HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-21-Regular Minutes158
November 21,1977
The regular council meeting was held on November 21,1977 at city hall with
Mayor Boone presiding and all councilmen present except Gruber.
Moved by Larson,second by Grandfield,to approve minutes as read.Carried
4 to O.
Newly elected councilman Robert Reddinger was introduced to the council.
Three bids were received on the proposed new Little League ball park.
Low bid was Ray Ferrari Fence at $1984.00.
Moved by Larson,second by Thompson,to have clerk check bids and award
Ferrari the bid if it meets our specifications.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Larson,second by Grandfield,to purchase alarm system for the
Police department at a cost of $95.00.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Thompson,second by Grandfield,to grant renewal of liquor permit
for Country Livin.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Copeland,second by Larson,to purchase from Evan Display,2
Christmas decorations and misc.supplies at a total cost of $259.75.
Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Thompson,second by Grandfield,to approve League of Iowa
Municipalities annual dues of $305.00.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Copeland,second by Thompson,to approve first 1978 dues for
Central Iowa Regional Plannin at the cost of $236.54.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Copeland,second by Larson,to sponsor with Iowa Power and Light
utilities,a sky-line survey at a cost of $650.00.Carried 4 to O.
Cable TV was discussed by the council.The clerk was instructed to find
out more information.
Sgt.Scott gave the monthly police report.
Moved by Larson,second by Copeland,to purchase 4 chest shields for the
police department at the approximate cost of $435.00.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Larson,second by Copeland,that all policemen on tour of duty
must wear the chest shields.Carried 4 to O.
The County Auditor and Board of Supervisors certified that the following
were elected at ,the regular city election on November 8,1977:Bernard
Boone for a 2-year term as Mayor and Rarry Copeland,Rugh Grandfield,
Luke Gruber,Robert Reddinger,and Dennis Thompson were elected to 2-year
terms as councilmen.
Moved by Copeland,second by Grandfield,to purchase from Thorpe Well Co
a 40 horsepower,460 volt Valley submersable pump and motor for well #1
at a cost of $4839.85.Carried 4 to O.
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Moved by Larson,second by Copeland,to approve National Tank Maintenance
contract for 1976 for $523.00 and contract for 1977 for $523.00.Carried
4 to O.
Claire Chedester met with the council regarding zoning changes to meet with
Paul Huscher concerning publications of new zoning regulations.
The council also instructed the Planning &Zoning Commission that all
electrical must be placed underground.
Moved by Larson,second by Thompson,to comply with the wishes of the DEQ
concerning step #1.Council to interview possible engineers in Jannary.
Carried 4 to O.
Ceta Manpower appropriation extended to January 28,1978.
Moved by Copeland,second by Larson,to renew insurance policy with
T K Insurance Co.Carried 4 to O.
The snow proclamation was issued from December 1 to April 1,1978.
December 21,1977
The regular council meeting was held at city hall on December 21,1977
with Mayor Boone presiding and all councilmen present--Luke Gruber,
Harry Copeland,Dennis Thompson,Ron Larson,Hugh Grandfield.
Moved by Copeland,second by Grandfield,to approve minutes as read.
Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Thompson,second by Copeland,to purchase Valley 40 horsepower
pump for $4239.85.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Copeland,second by Larson,to grant Bob's Quality Foods a beer
permit effective February 1,1978.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Larson,second by Thompson,to approve cigarette permit for
Bob's Quality Foods effective February 1,1978.Carried 5 to O.
Meeting ajourned.
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