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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-14-Regular Minutes30 October 14,1980 The regular meetingoof the Waukee City council was held on October 14,1980 with Mayor Copeland presiding and the following councilmen present:Jim Higgs,Larry Oetting,Curtis Scott,and Art Spencer. Absent:Erwin Jansma. Guests at this meeting were:Henry Leonard,Matt Ross,Irvin Thompson,Dan Merta,Bud Gray,and Doug Brickert representing Hunter Insurance Agency. Moved by Higgs,second by Scott,to approve minutes as read.Carried 4 to O. Matt Ross of the Iowa Concrete Paving Assn made a presentation showing the benefits of concrete paving vs.asphalt. Dan Reed of Burroughs Cdrporation was not present,but computer proposals of Burroughs,Business Systems,and Computer Emporium were discussed.Action has been delayed until more information is available. W D Brickert of Hunter Insurance Agency met with the council regarding the status of the city insurance which became effective October 7, 1980.Content evaluation was discussed. Henry:::Leonard of 6ttr &:Cherry o.preosenteda~p-etitiOE to ~the council for an~amendm~nt~to othe 1980-81 Street Construction program. The following changes were made: Cherry St--5th St to 8th St Walnut St--7th St to 9th St Locust St--8th St to 9th St 5th St-----Ashworth to Cherry Bud Gray of Bud Gray Construction Co and Dan Merta met with the council regarding the city's hook-on policy for the gas department. A lengthy discussion was held. Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,not to allow any more gas hook-ups. A roll call vote was held as follows: Nay--Higgs,Spencer Yes--Scott,Oetting Mayor Copeland voted Nay to break the tie.Motion defeated 3 to 2. Moved by Higgs,second by Spencer,to supply gas to those building permits that have asked for gas as of 10-14-80 to include 10 trailers at Jo-Lane Mobile Estates.A roll call vote was as follows: Nay--Scott,Oetting Yes--Higgs,S~encer Mayor Copeland voted Yes to break the tie.Motion carried 3 to 2. Due to lack of proposal and the time of year,the council decided to delay seeding until spring. Brian Redshaw presented the council with the following bills for October: Adel Auto Supply Adel Chrysler Belin,Harris,Helmick &Lovrien Brown Supply Business Communications CIRALG Eddy Walker E E Long Electronic Engineering Farmer's Co-op Gestetner Grasso's Welding Repair Gronert Electronics Harvey's Uptown DX $24.41 7.69 2972.34 43.50 93.55 236.55 186.45 5.88 18.60 864.17 86.94 154.50 56.64 95.80 31 October l4--cont Ken Hopper Iowa Power &Light John's Auto Service Law Enforcement Equip Law Enforcement Systems Metro Uniforms Midwest Heating Mobile Auto Glass Modern Motors Northern Natural Gas Northwestern Bell Tele Co Olson Bros Plumb Supply Protecto Shields Quill Corp R &C Office Supply Jim Reihsen Carroll Robison Rockwell International R &·R Welding Sande Lumber Co Standard Bearing Thorpe lile11 Co Triple T Enterprises Utility Consultants Water Products Waukee Hardware $36.00 3139.75 107.89 16.75 29.85 399.34 61.58 112.27 51.35 16343.03 351.61 1110.09 84.60 35.00 7.69 46.61 25.00 5.54 944.86 4.20 42.39 341.70 3589.75 90.00 90.00 298.17 109.85 TOTAL $32,321.89 Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to accept bills as presented excepL.Rockwell International.Carried 4 to O.The clerk was instructed to request credit in the amount of $944.86 toward the purchase of a TP-9 gas meter for Co-op dryer. Moved by Higgs,second by Scott,to approve Class C beer permit and Sunday sales for Waukee Emporium.Carried 4 to O. The council set park closing date as October 27,1980. Begger's Night was set for October 30,1980 from 6:00 p.m.til 8:00 p.m. Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to approve the hiring of William M Lienberger Jr as police officer effective 10-1-80. Carried 4 to O.Starting police officer pay is $900.00 per month. The council has reviewed the Iowa Civil Rights Commission complaint of Delmar Boll and has found it to be without merit.It also authorizes the city attorney to defend the claim.The motion was made by Higgs,second by Spencer.Carried 4 to O. The clerk was instructed to notify Thorpe Well Company to begin work on the renovation of the city's water filtration system. The council discussed Carroll Robison's retirement effective 10-1-80 and authorized the city clerk to pay Mr Robison for 3 weeks vacation. The council decided to have an ordinance update meeting on October 28,1980 at 7:30 p.m. Moved by Oetting,second by Higgs,to adjourn.Carried 4 to O. Meeting adjourned.M2y:/¥-4fj .~