City of Mechanicsville

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

March 12, 2007

 

The Mechanicsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 12, 2007 at City Hall.  Mayor David L. Furry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Council members present for roll call were Thomas Hall, Larry Beck and Karrie Johnson. Absent: Pam Logue-Newcomb & Jeff Christianson.  Others present included Jim Barber, Rhett Taylor, Sherie Paup, Carla Barnhart, Sam & Robyn Scott.

 

OPPORTUNITY for any citizen present to discuss items not on the agenda. None.

Sam & Robyn Scott Sidewalks-Sam and Robyn presented some questions that they had regarding sidewalk including who is responsible for the alley way between their property and their neighbors, requested a copy of the specifications for the sidewalk requirements, and information on the disposal of the old cement.  The council indicated that the city would be responsible for the alley portion, the sidewalk specifications are addressed in the ordinance and a copy was provided to them and unfortunately the city does not have a place to dispose of the old cement.  The property owners and contractors would have to be responsible for proper disposal.

 

CONSENT AGENDA: Larry motioned, Tom seconded to approve the consent agenda including the agenda, minutes from 2/12/07 and 2/13/07, finance reports, and claims. Roll call vote: Ayes:  Hall, Beck and Johnson. Nays: None. Absent: Logue-Newcomb & Christianson.  Motion carried.

 

The claims approved were as follows:

 

DOUG BEAN

HOUSING REHAB

18,788.00

IA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIO

BACKGROUND CHECK

15.00

US POSTAL SERVICE

POSTAGE

154.80

CEDAR COUNTY TREASURER

RECORD FEE

27.00

Payroll 2/28/07

WAGES

6,019.00

WELLMARK

HEALTH INS

2,553.06

BRIDGE COMMUNITY BANK

FICA/MC

3,684.83

I P E R S

IPERS

1,631.56

COLLECTION SERVICE CTR.

P.T. WAGES

16.33

US POSTMASTER

LIB: POSTAGE

115.44

FOLLETT SOFTWARE COMPANY

LIB: SUBSCRIPTION

769.00

STAPLES

LIB:OFFICE SUP

307.53

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCI

LIB: SUBSCRIPTION

34.00

ADVANCED WATER TECH.

OP SUPPLY

333.20

AIRGAS, INC.

MED SUPPLY

179.56

ALLIANCE MEDICAL

MED SUPPLY

675.97

ALLIANT ENERGY

UTILITIES

9,343.15

ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICE

CLOTH ALLOW

115.95

BNA BOOKS

PD: OFFICE SUP

46.60

BUSINESS RADIO SALES

AMB RADIO

1,500.00

CASEY'S GENERAL STORE

VEH SUPPLY

13.25

CEDAR CO. SOLID WASTE

FEES LANDFILL

829.50

ELLIOT EQUIP. COMPANY

VEH REPAIR

462.94

ERB'S BUSINESS MACHINES

MISC CONTR

161.00

FARM PLAN

VEH SUPPLY

25.70

FIRE SERV TRAIN BUREAU

FD: LIB MATERIALS

243.00

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS

CONTR FEES

110.00

GATEWAY CENTER

LODGING

359.52

HACH COMPANY

TESTING EQ

466.00

HEATRONICS INFRA-RED INC

MINOR EQUIP

92.46

IOWA WIRELESS

TELEPHONE

113.17

JOHNSON CO REFUSE INC

RECYCLING

2,232.50

KEYSTONE LAB, INC

TEST FEES

278.06

KIRKWOOD COMM. COLLEGE

TRAIN/CONF

828.00

KOCH'S PAINT & LUMBER

BLDG MAINT

641.07

LISBON-MTVERNON AMB SERV

MUTUAL AID

150.00

MECHANICSVILLE TELE. CO.

TELEPHONE

304.96

QUALITY INN & SUITES

LODGING

165.62

QUILL CORPORATION

OFFICE SUPPLY

98.43

SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY

OP EQ REPA

103.54

SEEHUSEN INS. AGENCY,INC

INSURANCE

18.00

CONSERVATIVE PUBLISHING

PUBLICATIONS

381.12

WALLY'S WELDING

VEH REPAIR

15.00

MARILYN FITZGERALD

LODGING/MILEAGE

218.40

KERRI PODUSKA

MILEAGE

84.00

SHEPLEY SNYDER PHARMACY

MED SUPPLY

20.29

NEW HORIZON FS INC.

VEH SUPPLY

980.63

CONNERLY CONSTRUCTION

HOUSING REHAB

25,180.00

SHERIE PAUP

CERTIFICATION FEE

10.00

ALLIANCE MEDICAL

MED SUPPLY

60.17

AIRGAS, INC.

MED SUPPLY

28.56

GRITTON GARAGE DOORS

BLDG MAINT

245.34

MARILYN FITZGERALD

TRAIN/CONF

160.00

ELLIOT EQUIP. COMPANY

VEH REPAIR

359.67

US POSTAL SERVICE

BOX RENTAL

70.00

ACCO, UNLIMITED CORP.

OP SUPPLY

645.70

 

 

Total Receipts for the month of February by fund:

Agency-Water

100.00

Ambulance Trust

5718.05

Fire Trust

500.00

General

40552.81

Library Trust

530.00

Road Use Tax

9011.14

Sewer Utility

4831.56

Solid Waste

6838.71

Special Revenue

5977.76

Employee Benefit

250.95

Water

8,124.65

 

Total disbursements for the month of February per fund:

Agency-Water

50.00

Ambulance Trust

1703.80

General

37085.55

Road Use Tax

7,284.47

Sewer Utility

5,211.78

Solid Waste

5,579.57

Gift Trust

14.00

Special Revenue Emp Benefit

2,603.93

Water Utility

2824.32

 

 

Public hearing:  A public hearing to approve the budget for 2007-2008.  Any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.  The hearing was opened by Mayor Furry.  There were no written or oral comments made regarding the budget as published in the paper.  Motion was made by Larry, seconded by Karrie to close the public hearing.  Ayes all.  Motion carried. The Mayor announced the hearing closed at 7:10 p.m.

 

New Business:

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON:

 

Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements with the townships for fire and ambulance protection:  A motion was made by Karrie Johnson, seconded by Larry Beck to authorize the mayor to sign.  Coppess read a letter from the Fremont trustees that was received with the contract for fire protection indicating that the additional 20 ¼ cents be allocated specifically for a replacement truck and not for a general increase in the annual operating expenditures of the fire department.  Also per the contract they request a list of revenues and expenditures made by the volunteers as well as the expenses paid by the city for the current fiscal year 2006-2007 for fire and ambulance protection.  Coppess had also received a verbal request from Linn Township for this information as well as the number of calls to their township.  Upon calling for the vote, it was all Ayes.   Absent: Logue-Newcomb & Christianson.  Motion carried.

 

Resolution 2007-4 to approve the budget for 2007-2008:  Motion by Thomas Hall, seconded by Karrie Johnson to adopt the resolution for the budget amendment.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Hall, Beck, & Johnson.  Nays: None; Absent:  Logue-Newcomb & Christianson. Motion carried.

 

Approve submitting the grant applications to Community Foundation of Cedar County for Library, Ambulance, and Mechanicsville Action Committee:  A motion was made by Larry Beck, seconded by Karrie Johnson to approve the applications to be submitted for grant funding.  The Library is applying for funding for additional shelving, the Ambulance is applying for assistance with the 12 lead monitor, and MAC is applying for funding for adding a chair lift to be able to access the lower level of the Memorial Building.  Ayes all.  Motion carried. 

 

Mayors Comments:   Requested Tom to share with the group some information he received from the City of Mt. Vernon regarding their agreement with Dynamic Broadband.  Hall indicated that the information shows that the city should charge at least $1,000 per month for the space, get 6-8 drops free of charge, no exclusivity if another vendor should request access as well, and recommend the city engineer to look at the specifications to make sure the installation will not damage the tower.  It was noted that the topic will be on next weeks agenda to discuss in more detail.   The mayor thanked everyone for coming and for their participation.

 

Set next regular meeting date:  3-19-07 at 7:00 p.m.

 

ADJOURN:  There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, council member Beck motioned, Johnson seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Ayes all.  Meeting adjourned.

 

ATTEST:

 

____________________________                     _______________________________

Linda K. Coppess, CMC                                         David L. Furry, Mayor

City Clerk/Finance Officer