HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-11-Regular MinutesMay 11,1981
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The May regular council meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
by Mayor Harry V Copeland.A roll call was taken and all
councilmen were present.
Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to approve minutes of April
13,27,and May 4 with correction to May 4 minutes:
In the first paragraph deleting the words 'municipal code'
and inserting the words 'ordinances of 1981 as municipal code'.
Carried 5 to O.
Don VanGorp spoke to the council regarding the electronic water
softener for the City.The council asked questions regarding
the warranty and reliability of the product.Action was deferred
to a later date.pending more information.
Rod Spencer presented a proposal for additional equipment for the
First Responders.Moved by Higgs,second by Scott,to approve
the balance of the expenditures up to $731.20 after other civic
groups are contacted for financial support.Carried 5 to O.
Fire Chief,Bob Applegate,made a presentation concerning the
Waukee Fire Department.
Moved by Jansma,second by Higgs,to approve a maximum expenditure
of $1000.00 for fireworks.Carried 5 toO.
Jack Loynachan,water superintendent of Adel,appeared before the
council regarding waste water testing.The council indicated
that they would be.interested in his services pending more cost
data.
Moved by Jansma,second by Spencer,to approve the following bills:
CITY OF WAUKEE BILL PRESENTATION:
Accurate Inc
Randy Applegate
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
CIRALG
Curtis Industries
Dallas County News
Farmer's Co-op
Hunter Insurance,Inc
Iowa Power
K-L Parts Inc
Long's Auto Parts
Midwestern Electronics
Municipal Clerks Institute
Northwestern Bell Tele Co
Todd Oetting
Olson's Body &Paint
Doug Pogge
Brian J Redshaw
Sande Lumber Co Inc
Janice Seligman
Thorpe Well Co
Timmons Roofing
University Hygienic Lab
Utility Consultants
Waukee Hardware .
Waukee Municipal Gas
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Yearian Automotive
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5 X 8 card file
EMT course
July-Sept assessment
misc assortment
publications
gasoline
increased coverage
electricity
auto parts
auto parts
radio repair
telephones
P-2 alternator
P-3 repair
EMT course
expenses
lumber/paint
water revenue coupons
south well
city hall roof
water tests
lagoon testing
misc
city hall----$39.72
fire station-99096
police bldg--81.96
maint bldg---113.28
Total-----$334.92
P-l----------$46.l8
P-3----------l0Sol4
Total-----$15l.32
TOTAL
$24.57
45.00
2429.10
118.28
198.55
37.66
1133.72
414.00
2785.63
27.00
64.85
23.32
113.00
298.52
25.00
59.59
45.00
41.54
77.85
525.00
5761.22
595.00
29.00
110.00
103.96
334.92
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$15,572.60
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May ll--cont
WAUKEE MUNICIPAL GAS
Brown Supply Inc
Iowa Plumbers Supply
Iowa State Commerce Comm
Northern Natural Gas
R &R Welding Supply
Utility Consultants
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gas pipe $1953.01
gas parts 174.12
assessment 27.92
3-27--4-27 17422.25
supplies 168.64
corrosion survey-$250.00
leak su:rrvey------500.00
Total 750.00=========
TOTAL $20,495.94
Carried 5 to O.
The FY 80-81 budget amendment which amends the current budget
from $778,560.00 to $943,690.00 was presented by the city
administrator.No objections,oral or written,were received.
Moved by Spencer,second by Scott,to accept the budget
amendment.Carried 5 to O.
The six-mmnth review of Richard Marr was held.Police Chief,
Larry Phillips,recommended that Marr be put on a permenant
status and that his base pay be increased from $1000.00 to
1075.00 per month ...
Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to accept this recommendation
and to make the pay increase retroactive to 3-1-81,Marr's
six-month anniversery date.Carried 5 toO.
Gordon Christianson spoke to the council regarding the upgrading
of the police building.
The City Administrator presented a proposal from Water Tower
Paint and Repair for work on the interior of the small water
tower.The council deferred action until the June meeting.
Since only 1 application for the Planning and Zoning Commission
has been received,the council tabled the discussion on this
matter and directed the clerk-administrator to continue advertising.
The council directed the city administrator to advise the
citizens of the requirement of building permits.
The council discussed the selection of a city engineer.Moved
by Higgs,second by Scott,to hire Henry Oakes as city engineer.
A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Ayes:Scott,Spencer
Nays:Oetting,Higgs,Jansma
Motion defeated.
The council directed the city administrator to contact Veenstra,&Kimm,Snyder &Associates,and Anderson Consultants to have
representatives of these engineering firms be present at the
June meeting.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to pay the band directors $50.00
per concert for the summer ice cream socials.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to pay the drivers for Red
Cross swimming lessons in Adel,$265.00.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Scott,second by Spencer,to appoint Hannah Weil as
city treasurer.Carried 5 to O.
Brian J Redshaw presented the administrator's report.
Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to adjourn the meeting at 10:04
p.m.Carried 5 to O.
Mayor