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Home My WebLink About1983-01-18-Regular Minutes128 January 18,1983 The regular meeting of the Waukee City Council was held Tuesday, January 18,1983.Mayor pro tem Gordon Christianson presided with the following councilmen present:Jansma,Oetting,Scott,and Rees. Absent:Hayo r Neubauer.Brian Redshaw was present taking minutes. Guests at this meeting,which was called to order at 7:30 p.m.,were: Jim Phillips,Kenneth Stifel,Ben Phillips,Karen &Arnold Laurens, Frank Hoifeldt,Mark Casey,Kay Harms,Gary Harms,Tamie &Ken Hopper, Debbie Eason,and Beth Dalbey. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to approve the January 4,1983 minutes as presented.Carried 5 to O. Frank Hoifeldt,chairman of the Planning &Zoning Commission,presented a letter concerning a land dedication ordinance.The P &Z recommend- ed no further consideration of this ordinance at this time. Kay Harms of 100 Bel-Aire Drive spoke to the City Council regarding a possible location of a fence on city right-of-way immediately adjacent to her property.She cited the problems associated with a teacher living on a corner lot.She commended officer Ken Hopper's job performance'on this matter. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to allow the construction of a split rail fence at 100 Bel-Aire Drive on city right-of-way.Carried 5 to O. Kenneth Stifelreported to the City Council regarding the cleanup operation at 75 Bel-Aire Drive.The City Administrator advised the Council that the job had been completed satisfactorily. The City Administrator presented a proposal for the purchase of computer software for the recently purchased IBM Datamaster (System 23).He recommended retaining the firm of CSI whose president is Charles Mcquinn. The proposal is as follows: Utility billing &Accounts Receivable. General Bookkeeping for Municipalities • (Budgetary,Accounts Payable,&Payroll) .$3,100.00 .4,100.00 $7,200.00 Action on this matter was deferred until the February 1,1983 regular meeting so that the counsel of Dan Gardiner of Gardiner &Co.could be sought. A discussion was held concerning the m~n~mum value of a structure requiring a building permit.Presently a structure of $25.00 or more requires a building permit.The Council requested that City Attorney Paul Huscher draw up an ordinance increasing this minimum to $200.00 which would be presented at the next meeting. The City Administrator adviBed the Council that a Proposed Use hearing is required for the expenditure of Federal Revenue Sharing funds. Moved by Scott,second by Rees,the hold a Proposed Use hearing on February 15,1983 at 7:00 p.m.at the City Hali and publish the same in the Dallas County News.Carried 5 to O. A letter dated January 17,1983 from Kirkham,Michael &Associates was reviewed which requested the immediate repayment of a bill in the amount of $10,751.79 for engineering fees related to the Facility Plan. Legal counsel is to review the contract and report back at the February 1 regular meeting. A letter from the police chief to the City Council regarding the volunteer firemen's driving habits was read.The Council indicated support for this policy. City eneineer,Roger L Buffington,reported to the Council regarding the discharge of sump pump or eavespout water onto the city right-of-way. He indicated that new developments were generally required to discharge sump pump water to an approved location.He said that the removal of existing situations is political.He is involved in the formulation of January 18,1983---cont an ordinance in Nevada,Iowa,which would correct a similar situation. Moved by Scott,second by Rees,to adjourn at 8:47 p.m.Carried 5 to O. Meeting adjourned. The February 1,1983 regular City Council meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.by Mayor pro-tern Gordon Christianson.Brian J.Redshaw, City Clerk/Administrator,was present and taking minutes.Other staff present was Paul E Huscher,City Attorney. A roll call was taken and the following named councilmen were present: Scott,Jansma,Oetting,Rees,and Christianson.Hayor Joseph A. Neubauer was absent. Guests present were:Bob Barrett and Beth Dalbey. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the minutes of January 18,1983 as presented.'Carried 5 to O. Moved by Jansma,second by Oetting,to approve the January,_1983 treasurer's report as presented.Carried 5to O. Moved by Scott,second by Jansma,to approve the following bills: Randall K Applegate Blue Cross/Blue Shield Brown Supply Co Inc Curtis Industries Dallas County News Emergency Hedical Products Farmer's Co-op Farmer's Feed &Supply Floyd's Sporting Goods W W Grainger Inc Paul R (Rick)Huscher Iowa Mun Finance Officers Iowa Power J.E.L.Lab Inc John's Auto Service Harry N Jones Matt Parrott Metro Uniforms Midwest Office Tech Motorola Inc Northern Natural Gas Northwestern Bell Tele Co Olson Bros Payless Cashways Lumber Product Specialty Co R &C Office Supply R &R Welding Brian J.Redshaw St.Paul Stampworks Snyder &Associates South Dallas County Landfill Target Lighting Triple T Enterprises University Hygienic Lab Waukee Hardware Waukee Municipal Gas shop lite 201 to 3-1 misc supplies shop assortment publications splints gasoline bulk salt AE-l prog heat radiator attorney dues electricity l2~17 to 1-18 Dec 82 testing police carl First Resp.van emergency phone 1-10 to 2-9 payroll sheets bulletproof vest NP200 toner 7 pagers 11-17 to 12-27 1-10 to 2-9 gasoline electrical supplies door closer ordinance book demurrage mileage dog,cat tags retainer QE 12-30-82 fluorescent bulbs code update water tests chainsaw,etc Jan 83 bills Total Carried 5 to O. $21.95 1284.03 233.88 339.46 303.96 25.23 338.64 435.40 477 .15 93.30 96.00 25.00 3665.83 90.00 320.75 10.85 3.35 265.00 101.52 2303.00 62447,61 515.20 43.23 31.92 35.50 60.15 60.00 39.38 66.00 485.75 1665.93 319.59 90.00 28.00 607.72 1426.48 $78,356,76