HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-09-Regular MinutesMarch 9,1981
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The regular meeting of the Waukee council was held on March 9,1981
with Mayor Copeland presiding and all councilmen were present.The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Guests at this meeting were:Jim Owen,Glen Westra,Donald VanGorp,
Randi Fodness,and Sue Williams.
Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the minutes of
February 9,1981.Carried 5 to O.
Don VanGorp of Hydro Mag made a presentation regarding an electronic
water softener for the city's water system.The council directed
him to obtain a water sample to determine the feasibility of this
proj ect.
A Federal Revenue Sharing hearing was held as published in the
Dallas County News for FY 81-82.The $42,000.00 figure amends
the $17,500.00 to include a $24,500.00 cash balance.No comments,
written or oral,were received by the city clerk.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to use the $42,000.00 of Federal
Revenue Sharing funds for road construction.Carried 5 to O.
A budget hearing was held as published in the Dallas County News.
No oral objections were heard.A written comment from Remo Nizzi
was read regarding the balance of the 1980 Storm Sewer account.
He requested information regarding the use of this money.The
council responded that the money would be used for seeding and
road repair of areas directly affected by the project.
Moved by Oetting,second by Higgs,to approve the $884,604.00
budget as presented by the city administrator.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Higgs,second by Jansma,to approve bills as follows:
Cesco Systems
Custis Industries
Dallas County News
Dallas County Sheriff
Electronic Engineering
Farmer's Co-op
W W Grainger
Hewa Company
I.A.M.U.
Iowa Power
K-L Parts,Inc
Law Enforcement Equip
Law Enforcement Systems
Long's Auto Parts
Matt Parrott &Sons
Midwestern Electronics
Northern Natural Gas
Northwestern Bell Tele
Pitney Bowes
R &C Office Supply
Scott Redlinger
Rockwell International
R &R Welding
Target Lighting
Thorpe livellCo
U S Leasing
Utility Consultants
Water Products Co
1i'JaukeeHardware
Yearian Automotive
Carried 5 to O.
binders
maint supplies
publications
service
radio repair
gasoline
police notebooks
1981 dues
electricity
auto parts
radio repair
purchase
telephones
meter rental
city stamp
alterations
TP-9 meter
air valve
mailing equip lease
Feb testing
water meters
misc supplies
TOTAL
$44.14
575.78
275.11
8.00
54.00
473.74
107.00
13.80
348.36
3027.49
56.97
99.95
45.15
1.07
782.75
37.50
51999.82
316.65
42.75
10.88
26.33
502.85
23.03
22.14
189.20
63.50
90.00
563.40
27.97
75.29
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$59,903.62
The council decided to make April 1 the park opening date.
The council directed the city administrator to contact Watertower
Paint &Repair Company regarding repainting the interior of
the small water tower.
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March 9--cont
A lengthy discussion concerning the police department was held.
Moved by Spencer,second by Scott,to adjourn.Carried 5 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
April 13,1981
The April regular council meeting was held on April 13,1981
at city hall.Mayor Copeland called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.with all councilmen present.
Guests at this meeting were:Free Cobb of Watertower Paint &
Repair Co,Larry Nothwehr and Scott McIntyre of Kirkham-
Michael &Assoc.,Angie Blum of Drake University,Doug Brickert
of Hunter Insurance Agency,Tom Reinhard of Heritage Cablevision,
Nikki Keller and others from Wau-Tri-Kee,and Donald VanGorp
of Hydro-Mag.
Moved by Higgs,second by Scott,to approve the minutes of
March 9,Carried 5 to O.
Nikki Keller acting as spokesperson for Wau-Tri-Kee presented
the councilmen and mayor with certificates of appreciation for
their service to the connnunity.
Larry Nothwehr of KMA made a presentation concerning the status
of the sewer system evaluation survey.Scott McIntyre,engineer,
indicated that the peak flow data in the report is being
questioned by DEQ.More flow monitoring will be required
before the facility plan will be approved.Additional federal
money will be available to accomplish this.
Doug Brickert of Hunter Insurance Agency met with the council
regarding raised valuations on city buildings.
Moved by Higgs,second by Jansma,to accept Brickert's reconnnend-
at ions regarding increased valuations of the city's buildings.
Carried 5 toO.The annual cost of these changes will be $430.00
approximately.
Don VanGorp of Hydro-Mag presented a water analysis of Waukee.
The council deferred action until a biochemist can be consulted
and data is received from Ames facility.
Tom Reinhard of Heritage Connnunications appeared before the
council in reference to the regulatory ordinance.As a matter
of record,the franchise ordinance was passed 349 to 12 at an
election held March 31,1981.
Fred Copp of Water tower Paint &Repair Co made a presentation
concerning renovation of the 50,000 gallon water tower.The
estimate is approximately $12,000.00 The council deferred action
until the June meeting.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to approve bills as follows:
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