REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2020 ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session May 13, 2020 in the Ackley City Hall Water Department/City Clerk office with Mayor Pat Daggs presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Judy Crawford, Chuy Flores, Pat Hurt, Joe Wessels, and Mike Abbas. Quorum present.
Abbas moved, Hurt seconded, to approve the May 13, 2020 Agenda as listed. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Hurt seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) April 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes as written. b) Bills approval authorizing payment of bills and transfers as listed. c) Place Reports on file: April 2020 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer Report; April 2020 Clerk Budget Reports; April 2020 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; April 2020 Fire Report; April 2020 Ambulance Report; April 2020 Council Committee Reports-Finance, Policy & Administration/Water & Sanitation/Public Safety/Street. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Wessels moved, Flores seconded, to allow Andy Greving on Blue Earth St. to have a max count of 3 cows, 5 horses, and chickens (in cages) as long as there are no noise or smell nuisance complaints. The Council is also requiring access to property to be sure he is in compliance at any time. It was stated he cannot have any roosters and he cannot have said animals for sale. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Hurt moved, Wessels seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 20-20 Setting wages for Brock Holmgaard. Roll call vote: Ayes- Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford. Motion carried.
Hurt moved, Abbas seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 20-21 Authorizing Mayor and Deputy Clerk to Execute Certain Financial Institute Documents. Roll call vote: Ayes- Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, Flores. Motion carried.
Wessels moved, Crawford seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 20-22 Authorizing the Write Off of Bad Debt for Property Address 613 5th Ave. Roll call vote: Ayes- Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt. Motion carried.
Hurt moved, Flores seconded, to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor permit for Casey’s General Store #1921 pending insurance. Roll call vote: Ayes-5. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Hurt seconded, to approve payment to Ackley Development Commission for $35,742.26 for 626 Main Street remodel. Ayes-All. Motion carried. This payment will be reimbursed with Community Catalyst grant funds.
Daggs has spoken to Angela from the Hardin County Economic Development about her getting access to the grant website in order to get the City reimbursed. This access will be changed back to the City when the new City Clerk starts.
Hurt moved, Wessels seconded, to approve Blacktop Service Co’s bid proposal for the pool parking lot improvements at a cost of $26,000. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Wessels moved, Hurt seconded, to approve an additional payment to Sandry Fire Supply for $4000.00 for bunker gear. The original approval of $6000.00 was in the December 11, 2019 meeting. With both approvals, the total payment to Sandry Fire Supply will be $10,000 from the City fund and the Ackley Firemen will pay the remaining balance of $3794.32 for the invoice total of $13,794.32 Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Wessels seconded, to accept Kelly DeBerg’s resignation effective May 1, 2020. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Hurt seconded, to appoint Chuy Flores as the non-voting council representative for the Airport Board of Trustees. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
In follow up to the April meeting on Mayor Daggs’ request that the Council approve her decision on paying all employees their full wages, a motion was made by Abbas, seconded by Crawford to open up City Hall effective May 20, 2020 to normal business hours. Ayes-All. Motion carried. There will be rules posted for entering City Hall. There will be one person allowed at a time. Flores will be building sneeze guards for the front counter. Daggs reported that the library is back to working staff with the drive-up curb service.
A discussion was held on the proposed new ambulance building. Flores is still working on getting bids. He is thinking they may eliminate the 3rd bay. He believes that 10th Avenue is the perfect place for the new building. There were some concerns regarding the one-way street traffic and being in a residential area in regards to the other lot in question. J Frazier will speak with T Eichmeier about this lot.
Discussion was had on the opening of the pool. Daggs has had a zoom meeting with the county mayors and there hasn’t been a definitive date for any openings or concrete decisions on not opening other than Hubbard. The Parks/Building council committee will seek guidelines and rules for the pool and COVID-19 restrictions/rules. Suggestions of cleaning/disinfecting the bathrooms every 45 minutes, social distancing, half capacity, and less than half capacity with time limits were subjects spoken on. Abbas moved, Flores seconded, June 1, 2020 for the opening day depending on weather. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Wessels seconded to go with the County’s new Health plan. This will be a decease cost to the City. The City will also be offering Dental and Vision at a cost to the employee. Ayes-All. Motion carried.
Wessels moved, Abbas seconded to approve Navratil Excavating bid proposal for the demolition of 420 State St. going with option 1 for $45000.00. Ayes-All. Motion carried. Wessels will reach out to Navratil about the top soil part of the bid.
Per CGA’s report, an integrated plan has been approved by the DNR for the Sanitary Sewer Continuing Improvement Plan. Don has completed preliminary plans/specifications and submitted the same to the IDNR. CGA is continuing to work on the design of the North Butler Street Project.
There were no comments from the Public Works Department.
Hurt moved, Crawford seconded Resolution 20-23 Hiring Steven Ackerman as City Clerk. His start date will be May 20, 2020. Roll call vote: Ayes- Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels. Motion carried.
No comments by Deputy City Clerk
Wessels stated that he has not heard back from the company that the City purchased the locator from that is no longer needed. Mayor Daggs has not been able to reach anyone from the railroad regarding the gravel at the Heritage Center. There was discussion about enacting a leash law ordinance. Crawford will request Public Works to remove the rock portion of an easement alley located between the empty corner lot of St. John’s Church and 715 4th Ave. Hurt will request Public Works to remove the junk pile located by the old elevator.
There were no public comments.
With no further discussion, Wessels moved, Abbas seconded, to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. Ayes-All.
1350
POLOS/T-SHIRTS
855.82
ABBAS,SUE
DOLLAR GENERAL/LYSOL
8.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
832.27
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT
174.92
ACKLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMIS
626 MAIN ST RENOVATION
35742.26
ACKLEY PUBLISHING CO INC
PAPER
42.41
AFLAC
AFLAC AFTER TAX
189.42
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
CYLINDER RENTAL
908.03
AMAZON
BOOKS/DVDS
64.71
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMP/
ANNUAL LICENSE FEE
363.00
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
768.65
BLACKTOP SERVICE COMPANY
COLD MIX
442.75
BOOK LOOK
BOOKS
398.75
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
417.38
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS
ROAD ROCK
877.14
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
EGG MY YARD TOYS/CANDY
363.96
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES
POOL LAMPS/LIGHT GASKETS
100.09
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
FUEL
108.17
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.11
CGA
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVE
10634.00
CLAWSON, BARBARA
CEMETERY LOT REFUND
85.00
COLLECTION SERVICES CENTR
681600/797136
80.00
CRAIG & SMITH
LEGAL FEES
231.00
DE LA RIVA, ANGELA
CITY WEBPAGE
168.00
DEBERG, KELLY
HEALTH INS DEDUCTIBLE
896.83
DOLLAR GENERAL
TOTES
98.00
FAMILY HANDYMAN
MAGAZINE
36.66
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
13341.02
GARDNER MEDIA LLC
BOOKS/DVDS
72.96
GNB
WIRE FEE
15.00
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
APRIL LANDFILL FEES
1447.68
HARMS, LARRY
JAN-MAR RENT PD CAR
375.00
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUN
97.45
HERITAGE MOTORS
2017 FORD PD/OIL CHANGE
40.40
IMFOA
2020-21 DUES - DENNIS
50.00
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS
1039.31
IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFE
ON-LINE WARRANT/ARTICL
300.00
IOWA FALLS EMS
TIER,PARAMEDIC INTERCEPT
1500.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES
UTILITY BILLS
438.75
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMEN
1ST QTR ‘20 UNEMPLOY
102.29
IPERS
IPERS - PROTECT
6722.55
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
THEISENS-HAND SANITIZER
81.95
LANDUS COOPERATIVE
LAWN SPRAY
75.00
M&G TIRE SERVICE
2 WHEEL CART REPAIR
13.26
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
129.47
MICA
CONTRIBUTION
100.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
3689.03
NAPA AUTO PARTS
TIRE BEAD SEALER/GAUGE
71.51
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
1011.49
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
52520.71
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SER
16320.00
PETTY CASH
SIDEWALK SALT
38.97
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
250.00
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH PL
HEALTH INSURANC
7112.00
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CO
PAGER BATTERIES/REPRO PA
174.18
REGION 6 PLANNING COMMISS
MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 19/20
697.05
RELIASTAR LIFE INS CO
LIFE INSURANCE
112.68
RUSZKOWSKI, TODD
CLOROX WIPES
15.00
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
749.00
SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY LLC
7 SETS OF BUNKER GEAR
10000.00
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
50.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
1324.00
STOREY KENWORTHY
CLEANER
35.88
TASTE OF HOME
BOOK
36.66
TEI LANDMARK AUDIO
CD AUDIOBOOKS
36.83
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
MINUTES
167.04
USDA RF
COUGARS DEN MONTHLY PA
1151.00
VERIZON
CELL PHONES/INTERNET
640.27
WAL-MART COMMUNITY
FOOD HARDIN CO LIB MTG
28.52
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
1904.00
CLAIMS TOTAL
179342.24
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
87166.01
CEMETERY RESERVES FUND
877.14
ROAD USE TAX FUND
16210.46
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
988.24
CAP PROJ-DEMO/REP OF BLD
35742.26
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2020A
2391.80
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE
17.00
WATER FUND
11453.82
SEWER FUND
10162.15
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
8257.20
GARBAGE FUND
5558.88
STORM WATER FUND
517.28
TOTAL
179342.24
REVENUE - APRIL 2020
GENERAL FUND
185565.69
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
450.00
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP RESERVES
0.04
AMBULANCE RESERVES F
0.03
ROAD USE TAX FUND
18505.69
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
51375.56
EMERGENCY FUND
3453.67
LOST FUND
11367.34
LOST - DEBT SERVICE FUND
2841.84
TIF FUND
60509.89
DEBT SERVICE FUND
74869.65
CAPITAL PROJECTS-LOST FUN
2841.83
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE
-
WATER FUND
35550.69
WATER DEPOSITS FUND
600.00
SEWER FUND
48908.30
SEWER SINKING FUND
16333.34
SEWER RESERVES/SURPLUS
22800.89
CAP SEW IMPROVEMENTS
741.35
GARBAGE FUND
12007.05
STORM WATER FUND
12411.61
TOTAL
561134.46
_____________________________________________
Pat Daggs, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________________________
Malena Dennis, Deputy City Clerk
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