REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2023
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session February 8, 2023 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Pro Tem Judy Crawford presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Council members present: Mike Abbas, Judy Crawford, Dan Scallon, Chuy Flores, and Joe Wessels. Quorum present.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to approve the February 8, 2023 agenda, as listed. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) January 11, 2023 Regular Minutes, January 25 and January 31, 2023 Special Minutes as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: January 2023 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; January 2023 Clerk Budget; January 2023 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; January 2023 Ambulance; January 2023 Fire; December 2022 PeopleService; January 2023 Ackley Development Commission. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis updated Council on the AVAS/Eldora EMS financial subcommittee meeting and their proposal for the financials going forward with the merger. Subcommittee has broken the merger into two Phases. AVAS is not equipped with sleep quarters so this phased financial merger allows the City to set that up before Eldora can provide full time staff at the AVAS station. Eldora will be answering all calls and will be covering the area during all phases of the merger. Wessels shared concerns with not having 24/7 paramedic coverage. Wessels shared thoughts on renting an apartment for the crew to sleep in until the City has decided what to do about the building situation. Wessels inquired to Crawford if the Ambulance President has approached Iowa Falls EMS or the Iowa Falls Council. Crawford responded that yes, Frazier had spoken to C. Larson but not the Iowa Falls Council. L. Schumacher voiced concerns about the merger. Flores shared concerns with all the different ideas about the shed and the amount of times Frazier has changed the plans. Dennis informed council that Frazier stated she was available to be on the phone for this topic if they would like Frazier to join. Dennis informed council where the funds are standing with the 2020GO Bond. Scallon moved, Crawford seconded to approve the financial subcommittee’s proposal and move forward to the next step. Ayes-3. Nays-Wessels and Flores. Motion carried. Wessels inquired to clerk if there was a conflict of interest with Abbas voting yes and being on the ambulance board of trustees. Dennis informed Wessels she did not believe so as there was no personal gain one way or the other with his vote and reminded Wessels its no different than 3 firemen being on the council and voting for anything related to the fire department.
Dennis informed Council of the options of Draft 1 or Draft 2 of the proposed FY24 budget. The difference between the two was draft 1 had wish list cuts and draft 2 had additional department heads cut, knowing that the revenue was being decreased due to the legislature change, Dennis believed it would be beneficial to do those cuts now. K. Meyer asked Dennis if the revenue didn’t decrease by the amount of the expense cuts, if the departments could get those funds back, Dennis informed him, yes, a budget amendment would need to be done but it was possible. Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to approve FY24 Proposed Budget Draft 2. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Wessels seconded to set public hearing for the adoption of FY24 Proposed Budget Draft 2 to March 8, 2023 at 7 pm to be held in the Ackley Council Chambers. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Flores seconded to approve Beer/Liquor License for Grumpy’s Bar. Ayes-4. Dan Scallon recused himself by abstaining. Motion carried.
Wessels moved, Abbas seconded to approve Beer/Liquor License for American Legion Post #252 pending dram shop insurance. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Resolution 23-07 Authorizing Mayor to sign PeopleService Agreement Addendum was tabled due to Wessels requesting Abbas to seek other options for water/sewer services. Wessels concerned with amount of funds paid to PeopleService monthly.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to pass Resolution No. 23-08 Authorizing Transfer of Park Reserve funds to General Fund to pay for tire swing replacement. Roll call vote: Ayes-Scallon, Flores, Abbas, Crawford. Nays-Wessels Motion carried.
Dennis informed council due to having extra heavy cleaning, CIT’s invoice was higher than their original quote. Abbas moved, Flores seconded to approve payment to CIT Sewer Solutions in the amount of $6,703 for the NW Quadrant sanitary sewer cleaning. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
D. Moore, CGA, updated council on Sanitary Sewer Phase II project. Moore suggested contacting MidAmerican Energy to see if they would be willing to give the City a lower rate for the electricity that the Sager system will be using. Sludge is staying on site for the eq basin project. No updates on Splash pad nor N. Butler St projects.
Chief Frick requested the purchase of an infrared drone. Meyer inquired as to if one needed to be licensed to fly the drone. Abbas inquired as to if a FAA license would be needed. Council would like to see Frick apply for a grant for that purchase. Subject tabled.
K. Meyer, public works, requested permission to replace a few of the Christmas banners rather than ordering a Christmas Wreath this year. Meyer informed council the banners were looking a little rough. Council approved the go ahead. Public Works has done some work on the small slide for the pool.
Clerk Dennis updated council on clerk vacation days, EMC suggestions for City Hall, City Hall would be closed a few hours on the 13th for an estate hearing that needs attended to, the UTV draft ordinance is done and will be presented next month, and wanted to thank department heads for all the hard work put in on the budget.
Public comment from Justin Bartling regarding the AVAS merger and services. Brendan Chaney addressed council on concerns about the AVAS merger and the lack of crews that Eldora EMS has and how Eldora plans to cover Ackley.
Wessels moved, Flores seconded to adjourn at 8:28 pm. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Malena Dennis, City Clerk
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT/BACKUP
592.80
ACKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERC
TECHNICAL SUPPORT/BACKUP
100.00
ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
REIMBURSE PETTY CASH/STAMPS
83.32
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
CYLINDER RENTAL
349.89
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
4838.27
BOOK LOOK
BOOKS
557.70
BROWN SUPPLY CO. INC.
4 GUTTER BUMPER GUARDS
320.00
CAPITAL ONE
LIGHT BULB/DISHSOAP/ENVELOP
15.12
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
EUREKA VACUUM/WHEN WORK/POST/FLASHLIGHT
439.82
CARSTENS PLUMBING & HEATI
FURNANCE FAN MOTOR
496.91
CENTRAL IOWA TELEVISING
CLEANING/TELEVISE IND DR/SHERM
6703.00
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.52
CGA
SAN SEWR PHASE II/EQ BASIN
13354.20
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
1/25/23 CLEANING
150.00
CLEMONS, MARJEAN
FRANKLIN CO SUPERVISORS MTG
27.51
DENNIS, MALENA
MILEAGE/SPC MTG/ELDORA EMS
20.70
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 01/25/2023
2.90
DOLLAR GENERAL
LAUNDRY SOAP/BLEACH/SHOUT/PERO
80.85
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
6368.75
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
7080.04
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS
1 YR SERVICE RENEWAL
980.10
FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE
1 YEAR MAGAZINE
29.97
FORGY ELECTRIC
FIRE DEPT OUTLETS
189.56
FRICK, GERALD
REIMURSE CASEYS FUEL RECEIPT
20.00
HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUPP
CORRECTION TAPE
7.95
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.90
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
JANUARY LANDFILL FEES
1432.75
HARDIN COUNTY TREASURER
LIEN CERT/TRIMBLE/GARCIA
10.00
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
61.60
HGTV MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE-8 ISSUES
15.00
IMFOA
FINANCE CERTIFICATION/DUES-DENNIS
175.00
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
BOOKS/SHIPPING
820.07
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
1943.05
IPERS
IPERS - PROTECT
4917.19
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
PUZZLES/WOODEN TOYSET
34.74
M&G TIRE SERVICE
42-325 BATTERY INSTALLATION
97.19
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
174.88
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
6272.15
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP
TIRE SWING
486.54
NAPA AUTO PARTS
BATTERY/FILTERS/HOSES/FITTINGS
1056.96
NORTHLAND SECURITIES
SRF LOAN-SANT SEWER IMP PH 2
4000.00
NUCARA PHARMACY
EPI PEN-2 JUNIORS
300.00
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
728.00
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
28488.48
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
15437.00
PITNEY BOWES INC.
POSTAGE MACHINE INK CARTRIDGE
132.78
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
320.00
REGION 6 PLANNING COMMISS
CDBG GENERAL ADMIN SERVICES/605 MAIN ST
2761.50
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
604.80
SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY LLC
GAS POWERED FANS-2
5597.74
SCHOLTE, THERESA
CPR RECERTIFICATIONS-6 MEMBERS
360.00
SEQUEL ARCHITECTURE, PLC
605 MAIN ST - FACADE GRANT
120.00
SHAEFFER, IRENE
DOS 7/29/22 ACK-220729-1741:1
109.30
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
835.10
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
PROPERTY LEVY/MINUTES/PD NOTICE
591.46
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151.00
VERIZON
1 CELL/1 JETPACK/INTERNET
265.28
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2012.12
WOLFCOM ENTERPRISES
INCAR CAM/BODYCAM/MONITR/STORA
8273.98
CLAIMS TOTAL
135947.44
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
66169.37
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND
738.00
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
1135.37
ROAD USE TAX FUND
15029.20
WATER FUND
13105.21
SEWER FUND
16962.16
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
16616.20
GARBAGE FUND
5680.18
STORM WATER FUND
511.75
TOTAL
135947.44
REVENUE
GENERAL
55830.31
LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL
280.00
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
4239.93
AMBULANCE RIG/EQUIP RESER TOTA
0.01
ROAD USE TAX
15836.64
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL
878.84
EMERGENCY FUND
68.91
LOST TOTAL
17857.11
LOST - DEBT SERVICE TOTAL
4464.27
TIF
3077.31
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL
1800.89
CAPITAL PROJECTS - LOST TOTAL
4464.27
WATER
36946.64
WATER DEPOSITS
1075.00
SEWER TOTAL
53873.90
SEWER - SINKING
16328.34
SEWER - RESERVES
27880.69
GARBAGE
12620.53
STORM SEWER
14454.34
TOTAL
271977.93