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Home My WebLink About1982-12-07-Regular MinutesDecember 7,1982 121 The December 7,1982 regular city Council meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.by Mayor Joseph A Neubauer.Brian J.Redshaw was present and taking minutes.A roll call was taken and all councilmen were present. The following guests were also present:Don Baker,Mr &Mrs Ken Hopper,Gary Netzger,Dean Snyder,Pam Hamilton,Luke Gruber, Nick Gruber,Beth Dalbey,Don Henson,Diana Erickson,Linda McKean,Bob Christianson,Chet Chedester,Bob Applegate,Rev John 'dinkIer,Virginia Oetting,Jerome Volkmer,Rand;y:_~ppl.e.gate, and Roger Buffington. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to approve the minutes of November 16,1982 as presented.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Oetting,second by Jansma,to approve the November treasurer's report.Carried 5 toO. Moved by Rees,second by Scott,to approve the following bills: American Cast Iron Baldwin Cooke Co Brenton State Bank Brown Supply Co Inc Christianson Homes,Ltd Curtis Industries Des Hoines Area Comm Farmer's Co-op G A Finley Gronert Electronics Harvey's Uptown DX Iowa Power &Light Iowa State Commerce Comm. JEL Labs,Inc The Jensen Company John's Auto Service Harry N Jones K-L Parts Law Enforcement Equip. Martin 11arietta Matt Parrott &Sons McAninch Asphalt Metro Uniforms Midwest Office Tech Moss Brothers Municipal Supply Northern Natural Gas Northwestern Bell Tele Co Olson Bros Oxford Chemicals Paymaster Corp Pitney=Bowes Product Specialty R &C Office Supply R &R IJelding Brian J.Redshaw Rochester Midland Sande Lumber Co Sears,Roebuck Co Service Merchandise Smeal Fire Equipment Snyder &Associates State Chemical State of Iowa Syflo Company Waukee Hardware Waukee Hunicipal Gas W"aukee Veterinary Clinic hydrant parts executive planner safety dep box rent bulkseller parts roof design shop assortment College-First Responder books gasoline pea rock,road gravel radio repair emergency start electricity assessment October testing lagoon repair police,fire vehicles emergency phone batteries,etc. belts,e tc , 3/4 commercial water/sewer bills comm.cold mix winter coat S-200 oil backhoe repair tandem resetter 9-27 to 10-27 11-10 to 12-10 gasoline aerosols checkwriter parts,rental rehang PD door office supplies cylinder of oxygen mileage janitor supplies plywood fog lights PD wall clock air pack November bill hand cleaner Code supplements air fills misc. Oct-Nov bills tranquilizer $215,42 15.90 7.50 384.28 150.00 442.53 25.50 261.97 398.31 130.42 10.00 2307.06 173.30 180.00 12824.94 366.97 10.85 217.81 155.25 81.99 148.77 162.40 H2.00 13.70 1408.93 34.54 37839.93 551.01 1079.66 102.82 209.50 68.50 189.00 211.68 8.13 43.30 97.85 50.14 32.50 19.97 1227.58 817.70 135.60 23.65 56.18 127.22 1053.78 4.20 Total $64,190.24 122 December 7,1982---cont Action on item {f6--0rdinance 2020 was deferred until legal counsel arrived. Luke Gruber,captain of the First'Responder~,spoke to the City Council regarding the acquisition of two pieces of extrication equipment ..The Hurst (Jaws of Life)tool could be acquired at $3850.00.The accompanying RAM equipment would cost either $914.00 or $1000.00 depending on the size purchased.Action on this item was deferred until item {flO--FY 83-84 Fire Protection Agreement. The Rev.John Winkler represented the City Facilities Committee before the City Council.He reported the results of 3 committee meetings and requested guidance from the Council regarding the next step the committee ought to take. Moved by Jansma,second by Rees,to authorize the City Facilities Committee to have the responsibility and authority to contact an architectural firm to determine the preliminary cost estimates for a new City complex with the understanding being that this would,in no way,obligate the City financially.The Mayor called for a roll call vote as follows: Ayes:Christianson,Jansma,Oetting,Rees,Scott Nays:None recorded Motion carried 5 to O. The City Administrator,Brian Redshaw,presented a proposed FY 82-83 Street Construction program as outlined by the Streets Committee. Moved by Christianson,second by Rees,to accept this program as the official street construction program for FY 82-83 and transmit the same to the Department of Transportation.Carried 4 to l--Oetting voting No. ,The proposed Ordinance 2020,as prepared by City attorney,Paul Huscher,was considered at this time.Northwestern Bell Telephone Co representative,Don Baker,was also present. ,Councilman Scott introduced an ,Ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE 2020-- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING UNTO NORTffiJESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, A CORPORATION,ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,THE RIGHT,FRANCHISE, AND PRIVILEGE FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25)YEARS FROM AND AFTER THE ADOPTION AND APPROVAL HEREOF,TO ACQUIRE,CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA,THE NECESSARY ,FACILITIES FOR THE OPERATION OF A GENERAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM;TO .USE AND OCCUPY THE PUBLIC STREETS,HIGHWAYS,AVENUES,ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND PUBLIC PLACES FOR SUCH PURPOSES:AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee: Section 1.That Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, a coporation,its successors and assigns,be and it is hereby granted and vested with the right,franchise and privilege for a period of twenty-five (25)years from and after the adoption and approval hereof,as provided by law,to acquire, construct,operate and maintain in the City of Waukee,Iowa, the necessary facilities for the operation of a general telephone system;and to construct and maintain along,upon, .across and under the streets,highways,avenues,alleys, bridges and public places the necessary fixtures and equipment .for such purpose. December 7,1982---cont 123 Section 2.This franchise shall not be exclusive and shall not restrict in any manner the right of the City Councilor any other governing body of the City in the exercise of any regulatory power which it may now have,or hereafter be authorized or per- mitted,by the laws of the State of Iowa.This franchise does not confer the power to appropriate and condemn private property upon Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. Section 3.If,during the term of this franchise ordinance, there shall be enacted by the Iowa General Assembly,a valid statute granting to cities that regulatory authority over the construction,operation,and maintenance of electric transmission lines which is currently exercised by the Iowa State Commerce Commission,then Northwestern Bell Telephone Company shall construction,operate and maintain its general telephone system in the City of Waukee in accordance with regulations of the City adopted pursuant to such statute. Section 4. effect after its required by law. It was moved by Councilman Oetting,and seconded by Councilman Jansma,that Ordinance 2020 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: Effective date.This ordinance shall be in final passage,approval and publication as Ayes: Nays: Jansma,Oetting,Scott,Rees,Christianson None recorded ~~ereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Scott,and seconded by Councilman Rees,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: Christianson,Rees,Scott,Oetting,Jansma None recorded IVhereupon,the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Jansma,and seconded by Councilman Oetting,that Ordinance 2020 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: Christ'ianson,Jansma,Oetting,Rees,Scott None recorded Whereupon,the Mayor declared said Ordinance duly adopted and passed,and signed his approval to said Ordinance. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO.16 BE IT RESOLVIDby the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa, that a special election of the voters of said City be,and the same is hereby called for the putpose of voting upon the question of .:,'-'" granting a telephone franchise to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in accordance with the terms of ordinance number 20Z0, passed by the City Council on the 7th day of December,1982, and approved by the Mayor on the 7th day of December,1982, and that there be submitted at said special election the question of granting a telephone franchise to said Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in accordance with the terms of said Ordinance, and that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Waukee,are hereby authorized and directed to notify the County Commissioner of 124 December 7,1982---cont Elections of this resolution calling for a special election. Carried 5 to O. M Erwin Jansma,the city council representative for the FY 83-84 Fire Protection agreement,reported on the meeting held with the township trustees on November 23,1982.It was agreed by the council members that the po,,!itionof $.28 per thousand dollars valuation should be held firm.The next meeting with the trustees will be held next Tuesday,December 14,1982 at 7:30 p.m. Moved by Christianson,second by Scott,to purchase a Hurst extrication tool in the amount of $3850.00.Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Christianson,to direct the City Clerk to prepare a budget amendment in this amount to be presented at the December 21 regular council meeting.Carried 5 to O. A letter from Officer Richard Harney was presented to the Council by the City Administrator. Moved by Rees,second by Scott,to approve a $7?00 per month salary increase for Officer Harney.Carried 4 to 1--Christianson voting No. Mayor Joseph Neubauer advised the council that he was vetoing this measure.The Mayor indicated that the reason for this veto was the fact that the City was covering the cost of Officer Harney's academy training and that this would give him additional career mobility.The council has 30 days to attempt to override his veto. Moved by Christianson,second by Oetting,to allow Officer 8 hours "c"time for both Columbus Day and Veteran's Day. 3 to 2--Jansma &Rees voting No. Moved by Oetting,second by Christianson,to pay Harney for extra hours worked on weekends during his academy training.Motion failedoto5. Harney Carried The council indicated that it was their desire for Officer Harney to fulfill the representation that he made when he was hired which was to move within the city limits of Waukee. Moved by Oetting,second by Christianson,to adjourn at 10:24 p i m, Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. 21,1982 The December 21,1982 regular city Council meeting was called to order at 7:37.p.m.by Mayor Joseph A.Neubauer.Brian J.Redshaw was present and taking minutes.A roll call was'~aken and the following named councilmen were present:Jansma,Oetting,Scott, Rees,and Christianson. The following guests were also present:Kenneth Stife1,Paul R. Huscher,Ben Phillips,Cecil Reynolds,Bob Applegate,Jack Prewitt, Ken Hopper,Doug Brickert,Roger Buffinp,;ton,Ray Clark,Beth Dalbey, Chet Chedester,and Jane Brmvu. Moved by Jansma,second by Scott,to approve the minutes of December 7,1982 as presented.Carried 5 to O. Jane Brown,president of the Library Board,formally expressed her appreciation to the city Council for allowing the library to be open on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30.She referenced various statistics ,vhich indicate that this policy has improved circulation. Doug Brickert of Hunter Insurance Agency discussed a volunteer