 7:16pm, Bontrager seconded and all voted aye. The next regular City
Council meeting will be Monday,
Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk subject to Council approval.