REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2021
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session June 9, 2021 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Michael Nuss presiding. The meeting was called to order at 6:58 p.m. Council members present: Joe Wessels, Mike Abbas, Judy Crawford, Chuy Flores, and Pat Hurt. Quorum present.
Abbas moved, Hurt seconded, to approve the June 9, 2021 Agenda as listed. Ayes-all, Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Abbas seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion May 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: May 2021 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer Report; May 2021 Clerk Budget Reports; May 2021 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; May 2021 Ambulance Report. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Motion by Hurt, seconded by Flores to open Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing a $1,972,000 (construction cost) Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application for wastewater treatment improvements/Sanitary Sewer Phase II project. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Marty Wymore reported he is working on the application process with the City of Ackley to secure the grant funds. All the improvements are located at the current wastewater treatment facility which is in the SE part of Ackley. The project improvement area is located east of S56 on 110th Street in an agricultural area. No additional land is needed for the project. The City of Ackley’s current wastewater treatment facility does not comply with the NPDES permit established by the IDNR. The system specifically does not meet the ammonia, nitrogen, and E Coli permit standards. The City must complete improvements to the facility in a timely basis. Compliance with the NPDES standard requires construction activities. The chosen alternative is a SAGR treatment system, additional lagoon aeration, and UV disinfection. This is the least expensive and best option. The estimated construction cost is $1,972,000. The proposed project will be funded with a $500,000 CDBG award through the State of Iowa and a $1,472,000 SRF loan. The SRF will take the lead role on the Section 106 NEPA process. The CDBG application will be submitted on 10/1/21 to the IEDA. The City will know the outcome of CDBG funding in December 2021. The project can potentially proceed through the CDBG environmental process quickly if the SRF process is also complete. The project then could be let in Spring-Summer 2022 for construction in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The project benefits the entire City of Ackley which has a 51.4% low- and moderate-income percentage. $257,000 of CDBG funds will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes. No people or businesses will be displaced with the project. A community development and housing needs assessment was prepared during the public hearing with suggestions of revitalization of downtown Ackley, sewer main repairs, working on the 30-year project that the DNR is requiring, new water plant, new swimming pool, high speed internet, repairs of sidewalks, biking trails, airport runway lights, and building of new homes on vacant lots.
Motion by Hurt, seconded by Abbas to close the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
No translation services were requested or needed at the meeting.
Motion by Hurt, seconded by Flores to approve Resolution 21-24 Approving Community Development Block Grant Application for Sanitary Sewer Project Phase II. Roll call vote: Ayes Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt, and Wessels. Motion carried.
Crawford was contacted by Pool Manager, A Gronewold, whom is having problems with having enough lifeguards, regarding the reimbursement of the lifeguard class. Crawford suggested having a 2-year contract with lifeguards and upon completion of those 2 years, reimbursing them for their class. She stated we would not be able to do this FY21 or FY22 as those budgets are already done but possibly in FY23. Mayor Nuss had reported that there was a lack of lifeguards across the state. Crawford to let Gronewold know of the discussion.
Clerk Dennis had reported that the owner of 618 Worth St. was interested in purchasing the alley beside his property which runs between 3rd/4th Ave. and Worth St. Nuss reported that there is a phone junction box in the alley and there could be development further back one day. There were concerns with vacating the alley. Motion by Hurt, seconded by Flores to not vacate the alley. Ayes-all. Motion caried. Clerk Dennis to let owner know of decision made.
Discussion on Chapter 77 Golf Cart and Chapter 78 ATV/UTV ordinance. Janice Rinnels voiced concerns regarding not being able to drive on Main St. Flores gave his input on the changes he would like to see. Motion by Hurt, seconded by Flores for Clerk to pass the changes onto Mike Smith for ordinance changes on Chapters 77 and 78. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Hurt to approve payment to the Ackley Development Commission for contract funding in the amount of $14,000 payable July 1, 2021. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Wessels, seconded by Flores to approve Liquor/Beer License for Ackley Recreation Club. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis stated that she got an email today that the dram shop insurance was approved for Friends of Prairie Bridges. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Abbas to approve liquor/beer license for Friends of Prairie Bridges. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Crawford to approve cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits for Casey’s General Store #1921 and Dollar General Store #18911. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve the following appointments: Teri Elmore and Doug Boheman to Library Board of Trustees with terms expiring 6/30/27, Lynn Arends and Jane Bangasser to Historic Preservation Commission with terms expiring 7/9/24, and Nan Bartling as non-voting member to the Historic Preservation Commission with term expiring 7/9/24. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Wessels, seconded by Hurt to approve Resolution 21-25 Temporarily Close Mitchell Street June 26, 2021 for luncheon. Roll call vote: Ayes Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve Resolution 21-26 Temporarily Closing Certain Streets for Ragbrai. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford. Motion carried.
Motion by Hurt, seconded by Abbas to approve Resolution 21-27 Authoring addendum between City of Ackley and Region Six Resource Partners for general administrative and technical services. Roll call vote: Ayes-Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, Flores. Motion carried.
Motion by Hurt, seconded by Crawford to approve Resolution 21-28 Authorizing entering into lease Agreement for maintenance/repair of primary road between City of Ackley and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Flores to approve Resolution 21-29 Authorizing mayor and city clerk to execute certain financial institutional documents. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Hurt to approve Resolution 21-30 Authorizing entering into contract for preventative maintenance between AVAS and Zoll Medical Corporation. Roll call vote: Ayes Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to approve payment to McDowell and Sons for city wide clean up in the amount of $2,600.25. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve payment to Office of State Auditor for FY 20 exam in the amount of $6,217.75. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Wessels, seconded by Flores to approve payment to Franklin County Engineer/IA DOT for North Franklin Street Bridge replacement in the amount of $72,556.50. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Hurt to approve June 1, 2021 payments for development agreements to the following developers: LaVelle Properties-$767.25, Paul Williams-$4,931.27, Jesus Flores-$6,068.64, and Harley/Anita Harms-$5,189.48. Ayes-4, Abstain-Flores. Motion carried.
Lee Gallentine from CGA updated council on building permits. He had reported that he denied a building permit for 408 Blackhawk St. and has noticed that they continued to put up a fence after the denial. Motion by Abbas, seconded by Hurt to send resident a violation letter stating they needed to restore to original condition or have property surveyed to show that the newly erected fence is on their own property. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Don Moore from CGA reported that the DNR has approved our permit.
K. Meyer from Public Works reported the starter for the pool pump was down and scheduled for repair, it would cost a couple hundred dollars. Historic 20 signs are installed.
Clerk Dennis reported that while installation of water meters has started, Ferguson has found quite a few that are placed vertically and wanted to know what the council wanted to do about replacing them. Ferguson has suggested 3 plans-go ahead and place them vertically rather than horizontally, order setters for those so the meters can be placed in the correct way, or return some meters and order new ones that can sit vertically. The cost of the setter is $75-90 each. Wessels reported he had talked to Jack, water superintendent, and he is suggesting they go ahead and place them vertically. Crawford voiced concerns about placing them incorrectly. Guidance given by council for Clerk Dennis to have them hold installations and to inquire to Ferguson/Neptune and request in writing that the warranty would not be voided if they were installed incorrectly.
Wessels reports he has gotten 3 bids to fill the abandoned man holes on the Knipfel property.
Hurt reported there was a petition started to add speed limit signs on 10th Ave. Petition has about 30 signatures. Crawford believes a stop sign would be a better solution for the speeders. Hurt requested discussion item for speed limit signs be added to the agenda for next month.
Abbas inquired as to the old church property and where we were on that. Clerk Dennis to work on this disposal of property.
Mayor Nuss reported the building located on the corner of Mitchell St. and Main St. has the SW corner of the building cracking. The Fire chief was notified and barricades were placed on the sidewalk. Owner reported they had 2 engineers say the wall was ok and safe. Guidance was given to them to send those letters from the engineers to City Hall to put on file. City Hall has not received them. Nuss reported the corner of Butler St. and Main St. the SE side of the gutter is destroyed. About 50-70 feet needs added to bid letting for the North Butler St project. Retention pond on 5th Ave needs cleaned up. Mert Brass would like to use the alley access behind his property. This is not a platted alley and has city utilities.
No public comments.
Abbas moved, Wessels seconded to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. Ayes-5. Motion carried.
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT/MAINTEN
179.91
AMAZON
CHILDREN/ADULT BOOKS/LIGHTS
1080.94
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMP/
LIC FEE CPI ADJ
4.17
ANTHEM INS
REFUND ACK 7941:1 PAID IN ERRO
971.71
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
858.00
BLACKTOP SERVICE COMPANY
COLD MIX
569.25
BOOK LOOK
CHRISTIAN FICTION
887.99
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
DEFIB PADS/AIRWAY KITS/TRACH T
326.56
BRANDT SAND, GRAVEL & AG
CITY HALL/PD WATER MAIN CRACK
94.50
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
4 PARK TOILETS/POSTAGE/WHEN I
997.87
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES
12 LEAF FILTERS/COVERS/CHEMICAL
12498.43
CARSTENS PLUMBING & HEATI
WATER HEATER
786.09
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
PLATFORM FICTION SERIES
560.88
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING
TOWELS/GARBAGE BAGS/DELIVERY
244.00
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.54
CGA
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT-2
25423.01
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
5/12/21 AND 5/26/21 CLEANING
250.00
COBIE, JORDAN
CASTLEBRANC BACKGROUND CHECK
90.00
CONSUMER REPORTS
2 YR MAGAZINE
47.08
CORNFED DESIGNS
5K TSHIRTS
352.00
CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE
SUMMER READING BAGS
192.71
DIAMOND LAKE BOOK CO.
CHILDREN FIC/NON-FICTION BOOKS
245.40
DOLLAR GENERAL
RADIO/PAPER TOWELS/BATTERIES
40.25
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
4238.17
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
4250.56
FLORES, JESUS
2021 TIF REBATE FOR 2019
6068.64
FOOD & CONSUMER SAFETY BU
CONCESSION STAND FOOD LICENSE
150.00
FORGY ELECTRIC
POOL/AIRPORT ELECTICAL WORK
640.69
GNB
2018 GO VEHICLE ACQUISTION
37136.60
GREEN BELT BANK & TRUST
2020A GO BOND
214342.40
GWORKS
METER READER INTERFACE INSTALL
1782.00
HARDIN COUNTY ENVIROMENTL
POOL INSPECTION
270.00
HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUPP
STAPLES/PENS/CORRECTION TAPE
49.26
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.90
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
MAY LANDFILL
1163.80
HARMS, HARLEY AND ANITA
2021 TIF REBATE FOR 2019
5189.48
HAWTH PRODUCTIONS
WEB MANAGEMENT MAY-JUN 2021
300.00
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
59.65
HOFMEISTER, BRANDON
AIRPORT OFFICE CEILING
1358.87
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
2 YR MAGAZINE
42.74
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
1479.77
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSP
N FRANKLIN ST BRIDGE
72556.50
IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFE
ON-LINE WARRANTS AND ARTICLES
300.00
IOWA FALLS EMS
TIER, PARAMEDIC INTERCEPT
250.00
IOWA FALLS STATE BANK
2019 AMBULANCE
23701.49
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
2018 SEWER SRF LOAN PYMENT
164566.43
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
FY22 GRANTFINDER SUBSCRIPTION
50.00
IPERS
IPERS - REGULAR
2820.96
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
PAINT ROLLERS
11.37
LAVELLE PROPERTIES, LLC
JUN 2021 TIF REBATE FOR 2019
767.25
MCDOWELL & SONS INC.
ROLL OFFS/CITY WIDE CLEAN UP
2600.25
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
135.23
MERCY COLLEGE OF HEALTH
EMT CLASS-COBIE/BITTNER
1900.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
4782.39
MORT'S PLUMBING & HEATING
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION
1488.00
MORT'S WATER COMPANY
17TH ST/LINCOLN AVE WATER MAIN
2138.09
NAPA AUTO PARTS
EXPLORER WIPER BLADES
65.15
NEUBERGER, BRIANNE
IOWA SPORTS SUPPLY-5K MEDALS
39.00
OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STAT
ANNUAL EXAM/FILING FEE FY20
6217.75
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
1101.29
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
14320.00
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
255.00
PRAIRIE BRIDGES PARK
HAMILTON'S SANDBLASTING
3016.01
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
792.00
SCHOLASTIC INC.
CHILDREN BOOKS
292.95
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAX
592.00
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION
AMBULANCE STAIR CHAIRS
6867.77
THE PURPLE COW
4 POLOS
90.00
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
WATER QUALITY REPORT
494.40
UMB BANK
2014A GO BOND/INDUSTRIAL PARK
69681.25
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151.00
VERIZON
3 CELL/2 CAR
477.65
WAL-MART COMMUNITY
FACIAL TISSUE/NAPKINS
8.53
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2202.00
WILLIAMS, PAUL C.
2021 TIF REBATE FOR 2019
4931.27
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 05/26/2021
76.67
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
14835.83
CLAIMS TOTAL
734351.30
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
53574.46
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
385.51
ROAD USE TAX FUND
14775.85
TIF FUND
16956.64
DEBT SERVICE FUND
344861.74
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2016A FUND
79259.87
CAPITAL PROJECTS - LOST FUND
3016.01
WATER FUND
17742.90
WATER DEPOSITS FUND
76.67
SEWER FUND
8961.40
SEWER - SINKING FUND
164566.43
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
13054.11
GARBAGE FUND
4353.16
STORM WATER FUND
12766.55
REVENUE
GENERAL
99088.00
LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL
780.00
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
10817.65
TREE RESERVE
1000.00
ROAD USE TAX
16191.30
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
7690.64
EMERGENCY
497.73
LOST TOTAL
15069.91
LOST- DEBT SERV
3767.48
TIF TOTAL
18788.41
DEBT SERVICE
12643.03
CAP PROJECTS - LOST
3767.47
CEMTERY PERPETUAL CARE TOTAL
120.00
WATER
35894.42
WATER DEPOSITS
1500.00
SEWER TOTAL
50284.86
SEWER - SINKING
16279.93
SEWER - RESERVES
8274.01
GARBAGE
11597.18
STORM SEWER
12135.42
TOTAL
326187.44
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________________________________
Malena Dennis, City Clerk