HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-14-Regular Minutes56
August mo,1981--cont
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.
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Jack Loynachan met w~ththe council regarding his waste water testing
program through JEL Laboratory.The council gave a verbal commitment
to use his £acilities for the city's testing requirements.
William Ohnemus spoke to the council regarding natural gas hook-up.
Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to a I Low house gas hook-ups for
single family dwellings and require prior council approval for multi-
family dwellings and commercial establishments.Hook-ups are hereby
granted to Hilliam Ohnemus and the U S Post Office.Motion carried
5 to O.
William Ohnemus complained about a neighbor's driveway without a culvert.
The city's policy has been to require them where needed to provide
adequate drainage.
Moved by Higgs,second by Oetting,to approve the treasurer's report
Carried 5 toO.
Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to approve bills in the amount of
$22,944.76 as follows:
retainer
office supplies
cat tags
hi-lift pumps
mailing equip
August testing
meters
misc supplies
natural gas
7-27--8-27
$3700.00
45.00
12.13
97.74
67.34
55.65
97.50
104.36
140.00
62.63
128.00
67.00
3228.07
34.63
60.00
12.00
58.70
276.00
540.00
653.52
60.00
237.92
4.40
103.65
697.56
589.91
150.00
172.61
36.04
1347.65
63.50
110.00
696.82
57.51
47.98
9128.94
Bell Brothers
Brown Supply
Central Tractor
Curtis Industries
Dallas County News
Des Moines Register
Electronic Engineering
Farmer's Co~op
Grimes Asphalt
Harvey's Uptown DX
Hunter Insurance
Iowa Paint
Iowa Power
J B Burke Co
Harry Jones
League of Municipalities
Midwest Calculator
Minnesota Valley Testing
Municipal Supply
Northwestern Bell Tele Co
Doug Pogge
R.&C Office Supply
R &R Welding Supply
Sande Lumber
Sears
Smeal Fire Equipment
Snyder &Associates
Storey-Kenworthy
St Paul Stampworks
Thorpe Well Co
U S Leasing
Utility Consultants
vJater Products
Waukee Hardware
Waukee Municipal Gas
Northern Natural Gas
5 ton air cond
6 pr gloves
tractor parts
PD shop supplies
publications
police officer ad
PD radio repair
gasoline
5 ton Type A asphalt
PD-Volaire repairs
endorsement of van
traffic paint thinner
electricity
swing seats
McCullough chain saw
supplement
NP200 service
lagoon tests
12 water meters
telephones
file cabinet
office supplies
dumurrage
street paint
vacuum ,paint
Carried 5 to O.
Councilman Sco~._introduced an ordinance entitled "Regulation Governing
Municipal Water~6T1nections and Service".It was moved by Councilman
Spencer and seconded by Councilman Oe~tiR~'that the ordinance entitled
"Regulations Governing Municipal \iTater~~Connectionsand Services"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,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,and Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
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September l4--cont
It was moved by Councilman Higgs,and seconded by Councilman Oetting,that
the rule that an ordinance must be received and filed at two meetings
prior to the meeting when final action is taken 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:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Jansma,Higgs,Oetting
Scott
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Scott,and seconded by Councilman Spencer,
that the Ordinance entitled "Regulations Governing Municipal Water
System Connections and Services"be noliil'putupon 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:
Scott,Higgs,Spencer
Jansma,Oetting
Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,
and signed his approval to said Ordinance.
Councilman Jansma introduced an Ordinance entitled:"Rules Governing
the Use of City Parks in the City of Waukee,Iowa"(The part to be
amended is 207.lB--Park Opening and Closing)
Moved by Councilman Spencer,and seconded by Councilman Higgs,that the
Ordinance entitled:"Rules Governing the Use of City Parks in the City
of Waukee,Iowa"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,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Jansma,and seconded by Councilman Higgs,
that the rule that an ordinance must be received and filed at two
meetings prior to the meeting when final action is taken or,if
published in summary,be received and file at one meeting prior 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:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Oetting,and seconded by Councilman Scott,
that the Ordinance entitled:"Rules Governing the Use of City Parks
in 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
named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,
and signed his approval to sa Ld Ordinance.
Councilman Oetting introduced an Ordinance entitled:"Finances and
Records of the City"(the part to be amended is Ill.4--Petty Cash Fund)
It was moved by Councilman Higgs,and seconded by Councilman Scott,
that the Ordinance entitled "Fianances and Record of the City"be now
read by the City Clerk.The Mayor put the question on the motion,
and the roll being called,the following name councilmen voted:
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Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried •.
It was moved by Councilman Higgs,seconded by Councilman Jansma,that
the rule that an ordinance must be received and filed at two meetings
prior to the meeting when final action is taken 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:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Councilman Spencer,and seconded by Couhcilman Oetting,
that the Ordinance entitled:"Finances and Records of'the City"be
now put upon its final passage and adoption.The Mayor put the question
on its final passage and adoption of said Ordinance,and the roll
being called,the following named Councilmen voted:
Ayes:
Nays:
Spencer,Oetting,Higgs,Scott,Jansma
None recorded
Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,
and signed his approval to said Ordinance.
Copies of these ordinances are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at city hall.They have also been posted at
City Hall,U S Post Office,and Brenton State Bank.
The various Road Use reports were presented by the city clerk/administrtor
Moved by Scott,second by Higgs,to approve the 1980-81 Street Finance
Report.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the 1980-81 Project Status
Report.Carried 5 to O.
Action on the 1981-82 Street Construction Program was deferred until
the next meeting.
Alternatives to the city's Blue Cross-Blue Shield policy were presented
to the council.No action was taken at this time.
Proposed zoning map previously accepted by the Planning and Zoning
Commission was presented to the council for its consideration.
Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to published the map as presented.
in the Dallas County News and set October 6,1981 at 7:30 p.m.as the
hearing date on this map.Carried 5 to O.
Nikki Keller,representative of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
presented a plan to annex seven parcels of land adjacent to or surrounded
by the present city limits.The council directed the city administrator
to prepare a petition for voluntary annexation of the city's lagoon
and park areas.
Under Section 202.2 of the Waukee Municipal Code,any rate increases
by the supplier,Northern Natural Gas,shall be passed on to the
customers of Waukee Municipal Gas.A 49 per CCF increase in the PGA
will be effective October 27,1981.
The council set October 30,1981 from 6:00 p.m.til 8:00 p.m.as
Beggar 1 s night.
Park Road will be closed for the winter on October 29,1981.The
park will be open for sledding this winter but all motorized vehicles
will be prohibited.
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September l4---cont
Moved by Higgs,second by Jansma,to have regular council meetings
on the second Tuesday of each month from October until~fllrther notice.
Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to adjourn at 1:00 a.m.Carried
5 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
September 29,1981
A special meeting of the Waukee council was held on September 29,1981
at 7:30 p.m.Mayor Copeland presided and all councilmen were present
except Higgs.
The purpose of this meeting was to hire a new police officer and to
review the audit for the year ending June 30,1981.
Guests at this meeting were:Gordon Christianson,Sondra Smith,and
Rod Davis.
Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to hire Richard Harney as police
officer at a salary of $12,600.00 effective as soon as possible.
Carried 4 to O.
Sondra Smith and Rod Davis of Gardiner,Nail,Davis,&Co.,presented
the finaneial audit for the year ending June 30,1981.
Moved by Scott,second by Oetting,to approve the 1980-81 audit as
presented.Carried 4 to O.
As only 1 bid had been received by the September 14 deadline,bids
were opened on the used 3 ton air conditioner.Invitation for bidding
had been advertised in the July newsletter.
Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to accept Bob Heddinger's bid
of $250.00 for the used 3 ton air conditioner.Carried 4 to O.
Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to adjourn at 9:43 p.m.Carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned.ttyd.#!
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