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2011 City Council Minutes

    

REGULAR MEETING

December 14, 2011

           

            The regular meeting of the Ackley City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on the above date, in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Jim Daggs presiding. Council members present:  Glenn Boheman, Dale Brass, Bart Schneck and Susan Ibeling.  Others in attendance:  Becky Schipper, Mike Nuss, Patrol Officers Porter and Saleh, Theresa Scholte, Lee Gallentine, Arlene Thuente, Keith DeVries and Terry Schwebke.

 

            Council member Ibeling moved, seconded by Brass to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            CONSENT AGENDA: Council member Ibeling moved, seconded by Boheman, to approve the following items: minutes of the November 9, 2011 council meeting and bills to be paid as presented by the clerk.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

PERMITS:  Council member Ibeling moved, seconded by Schneck, to approve the building permit for Judith Flanagan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TAX ABATEMENT:  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Ibeling, to approve the tax abatement for John and Kelly Wright.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            POLICE CHIEF SCALLON:  unavailable

 

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  unavailable

 

            PEOPLESERVICE:  unavailable

 

            FIRE CHIEF:  unavailable

 

            ACKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:  unavailable

 

            AVAS:  Theresa Scholte was present, but had nothing to report.

 

            P.B.P.:  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Schneck, to bring up the discussion that was tabled at the November 2011 meeting regarding the trailer fire.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Brass, to support the decision made by Fire Chief Eichmeier to bill Terry Schwebke $400 for a fire call to a non resident.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Lee Gallentine of Ryken Engineering was present and stated that Quam’s portion of the CDBG Grant project is complete except for final paperwork.  Keller continues installing equipment to finish the lift station.  The bulk of Cole’s work left at the lagoons is complete and we should be finalizing it out soon.  IDOT Highway #57 Bridge Replacement project was discussed.  CADD files from the IDOT have been received by Ryken’s, and they are working with those files for design to see if a field survey can be dropped.  Council person Boheman moved, seconded by Schneck to approve pay estimate #3 for Keller Excavating Inc. for the Northwest Area 2010 Sanitary Sewer Project in the amount of $6,458.  $3,583 was retained for a possible lien, otherwise the project has been accepted.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MAYOR DAGGS:  would like to keep the Prairie Bridges Park transition before the council, but there were no park board members present at the meeting, so nothing was discussed other than the fact that Terry Schwebke will be required to pay his $400 for non resident fire call to the park.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  Nuss advised the council that lighting needs to be installed at the lift station.  Mid American Energy and Ryken Engineering are both recommending that a flood light be installed and be directed away from the residential district and toward the lift station itself.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by Ibeling to have Mid American Energy install the light.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mike Smith informed Nuss that Stott’s attorney consented to a continuance on the trial.  Smith must persuade the judge to accept his motion to continue the trial and also to allow Jeremy Hofferts name to be added to the case.  If the judge does not allow the continuance, we will have to refile the case against Jeremy Hoffert.  Progress has been made on the bandshell due to the outdoor temperatures remaining unseasonably high.  The Revolving Loan Fund Committee has approved a $5,250 loan to RMB, Inc.  RMB, Inc. is a custodial company owned by Robert and Melissa Bell.  It is part of a $35,000 package allowing RMB, Inc. in conjunction with Green Belt Bank and Trust to purchase the old Ryken Engineering buildings.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by Ibeling to approve a loan in the amount of $5,250 to RMB, Inc.  Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Scallon was called to Kum and Go at the request of Jennifer Brown.  Ms. Brown had hit a chunk of concrete that had been dislodged from the alley driveway by Duane Sudtelgte and Jim Scallon.  The chunk of concrete tore a hole in the side of her tire.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by Brass to reimburse Ms. Brown for the cost of the tire replacement in the amount of $103.26.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of beginning the council meetings at 5:30 p.m. beginning with the new council in January 2012.  That discussion was tabled in the absence of Dan Scallon until the January 2012 meeting.

 

Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Schneck to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.           

 

October Revenues: 

 

Property Taxes:  General Fund $96,905.55, Debt Service, $68,818.15, Employee Benefits $39,316.62, Emergency Levy $2,699.98, Capital Project/Assessments $2,803.00, TIF $30,894.91, Local Option Tax $3,149.34, Debt Service $00.00, and Capital Projects $9,448.03.

           

Other Revenues: General Fund $38,129.19, Library Expendable Trust $00.00, Fire Expendable Trust $00.00, Ambulance Expendable Trust $00.04, AVAS Expendable Trust $1.80, Swimming Pool Expendable Trust $.74, CDBG Grant $00.00, AVAS Educational Fund $.57, Jaws of Life Expendable Trust $.48, Prairie Bridges Park Expendable Trust $.97, Tanker Expendable Trust $.16, Road Use Tax $11,754.20, Water Utility $30,342.49, Wastewater Utility $24,716.66, Storm Sewer Utility $265.87, Capital Projects $00.00, Urban Renewal $00.00, Misc. Funds $00.00, Revenue Bond Interest $00.00

 

Customer Deposits                          $       700.00

           

TOTAL REVENUES         $359,948.75

 

Check numbers 37623 to 37751 are listed below.

 

   37623 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37624 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37625 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37626 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37627 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  99.03

   37628 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37629 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 434.25

   37630 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,179.88

   37631 PORTER, STACEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 923.95

   37632 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 891.42

   37633 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,049.36

   37634 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,196.22

   37635 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 961.40

   37636 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   37640 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    581.00

   37641 IPERS                      42302                         1,053.40

   37642                            42329                         1,135.22

   37643 TRUENORTH COMPANIES        INSURANCE                     3,352.95

   37644 U.S. CELLULAR              CELL PHONE                       27.03

   37645 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37646                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37647 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37648                            CLIP                             15.69

   37649 BLACK HILLS ENERGY         ACCT#5469201137                 728.89

   37650 CHASE CARD SERVICES        ACCT #4246311957089870          467.96

   37651 GREEN BELT BANK AND TRUS   COPIER LOAN #9065                77.38

   37652 MCDOWELL & SONS INC.       GARBAGE LANDFILL FEES         9,425.00

   37653 MEDIACOM                   ACCT #8383950360054015           44.64

   37653                            ACCT #8383950360056382           34.95

   37653                            ACCT#8383950360053512            45.95

   37653                            ACCT#8383950360000059            49.95

   37654 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPA   ACCT #19950-13145                16.74

   37654                            ACCT #0397015098                 11.31

   37654                            ACCT #6555080009                 11.60

   37655 PEOPLESERVICE INC.         WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE     14,144.00

   37656 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #430501749                  60.87

   37657 WAL-MART COMMUNITY         ACCT #6032202000155110           38.68

   37658 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37659 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37661 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  99.03

   37662 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  42.44

   37663 DAGGS, JAMES               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 202.85

   37664 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37665 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 304.30

   37666 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,140.93

   37667 PORTER, STACEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 864.04

   37668 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 962.07

   37669 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 754.08

   37670 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,111.62

   37671 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 880.89

   37672 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   37676 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    557.00

   37677 IPERS                      42302                         1,024.89

   37678                            42329                         1,082.24

   37679 CITY OF ACKLEY             UTILITIES                       297.73

   37680 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37681                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37682 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37683                            CLIP                             15.69

   37684 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 630.26

   37688 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                     26.00

   37689 IPERS                      42329                           139.10

   37690 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37691 ACCESS SYSTEMS             CITY HALL BACKUP & COMPU        412.50

   37692 ACKLEY NAPA AUTO PARTS     BLADE GREASE ANTIFREEZE         135.31

   37693 ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY      POSTAGE/PETTY CASH               78.40

   37694 ACKLEY PUBLISHING CO INC   WARRANTS                        409.15

   37695 ACKLEY SUPER FOODS         SUPPLIES                         20.01

   37696 ADVANTAGE COMPANIES        DIGITALIZATION                1,650.00

   37697 AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE    RICH WEIDEKEHR TREE REMO        600.00

   37698 AHLERS AND COONEY P.C.     NUSS TRIPLE T URBAN RENE        189.00

   37699 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL       MAINTENANCE FEES                 23.10

   37700 ALLIED CONSTRUCTION CO.    1" ROADSTONE SEWER LAGOO        125.54

   37701 ALLURE                     MAGAZINE                         15.00

   37702 AMAZON                     BOOKS                           524.59

   37703 BARNES & NOBLE INC.        BOOKS                           103.87

   37704 BOOGERD, DAVID             MILEAGE HISTORICAL MEETI         57.40

   37705 BOOK LOOK                  BOOKS                           418.72

   37706 BROWN SUPPLY CO. INC.      WATER METER FLANGES             481.50

   37707 CENTURYLINK                515 Z25-0004 511                648.25

   37708 CHANNING BETE COMPANY IN   HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES             156.96

   37709 CITY OF ACKLEY             ACCT#484158004                  100.00

   37709                            ACCT #484256002                 100.00

   37710 COLE EXCAVATING            PAY ESTIMATE #4 CDBG EQU    162,718.57

   37711 CRAIG & SMITH              LEGAL FEES                      393.00

   37712 DIVERSE MEDIA INC.         DVD                               7.98

   37713 DON'S TRACTOR REPAIR       GUARD                           198.20

   37714 EICHMEIER MOTOR            OIL FILTER REPAIR TIRE           38.45

   37714                            REPAIR LEFT REAR TIRE            12.00

   37715 GALLS INC.                 T-NECK SHIRT TROUSERS TE        230.72

   37715                            HANDCUFF STRAP BADGE HOL         19.29

   37716 GRUNDY NATIONAL BANK       NOVEMBER ACH FEES                50.60

   37717 HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUP   BINDER CLIPS                      7.56

   37718 HARDIN COUNTY TREASURER    ASSESSMENT FEE CASEY HAR          5.00

   37719 HDC BUSINESS FORMS CORP    W-2 FORMS/ENVELOPES              61.32

   37720 HEART OF IOWA              847-2222 COMMUNICATION           35.32

   37721 IBELING INSURANCE SERVIC   ADD SPEED TRAILER TO INS        185.00

   37722 INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES C   ACCT#70036                    1,024.29

   37722                            ACCT #70029                     266.01

   37722                            ACCT #70027                      70.47

   37723 IOWA FALLS CLINIC          MIKE ABBAS PHYSICAL              84.00

   37724 IOWA FALLS FIRE EXTINGUI   EXTINGUISHERS                   262.21

   37725 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACA   TEST                             50.00

   37726 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES      BUDGET WORKSHOP NUSS             30.00

   37727 IOWA VALLEY COMMUNITY CO   CPR TRAINING                    546.00

   37728 KELLER EXCAVATING INC.     PAY ESTIMATE #5 CDBG EQU     72,522.81

   37729 KQCR-FM                    PANCAKE BREAKFAST                36.95

   37730 MICA                       MICA                            200.00

   37731 MICHAEL TODD               GUTTER BROOMS                   152.17

   37732 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPA   ACCT #73321-51000             2,513.49

   37732                            ACCT #6555080009                 11.55

   37732                            ACCT #0397015098                 10.55

   37733 MIDWEST LIVING             MAGAZINE                         19.97

   37734 MILLER, JANICE             MILEAGE TO DOWS                  18.45

   37734                            DVDS                             26.43

   37735 NUSS, MICHAEL              MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT NO         57.81

   37736 P.C.C.                     BILLING FEES                  1,175.04

   37737 PETTY CASH                 CERTIFIED MAIL                    5.59

   37738 PROBUILD                   WEATHERSTRIP CAULK               80.11

   37739 RYKEN ENGINEERING AND LA   WATER SYSTEM DIST MODEL       2,724.75

   37739                            RELOCATE CITY UTILITIES       1,008.00

   37739                            SMOKE TESTING CIP DATA        8,169.75

   37739                            SS TO PLANT FRANKLIN/DOU      1,273.05

   37740 SCHOLTE, THERESA           MILEAGE STATE EMS CONFER         80.36

   37741 SEBCO BOOKS                BOOKS                           225.08

   37742 SHIELD PEST CONTROL        INV #16048                       45.00

   37743 SIMMERING-CORY INC.        30% PROJECT 70% COMPLETE      4,800.00

   37744 STAREK, RETHA              OFFICE MAX SURGE PROTECT         27.99

   37745 SWENKA, BEVERLY            NOVEMBER CLEANING                60.00

   37746 TIMES-CITIZEN CO.          MINUTES/BILLS AWJ SUBSCR        221.16

   37747 TREASURER--STATE OF IOWA   SALES, LOT                    1,838.00

   37748 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #935924495                  64.31

   37748                            ACCT #430501749                  60.87

   37749 VAN WERT INC               NOVEMBER METER READING          564.00

   37749                            DECEMBER METER READING          560.25

   37750 W.E. FLEET                 ACCT #0496001156512               5.38

   37751 WEBER PAPER COMPANY        BAGS BOWL CLEANER TOWELS        119.19

   37637 ACKLEY STATE BANK          FED WH TAX                    1,387.92

   37638                            FICA TAX                      1,524.87

   37639                            MEDICARE TAX                    425.22

   37673                            FED WH TAX                    1,327.00

   37674                            FICA TAX                      1,492.06

   37675                            MEDICARE TAX                    416.04

   37685                            FED WH TAX                       77.75

   37686                            FICA TAX                         87.04

   37687                            MEDICARE TAX                     24.28

 

             GRAND TOTALS                   334,619.38

 

      FUND TOTALS

001   GENERAL FUND                         48,293.26

110   ROAD USE                             12,957.39

145   URBAN RENEWAL                           189.00

301   CDBG GRANTS                         240,041.38

600   WATER                                13,376.64

603   WATER DEPOSITS                          200.00

610   SEWER                                19,561.71

       ****                               334,619.38

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

November 9, 2011

           

            The regular meeting of the Ackley City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on the above date, in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Jim Daggs presiding. Council members present:  Glenn Boheman, Dan Scallon, Dale Brass, Bart Schneck and Susan Ibeling.  Others in attendance:  Becky Schipper, Mike Nuss, Police Chief Scallon, Patrol Office Wedeking, Theresa Scholte, Keith Haley, Tim Eichmeier, Sandy Scallon and Terry Schwebke.

 

            Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Ibeling to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            CONSENT AGENDA: Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Schneck, to approve the following items: minutes of the October 10 and October 12, 2011, the addition of Thomas Cline building permit and bills to be paid as presented by the Clerk.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

PERMITS:  Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Ibeling, to approve the building permits for Thomas Cline and Shawn Healey.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TAX ABATEMENT:  none

 

            POLICE CHIEF SCALLON:  updated the council with current statistics of charges/arrests that have been filed to date.  He informed council that the RU2 Fast 650 speed display trailer has been moved from the 1000 block of Butler Street to the 600 block of Sherman Avenue, just to the north of Eichmeier Motor Company.  Chief Scallon told council that there has been a written complaint filed against him and Reserve Officer Leland Williams.  The case is under investigation.  Chief Scallon presented a proof to the council of the yearly calendar project that the police department does for a fundraiser.  He also stated that he attended a radio meeting on October 26 and was advised that in November all the patrol cars will be brought down to Eldora and the new narrow-band systems will be installed by Radio Communications of Waterloo.

 

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  unavailable

 

            PEOPLESERVICE:  unavailable

 

            FIRE CHIEF:  Tim Eichmeier was present to go over the fire protocol for fire calls at Prairie Bridges Park.  Eichmeier stated that if the party’s trailer catches fire, and they do not live in the fire district, they must pay for the fire call.  Terry Schwebke was present at the meeting.  His trailer caught fire at Prairie Bridges Park, and he is asking the council to forgive his $400 bill for the fire call.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by Boheman, to table the discussion to the December 2011 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            ACKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:  unavailable

 

            AVAS:  Theresa Scholte spoke to the council regarding the narrow-band radio system as it relates to the ambulance crew, stating that they need one (1) mobile radio for the switchover.  Scholte also stated asked the council if they would pay for the cost of the EMT class for those individuals taking the course later this year.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Ibeling to pay $1200 per person to cover the cost of the EMT training course.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            P.B.P.:  representative Keith Haley was present to inform the council that Clerk Cyndee Roskens misappropriated grant funds for the disc golf course at Prairie Bridges Park.  This accusation came about as part of a rather lengthy discussion relating to the transition of Prairie Bridges Park to a 501©3.  A previous transitional meeting was held November 1, 2011 but Clerk Roskens was on vacation.  The topic will remain on the agenda for future meetings.

 

            Lee Gallentine of Ryken Engineering was absent from the meeting, so Mike Nuss stated the EPA has been asked to approve an extension of the Continuing Improvement Plan that is currently supposed to be due September of 2012.  The EPA approved an extension for one year.  Quam’s portion of the CDBG Grant project is complete except for final paperwork.  Keller continues installing equipment to finish the lift station.  The bulk of Cole’s work left at the lagoons is the installation of the liner, which is now on-site.  Hopefully the liner installation will begin within the next week.  Franklin Street Pocket Wetland seeding in the bottom of the wetland has started to grow.  The contractor agreed to let it go until next spring and see what comes back and make any further changes at that time if need be.  IDOT Highway #57 Bridge Replacement project was discussed.  Mike Nuss and Lee Gallentine attended a meeting at IDOT in Ames on October 25 and found out the following:  Storm Sewer(IDOT will pay for the entire design, inspection and construction.  After installation, it will become part of the City’s storm sewer system and the City will be in charge of maintenance.)  Watermain and Sanitary Sewer(IDOT wants the City of Ackley to move its watermain running East-West.  Currently it is under the pavement, but they prefer to have it in the grass portion of the right of way.  This is a change from Gallentine’s understanding of the original project and will dramatically change the cost.  IDOT indicated that the agreement for the city to sign is a general agreement and the first of several agreements.  After approval is given to Clerk Roskens by Mike Nuss and Mike Smith said agreement will be signed and returned.  Gallentine feels there is no reason not to sign it.

 

MAYOR DAGGS:  had several agenda items that he wants to keep before the council.  Those items include the Old Elevator, Depot and Wooden Bridge and Grass Ordinance.  The architecture firm that toured Municipal Building, the Depot, the Elevator and the wooden bridge supplied a report to assist in the determination of possible grant monies out there to continue to maintain, restore, and/or convert these structures.  Jan Miller from the Library contacted the Mayor with bids for the new carpet for the Library.  The Mayor informed Miller that the bids/project is on hold from a city prospective.  The Mayor received a bid for 3/16” plexiglas panels to cover 22 windows at the Depot at a cost of $2000.  Galen Daniels and Vaughn Willms will perform the installation.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  Nuss advised the council that a meeting was conducted by Bill Cappuccio from the Iowa State DNR regarding the National Flood Plain Program.  No action was taken with regard to joining the NFIP.  The Iowa Falls City Manager contacted Mike Nuss and asked about interest in sharing a building inspector with Iowa Falls and Alden by way of a 28E Agreement.  Nuss then asked that everyone please fill out the County/Community Survey either online or by mail before the November 18, 2011 deadline.  Council member Boheman asked Nuss where the bandshell project stands as there has not been any work performed recently.

 

Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.  

 

September Revenues:       

 

Property Taxes:  General Fund $16,593.43, Debt Service, $11,770.96, Employee Benefits $6,678.55, Emergency Levy $458.70, Capital Project/Assessments $1,162.00, TIF $5,670.67, Local Option Tax $00.00, Debt Service $00.00, and Capital Projects $00.00.

           

Other Revenues: General Fund $30,154.69, Library Expendable Trust $00.00, Fire Expendable Trust $00.00, Ambulance Expendable Trust $00.04, AVAS Expendable Trust $1.74, Swimming Pool Expendable Trust $.72, CDBG Grant $25,293.00, AVAS Educational Fund $.55, Jaws of Life Expendable Trust $.47, Prairie Bridges Park Expendable Trust $1.06, Tanker Expendable Trust $.15, Road Use Tax $17,300.82, Water Utility $25,315.92, Wastewater Utility $21,926.40, Storm Sewer Utility $525.33, Capital Projects $00.00, Urban Renewal $00.00, Misc. Funds $00.00, Revenue Bond Interest $00.00

 

Customer Deposits                          $       100.00

           

TOTAL REVENUES         $162,955.20

 

Check numbers 37460 to 37622 are listed below.

 

   37348 DIEMER, RODNEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 482.33

   37349 OELMANN, JESSE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                  94.80

   37350 HALEY, KEITH               PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,799.22

   37351 HEETLAND, LORNA            PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,055.71

   37352 HEETLAND, RICK             PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,995.69

   37353 HUMKE, JOHN                PAYROLL EXPENSE                 341.61

   37354 CLAUSSEN, BETH             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 806.16

   37355 MILLER, CASSIE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 466.76

   37356 FRAZIER, JOAN              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,380.64

   37357 REED, KENNETH              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,046.71

   37358 RICHTSMEIER, CHRISTOPHER   PAYROLL EXPENSE                 861.44

   37359 RICHTSMEIER, DENISE        PAYROLL EXPENSE                 674.95

   37360 SCALLON, SANDRA            PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,336.49

   37364 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    183.00

   37365 IPERS                      42302                           408.40

   37366                            42329                         1,745.76

   37494 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37495 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37496 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37497 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37498 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  42.44

   37499 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37500 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 139.81

   37501 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,179.91

   37502 PORTER, STACEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 791.38

   37503 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 812.29

   37504 PROCHASKA, TRAVIS          PAYROLL EXPENSE                  90.58

   37505 PUENTE, CARLOS             PAYROLL EXPENSE                  90.58

   37506 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 873.23

   37507 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,419.55

   37508 WILLIAMS, LELAND           PAYROLL EXPENSE                  78.93

   37509 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 961.40

   37510 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   37514 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    557.00

   37515 IPERS                      42302                           995.02

   37516                            42329                         1,095.65

   37517 TRUENORTH COMPANIES        INSURANCE                     3,352.95

   37518 U.S. CELLULAR              CELL PHONE                       27.00

   37519 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37520                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37521 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37522                            CLIP                             15.69

   37523 ACKLEY HARDWARE            CORD ENDS                         2.89

   37523                            1/2 OF ESTIMATE                 350.00

   37523                            SEALER                           90.00

   37523                            STOPPERS                         43.41

   37523                            SIGNS                           106.46

   37524 BLACK HILLS ENERGY         ACCT#5469201137                 268.55

   37524                            ACCT #8255962913                 58.00

   37524                            ACCT #8255962913                 63.80

   37525 BOEKHOLDER CONST           GASOLINE REIMBURSEMNT RE         82.46

   37526 CHASE CARD SERVICES        ACCT #4246311957089870           96.28CR

   37526                            ACCT #4246311957089870           57.79

   37526                            ACCT #4246311957089870          401.25

   37527 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT    INFRACTION BERNARD BOEKH         85.00

   37528 GREEN BELT BANK AND TRUS   COPIER LOAN #9065                77.38

   37529 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL       ACCT #7534297044                 79.98

   37530 MCDOWELL & SONS INC.       GARBAGE LANDFILL FEES         9,425.00

   37531 MEDIACOM                   ACCT #8383950360000059           48.95

   37531                            ACCT #8383950360053512           45.95

   37531                            ACCT #8383950360056382           34.95

   37531                            ACCT #8383950360054015           44.64

   37532 PEOPLESERVICE INC.         WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE     14,144.00

   37533 TIM CARSON                 REPAIR STREET SWEEPER           120.00

   37534 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #430501749                  60.87

   37535 WAL-MART COMMUNITY         ACCT #6032202000155110           34.96

   37536 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37537 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37538 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37539 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 120.24

   37540 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  21.22

   37541 DAGGS, JAMES               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 202.85

   37542 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37543 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 439.42

   37544 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,140.27

   37545 KAPPEL, MITCHELL           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 169.04

   37546 PORTER, STACEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 982.86

   37547 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 891.42

   37548 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 754.08

   37549 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,108.12

   37550 SCHILLING, KARA            PAYROLL EXPENSE                  52.84

   37551 WILLIAMS, LELAND           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 143.04

   37552 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 878.55

   37553 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   37557 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    569.00

   37558 IPERS                      42302                         1,048.92

   37559                            42329                         1,094.01

   37560 CITY OF ACKLEY             UTILITIES                       304.23

   37561 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37562                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37563 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37564                            CLIP                             15.69

   37565 ACCESS SYSTEMS             QTRLY BACKUP TEST RESTOR        110.00

   37565                            10-15 - 11-14 BACKUP             50.00

   37566 ACKLEY NAPA AUTO PARTS     FUSES, BATTERY, HOSE CLA        183.40

   37567 ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY      POSTAGE PETTY CASH               81.63

   37568 ACKLEY SUPER FOODS         BATTERIES, SUPPLIES              28.86

   37569 ACKLEY VETERINARY CENTER   JODY PRICE DOG                   67.50

   37570 AG MACHINERY SERVICE       SEAL KIT                         48.00

   37571 AGWSR CSD                  YEARBOOK                         51.00

   37572 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL       INV #105815762                  108.36

   37572                            INV #105862492                   64.26

   37572                            CYLINDER RENTAL                 146.90

   37573 AMAZON                     DVDS BOOKS BLU-RAY            1,302.02

   37574 ANDERSON'S GREENHOUSE      FALL MUM PLANT SUE IBELI         20.00

   37575 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT   LARGE PRINT                     496.08

   37576 CENTURYLINK                ACCT #515 Z25-0004511           646.04

   37577 CHRISTIE DOOR COMPANY      R/R CABLE DOOR OLD LIGHT        147.18

   37578 CITY OF ACKLEY             ACCT #485108004                 100.00

   37578                            ACCT #484325008                 100.00

   37579 CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM    CERTIFICATE FEE                 150.00

   37580 CRAIG & SMITH              LEGAL FEES                      150.00

   37580                            LEGAL FEES                      493.50

   37581 EICHMEIER MOTOR            OIL CHANGE IMPALA                24.45

   37581                            ROCKER PANEL DOOR HANDLE      1,870.02

   37581                            RIGHT REAR TIRE                  12.00

   37581                            REPLACE BATTERY FREIGHTL        330.00

   37582 FOLLETT SOFTWARE COMPANY   TECH SUPPORT                    829.00

   37583 GRUNDY NATIONAL BANK       OCTOBER ACH FEES                 25.30

   37584 HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUP   RUBBERBANDS                       4.60

   37585 HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF      SERVED BERNARD BOEKHOLDE         69.05

   37586 HARMS, HARLEY              INSTALL 577' 6" TILE FIS      1,586.75

   37587 HATCH GRADING              ESTIMATE #5 POCKET WETLA      8,356.17

   37588 HEART OF IOWA              847-2222 COMMUNICATION           35.32

   37589 INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES C   ACCT #70036                   1,213.62

   37589                            ACCT #70027                      74.00

   37589                            ACCT #70029                     224.63

   37589                            ACCT #70031                     823.93

   37590 IOWA FALLS CLINIC          KRULL & DANIELS PYHSICAL        130.00

   37591 IOWA FALLS FIRE EXTINGUI   ANNUAL INSPECTION EXTINQ        593.62

   37592 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES      ANNUAL FEES FY 11/12            864.17

   37593 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES     CIRCULATION DESK              5,266.00

   37594 KREIMEYER, LINDA           OPEN HOUSE                       11.74

   37595 L & R MANUFACTURING LLC    120" BUCKET                   4,150.00

   37596 M.O.M.S.                   TONER                           172.99

   37597 MCDOWELL & SONS INC.       5 ROLLOFFS LANDFILL CLEA      1,369.50

   37597                            WATER LEAK ST. JOHNS            150.00

   37598 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPA   ACCT #7332151000              2,577.40

   37599 MILLER, JANICE             WATERLOO MEETINGS                26.65

   37599                            OPEN HOUSE & WIRELESS            44.71

   37600 MORT'S PLUMBING & HEATIN   LABOR FURNACE/AC DEPOT           78.00

   37601 NUSS, MICHAEL              MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT OC        123.41

   37602 P.C.C.                     BILLING FEES                    933.76

   37603 PETTY CASH                 MILEAGE MEALS IMFOA             101.92

   37604 PORTER, STACEY             MILEAGE PROCTOR SCHOOL           91.02

   37605 QUILL CORPORATION          COPY PAPER                      107.60

   37606 R COMM                     6 PAGERS 1 SWISSPHONE CL      2,587.00

   37607 RANDY'S TIRE SERVICE INC   TIRE REPAIR                      16.00

   37608 REIMAN PUBLICATIONS        CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE               30.98

   37609 RYKEN ENGINEERING AND LA   RELOCATION OF CITY UTILI      1,116.00

   37609                            SMOKE TESTING CIP PLAN       13,447.35

   37610 SCALLON'S LAWN CARE        REMOVE TREE & STUMP S. S        663.00

   37611 SCALLON, PAT               LUNCH PAT/STACY                  16.22

   37612 SHIELD PEST CONTROL        INV #15846                       45.00

   37613 STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA      MASON CITY TOWN MEETING          15.00

   37614 SWENKA, BEVERLY            OCTOBER CLEANING                 60.00

   37615 TASTE OF HOME BOOKS        BOOK                             30.98

   37616 TEK AMBULANCE              ADAM BRANNICK                   250.00

   37617 THOMAS BOUREGY & CO INC    BOOKS                            25.90

   37618 TIMES-CITIZEN CO.          LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE               45.30

   37618                            SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES/        176.40

   37619 TREASURER--STATE OF IOWA   SALES, LOT                    1,884.00

   37620 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #935924495                  67.23

   37621 W.E. FLEET                 ACCT #04960011566512            188.82

   37622 WITCRAFT, KIM              TEACH EXCITED DELERIUM          100.00

   37361 ACKLEY STATE BANK          FED WH TAX                      341.02

   37362                            FICA TAX                      1,513.28

   37363                            MEDICARE TAX                    421.98

   37511                            FED WH TAX                    1,332.70

   37512                            FICA TAX                      1,483.68

   37513                            MEDICARE TAX                    413.74

   37554                            FED WH TAX                    1,372.86

   37555                            FICA TAX                      1,560.42

   37556                            MEDICARE TAX                    435.10

 

                               GRAND TOTALS                   137,664.88

 

      FUND TOTALS

001   GENERAL FUND                         73,401.31

110   ROAD USE                             18,983.39

600   WATER                                12,294.46

603   WATER DEPOSITS                          200.00

610   SEWER                                24,429.55

740   STORM SEWER                           8,356.17

       ****                               137,664.88

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

October 12, 2011

           

            The regular meeting of the Ackley City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on the above date, in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Jim Daggs presiding. Council members present:  Glenn Boheman, Dan Scallon and Susan Ibeling.  Others in attendance:  Becky Schipper, Mike Nuss, Lee Gallentine, Scott Barh, Patrol Office Wedeking, Theresa Scholte, Keith Haley and Kevin Meyer.

 

            Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Ibeling to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            CONSENT AGENDA: Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Ibeling, to approve the following items: minutes of the September 14, 2011, and bills to be paid as presented by the Clerk, with the correction of the check to the Hardin County Clerk of Court.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

PERMITS:  Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Boheman, to approve the building permits for James Stott, Dean Heffelmeier and Larry & Pam Shugar.  Don Nederhoff addressed the Board of Adjustments regarding a variance for his two-stall garage/shop and was granted said variance.

 

TAX ABATEMENT:  none

 

            POLICE CHIEF SCALLON:  unavailable

 

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  Kevin Meyer reported to the council that he had been informed by Hardin County Sheriff Tim Smith that he would come to Ackley on 10-26-11 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss narrow band radio updates, equipment, pagers, procedures and purchases;  Improvements in the operations of the public warning system.  Review procedures and improvements with dispatch center, Code RED and Ackley Police and Ambulance improvements.

 

            PEOPLESERVICE:  unavailable

 

            FIRE CHIEF:  unavailable

 

            ACKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:  unavailable

 

            AVAS:  Theresa Scholte spoke to the council regarding the new edition of the AVAS policies procedures and protocols manual.  Scholte pointed out to the council the sections that had been revised and the revisions that were made. 

 

            P.B.P.:  representative Keith Haley was present to inform the council that Karen Cleary was treasuer of the Prairie Bridges Park Board and was paying the bills for the park, however he would like to see a meeting held between the park board members and the city council members whereby a discussion could be held on which expenses the city would still maintain responsibility for.  Haley will get back to the mayor with a date and time that will work best for the park board, and they will meet with the committee members of buildings/parks.

 

            State Representative, Annette Sweeney stopped by to say hello and to address the council about concerns there may be in our rural Iowa communities that she should take back to the House.

 

Lee Gallentine of Ryken Engineering stated the EPA has been asked to approve an extension of the Continuing Improvement Plan that is currently supposed to be due September of 2012.  The EPA approved an extension for one year.  Quam’s portion of the CDBG Grant project is complete except for final paperwork.  Keller continues installing equipment to finish the lift station.  Cole has almost completed the dirt work at the lagoon site.  The bulk of the work remaining is installation of the liner.  The subcontractor did not order parts and they must go in when the weather is 60 degrees or greater.  Therefore, the project will not be finished until spring.  Franklin Street Pocket Wetland seeding in the bottom of the wetland has started to grow.  The contractor agreed to let it go until next spring and see what comes back and make any further changes at that time if need be.  IDOT Highway #57 Bridge Replacement project was discussed, as Gallentine has visited with IDOT and discoveries were made.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to have Ryken Engineering do the design work for the DOT Bridge Replacement Project to be billed at hourly rate.  Nuss and Gallentine will attend a meeting on October 25 at 1:30 in Ames, Iowa to discuss with the IDOT how city utilities will be relocated and will report back to the council.

 

MAYOR DAGGS:  had several agenda items that he wants to keep before the council.  Those items include the Old Elevator, Depot and Wooden Bridge and Grass Ordinance.  The architecture firm that toured Municipal Building, the Depot, the Elevator and the wooden bridge supplied a report to assist in the determination of possible grant monies out there to continue to maintain, restore, and/or convert these structures. 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  Nuss advised the council that a Revolving Loan and been approved for Ackley Super Foods in the amount of $40,000.  Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Ibeling to approve the Revolving Loan for Ackley Super Foods in the amount of $40,000.  Motion carried unanimously.  Nuss gave an update on the band shell renovation, and advised council that Denco filled over 26,000 feet in cracks when the original quote called for 25,000 feet, and that they redid 10th Avenue for no extra charge.  Dave from PoolTech will meet with Nuss and the swimming pool committee to make decisions on how to proceed with new ADA requirements.

 

Jan Miller was present to approach the council for money to purchase new carpet for the Library.  She said she had a pledge from Greenbelt Bank and Trust for $3,500 good until December.  She wanted to have a fundraiser to raise $3,500 and was asking the council for the additional $3,500.  The Mayor advised Miller that she should see how many funds she could raise, and then approach the council for any further funds if need be.

 

CITY CLERK:  Roskens had the paperwork for the renewal of the Wellmark BC/BS on January 1, 2012.

 

Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.  

 

August Revenues:  

 

Property Taxes:  General Fund $00.00, Debt Service, $00.00, Employee Benefits $00.00, Emergency Levy $00.00, Capital Project/Assessments $00.00, TIF $00.00, Local Option Tax $21,094.24, Debt Service $00.00, and Capital Projects $19,641.75.

           

Other Revenues: General Fund $13,789.87, Library Expendable Trust $00.00, Fire Expendable Trust $00.00, Ambulance Expendable Trust $00.05, AVAS Expendable Trust $1.92, Swimming Pool Expendable Trust $.79, CDBG Grant $00.00, AVAS Educational Fund $.61, Jaws of Life Expendable Trust $.51, Prairie Bridges Park Expendable Trust $.57, Tanker Expendable Trust $.17, Road Use Tax $15,995.08, Water Utility $45,540.73, Wastewater Utility $23,876.08, Storm Sewer Utility $27,749.78, Capital Projects $00.00, Urban Renewal $00.00, Misc. Funds $00.00, Revenue Bond Interest $00.00

 

Customer Deposits                          $       300.00

           

TOTAL REVENUES         $167,992.15

 

Check numbers 37306 to 37459 are listed below.

 

   37306 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37307 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37308 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37309 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 148.54

   37310 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  42.44

   37311 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37312 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 321.39

   37313 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,179.91

   37314 KAPPEL, MITCHELL           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 248.00

   37315 KREIMEYER, STACEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 791.38

   37316 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 785.91

   37317 PROCHASKA, TRAVIS          PAYROLL EXPENSE                  90.58

   37318 PUENTE, CARLOS             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 135.86

   37319 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 831.28

   37320 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,318.39

   37321 WILLIAMS, LELAND           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 102.56

   37322 BANGASSER, LYNN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 158.92

   37323 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 964.91

   37324 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   37325 MILLS, JARED               PAYROLL EXPENSE                  39.81

   37326 HENNING, DANIELLE          PAYROLL EXPENSE                  23.59

   37327 MILLS, GAYLENE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 205.57

   37331 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    557.00

   37332 IPERS                      42302                         1,036.23

   37333                            42329                         1,054.27

   37334 TRUENORTH COMPANIES        INSURANCE                     3,352.95

   37335 CITY OF ACKLEY             CELL PHONE                       27.00

   37336 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37337                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37338 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37339                            CLIP                             15.69

   37340 BLACK HILLS ENERGY         ACCT #5469201137                228.39

   37340                            ACCT #8255962913                732.00

   37341 GREEN BELT BANK AND TRUS   COPIER LOAN #9065                77.38

   37342 HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WAST   2ND QTR FY 11/12             11,918.00

   37343 MCDOWELL & SONS INC.       GARBAGE LANDFILL FEES         9,425.00

   37344 MEDIACOM                   ACCT #8383950360054015           46.83

   37344                            ACCT #8383950360056382           34.95

   37344                            ACCT #8383950360053512           45.95

   37344                            ACCT #8383950360000059           50.95

   37345 PEOPLESERVICE INC.         WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE     14,144.00

   37346 PITNEY BOWES INC.          INV #8551534-SP11                97.71

   37347 PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE PO   ACCT #8000900004692145          500.00

   37367 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37368 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37369 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37370 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37371 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37372 DAGGS, JAMES               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 202.85

   37373 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37374 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 238.01

   37375 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,140.71

   37376 PORTER, STACEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 791.38

   37377 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 785.91

   37378 PUENTE, CARLOS             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 135.86

   37379 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 829.86

   37380 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,221.28

   37381 WILLIAMS, LELAND           PAYROLL EXPENSE                  32.08

   37382 BANGASSER, LYNN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                  56.14

   37383 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,006.92

   37384 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,028.98

   37385 MILLS, JORDAN              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  58.38

   37386 LINDAMAN, MASON            PAYROLL EXPENSE                  58.38

   37387 MILLS, GAYLENE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 134.44

   37391 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    568.00

   37392 IPERS                      42302                         1,062.41

   37393                            42329                         1,066.89

   37394 CITY OF ACKLEY             UTILITIES                       300.72

   37395 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37396                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37397 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37398                            CLIP                             15.69

   37399 ACCESS SYSTEMS             POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM BOAR        522.50

   37399                            9-15 - 10-14 BACKUP              50.00

   37400 ACKLEY HARDWARE            QUIKCRETE FLAG POLE              20.67

   37400                            COVER FOR ROLLERS                13.67

   37401 ACKLEY NAPA AUTO PARTS     AIR FILTER                       40.12

   37401                            FORD ANTIFREEZE                  92.81

   37401                            BUG B GONE SPRAY                 35.99

   37401                            CHAIN                            59.80

   37401                            TRAILER BALL                     24.48

   37401                            ELECT BATTERY                     4.69

   37401                            HEAT HOSE                         5.07

   37401                            BOOSTER CABLE                    58.57

   37401                            BOOSTER CABLE                    47.49

   37401                            TAPE 10W30 OIL                   54.46

   37401                            HYDRAULIC OIL                    62.99

   37402 ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY      POSTAGE AND PETTY CASH           84.62

   37403 ACKLEY SUPER FOODS         KLEENEX PAPER TOWEL BATT         33.98

   37404 AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE    TRIMMING STORM DAMAGE           225.00

   37405 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL       INV #105742976                  219.50

   37405                            CYLINDER RENTAL                 142.17

   37406 AMAZON                     BLU-RAY BOOKS                 1,855.44

   37407 ANDERSON'S GREENHOUSE      FRED FREESE FUNERAL              35.00

   37408 ATC ASSOCIATES INC.        INV #1677783                    750.00

   37409 BLYTHE ROOFING  INC.       PUMP HOUSE ROOF               2,535.00

   37410 CENTURYLINK                ACCT #515Z25-0004511            641.45

   37411 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT    INFRACTION BERNARD BOEKH           .00

   37412 COLE EXCAVATING            CDBG EQUALIZATION BASIN     114,563.83

   37413 CONSUMER REPORTS           MAGAZINE                         20.00

   37414 CRAIG & SMITH              LEGAL FEES                      484.00

   37415 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMEN   BOOTS SUCTION HOSE              999.06

   37416 DENCO CORPORATION          HOT POUR RANDOM CRACK SE     17,500.00

   37417 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE   ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 201         95.00

   37418 EICHMEIER MOTOR            SERVICE LEFT FRONT TIRE          36.45

   37419 ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL HOSP   PHARMACY SUPPLIES                16.72

   37420 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUC   INV #1406399                    675.81

   37421 FREDERICK, MICHAEL         TWO BOOKS                        40.00

   37422 GARY E. SINDELAR INC.      SUBMIT CIP SMOKE TESTING     11,753.10

   37422                            CDBG SANITARY & EQUAL BA      4,318.00

   37422                            CDBG SANITARY EQUAL BASI        670.00

   37423 GRUNDY NATIONAL BANK       SEPT ACH FEES                    25.30

   37424 HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUP   INK CARTRIDGES                  131.94

   37424                            NOTEBOOKS                       167.40

   37425 HARDIN COUNTY TREASURER    INV #2767 SAND/SALT MIX       1,862.50

   37426 HEART OF IOWA              847-2222 COMMUNICATION           35.32

   37427 IBELING INSURANCE SERVIC   WORK COMP INCREASE PER A      3,039.00

   37428 IMFOA                      FALL MEETING REGISTRATIO         50.00

   37429 INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES C   ACCT #70031                     802.99

   37429                            ACCT #70029                     328.94

   37429                            ACCT #70036                     964.67

   37430 IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPME   UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE           86.43

   37431 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD       CHILDRENS BOOKS                 334.80

   37432 KELLER EXCAVATING INC.     CDBG EQUALIZATION BASIN     133,438.90

   37433 KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLE   LIVE BURN SIMULATOR VEHI        170.00

   37434 KQCR-FM                    PANCAKE BREAKFAST AD             27.00

   37435 LAMP, JESSE                TRAVEL TIME LABOR FOR RE        120.00

   37436 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPA   ACCT #73321-51000             3,715.81

   37436                            ACCT #6555080009                 11.45

   37436                            ACCT #1995013145                 33.10

   37436                            ACCT #0397015098                 11.24

   37437 MILLER, JANICE             MILEAGE                          46.33

   37438 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERV   INV #00266598_SNV                48.25

   37439 NUCARA PHARMACY            GLUTOSE                          11.99

   37440 NUSS, MICHAEL              MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT SE         58.22

   37441 OTTER CREEK FARMS INC.     AIRPORT LEASE                   750.00

   37442 OXMOOR HOUSE               BOOK 2011 XMAS SOUTHERN          36.91

   37443 PETTY CASH                 MILEAGE                          26.86

   37444 POOL TECH INC.             PAINT                           832.87

   37444                            DEPOSIT 15 GALLON CONTAI        115.00CR

   37445 REMINISCE                  CHRISTMAS BOOK                   25.98

   37446 SA-SO                      DOT REACHER TRASH GATOR          55.75

   37447 SAILER FORD INC.           CV SHAFT EXPLORER               301.99

   37447                            SERVICE FUEL FILTER AMBU        204.65

   37448 SCHOLTE, THERESA           CPR SHAWN HEALEY                 20.00

   37448                            MILEAGE TO PROBATE COURT         15.83

   37449 SHIELD PEST CONTROL        INV #15599                       45.00

   37450 STAREK, RETHA              NETGEAR WIRELESS CALBE S         42.97

   37451 SWENKA, BEVERLY            SEPTEMBER CLEANING               60.00

   37452 THE COUGAR'S DEN           BUDGETED MONIES               8,000.00

   37453 TIM CARSON                 REPAIR STREET SWEEPER           128.40

   37453                            REPAIR STREET SWEEPER           120.00

   37454 TIMES-CITIZEN CO.          MINUTES CLEANUP BILLS OR        383.26

   37455 TREASURER--STATE OF IOWA   SALES, LOT                    1,921.00

   37456 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #935924495                  67.34

   37456                            ACCT #932514482                  27.00

   37457 VAN WERT INC               OCTOBER METER READING           567.00

   37458 VISU-SEWER                 VACTOR STORM SEWER              700.00

   37458                            VACTOR SEWER LINE/WATER         800.00

   37459 W.E. FLEET                 ACCT #0496-00-115651-2          112.45

   37328 ACKLEY STATE BANK          FED WH TAX                    1,380.26

   37329                            FICA TAX                      1,580.56

   37330                            MEDICARE TAX                    440.72

   37388                            FED WH TAX                    1,407.47

   37389                            FICA TAX                      1,569.40

   37390                            MEDICARE TAX                    437.62

 

GRAND TOTALS                   395,324.70

 

 

 

      FUND TOTALS

001   GENERAL FUND                         71,091.39

110   ROAD USE                             15,514.33

301   CDBG GRANTS                         252,990.73

306   CAPITAL PROJECTS                     17,500.00

600   WATER                                15,284.75

610   SEWER                                22,243.50

740   STORM SEWER                             700.00

       ****                               395,324.70

 

              

SPECIAL MEETING

October 10, 2011

 

A special meeting of the Ackley City Council and the AGWSR School Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m., in the School Board Meeting Room at AGWSR Elementary Building with AGWSR Superintendent, Bob Weber presiding, for the purpose of talking about the Cougar’s Den Daycare.  Others in attendance: Mike Nuss, Mayor James B. Daggs, Teresa Keninger, Deb Barker,  Cyndee Roskens, Sheryl Arends, Joel Bagley, Becky Schipper, AGWSR/Parkersburg shared music instructor and school board members.

 

Bob Weber opened the meeting and then turned it over to the School Board President, Gary Heetland.  After much discussion concerning the finances and attendance at the Cougar’s Den Daycare and Pre-school, following a presentation given by Teresa Keninger, the council and school board were in agreement on the operations of the Cougar’s Den.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

                                               

REGULAR MEETING

September 14, 2011

           

            The regular meeting of the Ackley City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on the above date, in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Jim Daggs presiding. Council members present:  Glenn Boheman, Dan Scallon and Bart Schneck.  Others in attendance:  Becky Schipper, Mike Nuss, Lee Gallentine, Sue Keninger, Roxanne Lindaman, Theresa Scholte and Sandy Scallon.

 

            Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            CONSENT AGENDA: Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon, to approve the following items: minutes of the August 10, and September 6, 2011, with the correction of a typo under the heading P.B.P in the August 10, 2011 minutes, and bills to be paid as presented by the Clerk.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

PERMITS:  Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Boheman, to approve the building permits for Neva Cockerham and Chris Siems.  Motion carried unanimously.  A lengthy discussion was held regarding Don Nederhoff and his wanting to build a two-stall garage/shop on the corner lot he purchased west of his home on 5th Avenue.  Gary Sindelar, City of Ackley zoning administrator does not approve them.  Nederhoff will need to address the Board of Adjustments regarding a variance.

 

TAX ABATEMENT:  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to approve the tax abatement for Chris Siems.

 

            POLICE CHIEF SCALLON: was not present, but Mike Nuss approached the council with Scallon’s concerns.  Scallon wondered if he could have approval to pursue the possibility of doing a “Guinness Book of World Records” for the event of “Phone Booth Cramming”.  Council approved provided participants sign a disclaimer.  Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Schneck to have Trick or Treat night on Monday, October 31, 2011 beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m.  Chief Scallon received a call from YRC Transports, stating they would be delivering the new speed trailer on September 15, 2011.  The street department will unload the trailer and place it in the city garage.  Lastly, Chief Scallon wanted to remind the council of Iowa Code 80F, labeled the “Peace Officer’s Bill of Rights”.  It requires a complainant to file an approved form before it is legal to investigate complaints regarding a police officer, fireman or ambulance personnel.  This law was put into effect in 2007 due to the numerous unfounded and/or wrongful accusations done to these types of employees.  The City of Ackley council also approved this form and procedure in 2007.  Along the same lines, per the “Iowa Open Meeting Rules”, we cannot discuss an employee of the City, at a public meeting, without that employee being present and given the right to go into “closed session”.   

 

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  unavailable

 

            PEOPLESERVICE:  In the absence of Jack Boelman, council members were presented with bids from Brown Supply Company and HD Supply Waterworks for new radio read handheld devices for water meter reading.  This will allow us to do the meter reads locally and quicker because they are direct read.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by
Scallon to purchase the new system from HD Supply Waterworks for $9,998.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            FIRE CHIEF:  unavailable

 

            ACKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:  unavailable

 

            AVAS:  Theresa Scholte spoke to the council regarding the remodel of the ambulance shed, stating that there will be an open house on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 1-3 p.m.  Council member Boheman stated that the flyers advertising the open house needed to include the fact that the City of Ackley gave money towards the rehabilitation of the training room/office in addition to HCCEF.  Scholte assured council member Boheman this change would be made.  Scholte presented a rate increase proposal for Ackley Volunteer Ambulance Service.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to implement the new AVAS rate increase effective October 1, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.  Scholte also made the council aware of a new addition to the AVAS crew.  Council member Scallon moved, seconded by Schneck, to approve Shawn Healey as a driver to the AVAS.  Motion carried unanimously.  The plan is for Healey to participate in the EMT class being offered later this fall.  Scholte stated that the new flag pole should be placed by early next week.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by Boheman to approve the expenditure associated with having flu shots administerd to the AVAS .  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            P.B.P.:  representative was unavailable, but it was decided that since they now have their 501©(3) status, the Park Board along with the Mayor, City Administrator, city committee council person and the City Clerk need to put together a plan on how to transition the park away from the City of Ackley and return to the council with the plan for approval.  The council wanted the word given to the Park Board that they are to get the cabin winterized now that the Homeyer’s have vacated the premises.

 

Lee Gallentine of Ryken Engineering stated the next quarterly report to the EPA and IDNR is due January 28, 2012.  The EPA has been asked to approve an extension of the Continuing Improvement Plan that is currently supposed to be due September of 2012.  Gallentine will let us know when & if he receives confirmation that the extension has been approved.   Gallentine authorized Harley Harms to extend the tile in Steve Fistler’s backyard.  Harms originally stated that he should be able to complete the project by the end of August.  Harms was not able to accomplish that and told Gallentine that if there was someone else that could finish it, they should go ahead and get them to do it.  Problem is, there is no one else so Fistler’s will need to wait until Harms can get back to finish.  Quam’s portion of the CDBG Grant project is complete except for final paperwork.  Keller has started installing equipment to finish the lift station.  Cole has started the dirtwork at the lagoon site.  Reseed issue remains at the Franklin Street Pocket Wetland.  Soon will be the start of other improvements at the water treatment plant i.e.: replacing glass block windows, filter media etc.  Keller has completed repairs to the storm sewer on Lincoln between Franklin and the railroad tracks (north of the old FS) and on First between Cerro Gordo and Franklin (west of Ken’s Repair).  Gallentine also wanted the council to begin to think about a replacement for Gary Sindelar as zoning administrator as he has expressed to Gallentine that he would like to retire within the next 6 months or so.

 

MAYOR DAGGS:  had several agenda items that he wants to keep before the council.  Those items include the Old Elevator, Depot and Wooden Bridge and Grass Ordinance.  A brief discussion was held with regard to moving the grass ordinance to 8”.  The architecture firm that toured Municipal Building, the Depot, the Elevator and the wooden bridge supplied a report to assist in the determination of possible grant monies out there to continue to maintain, restore, and/or convert these structures.  The council will go over the report in detail at the October 12, 2011 meeting.

 

The Mayor, Nuss and Boheman met with Brad Lewis, general manager of Mort’s Heating & AC in Iowa Falls regarding the inability to keep the heat and A/C running at the Depot.  Lewis did an energy audit of the building and determined that the existing heating plant is rated high enough to handle the demands of the building, but also proposed adding a supplemental heat and A/C unit in the Police Department area where we seem to come up short most of the time in heat or A/C.  This unit would cost approximately $5,200.  It was also decided that it would be money well spent to purchase clear Plexiglas panels and install them either inside or outside over the windows in the Police Department.  The Mayor is currently working on getting measurements and pricing from a company in Evansdale that makes such panels. 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 11-08 entitled “RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OFFICIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKINGS FOR THE CITY OF ACKLEY, IOWA, JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011”.  Council member Schneck moved, seconded by Scallon to approve the Resolution to Approve Official Report for City Streets and Parkings for the City of Ackley, Iowa, July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011”.  Roll call vote: “Ayes”: Scallon, Schneck, and Boheman and; “nays”: none.  Motion carried.

 

Roxanne Lindaman was present to show the council the preliminary pictures of the mural that her daughter Lindsey will be painting on the bandshell when it is finished being renovated. 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  Nuss advised the council to mark their calendars for the joint meeting with the AGWSR school board for October 10, 2011.  Region 6 discussed an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program with Nuss.  It requires city participation and an application for funding from HUD, but it makes up to $35,000 in funding available to rehabilitate owner occupied housing.  Council was not interested in participating.  Nuss attended a DNR-FEMA presentation on National Flood Insurance Program.  There are roughly 80 homes in the City of Ackley that will be affected by the new flood plain.  Nuss will organize a meeting to be held in this community to explain the program to council, affected residents and interested citizens, bankers, realtors, and insurance people if requested.  Jan Miller was unavailable so no report was given on the library carpeting.  Gaylene Mills, the pool manager has agreed to do the necessary painting at the pool this fall.  Pool filters need to be replaced at at cost of roughly $5,000, and Dave Peters has agreed to address the council with chair lift options.  Nuss will work with Susan Ibeling on establishing what it costs to run the pool and prioritize the necessary upgrades.

 

CITY CLERK:  Roskens had the paperwork from the DOT for the Right of Way Agreement for Primary Road Project.  The council had questions with regard to the language within the agreement so it was tabled until their questions are answered. 

 

Council member Boheman advised that the Legion Auxiliary has donated a flag and a light for the Ackley sign renovation project.

 

Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Schneck to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.           

 

July Revenues:       

 

Property Taxes:  General Fund $5,021.81, Debt Service, $3,646.89, Employee Benefits $2,235.57, Emergency Levy $136,94, Capital Project/Assessments $00.00, TIF $805.03, Local Option Tax $3,397.91, Debt Service $00.00, and Capital Projects $10,193.71.

           

Other Revenues: General Fund $38,122.65, Library Expendable Trust $00.00, Fire Expendable Trust $00.00, Ambulance Expendable Trust $00.04, AVAS Expendable Trust $2.01, Swimming Pool Expendable Trust $.70, CDBG Grant $72,306.00, AVAS Educational Fund $.53, Jaws of Life Expendable Trust $.45, Prairie Bridges Park Expendable Trust $.12, Tanker Expendable Trust $.15, Road Use Tax $12,348.00, Water Utility $26,010.78, Wastewater Utility $20,677.51, Storm Sewer Utility $1,403.00, Capital Projects $00.00, Urban Renewal $00.00, Misc. Funds $00.00, Revenue Bond Interest $00.00

 

Customer Deposits                          $       200.00

           

TOTAL REVENUES         $196,509.80

 

Check numbers 37114 to 37305 are listed below.

 

   37114 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37115 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37116 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37117 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  99.03

   37118 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  84.88

   37119 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37120 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 207.21

   37121 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,179.91

   37122 KREIMEYER, STACEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 791.38

   37123 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 785.91

   37124 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,049.36

   37125 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,520.68

   37126 BANGASSER, LYNN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 227.69

   37127 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 964.91

   37128 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 920.78

   37129 MILLS, JARED               PAYROLL EXPENSE                  32.44

   37130 DUTCHER, ELIZABETH         PAYROLL EXPENSE                 611.49

   37131 ARENDS, ALYSSA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 179.84

   37132 FRAZIER, ELLA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 133.34

   37133 HACKBART, DANIELLE         PAYROLL EXPENSE                 249.69

   37134 FRAZIER, NICK              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 254.64

   37135 GAST, KENDAL               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 215.64

   37136 MONTES, ISAAC              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 268.99

   37137 KARSJENS, ANDREA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 255.17

   37138 MILLS, GAYLENE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 341.09

   37139 REYES, LIZETH              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 128.86

   37140 SCHUMACHER, ABBEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 186.43

   37141 WILLMS, JEANA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 354.71

   37142 WILLMS, JESSICA            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 133.34

   37143 YOUNG, CASSANDRA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 136.19

   37147 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    641.00

   37148 IPERS                      42302                         1,016.67

   37149                            42329                         1,156.96

   37150 TRUENORTH COMPANIES        INSURANCE                     3,352.95

   37151 CITY OF ACKLEY             CELL PHONE                       27.00

   37152 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37153                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37154 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37155                            CLIP                             15.69

   37156 RU2 SYSTEMS INC.           SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER         6,015.00

   37157 ACKLEY HARDWARE            4" NIPPLE                         2.29

   37157                            PAINT WASP SPRAY                 15.69

   37157                            ANT SPRAY BROOM                  21.78

   37157                            125 AMP BREAKERS LABOR          393.00

   37157                            NOZZLE SPRAYER INSECTICI         28.48

   37158 BLACK HILLS ENERGY         ACCT #5469201137                226.36

   37158                            ACCT #8255962913                144.49

   37159 GREEN BELT BANK AND TRUS   COPIER LOAN #9065                77.38

   37160 HARMS, HARLEY              DRAINAGE DITCH WESTSIDE       1,200.00

   37161 HOMEYER, TIM               AUGUST SALARY                   200.00

   37162 KEN'S REPAIR               GAS OIL MIX ROLL STRING          22.40

   37162                            BAR OIL                          10.25

   37163 MCDOWELL & SONS INC.       GARBAGE LANDFILL FEES         9,425.00

   37164 MEDIACOM                   ACCT #8383950360000059           49.95

   37164                            ACCT #8383950360053512           45.95

   37164                            ACCT #8383950360056382           34.95

   37164                            ACCT#8383950360054015            46.83

   37165 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPA   ACCT #6555080009                 11.52

   37165                            ACCT #0397015098                 12.05

   37165                            ACCT #1995013145                 21.43

   37166 PEOPLESERVICE INC.         WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE     14,144.00

   37167 PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE PO   ACCT #8000900004692145           87.59

   37168 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #430501749                  60.73

   37169 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37170 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37171 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37172 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  95.49

   37173 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37174 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37175 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 274.29

   37176 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,206.91

   37177 KAPPEL, MITCHELL           PAYROLL EXPENSE                  67.94

   37178 KREIMEYER, STACEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 805.13

   37179 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 785.91

   37180 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 820.72

   37181 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,373.13

   37182 BANGASSER, LYNN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 405.89

   37183 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 961.40

   37184 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   37185 MILLS, JARED               PAYROLL EXPENSE                  25.05

   37186 DUTCHER, ELIZABETH         PAYROLL EXPENSE                 119.84

   37187 ARENDS, ALYSSA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 113.57

   37188 FRAZIER, ELLA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  63.68

   37189 GAST, KENDAL               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 189.28

   37190 MONTES, ISAAC              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 154.69

   37191 KARSJENS, ANDREA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 222.01

   37192 MILLS, GAYLENE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 485.11

   37193 REYES, LIZETH              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 242.05

   37194 SCHUMACHER, ABBEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 141.88

   37195 WILLMS, JEANA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 364.63

   37196 YOUNG, CASSANDRA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 159.38

   37200 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    595.00

   37201 IPERS                      42302                         1,024.44

   37202                            42329                         1,068.23

   37203 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37204                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37205 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37206                            CLIP                             15.69

   37207 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   37208 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   37209 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   37210 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37211 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                  77.81

   37212 DAGGS, JAMES               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 202.85

   37213 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   37214 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 153.28

   37215 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,140.98

   37216 KREIMEYER, STACEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 809.04

   37217 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 856.59

   37218 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 753.95

   37219 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,217.64

   37220 WILLIAMS, LELAND           PAYROLL EXPENSE                  22.64

   37221 BANGASSER, LYNN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 294.91

   37222 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 881.29

   37223 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 920.78

   37224 MILLS, JARED               PAYROLL EXPENSE                  14.74

   37225 FRAZIER, ELLA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                   9.55

   37226 GAST, KENDAL               PAYROLL EXPENSE                  81.88

   37227 MONTES, ISAAC              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  91.11

   37228 KARSJENS, ANDREA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                  42.99

   37229 MILLS, GAYLENE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 341.09

   37230 REYES, LIZETH              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  47.88

   37231 SCHUMACHER, ABBEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                  52.54

   37232 YOUNG, CASSANDRA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                  31.84

   37236 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    564.00

   37237 IPERS                      42302                         1,004.09

   37238                            42329                         1,069.82

   37239 CITY OF ACKLEY             UTILITIES                       303.39

   37240 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37241                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37242 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37243                            CLIP                             15.69

   37244 ABBAS LAWN CARE            WEED CONTROL                    321.00

   37245 ACCESS SYSTEMS             PRINTER STILL GOING OFFL         27.50

   37245                            8-15 - 9-14 BACKUP               50.00

   37246 ACKLEY HARDWARE            BUNGE CORD NOZZLE TAPE G         19.74

   37246                            PRUNER READY ROD  4 GAL         388.77

   37247 ACKLEY NAPA AUTO PARTS     HOSE CLAMP BATTERY TRANS        268.22

   37248 ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY      ACKLEY LIBRARY                   73.40

   37249 ACKLEY PUBLISHING CO INC   VEHICLE INSPECTION REPOR         50.87

   37250 ACKLEY SUPER FOODS         SPOONS LIGHTER TOILET PA         37.19

   37250                            DISH SOAP LEMON POWDER            9.53

   37250                            TP PAPER TOWEL LAUNDRY           31.30

   37250                            TOILET PAPER                     42.40

   37250                            TOILET PAPER LIGHT BULBS         42.40

   37251 AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE    TREE REMOVAL                    260.00

   37252 AGSOURCE LABORATORIES      INV #82011LGI0475                64.00

   37253 AHLERS AND COONEY P.C.     URBAN RENEWAL LARRY SHUG        459.00

   37254 AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL       CYLINDER RENTAL                 146.90

   37255 AMAZON                     DVD BLURAY BOOKS                745.09

   37256 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS       BOOKS                           236.55

   37257 BOOK LOOK                  BOOKS                           587.75

   37258 BRANDT SEED                FINE GREEN GRASS SEED            20.00

   37259 BROWN SUPPLY CO. INC.      WHITE YELLOW BLUE PAINT         243.25

   37260 CARSTENS PLUMBING & HEAT   FLOW SWITCH BIG POOL            253.02

   37260                            BABY POOL HEATER                307.12

   37261 CENTURYLINK                ACCT #515Z250004511             701.29

   37262 COLE EXCAVATING            CDBG WASTEWATER EQUALIZA    130,634.50

   37263 CRAIG & SMITH              LEGAL FEES                      817.75

   37264 DES MOINES REGISTER        NEWSPAPER                       136.97

   37265 DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP    POP                              92.40

   37266 EICHMEIER MOTOR            SERVICE IMPALA                   24.45

   37266                            WIPER BLADES FUEL FILTER        127.80

   37267 GALLS INC.                 ROCK SLIP STOP OXFORD            59.99

   37267                            NAMEPLATE ENGRAVING              23.99

   37267                            RAINCOAT HOOD SOCKS              76.96

   37267                            RADIO HOLDER                     40.99

   37267                            ROCKY HOOD BOOTS                 69.99

   37268 GARY E. SINDELAR INC.      CDBG EQUALIZATION BASIN       2,375.50

   37268                            CIP PLAN                      4,612.95

   37268                            TELEVISING SUMP PUMP INS      6,905.70

   37269 GE WATTIER ARCHITECTURE    MILEAGE                          90.78

   37270 GREENBELT HOME CARE        SWIMMING/WADING POOL INS        320.00

   37271 GRUNDY NATIONAL BANK       AUG ACH FEES                     25.80

   37272 HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUP   CALENDARS BIC PENS               54.46

   37273 HEART OF IOWA              847-3332 COMMUNICATION           35.32

   37274 HECHT & JEMINEZ            TONER CARTRIDGE                 105.93

   37275 HEWETT WHOLESALE INC.      CANDY                           138.78

   37276 INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES C   ACCT #70031                     843.34

   37276                            ACCT #70036                     950.22

   37276                            ACCT #70029                     327.42

   37276                            ACCT #70027                      68.05

   37277 KAPPEL, NATHAN             CAR FIRE/EXTRACTION CLAS        300.00

   37278 KELLER EXCAVATING INC.     2 STORM SEWER INTAKES        12,000.00

   37279 KREIMEYER, STACEY          MILEAGE DEPOSITION HEARI         13.12

   37280 MCDOWELL & SONS INC.       FIX WATER LEAK                  130.00

   37281 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPA   ACCT #73321-51000             4,000.13

   37281                            ACCT #6555080009                 11.63

   37281                            ACCT #1995013145                 35.34

   37281                            ACCT #0397015098                 12.05

   37282 MORT'S PLUMBING & HEATIN   REFRIGERANT LABOR               518.90

   37283 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCI   MAGAZINE                         12.00

   37284 NUSS, MICHAEL              MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT AU         79.54

   37285 OXMOOR HOUSE               CHRISTMAS BOOK                   36.91

   37286 P.C.C.                     BILLING FEES                    710.00

   37287 PETTY CASH                 PLANTS FOR ACKLEY SIGN           28.00

   37287                            REFILING FEE IMFOA                5.00

   37288 POOL TECH INC.             CHEMICALS                     2,764.12

   37289 POSTMASTER                 WATER POSTAGE                 1,200.00

   37290 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CO    INSTALL SIREN EQUIPMENT       3,135.00

   37291 RANDY'S TIRE SERVICE INC   RIB MOWER TIRE                   35.00

   37291                            TRUCK TIRE REPAIR                35.00

   37291                            TIRE REPAIRS VALVE STEMS         70.00

   37292 REGION 6 PLANNING COMMIS   11/12 MEMBERSHIP DUES           619.60

   37293 REMINISCE                  MAGAZINE                         14.98

   37294 SHIELD PEST CONTROL        INV #15331                       45.00

   37295 SWENKA, BEVERLY            AUGUST CLEANING                  60.00

   37296 TASTE OF HOME BOOKS        MAGAZINE                         30.98

   37297 THOMAS BOUREGY & CO INC    THOMAS BOUREGY                   25.90

   37298 TIMES-CITIZEN CO.          MINUTES POOL HOURS              290.70

   37299 TREASURER--STATE OF IOWA   SALES, LOT                    1,955.00

   37300 U.S. CELLULAR              ACCT #935924495                  61.50

   37300                            ACCT #932514482                  27.00

   37300                            ACCT #430501749                  60.73

   37301 VAN WERT INC               AUGUST METER READING            570.00

   37301                            SEPTEMBER METER READING         563.25

   37302 W.E. FLEET                 ACCT #0496001156512             326.19

   37303 WEBER PAPER COMPANY        TOILET PAPER                    122.24

   37304 WILLIAMS, LELAND           MILEAGE DEPOSITION HEARI         13.12

   37305 ZOSKE ELECTRICAL SERVICE   WELL 2 VFD                    8,321.89

   37144 ACKLEY STATE BANK          FED WH TAX                    1,681.50

   37145                            FICA TAX                      1,958.23

   37146                            MEDICARE TAX                    546.06

   37197                            FED WH TAX                    1,500.98

   37198                            FICA TAX                      1,789.92

   37199                            MEDICARE TAX                    499.12

   37233                            FED WH TAX                    1,372.33

   37234                            FICA TAX                      1,590.05

   37235                            MEDICARE TAX                    443.44

 

             GRAND TOTALS                   287,438.10

 

 

      FUND TOTALS

001   GENERAL FUND                         78,245.59

110   ROAD USE                             16,549.00

145   URBAN RENEWAL                           459.00

301   CDBG GRANTS                         133,010.00

600   WATER                                23,408.13

610   SEWER                                22,566.38

740   STORM SEWER                          13,200.00

       ****                               287,438.10

 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

August 10, 2011

           

            The regular meeting of the Ackley City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on the above date, in the Council Chambers at City Hall with Mayor Jim Daggs presiding. Council members present:  Glenn Boheman, Joyce Geiken, Dan Scallon and Susan Ibeling.  Others in attendance: Patrol Officer Kreimeyer, Lee Gallentine, Theresa Scholte, Kevin Meyer, Sue Keninger and 3 individuals representing Roosa Enterprizes.

 

            Council member Ibeling moved, seconded by Geiken to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            CONSENT AGENDA: Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Geiken, to approve the following items: minutes of the July 13, 2011 and bills to be paid as presented by the Clerk.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

PERMITS:  Council member Ibeling moved, seconded by Scallon, to approve the building permits for Neva Cockerham and Chris Siems.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TAX ABATEMENT:  none

 

            POLICE CHIEF SCALLON: was not present, but Officer Kreimeyer was present to answer any questions the council may have regarding the Ford Explorer repair and the 6” Plant Growth Ordinance proposal.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to repair the rust damage and repaint the 2000 Ford Explorer at a total cost of $1,918.33.  Motion carried unanimously.  There was also a discussion regarding changing our 10” Plant Growth Ordinance down to 6” Plant Growth.  The discussion was tabled with things remaining the same for this year and the topic will be revisited in the spring mowing season of 2012.  Patrol Officer Kreimeyer then stated that the new speed trailer should be arriving in two weeks, and asked for assistance from the Street Department to help unload off of the semi trailer.  Mayor Daggs directed her to contact the Street Department directly and make the necessary arrangements.

 

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  Kevin Meyer was present to inform the council that Rick Clausson from RComm has advised that the new siren will be operational by August 11, 2011.  He also expressed the need to be able to sound the siren locally and that can be accomplished at a cost of $400.  Meyer will present the updated emergency procedures at the September 14, 2011 meeting.  As part of the grant that Meyer received to help defray the cost of the siren, he is required to include public education.  After council approves the updated emergency procedures they will be published.  Meyer and Fire Chief Eichmeier are also discussing the possibility of testing the battery backup on the siren once a month at the monthly fire department meeting.

 

            PEOPLESERVICE:  unavailable

 

            FIRE CHIEF:  unavailable

 

            ACKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:  unavailable

 

            AVAS:  Theresa Scholte spoke to the council regarding the remodel of the ambulance shed, stating that there will be an open house on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 1-3 p.m.  Scholte said there will be an EMT class starting in November of 2011.  The policies and procedures manual for AVAS was updated and Scholte has given it to the AVAS Board of Directors.  When it returns with their approval, Scholte will go over the manual with Public Safety committee council persons Boheman and Scallon.

 

            P.B.P.:  representative was unavailable, but council member Ibeling told her fellow council members that the park has received a new skid loader, but way of a donation from TJ Kruse.  Park volunteers are asking that the Street Department haul rock out to the park and the park volunteers will use their new equipment to spread the rock at their convenience.  They may be having a fundraiser utilizing the Frisbees that have been donated by Ibeling Insurance and Grumpy’s Bar.

 

            Lee Gallentine of Ryken Engineering submitted the quarterly report to the EPA and IDNR on July 28, 2011.  Gallentine has issued a punch list of finishing items to be completed by Keller on the 2010 Northwest Area Sewer Project.  They have completed the majority and Gallentine needs to perform a final review of the project.  Gallentine authorized Harley Harms to extend the tile in Steve Fistler’s backyard.  Harms stated that he should be able to complete this by month end.  All the easement negotiations for the CDBG Grant project have been signed.  Quam’s portion of the project is complete except for final paperwork.  Keller has finished installing pipe from Otter Creek to the lagoon site, and is waiting for the pumps and equipment to finish the lift station.  Cole has started the dirtwork at the lagoon site.  Hatch was on-site and installed the weir at the Franklin Street Pocket Wetland.  Soon will be the start of other improvements at the water treatment plant i.e.: replacing glass block windows, filter media etc.  Construction has been completed at the intersection of Grundy and 5th.  At the July 2011 meeting, Gallentine was asked to contact several contractors regarding repairs to the storm sewer on Lincoln between Franklin and the railroad tracks (north of the old FS) and on First Street between Cerro Gordo and Franklin (west of Ken’s Repair).  All were very busy; several were interested for later this fall except Keller, who called with a price of $6,000.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Ibeling to complete the repairs in total at all of the locations at a total cost of $6,000 per location.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MAYOR DAGGS:  had several agenda items that he wants to keep before the council.  Those items include the Old Elevator, Depot and Wooden Bridge and Grass Ordinance.  He also informed the council that the Lions Club had asked for permission to use the Fire Station.  Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to allow the Lions Club to use the Fire Station provided they get clearance from Fire Chief Eichmeier first.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Mayor also presented the council with a list of needed equipment from the Street Department, namely a new or good used snow blower to replace the 1952 model they are currently using.

 

Three individuals representing Roosa Enterprizes were present to discuss the current situation with the Stott building located at 602 Main Street.  They informed the council that they were interested in purchasing the property as an auto repair shop in addition to retailing high performance auto parts, decals and clothing.  They asked for a copy of the structural engineers report so they could see what structurally needed to be done to the building for it to meet safety regulations.  They also asked to be placed on the September 14, 2011 agenda, at which time they will have a proposal for the council to view.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  Nuss was absent from the meeting so there were no agenda items for him, but he did want to inform the council that Randy Janssen was supposed to have a firm figure for the bandshell delivered prior to meeting time.  It was never delivered.  He also wanted council to know that Affordable Tree Service had been awarded the bid for tree removal at the cemetery with work to be completed by the end of August.

 

CITY CLERK:  Roskens had the paperwork from the DOT for the Temporary Easement Purchase Agreement.  Lee Gallentine took the paperwork and will meet with Mike Smith to discuss before any action is taken.

 

Council member Geiken formally asked the governing body of the City of Ackley to accept her resignation as a council member effective August 15, 2011.  Council member Ibeling moved, seconded by Scallon to accept with regrets.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Council member Boheman moved, seconded by Scallon to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.  

 

June Revenues:      

 

Property Taxes:  General Fund $4,808.81, Debt Service, $(160,870.10), Employee Benefits $2,141.75, Emergency Levy $131.21, Capital Project/Assessments $40.00, TIF $4,203.12, Local Option Tax $3,397.91, Debt Service $00.00, and Capital Projects $10,193.71.

           

Other Revenues: General Fund $94,215.75, Library Expendable Trust $00.00, Fire Expendable Trust $00.00, Ambulance Expendable Trust $00.04, AVAS Expendable Trust $2.10, Swimming Pool Expendable Trust $.72, CDBG Grant $54,933.00, AVAS Educational Fund $.55, Jaws of Life Expendable Trust $.47, Prairie Bridges Park Expendable Trust $.12, Tanker Expendable Trust $.15, Road Use Tax $6,304.70, Water Utility $26,563.91, Wastewater Utility $4,409.95, Storm Sewer Utility $94.38, Capital Projects $00.00, Urban Renewal $00.00, Misc. Funds $00.00, Revenue Bond Interest $00.00

 

Customer Deposits                          $      (200.00)

           

TOTAL REVENUES         $ 50,372.25

 

Check numbers 36961 to 37113 are listed below.

 

   36856 DIEMER, RODNEY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 459.42

   36857 OELMANN, JESSE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 266.11

   36858 HALEY, KEITH               PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,064.18

   36859 HEETLAND, LORNA            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 716.00

   36860 HEETLAND, RICK             PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,538.77

   36861 HUMKE, JOHN                PAYROLL EXPENSE               2,031.55

   36862 CLAUSSEN, BETH             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 691.11

   36863 MILLER, CASSIE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 646.88

   36864 FRAZIER, JOAN              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,199.15

   36865 REED, KENNETH              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 619.12

   36866 RICHTSMEIER, CHRISTOPHER   PAYROLL EXPENSE                 909.22

   36867 RICHTSMEIER, DENISE        PAYROLL EXPENSE                 708.31

   36868 RODAMAKER, EVAN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 297.93

   36869 SCALLON, SANDRA            PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,090.06

   36873 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    129.00

   36874 IPERS                      42302                           466.35

   36875                            42329                         1,511.21

   36961 SCHOLTE, THERESA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 889.27

   36962 KREIMEYER, LINDA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 183.38

   36963 MILLER, JANICE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 530.29

   36964 STAREK, RETHA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 169.75

   36965 ABBAS, SUE                 PAYROLL EXPENSE                 134.39

   36966 NUSS, MICHAEL              PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,551.85

   36967 ELMORE, TERI               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 262.37

   36968 ROSKENS, CYNTHIA           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,179.90

   36969 KREIMEYER, STACEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 864.04

   36970 WEDEKING, MATTHEW          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 785.91

   36971 SALEH, JESSICA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 896.94

   36972 SCALLON, PATRICK           PAYROLL EXPENSE               1,196.22

   36973 BANGASSER, LYNN            PAYROLL EXPENSE                 301.23

   36974 DANIELS, GALEN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 961.40

   36975 WILLMS, VAUGHN             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 916.62

   36976 MILLS, JARED               PAYROLL EXPENSE                  67.82

   36977 DUTCHER, ELIZABETH         PAYROLL EXPENSE                 452.87

   36978 ARENDS, ALYSSA             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 268.56

   36979 FRAZIER, ELLA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 153.69

   36980 HACKBART, DANIELLE         PAYROLL EXPENSE                 212.47

   36981 FRAZIER, NICK              PAYROLL EXPENSE                  93.23

   36982 GAST, KENDAL               PAYROLL EXPENSE                 218.26

   36983 MONTES, ISAAC              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 321.34

   36984 RIEBKES, EMILY             PAYROLL EXPENSE                  83.73

   36985 KARSJENS, ANDREA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 249.48

   36986 MILLS, GAYLENE             PAYROLL EXPENSE                 460.80

   36987 REYES, LIZETH              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 301.73

   36988 SCHUMACHER, ABBEY          PAYROLL EXPENSE                 293.45

   36989 WILLMS, JEANA              PAYROLL EXPENSE                 481.62

   36990 WILLMS, JESSICA            PAYROLL EXPENSE                  25.29

   36991 YOUNG, CASSANDRA           PAYROLL EXPENSE                 117.68

   36995 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA    STATE WH TAX                    626.00

   36996 IPERS                      42302                         1,042.06

   36997                            42329                         1,058.13

   36998 TRUENORTH COMPANIES        INSURANCE                     3,352.95

   36999 CITY OF ACKLEY             CELL PHONE                       27.01

   37000 AFLAC                      PRETAX AFLAC                     25.46

   37001                            AFLAC                            62.01

   37002 COLONIAL LIFE              PRETAX CLIP                      22.20

   37003                            CLIP                             15.69

   37005 BLACK HILLS ENERGY         ACCT #8255962913              1,111.38

   37005                            ACCT #5469201137                229.18

   37006 CHASE CARD SERVICES        D