City of
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The
Mechanicsville City Council met in regular session on
CONSENT AGENDA: Pam motioned, Larry Beck seconded
to approve the consent agenda including the agenda, minutes from
The
claims approved were as follows:
|
IA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIO |
BACKGROUND CHECK |
30.00 |
|
HIGHWAY 30 EAST COALITIO |
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
500.00 |
|
|
POSTAGE |
97.16 |
|
WELLMARK |
HEALTH INS |
2,291.31 |
|
BRIDGE COMMUNITY BANK |
PETTY CASH |
223.50 |
|
DELTA DENTAL |
DENTAL INS |
148.97 |
|
PAYROLL |
WAGES |
5,253.64 |
|
BRIDGE COMMUNITY BANK |
PAYROLL TAX |
3,495.94 |
|
I P E R S |
IPERS |
1,541.27 |
|
|
POSTAGE |
119.52 |
|
|
POSTAGE |
75.68 |
|
ACCO, UNLIMITED CORP. |
OP SUPPLY |
332.80 |
|
AME SERVICES |
FEES LANDFILL |
208.00 |
|
ADVANCED WATER TECH. |
OP SUPPLY |
333.20 |
|
AIRGAS, INC. |
MED SUPPLY |
25.62 |
|
ALERT-ALL CORPORATION |
SAFETY SUPPLY |
85.00 |
|
|
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT |
4,643.79 |
|
ALLIANT ENERGY |
UTILITIES |
4,935.20 |
|
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICE |
CLOTHING ALLOW |
100.72 |
|
CASEY'S GENERAL STORE |
VEH SUPPLY |
126.10 |
|
CEDAR CO EMS ASSN |
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT |
182.19 |
|
CEDAR CO. SOLID WASTE |
FEES LANDFILL |
1,677.25 |
|
CR PHOTO COPY |
MAINTENANCE |
107.59 |
|
CONSERVATIVE PUBLISHING |
PUBLICATIONS |
230.41 |
|
E C I A |
HOUSING REHAB |
1,966.38 |
|
FARM PLAN |
MINOR EQUIPMENT |
59.42 |
|
HEATRONICS INFRA-RED INC |
BLDG IMPROVEMENT |
2,787.00 |
|
FOREMOST FIRE PROMOTIONS |
SAFETY SUPPLY |
87.00 |
|
GRITTON GARAGE DOORS |
BLDG MAINTENANCE |
152.70 |
|
HYGIENIC LABORATORY |
PMTS TO AGENCY |
15.00 |
|
IA |
DUES |
50.00 |
|
INTL POLICE TECHNOLOGIES |
EQ MAINTENANCE |
247.03 |
|
E C I A |
CONFERENCE |
7.50 |
|
IA RURAL WATER ASSN. |
DUES |
225.00 |
|
|
TELEPHONE |
127.87 |
|
KAYLENE WORBY |
HOUSING REHAB |
109.29 |
|
JOHNSON CO REFUSE INC |
RECYCLING |
2,091.50 |
|
KEYSTONE LAB, INC |
PMTS TO AGENCY |
313.00 |
|
|
TRAINING |
30.00 |
|
KUNDE OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT |
EQ MAINTENANCE |
28.80 |
|
LISBON-MTVERNON AMB SERV |
MUTUAL AID |
150.00 |
|
MATT PARROTT & SONS CO. |
OFFICE SUPPLY |
23.64 |
|
MECHANICSVILLE TELE. CO. |
TELEPHONE |
639.32 |
|
NEW HORIZON FS INC. |
VEH SUPPLY |
704.84 |
|
QUILL CORPORATION |
OFFICE SUPPLY |
383.12 |
|
SHEPLEY SNYDER PHARMACY |
MED SUPPLY |
46.94 |
|
STRACKBEINS, INC. |
VEH REPAIR |
259.37 |
|
WALMART |
FURN & FIX |
527.52 |
|
SHIRTS-N-STUFF |
TEEN READ |
133.00 |
|
EAST CENTRAL LIBRARY SER |
CONT EDUCATION |
30.00 |
|
BUBBA'S |
TEEN READ |
30.50 |
|
MICHELE FINNEGAN |
TEEN READ |
102.59 |
|
AMAZON.COM |
BOOKS |
85.18 |
|
|
BOX RENT |
70.00 |
|
HACH COMPANY |
OP SUPPLY |
153.10 |
|
AIRGAS, INC. |
MED SUPPLY |
85.17 |
|
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS |
CONTRACT FEES |
50.00 |
|
BALLIU CONSTRUCTION |
HOUSING REHAB |
35,057.00 |
|
MARK & TERESA WETHINGTON |
REIMBURSE FUNDS |
2,350.00 |
|
CEDAR |
HOUSING REHAB |
27.00 |
|
COMM FOUNDATION OF CC |
DUES |
100.00 |
|
KEITH WHITLATCH-LIONS CL |
RECREATION |
250.00 |
|
PAYROLL |
WAGES |
5,914.43 |
Total
Receipts for the month of October by fund:
|
Agency-Water |
261.23 |
|
Ambulance
Trust |
91,197.13 |
|
Fire
Trust |
630.63 |
|
General |
170,413.90 |
|
Road
Use Tax |
8,010.81 |
|
Sewer
Utility |
37,044.93 |
|
Solid
Waste |
7,216.71 |
|
Special
Revenue |
4,776.65 |
|
Employee
Benefit |
9,979.89 |
|
Water |
6,872.49 |
|
Water
Sinking Fund |
2,500.00 |
Total
disbursements for the month of October per fund:
|
Agency-Water |
361.22 |
|
Ambulance
Trust |
2,534.73 |
|
General |
20,893.72 |
|
Road
Use Tax |
6,655.34 |
|
Sewer
Utility |
18,837.33 |
|
Solid
Waste |
5,685.74 |
|
Special
Revenue Emp Benefit |
2,374.50 |
|
Water
Utility |
5,145.36 |
GUESTS: Karla Moravek appeared before the council regarding nuisance
abatement on a vehicle that is in her back yard. Karla indicated that it was her son’s car and
they have been trying to locate the keys.
A request for a 30 day extension to have the vehicle removed by December
13 was granted with a motion by Larry, and a second by Jeff. Ayes all. Motion carried.
John Sandberg reviewed with the council the 3 sewer extension
options and 2 water routes that were provided by the city’s engineering firm for the route of the water
and sewer mains that would connect the new school to the subdivision. The most direct route and the least cost,
involved tearing up a section of the street in the new addition was not well received by the council or John. The other two proposed routes were a little
longer than the first but only went through dirt. John indicated that if option 3 were selected
he would pay the additional cost of taking the longer route over the direct
route, and it would allow him to add the additional lots to the housing
development at the same time. He would
be responsible for the additional cost of the stubs and any other items that
would be over and above what the school would need. Larry Beck motioned, Jeff Christiansen
seconded that the route for the sewer main will be to come across 125th to
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATION: Coppess reported that the renewal for the health insurance
premium dropped 1.29%, attended the ECICA Fall meeting in Dubuque on 11/8;
there is an upcoming budget workshop on 12/7; the heaters for the shop have
been delivered; the contract for the First Street Improvements design services
has been signed and returned to the engineers, received notification from the
USDA that we were not successful in our Farmers Market banner and brackets
grant request; received notice that effective 1-1-07 DATA will be utilizing St.
Luke’s Health Resources Occupational Medicine as the third party administrator
replacing CJ Cooper; Casey’s will be providing 2 cases of cookies for the Tour
of Lights, and attended the safety meeting on Tuesday evening.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
Zerbe
offered to answer any questions about the work logs submitted and requested
vacation days for either Nov 20-24 or Nov. 27- Dec 1. Larry motioned, Pam seconded
to approve vacation. Ayes all. Motion carried. In other discussion Zerbe was asked to
communicate with Oberbreckling requesting that the concrete work be covered
overnight when temperatures are dropping below freezing. It was also noted that the Mayor would be
meeting with the public works employees.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Nate baker reported 9 calls for
the month which included fire prevention activities with the preschool and
elementary children, a car accident, a field fire, a combine fire, a storm
watch, a house fire, and search for a lost child. It was also reported that Dirk Albaugh
resigned, a Wal-Mart grant for $500 to be used for fire prevention was
received, and Scott Kasik passed his FF 1 exam.
The request for new member Armando Silva was approved subject to the
background checks being completed with a motion by Pam, second by Jeff, Ayes
all. Motion carried. The fire department had questions about the
installation of the infrared heaters for the apparatus room and also requested
permanent no parking signs for behind the fire station. This situation will be monitored by the
Police department and illegally parked
vehicles will be ticketed. In addition
the Fire Department officers elected for 2007 are as follows: Fire Chief, Nate Baker; 1st Asst.
Doug Cook; 2nd Asst. Dan Kurth; 3rd Asst. Aaron
Nebergall; President, Rhett Taylor; Vice President, Brett Moravek; Secretary,
Marilyn Fitzgerald; Treasurer, Ron Baker; Fire Training, Jake Koch; Ambulance
Coordinator Sherie Paup; and Ambulance
Training: Connie Knutsen.
AMBULANCE REPORT:
Sherie Paup provided a written report showing a total of 32 calls for
the ambulance which included 26 medical & 6 traumas. Seven were mutual aid with Clarence and
Stanwood and 1 refusal. The cot arrived
however it was red rather than blue. The
company offered a charger ($95), Oxygen net ($295) and side handles ($695) at
no charge if they would keep the red one.
The department had 10 members participate in the training on Patient
Assisted Meds in November.
POLICE REPORT:
Police Chief Jim Barber presented the council with his summary of
activity (10/9/06-11/12/06) which included 1 accident, 19 agency assists; 1
animal case, 3 arrests; 2 assaults, 16 citizen’s assist; 6-911, 4 traffic stops with 2 citations and 2
warnings. 3 abatements served, 4 warning’s
for city code violations (illegal parking, curfew violation, alcohol in public)
and 4 citations for illegal parking, expired tags, speeding, and illegal
parking.
Old Business:
Discussion and possible action on:
Open bids for the sale of the 2000
Life Line Ambulance: Notice was published and only one
bid received from the Estherville Ambulance Service in the amount of
$35,202. Larry Beck motioned, Karrie
Johnson seconded to accept this bid for the sale of the 2000 ambulance. The ambulance will be available upon the
arrival of the new one in January. Ayes all. Motion
carried.
Estimates to replace windows in
Memorial Building, Post Office, and medical center:
An additional estimate was received and after reviewing the bids the
council decided that they would like to have a sketch of how each contractor
plans to fill in the space between the lowered ceiling and the top of the
window frame as well as a sample window from the other company.
Sidewalks for housing rehab projects:
The council reviewed the area where the sidewalk should be and due to a
number of mature trees being in the area as to where the sidewalk would
normally go; decided that the sidewalk will be centered between the curb and
the closest tree. This was approved with
a motion by Larry, second by Thomas Hall.
Ayes all.
Motion carried.
Sidewalk
Project 2006-2007 review of options for assessment in installments agreement
and response to letter: The
council had received one letter from a home owner indicating that they would
not be able to complete the necessary repairs and maintenance of the sidewalk
as requested by the August deadline. The
council indicated that correspondence be provided indicating that the city will
proceed with making the repairs on those not completed and will bill the
property owners for the work. Any bills
not paid within the 60 days will be assessed back to the property owner in the
form of a lien and assessed for collection with the property taxes. This was approved with a motion by Pam and
seconded by Karrie. Ayes
all. Motion carried.
New Business:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON:
Notice of Violation: Wastewater
Permit Limitations/Inspection Report: Council reviewed the report for the
previous 12 months. The violations occurred
prior to the updates being completed and the lagoon being brought on line. Since the improvements have been completed we
have met the limitations as set out in the permit.
Utility Equipment Company proposal
on radio read meters: Council reviewed the proposal and indicated
that they would like to obtain another quote for a comparable system, if
possible.
Accept bid for sale of generator:
Notice was published and only one bid received. It was from Beichler Electric for the old lagoon generator in the
amount of $2,256. Pam motioned, Jeff
seconded to accept the bid received. Ayes all. Motion
carried.
Committee Reports:
Safety Committee:
Jeff reported having reviewed various options with the Fire Department regarding
the need for purchasing a replacement pumper truck. The concern is identifying
the resources on how to pay for the truck.
The committee also reviewed the current ambulance billing rates and compared
them to suggested rates from Medicare and reviewed alternatives for township
trustee contracts. The council directed
the clerk to prepare the contracts using the new ambulance rates and
incorporate the various tax rate changes into one contract for Fire/Emergency
Response Services. The Fire department
has set up a committee to research options of what is needed in a replacement truck;
and they have identified a few sources to possibly assist with the grant
writing. The council indicated that
until there is a plan on how it will be paid for, no specific amounts will be
authorized, although the department can continue to gather information and
bring back to the safety committee.
CORRESPONDENCE: Trees Forever Memo; IIW Lagoon JD Engine at Lift Station,
and US Hwy 30 Coalition meeting is set for 11/16 ay 5:30 p.m. were all
reviewed.
Mayors Comments: None.
Set next regular meeting date:
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time,
council member Logue-Newcomb motioned,
Beck seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Ayes all. Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
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