HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-10-Regular Minutes52
July 13---cont
Municipal Gas Fund---
Energy Economics
Northern Natural Gas
$948.90
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$24018.70
$36160.28
meter testing
4-27 to 6-27
Total
Grand Total
Carried 4 to O.
The council requested that road work be done on School St and on
5th St from Laurel to Maple.
The council deferred action on the 1981 zoning map until an opinion
of the Planning and Zoning Commission is obtained.
The council deferred action on the L-8000 computer proposal until
additional information is presented.
Moved by Scott,second by Spencer,to appoint Snyder and
as city engineer on a $150.00 per month retainer basis.
4 to O.
Associates
Carried
Larry Phillips,police chief,reported that Scott Redlinger has
satisfactorily completed his 6 month probation and recommended that
he be given the customary $75.00 per month salary increase and be
put on permanent status.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to accept the above recommendation.
Carried 4 to O.
The council directed the Public Safety Committee,police chief Phillips,
and the city administrator to meet regarding the formulation of
an employee incentive program and to report to "the council at the
next meeting.
Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to give a 5%salary increase to
all full time employees and to permit overtime for the police chief
on a low man first basis.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to adjourn at 10:48 p.m.Carried4toO.
Meeting adjourned.
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August 10,1981
The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was held on August
10,1981 at 7:32 p.m.with Mayor Copeland presiding and all
councilmen present except Jansma.
Guests at this meeting were:Roger Buffington,
Christianson,Cecil Reynolds,Bob Heddinger,
and Doug Pogge.
Moved by Higgs,second by Oetting,to approve minute of July 13,1981.
Carried 4 to O.
Remo Nizzi,Gordon
Marguerite Jordan,
Bob Heddinger d/b/a Bob's Tap spoke to the council regarding the
renewal of his Class C liquor license.
Moved by Oetting,second by Scott,to approve the Class C liquor
license for Bob's Tap,pending receipt of proper papers.Carried
4 to O.
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August 10---cont
Doug Pogge,representing the Waukee Fire Department and the Waukee
First Responders,spoke to the council regarding their attendance
at an Open House.
Moved by Scott,second by Higgs,to hold a special council meeting
August 24,1981 at 7:30 p.m.to tour the facility.Carried 4 to O.
Discussion was held concerning a bill from Don Henson in the amount
of $660.00 for repainting the First Responder van.
Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to
amount of $330.00.Carried 4 to O.
the second half of this bill.
pay half of the bill in the
The Fire Department is to pay
Doug Pogge presented three amendments to the Fire Department by-laws.
Moved by Higgs,second by Oetting,to approve Article X as follows:
Article X
Section 1.No Alteration or Amendments shall be made to the
Constitution unless proposed in writing at a regular meeting,which ..
amendment shall be referred to a special committee,who shall report
at the next regular meeting when it may be acted upon and adopted by
three-fourths (3/4)of the members present.
Section 2.Should the committee fail to report at the proper
time,the matter may be considered in committee of the whole,and
immediate action had thereon.
Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Scott,second by Spencer,to adopt the following resolution:
Be It Resolve That:
That the Constitution and Bylaws of the Waukee Fire
of Waukee,Iowa,be amended by adding thereto Article
a special paragraph as follows:
Department
III and
Article III
FIRST RESPONDERS
There shall be included as a part of the personnel of the Waukee
Fire Department of Waukee,Iowa,persons known as first responders
who shall have been licensed,or completed training and been
certified as,Emergency Medical Technicial (EMT)and/or Crash Injury
Management (CIM)and/or Extrication Rescue Technician (ERT).The
number of persons designated as first responders shall be determined
by members of the department from time to time.
Persons who are designated as first responders shall at all times
be members of the Waukee Fire Department,and this shall be considered
to be a part of the Waukee Fire Department.Officers of the first
responders shall be the fire chief,the director of the first
responders,assistant director of the first responders,and secretary-
treasurer of the first responders.
Carried 4 to O.
Don VanGorp of Hydro-Mag was absent.
Gordon Christianson spoke to the council regarding the 5%increase
for all city employees on July 1,1981.He felt that a cost of
living clause ought to be included in the city employee's salaries.
Moved by Scott,second by Spencer,to advertise for a new police
officer at a starting salary of $12,600.00.Carried 3 to l--Higgs
voting No.
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Bob Heddinger spoke to the council regarding staggered terms
for councilmen so that all would not expire the same year.
Marguerit~Jordan representing Jordan Apartments requested that
something be done with the dirt mound in front of the building.
The city administrator was asked to direct the maintance crew to
handle this problem.
Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to approve bills as follows:
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Business Communications
Campbell's Flying Service
Casey's General Store
Curtis Industries
Dallas County News
Des Moines Register
Farmer's Co-op
G A Finley
Bud Gray
Grimes Asphalt
Gronert Electronics
Harvey's Uptown DX
Iowa Power
Iowa Road Builders
Jordan Apartments
K-L Parts
Lenze Backhoe
Matt Parrott &Sons
Northern Natural Gas
Metro Uniforms
Midwest Calculator
National Chemsearch
Northwestern Bell Tele Co
Olson's Body &Paint
Olson Bros
Pitney Bowes
Rochester Midland
Sears
South Dallas Co Landfill
Storey Kenworthy Co
Strauss Safe &Lock Co
Tension Envelope Corp
University Hygienic Lab
Uptown Cafe
Utility Consultants
Waukee Hardware
Waukee Municipal Gas
Wayne Dennis Supply
Carried 4 to O.
8-11--11-1 $2427.90
78.00
1000.00
55.31
245.11
126.46
52.00
59.16
59.68
1077 .36
336.00
981.75
10.50
3261.62
20761.75
205.22
63.90
205.22
71.27
8829.57
92.64
101.38
224.67
606.79
133.00
1555.86
499.75
95.40
159.99
1665.93
69.49
2.68
328.82
29.00
62.50
110.00
32.09
49.62
19.21
mosquito spraying
gasoline
shop assortment
publications
52 weeks
road gravel
city hall
hot mix
radio &repair
P D car wash
electricity
sealcote
water line
P-2 repair
Snyder's water line
letterheads
6-27--7-27
emblems
NP200 toner
selectrol
telephones
4 X 4 repair
gasoline
maint agreement
janitor supplies
weed trimmer
cover fee QE 6-30-81
legal pads
file key
billing envelopes
water samples
sewer backup
July lagoon testing
misc supplies
natural gas consumed
gas taps
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Total $45,746.60
Waukee,Iowa August 10,1981
The City council of the City of Waukee,Iowa met in regular
session at the city hall in said City,at 7:32 o~clock p.m.,
(C.D.T.),on the 10th day of August 1981,pursuant to law,
to adjournment and the rule of said council.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,and the roll being
called,there were present,Harry V Copeland,Mayor in the chair,
and the following name Councilmen:Art Spencer,Larry Oetting,
Jim Higgs,Curtis Scott.Absent:Erwin Jansma.
Councilman Scott introduced an Ordinance entitled:"Parking Regulations
of Motor Vehicles Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Waukee,
Iowa."
It was moved by Councilman Scott,and seconded by Councilman Spencer,
to appeal an ordinance entitled "Parking Regulations of Motor
Vehicles within the Corporate Limits of the Town of Waukee,Iowa"
and substitute in lieu of this ordinance an ordinance entitled:
"Parking Regulations of Motor Vehicles Within the Corporate Limits
of the City of Waukee,Iowa,"
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and that this ordinance be now read by the City Clerk.The Mayor
put the question on the motion,and the roll being called,the
following named councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Higgs,Scott
Oetting
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Higgs,second by Councilman Scott,that
the rule that an ordinance must be received and filed at two meetings
prior to the meeting when final action is takne or,if published
in summary,be received and filed at one meeting prior to the meeting
of final action,be dispensed with.The Mayor put the question on the
motion,and the roll being passed,the following named councilmen
voted:(Must be passed by 3/4 vote of entire Council.)
Ayes:
Nays:
Scott,Higgs,Oetting,Spencer
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Scott,and seconded by Councilman Higgs,
that the Ordinance entitled:"Parking Regulation of Motor Vehicles
Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Waukee,Iowa"be now
put upon its final passage and adoption.The Mayor put the question
on the final passage and adoption of said Ordinance,and the roll
being called,the following name Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Oetting,Higgs,Scott
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,
and signed his approval to said Ordinance.
(ORDINANCE ATTACHED)
The council discussed its water service policy and agreed that the
City would be responsible from the main to the stop box and instructed
the City attorney to draw up an ordinance to this effect.This
ordinance will be presented at the next council meeting (regular).
The City attorney,Paul Huscher,advised the council that the present
ordinance requires the property owner to be responsible for the
sewer service line the entire distance from the main to the house.
The council discussed the need to paint the exterior of the 50M
water tower.
Moved by Spencer,second by Scott,to repaint the exterior of the 50M
water tower for $5697.00.A roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Higgs,Scott
Oetting
Motion carried 3 to 1.
The Loynachan lab proposal for water and waste water testing was
presented.The city administrator was directed to invite him to the
next regular council meeting.
The CIRALG waste water proposals were presented.The council stated
that it was not interested in any of the proposals.
Brian Redshaw presented the administrative report.
Moved by Higgs,second by Oetting,to allow Mr Redshaw an additional
5%over the 5%given to all city employees effective July 1,1981.
This raise would be retroactive to July 1,1981.Carried 4 to O.
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Moved by Spencer,second by Higgs,to adjourn.Carried 4 to O.
Meeting
September 14,1981
The September regular council meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Copeland with all councilmen present.
Guests at this meeting were:Marguerite Jordan,John Weir,Rex King,
Gordon Christianson,William Ohnemus,Brian Steffen,Bob Heddinger,
Nikki Keller,Remo Nizzi,Larry Nothwehr,Scott McIntyre,Roger
Buffington,Jack Loynachan,and Ken Hopper -
Moved by Higgs,second by Scott,to approve minutes of August 10,1981
with the following corrections:
The paragraph title "Article III"of the Waukee Fire Department by-laws
should be changed to "Article XIII"and the captions "Section 1 and 2"
should be added to the approved paragraphs.
Carried 5 to O.
Gordon Christianson spoke to the council regarding the salaries of city
employees.He also requested that the city fly an American flag at
the triangle.
Rod Spencer of the Waukee First Responder presented Section 3 of Article
XIII of the Waukee Fire Department by-laws.Action was deferred until
the content of Article XII was explained.
Peggy Guisinger was absent.
John Weir and Rex King spoke to the council regarding water and sewer
service.Roger Buffington of Snyder and Associates responded to their
questions and recommended separate water and sewer services as the
ideal solution.He said that joint services were an alternate solution
due to the fact that no more development in that area is expected.
Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to allow John Weir d/b/a John's
Auto Service and Rex King d/b/a Rex King's Lawn Service to have a
joint 4"sewer service and that the existing 3/4"water service be
eXBended to Rex King providing that they will jointly maintain these
services.Furthermore,this decision is recognized as exception to
city policy.Carried 5 to O.
Article XII of the Waukee Fire Department by-laws was found to require
75%approval for any new members.Section 3 of Article XIII exempts
the First Responders from this rule and allows them to determine their
own membership.
Moved by Scott,second by Higgs,to approve Section 3 of Article XIII
as follows:
Section 3:
Any members of the First Respondemof the Waukee Fire Department
will not be subject to Section 3 of Article XII of the existing
by-laws of the Waukee Fire Department
Carried 5 to O.
Scott McIntyre and Larry Nothwehr of Kirkham,Michael,and Associates
presented an update to Waukee's waste water facility plan.Additional
testing has found a higher infiltration flow than first reported.
Federal assistance in this area will probably be non-existent.A plan
for a $400,000.00 relief sewer was presented.Capabilities of existing
lagoon site and future alternatives were alse discussed.