MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

JANUARY 28, 2008

 

Note:  The following minutes were approved by the Roland City Council at its February 11, 2008, meeting.

 

The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Roland City Hall with Mayor Samuel Juhl presiding.  Council members present at roll call were Duane Canny, Larry Ford, Corey Johnson, Jeri Neely and Erin Varley.  Also present were 9 visitors and members of the community.

 

It was moved by Varley, seconded by Ford to approve the consent agenda which contained the following items:  agenda, minutes from the January 14, 2008 meeting as written, clerk/treasurer reports and claims as submitted.  All were in favor.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

Department Head Reports were as follows: 

 

Street Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick had nothing to reported at this time.  He was asked why the Christmas lights are still up.  Harold said it was because of the weather and that he just got the boom truck that day.

 

Water/Wastewater Department – Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dean Uitermark had nothing to report at this time.  He was asked about how much progress is being made with the Pool Boards check list.  Harold stated that he talked with Bill Kahl last week and he is talking over some items with City Engineer Eldon Rossow.  Harold talked with Eldon last week and he will be out of the office for the next ten days or so.  Bill is still hoping to get the problem fixed yet this winter if the weather permits.  Dean was also asked if Alliant has set all the poles.  Dean stated that they have.

 

City Clerk - City Clerk Deneen Frost provided each member with a copy of the Comprehensive Plan.  It will be approved at the next meeting unless the council has any questions.  She reminded the council members of the joint meeting with Story City, the School and the Economic Development groups on Thursday at 7:00 pm at the High School commons and the RADC dinner on February 7th at 6:30 pm at Hometown Grocery.

 

Council members heard requests for the FY 2008-2009 budget. 

 

The Library is asking for an 18.14% increase.  The main increase is in salaries.  They want to bring the Library employees wages into parity with the City employees wages.  There were also changes to several line items to reflect the amount of money actually spent.

 

The Park is asking for a 52.57% increase.  The main increase was in the trade-in/purchase of a new mower.  There was also an increase in the Capital Improvement fund.  There was no one present to explain the increase and if a new mower is really needed.  City Clerk Frost will contact the Park Board for clarification on the Capital Improvement increase and to see if they really need to trade for a new mower this year.

 

The Swimming Pool is asking for a 16.60% increase.  They are looking to hire an adult to manage the pool this year and also talking with a gentleman to oversee and run the pump house.  Their main increase is in the Capital Improvements line which includes installing a window on the south side of the building, lounge chairs, a canopy, a PA system, roofing supplies and painting the pool.

 

The Street Dept. budget did not increase.  The main project will be overlaying S Main Street with asphalt.  He is looking at purchasing a new pick up with funds that have been set aside for a new truck.  Harold will use Road Use Tax funds to repaint the 25 mph markings on the pavement on Maple Street and to purchase a flashing light for S Cottonwood Street.

 

The Water/Wastewater budget increased 1%.  Dean is planning on some water main replacement, cleaning the tank of the water tower, manhole rehabilitation, sewer line cleaning and purchasing a generator for the wastewater plant.

 

City Clerk Deneen Frost provided information for the rest of the departments.  Policy & Administration is asking for a 3.08% which includes funds for new carpet at City Hall.  All the rest of the departments had no increase or less than 1%.

 

Council/Mayor comments consisted of the following:  Mayor Juhl and CM Varley reported that the joint Library meeting went well.  The next meeting will be February 18th.  CM Johnson stated that Mayor Juhl gave a nice speech at the soup supper for the Library’s 25th Anniversary.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

With no further business at this time, Neely moved adjournment of the meeting at 8:24 p.m., seconded by Varley.  All were in favor.  The next regular council meeting will be Monday, February 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

 

 

JANUARY CLAIMS

 

 

GENERAL FUND

 

 

 

 

Fire Dept.

 

 

Ed M Feld

foam

 $       210.00

Roland Service Center

headlight, battery

 $       100.83

Treasurer, Iowa State University

winter fire school - S. Warner

 $         51.00

 

Total Fire Dept.

 $       361.83

 

 

 

Library

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $       663.95

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $         81.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $       317.08

Business Card (Platinum Plus)

prog-off supplies/magazines/cd/dvd's/postage

 $       891.20

Wal-Mart

prog-off supplies/magazine/dvd's

 $       267.11

City Employees

wages

 $    1,383.72

 

Total Library

 $    3,604.06

 

 

 

Policy & Administration

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $       812.23

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $       115.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $       298.31

Business Card

pre-stamped envelopes

 $         78.86

Iowa League of Cities

DATA dues/MLA part 1 registration for Corey

 $         80.00

Ia Pub Institute of Public Affairs

(3) copies of the Policy Leaders Handbook

 $         84.00

Kabel Business Services

hra payment-Deneen

 $         84.42

Staples

1099's/envelopes

 $         53.37

Story City Herald

publications/Ord No 55

 $       209.83

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Feb 2008 premium

 $       622.50

City Employees

wages

 $    1,155.02

 

Total Policy & Admin.

 $    3,593.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL GENERAL

 $    7,559.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD USE

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $       546.16

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $       108.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $       285.76

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Feb 2008 premium

 $       622.50

City Employees

wages

 $    1,162.77

 

TOTAL ROAD USE

 $    2,725.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

METER DEPOSIT

 

 

Krupski, Michael

meter deposit refund

 $       100.00

 

TOTAL METER DEPOSIT

 $       100.00

 

 

 

WATER

 

 

Business Card (Platinum Plus)

pre-stamped envelopes

 $         78.87

Hall Backhoe & Trenching

replace service lines-S Main (Cannon/Reinsch)

 $    1,060.00

Kabel Business Services

hra payment-Deneen

 $         42.21

 

TOTAL WATER

 $    1,181.08

 

 

 

SEWER

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $       803.88

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $       141.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $       383.60

Business Card (Platinum Plus)

pre-stamped envelopes

 $         78.87

Kabel Business Services

hra payment-Deneen

 $         42.20

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Feb 2008 premium

 $       622.50

City Employees

wages

 $    1,464.42

 

 

 $    3,536.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

 $  15,102.17

 

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