REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2021
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session May 12, 2021 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Pro Tem Pat Hurt presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Joe Wessels, Mike Abbas, Judy Crawford, Chuy Flores, and Pat Hurt. Quorum present.
Flores moved, Abbas seconded, to approve the May 12, 2021 Agenda as listed. Ayes-all, Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Wessels seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: April 14, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: April 2021 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer Report; April 2021 Clerk Budget Reports; April 2021 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; April 2021 Ambulance Report; April 2021 Fire Report; April 2021 Ackley Development Report, April 2021 Council Committee Reports-Water/Sanitation. Clerk Dennis put on record a correction to the consent agendas for Feb/Mar/April 2021, the monthly report year had stated they were for 2020 when they were indeed for 2021. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Mike Fistler from the Prairie Bridges Park Board addressed the council with the updates that the park has done recently, along with his concerns with the ATV/UTV/Golf cart ordinances. He reported that the park brings in people from out of town whom spend money in our community and he guesses that they have had an increase of about 20% of campers buying the ATV/UTV/Golf cart tags to get into town to buy things. They have put in new bridges and fishing docks. He reported that the local business sales go up about 30-40% on the weekends from campers. Park fest is constantly growing annually. Fistler reports that the last 3 years have been the best financially that the park has had. The park has constant volunteers who pick up trash and volunteer to do work projects. People use the walking trails. Curt, the park host, reported that they have 64-66 permanent sites rented annually. They have 23-30 sites rented each weekend and on holiday weekends, they are booked solid with 135 sites. Crawford inquired as to how many sites had full-service hook ups, Curt stated there were 10. Fistler would like to be placed on the agenda every other month to update the council on the happenings at the park.
Discussion on Chapter 77 Golf Cart and Chapter 78 ATV/UTV ordinance. Flores is working on getting the requested changes figured out. Clerk Dennis has been in contact with B. Cutler, city atty partner, on what can and can’t be eliminated. Flores would like to add the requirement of turning signals to Chapter 78 but remove the slow-moving triangle. He also suggested increasing the annual fee to $30 for both ordinances. M Fistler wanted the changes to happen before Memorial Day, Clerk Dennis informed them that would not be possible due to the steps it takes to change an ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem instructed Flores to work on the requested changes and send them to the council.
Clerk Dennis had an inquiry from resident J. Harms as to closing Mitchell St. from Main St. north to the alley, to allow a luncheon after the burial of Leo Keninger. Council instructed Clerk Dennis to go ahead with the resolution to close that street from 11-2 on June 26, 2021. Clerk Dennis to present it at the June meeting.
Motion made by Wessels, seconded by Crawford to remove the courtesy dumpster located at 513 1st Ave and to send a letter to all 10 tenants and one to the owner, certified, letting them know that dumpster would be removed and tenants would need to take garbage to curb on Friday mornings. Ayes-5. Motion carried.
Wessels informed council there was an old sanitary sewer line by Bob Knipfel’s property that the man holes are made of laid bricks and need filled before someone or a horse falls into them. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Crawford, to get bids to fill the sink holes. Ayes-5. Motion carried.
Joan Frazier from the Ragbrai committee had addressed the council about the required Vender fees in Chapter 122. The committee is charging outside vendors $400 and to have a tent or stand for the Ragbrai day. She had requested that the council waive the city fees to not confuse the vendors on the application process and licensing through the City. Motion by Flores, seconded by Abbas to approve the fees of Chapter 122 to be waived. Ayes-5. Motion carried.
Motion by Wessels to approve Resolution 21-18 appointing Erik Graham, motion failed due to a lack of a second. Crawford moved to approve Resolution 21-18 appointing Michael Nuss to fill the Mayor vacancy, seconded by Flores. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Flores. Nays-Wessels. Abstain-Hurt. Motion carried.
Motion made by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve Resolution 21-19 Approving the City of Ackley Community Development Block Grant Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Contract for 518 1st Ave., Ackley. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels. Motion carried.
Motion made by Abbas, seconded by Crawford to approve Resolution 21-20 Approving the City of Ackley Community Development Block Grant Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Contract for 408 State St., Ackley. Roll call vote: Ayes Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve Resolution 21-21 Authorizing entering into a new lease Agreement for the Depot. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis informed the council about a hiccup in the meter replacement project. Ferguson didn’t address the costs associated with gWorks regarding the implementation of the meters so while gearing up to get the electronic file from gWorks to Ferguson, it was discovered there is a fee for gWroks to do this. Ferguson has agreed to pay a portion of the agreement. Motion by Abbas, seconded by Crawford to approve Resolution 21-22 Authoring Entering in an agreement with gWorks for Mass Meter Change Out. Roll call vote: Ayes-Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, Flores. Motion carried.
No action taken on Resolution 21-23 Temporarily Closing Certain Streets for Ragbrai. J. Frazier would like another street added. Clerk Dennis informed Frazier to email her that addition and she would do a new resolution next month for approval.
Motion by Wessels, seconded by Crawford to approve liquor license/beverage garden for Ackley Chamber of Commerce for Sauerkraut Days pending ABD approval and dram shop insurance. Ayes-5. Motion carried.
Don Moore from CGA reported that by our next meeting, we should hear from the Iowa DNR regarding going forth with Phase II of the Sanitary Sewer Project. He is about 70% done with the plans and specs.
K. Meyer reported they are working on the pool. Controller and filters are installed. They are to finish the heater next week. Pool is currently filling. City Wide cleanup is this weekend.
No clerk comments.
Councilwoman Crawford reported the new Deputy Clerk started on Monday.
No public comments.
Wessels moved, Abbas seconded to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. Ayes-5. Motion carried.
1350
L/XL JACKETS
283.66
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT/BACKUP
959.47
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT
179.91
AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE
TREE REMOVAL/NW CORNER
1850.00
AFLAC
AFLAC AFTER TAX
115.41
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
CYCLINDER RENTAL
858.76
AMAZON
BOOKS/AUDIO BOOKS/BOX CUTTE
645.46
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMP/
ANNUAL LICENSE FEE
367.00
AVAS AMBULANCE
KWIK TRIP INVOICE
50.00
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS MA
2 YEAR MAGAZINE
11.00
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
1282.83
BOOK LOOK
CHILDREN BOOKS/CHRISTIAN FICT
377.75
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
DEFIB PADS/NASO AIRWAY/PE TAP
157.86
CAMPBELL SUPPLY COMPANY
CHEMICAL DOOR SIGNAGE
204.78
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
BEEF/WALL CLOCK/POSTAGE
2089.38
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.54
CGA
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT-
16911.60
CHICAGO CENTRAL & PACIFIC
2021-2022 DEPOT LAND RENT
696.00
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
4/14/21 AND 4/28/21 CLEANING
250.00
COLLECTION SERVICES CENTR
CHILD SUPPORT
660.69
CONCRETE INCORPORATED
CONCRETE POLES/SHADESTRUCT
705.38
COURIER COMMUNICATIONS
CHIEF WANTED AD
538.14
CRAIG & SMITH
LEGAL FEES
348.37
DE LA RIVA, ANGELA
CITY WEBPAGE
168.00
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
3406.60
EICHMEIER MOTOR
GRASS RIG TIRES
872.46
ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO.
6 DUMPSTERS/LIDS
3540.00
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
3794.40
HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUPP
TONER
94.99
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.90
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
APRIL LANDFILL
1893.65
HARMS, LARRY
APR-JUN 21 RENT PD GARAGE
375.00
HAWTH PRODUCTIONS
WEB MANAGEMNT MAR-APR 2021
300.00
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
59.65
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
1181.23
IOWA DIVISION OF LABOR SE
BOILER INSPECTION
40.00
IOWA FALLS EMS
TIER, PARAMEDIC INTERCEPT
3000.00
IOWA PUMP WORKS
SANITARY SEWER SHREDDER
17087.55
IPERS
IPERS - PROTECT
4943.58
J & M DISPLAYS INC.
FIREWORKS
4500.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
PAINT ROLLER
2.79
KEN'S REPAIR
MOWER BLADE
97.95
LANDUS COOPERATIVE
LAWN SPRAY
112.45
M&G TIRE SERVICE
2004 CHEVY TRUCK REPAIR
180.00
MARTIN'S FLAG COMPANY
VICTORY PARK FLAG
70.46
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
135.23
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
4945.32
MORT'S WATER COMPANY
CITY HALL/PD WATER MAIN CRACK
1544.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS
ATV BATTERIES/CAP SCRW/BOLTS
299.90
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
904.39
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
14320.00
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
255.00
PRAIRIE BRIDGES PARK
MAASDON/ENGLAND/HEEM/HH
26983.99
REGION 6 PLANNING COMMISS
CDBG GENERAL ADMIN SERVICES
4477.00
SADLER POWER TRAIN
MASTER CYCLINDER/RED TRUCK
195.57
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
846.00
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
994.00
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
CHIEF AD/MAYOR VAC/MINUTE
819.78
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151.00
VERIZON
3 CELL/2 CAR
416.15
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2136.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 04/16/2021
8.88
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 05/04/2021
8.02
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
12522.06
CLAIMS TOTAL
151778.94
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
47084.55
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
62.99
CEMETERY RESERVES FUND
1850.00
ROAD USE TAX FUND
13231.30
CAPITAL PROJECTS - LOST FUND
26983.99
CAP PROJ - SPLASH PAD FUND
79.20
WATER FUND
12079.56
WATER DEPOSITS FUND
8.02
SEWER FUND
25464.05
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
12953.00
GARBAGE FUND
7869.18
STORM WATER FUND
4113.10
REVENUE
GENERAL
185138.57
LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL
138.00
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
0.04
ROAD USE TAX
42702.61
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
60865.98
EMERGENCY
3939.2
LOST TOTAL
12842.79
LOST- DEBT SERV
3210.69
TIF TOTAL
51007.05
DEBT SERVICE
84029.87
CAP PROJECTS - LOST
3210.7
WATER
39214.29
WATER DEPOSITS
1200
SEWER TOTAL
54926.19
SEWER - SINKING
16280.01
SEWER - RESERVES
29690.75
GARBAGE
12695.1
STORM SEWER
13383.6
TOTAL
614475.44
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Pat Hurt, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST: __________________________________________________
Malena Dennis, City Clerk