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Home My WebLink About1982-01-12-Regular Minutes71 January 5---cont Ann Ford Richard Harney Ken Hopper Harry Jones Madeline llcClure Larry Phillips Scott Redlinger Brian Redshaw Hannah \\Teil $11,768040 12,600.00 15,120.00 15,939.00 3.35 16,537.50 13,545.00 20,790.00 7,358.40 per per per per per per per per per year year year year--public works dir. hour year--police chief year year--city administrator year--city treasurer Carried 5 to O. Mayor Neubauer appointed Gordon Christianson as Mayor pro-tern. Mayor Neubauer announced the formation of the following committees which are to meet monthly.Citizens interested in serving on these committees should contact city hall. Gas--Rees,Oetting,Neubauer Sewer--Rees,Christianson,Neubauer Water--Rees,Christianson,Neubauer Streets--Scott,Rees,Neubauer Public Safety--Christianson,Scott,Rees Parks &Recreation--Scott,Jansma,Oetting Claims &Permits--Oetting,Scott,Jansma Planning &Zoning--Christianson,Neubauer Moved by Oetting,second by Scott,to adjourn.Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. January 12,1982 The regular January council meeting was ~ed to order at 7:30 p ..m. on Tuesday,January 12,1982 by Mayor Joseph A Neubauer.A roll call was taken with all councilmen present. Mayor Neubauer announced that Larry Lewellin will be a member of the street committee along with councilmen Scott,Rees,and Mayor Neubauer. Moved by Christianson,second by Scott,to approve the minutes of January 5,1982 with the following correction:"Second by Rees to adj ourn"0 Carried 4 to 1.Oetting voting No. Scott McIntyre and Larry Nothwehr of Kirkha~,Michael &Assoc. brought the City council up to date on the status of the waste water treatment plan.They indicated that the federal share of future projects will be 50%rather than 75%as of December,1981.Project design would no longer be on a grant basis.They spoke on the following items:1.Projected design loadings 2.Transport and treatment alternatives 3.Sewer use rates 4.Sewer use bills. City attorney Paul Huscher advised the City clerk to give the media notice of committee.meetings in addition to council meetings under the Open Meetings Law. The council decided that regular meetings will continue to be held on the second Tuesday.March 9 at 7:00 p.m.will be the public hearing on the budget. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to release $6800.00 to KMA for the waste water treatment facility p~an.Carried 5 to O. Terry Irlmeier represented the Waukee Jay-Cees in the place of Cecil Reynolds.He wished to inform the council that the Waukee Jay- Cees are again an active organization and to invite them to their Charter night February 5 at Tom &Jerry's. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to approve the treasurer's report. Carried 5 to O. 72 January 12---cont The council directed the city administrator to discontinue using the services of Thorpe Well Company and retain the services of Harold Jensen Company of Marshallto.m and to obtain prices per hour of alternative firms. The council directed the police department to set the thermostat at a lower setting and indicated a desire to obtain a timed thermo- stat for the fire station. Moved by Rees,second by Jansma,to accept the following bills: Adel Chrysler,Inc air filter Business Communications radio repair CIRALG dues Oct-Dec '81 Harry V Copeland maintainer repair Curtis Industries shop asst Dallas County News publications Emergency Medical Products-klings Farmer's Co-op gas &petro service G A Finley Inc concrete sand Gestetner 20 rms of paper Gibbs-Cook carburator kit Bud Gray Const sawing/door sweep Hunter Insurance snowplow Intoximeters,Inc Nalco cans Iowa Power electricity Harry Jones emergency phone # K-L Parts Inc carb,battery charger Martin Marietta 3/4 commercial Matt Parrott &Sons ledgers Metro Uniforms coat Midwest Calculator copier service Midwestern Electronics radio repair Municipal Forms meter sheets Commerce,NOAA,NCC local climatological data Northern Natural Gas 10-27 to 11-27 """11-27 to 12-27 Northwestern Bell Tele Co telephones Olson Bros tires &gas R &C Office Supply file folders R &R Welding charge,demurrage R-Way Concrete 18~yds concrete Rick's Road Service rewiring Sande Lumber lumber &Nails Smeal Fire Equipment foam--fire dept Snyder &Associates retainer,annexation Storey Kenworthy letter size folders Syflo Company recharges Thorpe Well Co high service pump repair U S Leasing mail equip lease Utility Consultants Dec testing fee Water Products Co repair clamp Waukee Hardware Christmas lites,misc Waukee Muncinal Gas gas consumed Wayne Dennis"Supply misc tools $6.70 30.00 167.00 59.00 31.18 350.35 42.95 1410.22 52.39 135.51 36.97 59.30 6.00 17.56 3119.56 9.70 794.47 76.49 10.11 105.00 146.31 67.46 80.58 8.45 33819.47 53345.86 474.27 334.48 34.70 53.53 940.93 230.00 102.90 130.00 854.60 17.50 53.85 207.80 63.50 110.00 4·1.05 155.20 1497.76 102.79 99,393.45Total Carried 5 to O. Cecil Reynolds and Tom McClure were brought up in reference to the zoning administrator's position.Both were invited to the next meeting. The council discussed open burning and indicated that it was in favor of allowing burning of.poa1!ilii,grass,and brush only.An ordinance is to be developed and a copy of it as well as a letter stating the city's position will be forwarded to DEQ upon final passage. Gordon Christianson left the meeting at this point. 73 January 12~,~cont Councilman Jansma introduced an Ordinance entitled:"1f2009--An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 502,Parking Regulations". It was moved by Councilman Scott,and seconded by Councilman Oetting, that the Ordinance entitled "1f2009--An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 502,Parking Regulations"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:Jansma,Oetting,Rees,Scott Nays:Non recorded Christianson absent Whereupon,the Hayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Jansma,and seconded 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 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:Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees Nays:None recorded Christianson absent vfuereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Oetting,and seconded by Councilman Jansma,that the Ordinance entitled "1f2009--An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 502,Parking Regulations"be now put upon its final passage and adoption of said Ordinance,and the roll being called,the following named Councilmen voted: Ayes:Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees Navs:None recorded Christianson absent vfuereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed, and signed his approval to said Ordinance. The council ordinance. plastic)or discussed changing the municipal water system connection It indicated allowing only 1"Schedule 40 PVC (rigid 3/4"K Copper for home services. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to set February 9,1982 at 7:30 p.m. for Federal Revenue Sharing hearing and authorize the city clerk to publish same in the Dallas County News.Carried 4 to O. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Oetting,Scott and Jansma to a budget committee which is to meeting January 19 at 7:30 p.m. As it is not mandatory,the council decided not to forward $600.88 to the Alcohol Assistance Agency as requested. The council discussed the definition of 'Customary Home Businesses'. The City attorney defined them as only those businesses traditionally done in the home such as babysitting.Due to the economic situation, the council decided not to rigidly enforce this provision. Due to the present work load,the council decided not to consider a contract for snow removal with the school. Due to the lack of response and present weather conditions,the council decided not to consider an ice rink at this time. The City administrator indicated a need of new sander and a used 3/4 ton pickup.He also indicated a need for a new utility billing machine.The Mayor appointed Merle Rees and Larry Oetting to taken an inventory of City equipment. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to allow the City Administrator 20¢ per mile for city business driven in his personal car.Carried 4 to O. 74 January l2--cont The council advised the police department to rattle doors as a part of its evening security checks as·well as check the gauges at the fire station. The council also indicated a desire to have fire hydrants uncovered. The Mayor read a letter from the Lions Club concerning a Tree Program and an invitation to all councilmen to attend a meeting on January 25 at 7:00 p.m.concerning the proposed Ortonville airport. Moved by Rees,second by Scott,to adjourn.Carried 4 to O. Meeting adjourned. (l ~r 9,1982 / ('Vi The February regular council meeting was held on February 9,1982. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor Joe Neubauer with all councilmen present. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the minutes of the January 12 meeting with the following correction:'The council discussed open burning and indicated that it was in favor of allowing burning of grass and brush only',Carried 5 to O. Mayor Neubauer discussed the use of profanity at meetings. Phil Broderick discussed with the council the possibility of the annexation of his property at 4th &Highway 6 as well as the.south half of the right-of-way directly south of the City park. Tom McClure spoke to the council regarding his credentials for the zoning administrator position.A letter from Cecil Reynolds was also read.Action on this item was deferred to a later date. Roger Anderson of the maintenance department spoke to the council regarding unneeded equipment which could be put up for bids.He also indicated the need for a used 3/4 ton 4-wheel drive pickup, a new sander,and overhaul work on the Cub low-boy.He also mentioned a bench grinder and a vise.The last two items,which fall under the $500.00 purchase limit were referred to the City administrator. Action on the other items was deferred until the budget hearing. The FY 82-83 Federal Revenue Sharing hearing was held during the regular meeting.Mayor Neubauer asked to audience for comments on the expenditure of Revenue Sharing funds.Tom McClure spoke in favor of a computor for the City.No other comments were made. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to spend $10,000.00 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the Community Protection program- $8500.00 for police vehicle and $1500.00 for police radio,and to spend $34,000.00 for the Policy and Administration Program for a computor.The total appropriations for the FY 82-83 budget are $44,000.00.A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes:Jansma,Oetting,Scott Nays:Rees,Christianson Carried 3 to 2.The Mayor declared motion duly carried. The proposed FY 82-83 budget was presented to the council by the Budget Committee consisting of Councilmen Oetting,Scott,and Jansma. Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to hold a public hearing on this budget amounting to $1,278,511.00 on March 9,1982 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall and instructed the City clerk to publish a notice in the Dallas County News to this effect.A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott Rees,Christianson