MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 11, 2005
The Roland
City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 11, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at
City Hall with Mayor Jeri Neely presiding.
Council members present at roll call were Larry Esk, John Lee, Terry
Rasmusson, and Roger Fritz. Council member Bob Hanson was absent. Also present
were 5 visitors and members of the community.
Motion by
Fritz, second by Rasmusson to approve the consent agenda containing the
following items: agenda, minutes from
the March 28, 2005, meeting as written, treasurer’s report, clerk’s reports,
claims as submitted, and Class “C” Liquor License and Outdoor Service Permit
for the American Legion. All in favor.
There was
public input at this time from Lt. Dru Toresdahl of the Story County Sheriff’s Office, who informed the
council of the following: on a trial period to determine feasibility, the Ames
jail has been closed and those prisoners are being held at the Justice Center
in Nevada; with the warmer weather, patrol officers have been issuing a larger
number of traffic citations and warnings and officers have responded to an
increasing number of calls; the communications division asks that the Sheriff’s
Office be contacted prior to controlled open burning so emergency vehicles will
not be sent out unnecessarily; and the Sheriff’s Department is currently in the
process of applying for several different grants. Also, following up on a
request made by the council at a previous meeting to post information regarding
the registered sex offenders living in the community, Lt. Toresdahl told the
council that the sheriff’s office will attempt to send the city a monthly
updated list of names and addresses of all registered sex offenders living in
Story County. The sheriff’s department currently makes quarterly checks to
verify addresses, but no longer physically posts the list in communities.
Citizens seeking this information can view the list at city hall or go to the
website www.iowasexoffender.com.
Department
Head Reports were as follows:
Street
Department - Street
Superintendent Harold Hovick was informed by Mayor Neely that due to the rain,
the intersection of Elm and Cottonwood was flooded. The need to clear drains was
discussed. Hovick told the council that the county will be asphalting the
highway from McCallsburg to Roland this summer. For the city to continue these
improvements onto Maple Street from the east city limits to the four-way stop
would be $85,000-$90,000. The council members were asked to decide at the next
meeting if they are interested in the Maple Street project. The schedule for
the Industrial Park street construction project was also discussed.
Water/Wastewater
Department -
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dean Uitermark reported that he is preparing
the swimming pool for the summer season, and the bottom of the pool seems to be
in good condition with no major repairs required. He said a new diving board
needs to be purchased. Prices range from $1,500-$2,278.
City
Clerk - City Clerk Deneen
Frost was not present at the meeting.
Resident
Dale Portis was not present to discuss the city’s dump.
Esk
offered suggestions for the council to consider regarding changes to the pool
board’s budget process. More input is needed from the City Clerk before a
decision on the matter can be made.
The
council reviewed a list of properties identified as needing to be cleaned up.
Mayor Neely will draft a letter that will be sent out to these property owners.
Council
comments included: residents violating use of the city dump by discarding items
there other than yard waste. A notice will be placed in The Story City
Herald and on the cable channel notifying residents that if problems
continue, the dump will be closed. The
council was reminded of the New Library Action Committee public meeting on
Monday, April 18.
There
was public input at this time from Library Director Laura Urbanek, who informed
the city council that the library is considering holding a swimming pool party
to kick off the summer reading program. She asked if the pool party rental fee
could be waived for this event. Council had no objections to the request if it
is approved by the pool board.
With no
further business at this time, Esk moved adjournment of the meeting at 7:45
p.m., seconded by Rasmusson. All in favor.
The next regular Council meeting will be Monday, April 25, 2005, at 7:00
p.m. at City Hall.
Jeri Neely, Mayor
Minutes prepared
by Laura Urbanek
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APRIL CLAIMS |
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GENERAL FUND |
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Fire Dept. |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 3,908.47 |
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ACS Firehouse Solutions |
software updates |
$ 100.00 |
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Brice Electric |
sealtite & wiring for
Cascade system |
$ 173.53 |
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Heart of Iowa Coop |
fuel |
$ 52.39 |
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Wheeler Auto Supply |
tubing, fuel filter, valve,
cleaner |
$ 15.51 |
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Total Fire Dept. |
$ 4,249.90 |
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EMT's |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$
808.65 |
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Total EMT's |
$ 808.65 |
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Streets |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 1,266.89 |
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Praxair Distribution Inc |
oxygen K, acetylene #4 |
$ 87.58 |
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Total Streets |
$ 1,354.47 |
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Landfill/Garbage |
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Stone Sanitation |
garbage hauling - March |
$
5,736.00 |
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Total Landfill/Garbage |
$ 5,736.00 |
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Library |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 584.56 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 79.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 291.59 |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 539.10 |
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Anderson Meat & Grocery |
program supplies |
$ 33.98 |
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Baker & Taylor |
adult & juvenile F/NF |
$ 506.38 |
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ICN |
long distance |
$ 4.08 |
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Demco |
covering supplies |
$ 62.30 |
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Iowa Telecom |
phone bill/internet access |
$ 17.68 |
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MicroMarketing |
audio books |
$ 66.18 |
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Wal-Mart |
program/office supplies,
videos |
$ 178.42 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,213.73 |
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Total Library |
$ 3,577.00 |
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Museum |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$
215.64 |
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Total Museum |
$ 215.64 |
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Park |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 943.42 |
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Total Park |
$ 943.42 |
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Swimming Pool |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 2,965.05 |
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Iowa Telecom |
phone bill |
$ 54.53 |
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Total Swimming Pool |
$ 3,019.58 |
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Policy & Administration |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 793.54 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 114.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 271.92 |
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Dust-Tex |
rug rentals |
$ 28.03 |
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Wal-Mart |
door mat |
$ 9.97 |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 7,816.95 |
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Brekken, Wynia &
Hyland, P.C. |
legal services |
$ 350.00 |
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Iowa Telecom |
phone bill |
$ 126.22 |
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Kabel Business Services |
monthly fee - March |
$ 3.25 |
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Story City Herald |
publications |
$ 423.16 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,573.81 |
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Total Policy & Admin. |
$ 11,510.85 |
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TOTAL GENERAL |
$ 31,415.51 |
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ROAD USE |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 464.34 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 103.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 244.78 |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 4,582.35 |
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Ose Trustworthy Hardware |
bulbs, ready rod,
washers/nuts |
$ 9.46 |
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Heart of Iowa Coop |
fuel |
$ 194.28 |
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Iowa Telecom |
phone bill |
$ 28.45 |
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Ryerson's |
reference # 547218 |
$ 4.80 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,028.58 |
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TOTAL ROAD USE |
$ 6,660.04 |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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RADC |
Jack Frandsen 2005 Payment |
$
21,450.00 |
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TOTAL ECON DEV |
$ 21,450.00 |
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METER DEPOSIT |
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Pickering, Chad |
meter deposit refund |
$ 100.00 |
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TOTAL METER DEPOSIT |
$ 100.00 |
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WATER |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
sales tax |
$ 837.76 |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 2,965.05 |
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JetCo |
bleeder valve |
$ 26.00 |
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Total Backflow Resources |
T3000 mtr. Trk, labor |
$ 560.69 |
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Kabel Business Solutions |
Monthly fee - March / HRA
checks - Dean |
$ 427.84 |
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Hawkins Water Treatment |
phosphate |
$ 163.10 |
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Heart of Iowa Coop |
fuel |
$ 30.42 |
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Iowa Telecom |
phone bill |
$ 43.06 |
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LGI |
water testing |
$ 19.60 |
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IA-AWWA |
CEUs - Dean |
$ 30.00 |
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Roland Post Office |
water bill postage |
$ 55.19 |
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TOTAL WATER |
$ 5,158.71 |
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SEWER |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 909.24 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 137.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 345.12 |
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First American Insurance |
w/c, auto, property, liab.
& tort insurance |
$ 943.43 |
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Kabel Business Solutions |
Monthly fee - March / HRA
checks - Dean |
$ 427.86 |
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Heart of Iowa Coop |
fuel |
$ 30.41 |
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Iowa Telecom |
phone bill |
$ 47.20 |
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LGI |
wastewater testing |
$ 258.72 |
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Roland Post Office |
water bill postage |
$ 55.18 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,365.29 |
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TOTAL SEWER |
$ 4,519.45 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$ 69,303.71 |
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Jeri Neely, Mayor Deneen
Frost, City Clerk