REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 2021
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session July 14, 2021 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Michael Nuss presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Chuy Flores, Joe Wessels, Mike Abbas, and Judy Crawford. Absent: Pat Hurt. Quorum present.
Abbas moved, Crawford seconded, to approve the July 14, 2021 Agenda as listed. Ayes-4, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Abbas seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion June 9, 2021 Regular Meeting and June 21, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: June 2021 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; June 2021 Clerk Budget; June 2021 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; June 2021 Ambulance; June 2021 Fire; June 2021 ADC; June 2021 Water/Sanitation Council Committee; 2nd Qtr. 2021 Deputy Clerk Ambulance Write off; 2nd Qtr. 2021 Investment; and Prairie Bridges Park/Park Fest Financials. Ayes-4, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Mayor Nuss addressed the council on the Sanitary Sewer Main that runs under the old grade school. There is a IDNR application that the school’s engineer would like the City to approve, sign, and pay. Nuss would like to make sure we have easements to the sewer main and would like clarification from the school. Nuss requested Councilman Wessels to inquire if we need an intergovernmental agreement and if the City needs to pay the IDNR application fee of $100. Wessels reports he has been talking with Jon Biederman about the project. Wessels states the City would be paying roughly $8,200.00 for it’s portion of the work on man holes and replacement of 69 LF of the sanitary sewer main.
Jessica Schipper from the Prairie Bridges Park board addressed the council and informed all is going good at the Park and that Christmas in July and Park Fest was coming up.
Deanna Roelfs addressed the council about the excessive speeds on 10th Ave. She has collected concerned citizens’ signatures (roughly 30) requesting the council to address the excessive speeds by posting 25 MPH speed limits signs. Courtney Hurt shared her concerns with the speeders and children getting injured. Councilwoman Crawford agreed the speeding was an issue but would like to table the issue until the new Chief starts and gets her opinion on the topic, regarding possible stop sign rather than speed limits signs. Councilman Flores stated he didn’t believe the speed limit signs would deter speeders but rather the speed limit being enforced would. Mayor Nuss stated he believed the City needed enforcement also. Clerk Dennis was advised to add this topic for discussion on August’s agenda.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Flores to move the September 8th meeting to September 15th due to the Clerk being on vacation and would be unable to get everything ready by the 8th date. Ayes-3, Nays-1, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Flores to approve Resolution 21-32 Authorizing the Mayor to sign into Agreement with Access regarding IT Care Services. Roll call vote: Ayes-Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, and Flores. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis informed the council on the estimated allocation of monies from the American Rescue Plan to the City. She has gotten 2 different figures, $210,000 and $223,000. Mayor Nuss had read an article in the Des Moines Register that appears there is another Plan out there in additions to the ARP, he has a call out to Marty Wymore for answers. Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve Resolution 21-33 Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Award Terms and Conditions and the Assurances of Compliance Agreements for the American Rescue Plan Funds. Roll call vote: Ayes-Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, and Flores. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis had informed the council of the negative cash line for the Cougar Den Steps and inquired as to how the council wanted to pay for those to clear the negative project cash line. Dennis was not able to find where the funds were coming from when the Council made the decision to replace them. Motion by Crawford to transfer funds from the Capital Projects-LOST fund (309) to the Capital Project Cougar Den steps (312) in the amount of $27,179.80 to clear the negative capital project cash line for FYE21, seconded by Flores. Ayes-4, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis informed Council that she has received an email today from the ABD and the dram insurance has been approved. Motion by Abbas, seconded by Flores to approve the liquor/beer license for the Chamber of Commerce for Ragbrai 2021. Ayes-4, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve Resolution 21-34 Authorizing FY21 Year End Transfers. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Flores, and Wessels. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Flores to approve Resolution 21-35 Setting Public Hearing to consider the Sale of 420 State St. by public auction for 7:00 p.m. on August 11, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes-Crawford, Flores, Wessels, and Abbas. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Crawford to approve Resolution 21-36 Approving the Purchase Policy. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Wessels, Abbas, and Crawford. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to set Public Hearing to Review SRF application for Sanitary Sewer Project Phase II for 7:00 p.m. on September 15, 2021. Ayes-3, Nays-1, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Motion by Flores, seconded by Abbas to Adopt Ordinance 519 Amending Chapter 78 Regarding Off Road Utility Vehicles and Amending Chapter 77 Regarding Golf Carts. Roll call vote: Ayes-Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, and Flores. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried. Motion by Abbas, seconded by Flores to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance 519. Roll call vote: Ayes-Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, and Flores. Absent-Hurt. Motion carried. Clerk Dennis informed Council and gallery that this ordinance would not go into effect until its publication date of July 21, 2021.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Flores to approve payment to Carrico Aquatic Resources for pool chemicals in the amount of $3,382.31. Ayes-4, Absent-1. Motion carried.
Don Moore from CGA handed out the building permit updates.
No comments from Public Works.
Clerk Dennis reported she would be out of the office the week of July 19-23 for clerk school. Dennis stated she would have limited access to email and phone but would check in when allowed. Dennis also informed Council that the first launch in the billing software of the meter change out was done and the process went smoothly. Ferguson will be back in town next week when the recently ordered meters come in and will start replacing the ones that they had to cancel and at that time, will send out the second notices.
No council comments.
Mayor Nuss reported he, the fire chief, and Thomas Craighton had a meeting with the owner of the building located on the corner of Mitchell St. and Main St. Owner has agreed to keep barricades up until the wall is fixed. Cline is looking into state grants to assist in the cost. Crawford inquired as to if owner has reached out to Marty Wymore for any funding. Nuss stated he would inquire. Nuss reported the sidewalk by the maintenance shed needs attention. Abbas will spearhead that project. Nuss updated Council on the Chief Miller. Miller will be arriving Friday or Saturday and wanted a few extra days to get settled before starting her tenure.
Joan Frazier would like to encourage all to come uptown for the Ragbrai events. She has quite a few good food vendors coming into town. Deana Roelfs addressed the council regarding the speed limits signs coming into town from all directions and all of them state 25 MPH except by 10th Ave.
Crawford moved, Flores seconded to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. Ayes-4, Absent-1. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________________________________
Malena Dennis, City Clerk
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
865.27
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT
179.91
ACKLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONT
14000.00
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERV
POOL TESTING
39.00
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
CYLINDER RENTAL
435.23
ALLRECIPES
1 YR MAGAZINE
11.00
AMAZON
SA SNACKS
6.01
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
918.14
BON APPETIT
1 YR MAGAZINE
10.00
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
CONCESSIONS/WHEN I WORK/ECT
1608.78
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES
CHEMICALS
5677.53
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
CHRISTIAN/PLAT MYSTERY SERIES
1092.96
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.54
CGA
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVMENT-2
16312.70
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
06/09/20 & 06/23/21 CLEANING
250.00
CRAIG & SMITH
LEGAL FEES/SUBPOENA/RESPONS
56.25
DOLLAR GENERAL
GARBAGE BAGS/BATTERIES
26.95
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
4407.52
EICHMEIER MOTOR
1997 FREIGHTLINER COOLANT
57.50
ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO.
6 SWIVEL CASTER
174.90
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
5092.95
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC
METER INSTALLATIONS (153)
10702.50
FORGY ELECTRIC
PUMP STARTER REPAIR
748.84
FRANK DUNN CO.
COLD PATCH
499.00
FRANKLIN COUNTY AUDITOR
FRANKLIN CO DISPATCH LEVY
858.00
HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUPP
WHITE TABS
8.49
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.90
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
1ST QTR FY 21/22
14642.55
HAWKEYE COMMUNICATION
JUL-SEP CAMERA MAINTENANCE
345.00
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
59.24
IBELING INSURANCE SERVICE
EMC RENEWAL 21/22
67981.00
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
1418.66
IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESO
ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE FY22
181.08
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MEMBERSHIP DUES FY21/22
1153.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMEN
2ND QTR UNEMPLOYMENT
64.59
IPERS
IPERS - REGULAR
2993.77
J.P. COOKE CO.
DOG TAG LICENSES
55.50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
RUN YOUR BUNS OFF 5K PAINT
32.45
KEN'S REPAIR
LEAF BLOWER AIR FILTER
27.70
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
135.23
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
6959.90
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING
1 YR NEWSPAPER
58.00
MILLS PHONE SERVICE
MOVE PHONE/FAX/PRINTER LINES
190.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS
POLICE CAR BATTERY/BOLTS/NUT
299.08
NORTHEAST IOWA RESPONSE G
FY 21/22 MEMBERSHIP FEE NIRG
794.50
ORIENTAL TRADING
GNOME CHARACTERS
57.32
OTTER CREEK FARMS INC.
AIRPORT LEASE
750.00
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
966.99
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
14635.00
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
255.00
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CO
BATTERIES/3
491.11
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
682.00
SAM'S CLUB
MEMBERSHIP
45.00
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAX
642.00
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
6/9/21 AND 6/21/21 MINUTES
323.16
UMB BANK
2016A GO BOND
500.00
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151.00
VERIZON
3 CELL/2 CAR
489.29
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2003.00
WEBER PAPER COMPANY
PAPERTOWELS
42.44
WILLIAMS EXCAVATION LLC
JETTING/TELEVISING OLD SCHOOL
2450.00
ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
1 YR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
510.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 06/25/2021
4.17
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
20762.23
CLAIMS TOTAL
211742.83
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
105408.29
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
63.33
ROAD USE TAX FUND
24513.73
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
13051.23
DEBT SERVICE FUND
500.00
WATER FUND
26944.37
SEWER FUND
14223.53
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
16312.70
GARBAGE FUND
10355.90
STORM WATER FUND
369.75
REVENUE
GENERAL
55254.47
LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL
120.00
POLICE CAR RESERVES TOTAL
5000.00
EMERGENCY MGMT RESERVE
500.00
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
17740.16
AMBULANCE RIG/EQUIP RE
6087.20
ROAD USE TAX
20657.10
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
3176.24
EMERGENCY
205.56
LOST TOTAL
15069.91
LOST- DEBT SERV
3767.47
DEBT SERVICE
141455.62
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2016A
54784.27
CAP PROJECTS - LOST
3767.48
CAP PROJ-SPLASH PAD
29860.73
CAP PROJ - COUGARS DEN
27179.80
WATER
36575.24
WATER RESERVES
200000.00
WATER DEPOSITS
1050.00
CAPITAL WATER PROJECT
244559.15
SEWER TOTAL
53115.31
SEWER - SINKING
16306.67
SEWER - RESERVES
27848.05
GARBAGE
12929.30
STORM SEWER
13865.33
TOTAL
990875.06