MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

MONDAY, APRIL 12 2010

 

Note:  The following minutes were approved by the Roland, Iowa, City Council at the council’s April 26, 2010, meeting.

 

The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 12, 2010, at 6:00 pm, at the Roland Area Community Center, with Mayor Roger Fritz presiding.  Council members present at roll call were:  Duane Canny, Larry Ford, Corey Johnson (telephonically), Jeri Neely, and Erin Varley.  Also present were Street Superintendent Harold Hovick, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Nathan Hovick and 6 visitors and members of the community.

 

It was moved by Varley, seconded by Canny to approve the consent agenda which contained the following items:  April 12, 2010 agenda, minutes from the March 22, 2010 meeting, as written, Clerk/Treasurer reports, and claims as submitted.  All were in favor.

 

There was public input at this time from Library Board President Marvin Wright.  He updated the council on the progress of the remodeling at the new Library site.

 

Department Head Reports were as follows: 

 

Street Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick reported he has some pot holes that need filling, but he’s waiting until the sun is out a little more so the cold patch will stick.

 

Water/Wastewater Departments – Water/Wastewater Nathan Hovick reported on his meeting with Neil & Greg of Bolten-Menk.  They presented a report with numbers they said were just thrown together for the report and then took that page out of each report before they left.  They have talked with Story City about sending the waste to their plant and they are open to the idea.  He doesn’t know how the council can be making plans without a new permit, especially since the DNR doesn’t know what the new rules and guidelines are going to be.  It could be five years before Roland gets an updated permit.  He feels the council is throwing money at a project that doesn’t need to be looked at right now.  They need to be looking for the I/I problems.  If we can get the I/I under control the City will not be violating its Wastewater permit.  Since the plans they are looking at now are based on the higher I/I rates, wouldn’t it be better to get the I/I under control so they won’t have to design for such a big plant.  Nathan was asked who was going to fix the I/I problems when they are found.  Nathan stated it depends on what they find.  If it’s something they can fix, they’ll fix it.  If it’s a big problem, they’ll have to hire a contractor to come in and fix it.

 

City Clerk – City Clerk Deneen Frost asked if the council would like WHKS to come down and visit with them about what they have for a sump pump program.  No decision was made.

 

Harlan Hall was present to discuss the damage that was done to the siding on his garage.  He believes that the damage was caused by rocks that were thrown by the lawn mower when the water tower lot was mowed.  He also stated that there is a broken tree branch hanging over his garage.  He also commented on the noise made by the equipment Minerva Valley uses for their antennas.  Consensus of the council was to have City Clerk Deneen Frost contact the City’s insurance agent Bob Harestad and have him look at the damage to the siding and to contact Minerva Valley about the equipment noise.  Street Superintendent Harold Hovick was directed to cut down the two (2) trees on the water tower lot.

 

Rob Coghlan and Adam Pitman of the Pool Board reported on the vandalism of the basketball hoops.  One of the backboards is cracked and the mechanisms that adjust the height of the boards have been smashed.  The Sheriff’s office has visited with the parents of the children that caused some of the earlier damage.  They continually see kids hanging from the rims and they are doing their best to reprimand them.  The council asked them to put together a set of rules for using the basketball court and have it posted at the court. 

 

They also reported that they have received a bid for the new roof.  They would like to have the project done before the pool opens Memorial Day weekend, but the funds for the roof are allocated for the next fiscal year.  Consensus of the council was to go ahead with the project and if needed they will do a budget amendment.  They have also received a bid to do landscaping around the basketball court for $400.  They currently have $548 left in the basketball court fund for this project.  They are still waiting on a bid to put up a 6’ fence on the west side of the court and to trim some of the trees.  The estimated cost is looking like $700 -$900.

 

They will have Co-Managers this year at the pool.  The pool will open Memorial Day weekend and close Labor Day weekend.  Clean up days at the pool will be April 24th & 25th .

 

It was moved by Ford, seconded by Varley to approve Resolution No. 10-06 entitled, A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE WAGE OF THE WATER/WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT BY $.24 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2010.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Canny, Ford, Johnson, Neely, Varley; NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Fritz declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.  The wage increase is for CPO certification.

 

It was moved by Neely, seconded by Canny to approve Resolution No. 10-07 entitled, A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING A CERTAIN STREET IN ROLAND, IOWA, TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC TO TRANSFER ITEMS FROM THE OLD LIBRARY TO THE NEW LIBRARY, ON SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE: Canny, Ford, Johnson, Neely, Varley; NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Fritz declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

It was moved by Neely, seconded by Varley to approve pay estimate #2 (final) for Lasco Construction in the amount of $11639.00 for work completed at 322 S Linn Street in accordance with the City’s Housing Grant program.  All were in favor.

 

Mayor Fritz declared May 2010 as Poppy Month in Roland and encouraged everyone to purchase a poppy.

 

Council/Mayor comments consisted of the following:  noticed the speed signs have been moved.  Inquired about all the brush at the brush pile.  Harold stated once the wind is out of the north, he’ll start burning it.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

With no further business at this time, Canny moved adjournment of the meeting at 6:56 pm; seconded by Ford.  All were in favor.  The next regular council meeting will be Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

 

 

APRIL CLAIMS

 

 

GENERAL FUND

 

 

 

 

Police Dept.

 

 

Story County Treasurer

4th qtr law enforcement

 $ 14,481.25

 

Total Police Dept.

 $ 14,481.25

 

 

 

Fire Dept.

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $      134.92

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   4,412.16

Electronic Engineering

pager repairs

 $      109.95

Heart of Iowa Coop

tuber heater

 $   2,071.00

Iowa Fireman's Association

2010 dues (18 x $10.00)

 $      180.00

 

Total Fire Dept.

 $   6,908.03

 

 

 

Roland Response Team

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $      192.48

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $        60.30

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   1,209.98

Creative Apparel

(24) t-shirts w/ embroidery

 $      395.50

Electronic Engineering

April '10 tower rent

 $        21.00

Hokel Machine Supply

refill oxygen tanks

 $        46.82

City Employees

wages

 $   1,084.50

 

Total Roland Response Team

 $   3,010.58

 

 

 

Streets

 

 

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $      983.00

Heart of Iowa Coop

fuel

 $        68.51

 

Total Streets

 $   1,051.51

 

 

 

Street Lights

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $   1,693.23

 

Total Street Lights

 $   1,693.23

 

 

 

Landfill/Garbage

 

 

Stone Sanitation

garbage hauling -  March '10

 $   6,768.77

 

Total Landfill/Garbage

 $   6,768.77

 

 

 

Contributions

 

 

North Story County Little League

09/10 contribution

 $      750.00

 

Total Contributions

 $      750.00

 

 

 

Library

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $      778.83

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $      133.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $      433.07

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $      545.79

Baker & Taylor

adult-juvenile F/NF

 $      620.56

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   1,939.40

Central Iowa Library Service Area

workshop-Laura

 $        10.00

Demco

book covering supplies

 $        62.82

ICN

long distance

 $          2.49

Iowa Telecom

phone bill

 $        66.24

Premier Office Equipment

copier maintenance

 $        73.00

Walmart

program supplies/dvd's

 $      374.39

City Employees

wages

 $   3,132.27

 

Total Library

 $   8,171.86

 

 

 

Museum

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $        16.91

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $      262.82

 

Total Museum

 $      279.73

 

 

 

Park

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $        65.27

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   1,130.16

 

Total Park

 $   1,195.43

 

 

 

Cemetery

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $        16.46

 

Total Cemetery

 $        16.46

 

 

 

Swimming Pool

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $        74.12

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   2,280.02

Iowa Park & Recreation

CPO classes - Harold & Nathan

 $      345.00

Iowa Telecom

phone bill

 $        28.89

Sam's Club

membership - Rob & Jen

 $        70.00

Story City Herald

help wanted ads

 $        87.75

 

Total Swimming Pool

 $   2,885.78

 

 

 

Policy & Administration

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $      898.26

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $      137.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $      382.29

Aramark

rug rentals-March & April '10

 $        64.06

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   9,390.38

First American Bank

Feb & Mar eCorp fees

 $        33.66

IKON Office Solutions

maintenance agreement

 $        32.11

Iowa Telecom

phone bill

 $      143.10

JBD Enterprises

March '10 web page maintenance fee

 $        38.00

Kabel Business Services

monthly hra fee-Deneen

 $          3.25

Professional Gutter Systems

downspouts/elbows

 $        57.75

Sam's Club

membership dues - City

 $        35.00

Story City Herald

publications

 $      382.46

US Cellular

cell phone fees

 $        48.80

City Employees

wages

 $   2,717.17

 

Total Policy & Admin.

 $ 14,363.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL GENERAL

 $ 61,575.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD USE

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $      556.90

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $      125.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $      340.57

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $      128.23

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   4,294.68

Heart of Iowa Coop

fuel

 $      213.64

Iowa Telecom

phone bill

 $        34.91

Jacobson, Robert

snow removal at Park

 $      500.00

US Cellular

cell phone fee

 $        30.81

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Hovick family policy (Apr - Jun)

 $   1,155.60

City Employees

wages

 $   2,532.47

 

TOTAL ROAD USE

 $   9,912.81

 

 

 

HOUSING GRANT

 

 

Lasco Construction

pay estimate #2 (final)

 $ 11,639.00

Nehls, Valda

final displacement payment

 $        20.00

 

TOTAL HOUSING GRANT

 $ 11,659.00

 

 

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

 

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $      807.24

 

TOTAL ECON DEV

 $      807.24

 

 

 

LIBRARY TRUST

 

 

Alliant Energy

gas & electric - Coop Bldg

 $      140.57

Kriz-Davis Co

project material-Library Remodel

 $      227.53

Lowe's

project material-Library Remodel

 $   3,020.22

Olson, Steve

reimb for project materials-Library Remodel

 $          9.29

True Value

project material-Library Remodel

 $        48.05

Wright, Marvin

reimb for project materials-Library Remodel

 $      287.23

 

TOTAL LIBRARY TRUST

 $   3,732.89

 

 

 

WATER

 

 

Treasurer, State of Iowa

sales tax

 $      838.00

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $   1,172.15

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   2,672.82

First American Bank

Feb & Mar '10 eCorp fees

 $        33.65

Hawkins

chlorine/phosphate

 $   1,058.40

Heart of Iowa Coop

fuel

 $        64.99

Iowa Telecom

phone bill

 $        49.52

Kabel Business Service

monthly fee-Deneen/Nathan

 $          4.87

LGI

water testing

 $        22.00

Meier, David

water bill overpayment

 $        46.11

Roland Post Office

water bill postage

 $        63.56

True Value

supplies

 $        52.26

US Cellular

cell phone fees

 $        14.57

Wheeler Auto

oil filter/spark plugs/wiper blades

 $        22.37

 

TOTAL WATER

 $   6,115.27

 

 

 

SEWER

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $   1,085.74

Treasurer, State of Iowa

state w/h

 $      168.00

Iowa Public Employee Retire Sys

IPERS

 $      310.32

Alliant Energy

gas & electric

 $      699.94

Central Financial Group

property-auto-liability-w/c

 $   2,040.34

Electric Pump

floats on pumps/labor

 $      405.20

First American Bank

Feb & Mar '10 eCorp fees

 $        33.65

Heart of Iowa Coop

fuel

 $        65.00

Iowa Telecom

phone bill

 $        61.41

Kabel Business Services

monthly fee-Deneen/Nathan

 $          4.88

LGI

wastewater testing

 $      273.31

Roland Post Office

water bill postage

 $        63.56

US Cellular

cell phone fees

 $        14.56

Wheeler Auto

oil filter/spark plugs/wiper blades

 $        22.37

City Employees

wages

 $   3,950.78

 

TOTAL SEWER

 $   9,199.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

 $103,002.19

 

 

 

 

_____________________________________                   __________________________________________

Roger Fritz, Mayor                                                         Deneen Frost, City Clerk

 

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