MINUTES
OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
SESSION
MONDAY,
APRIL 26 2010
Note: The following minutes were approved by the Roland,
The Roland
City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 6:00 pm, at
the
It was moved
by Varley, seconded by Ford to approve the consent agenda which contained the
following items: April 26, 2010 agenda,
minutes from the April 12, 2010 meetings (both regular and special), as
written, Clerk/Treasurer reports, and claims as submitted. All were in favor.
There was
public input from Angie Moore regarding the dirt and rock that washes down her
driveway and then settles on the sidewalk when it rains.
There was
public input from Sheldon Spencer. He is
running for House District #10, a resident of Huxley and works at McFarland
Clinic.
Department
Head Reports were as follows:
Street Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick had nothing to report
at this time. He was asked if
Water/Wastewater
Departments – Water/Wastewater Nathan Hovick reported the chemicals have been
ordered for the pool and there is some plumbing work that needs to be done
inside yet. Bolton-Menk met with
McCallsburg and they are not interested in hooking up to the City’s wastewater
facility. He’s completed his water
treatment class and will be attending the water distribution classes in May. He is planning on flushing hydrants on May 6th
and 7th. Flow rates went up
about 100,000 gallons with the 1” of rain we had.
Council member
Varley stated that he was approached by Scott Ritland regarding plugged
tiles. Harold stated he has been in contact
with Bob Jacobson about the tiles and they are working on a solution.
City Clerk –
City Clerk Deneen Frost reminded everyone about the court date on Friday and
that her schedule will be hit and miss the next couple of weeks due to company.
Dave Ellis and JoAnn Tucker of Denman
& Company presented the council with the FY 2008/09 audit report. Dave went over the information in the audit
and asked if he could answer any questions.
There were none at this time.
There was discussion on the 2010 Street
Project. All members agreed that what
they took from the public informational meeting on the April 12th
was that there needs to be another access on and off of
There was discussion about placing the
4-way stop sign from the school at the pool.
They also discussed putting up a yellow flashing light instead of using
the 4-way stop. Consensus of the council
is to pursue the flashing yellow light option.
Harold will get prices for the next meeting.
It was moved by Ford, seconded by Canny
to approve Resolution No. 10-08 entitled, RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED “CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF ROLAND,
It was moved by Ford, seconded by Canny
to approve pay estimate #3 for Lasco Construction in the amount of $ 9936.00
for work completed at
Mayor Fritz declared May 2010 as Older
American’s Month in Roland.
Council/Mayor
comments consisted of the following:
Library moving to new building on May 1st, commented on the
statement made in the previous minutes regarding wasting $7500. The additional information has helped them to
eliminate one option, so they don’t feel it’s a waste of money.
There was no
public input at this time.
With no
further business at this time, Varley moved adjournment of the meeting at 7:02
pm; seconded by Johnson. All were in
favor. The next regular council meeting
will be Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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APRIL CLAIMS |
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GENERAL FUND |
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Fire Dept. |
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Kussmaul
Electronics Co. |
charger/panel
(pumper) |
$
461.58 |
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2010 dues |
$
25.00 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
368.78 |
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Total Fire
Dept. |
$
855.36 |
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Streets |
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Martin
Marietta Materials |
1" rock |
$
193.01 |
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Municipal
Supply |
tile for
storm sewer proj ( |
$
4,047.25 |
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Total
Streets |
$
4,240.26 |
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Library |
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Business
Card |
adult F/NF,
music cd's/ofc spls/postage |
$
149.96 |
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Wal-Mart |
prog-ofc
spls, dvd's |
$
502.99 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,529.81 |
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Total
Library |
$
2,182.76 |
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Park |
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Bolton-Menk,
Inc |
sketches of
possible layout for W Park Proj |
$
1,000.00 |
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Martin
Marietta Materials |
3/8"
minus |
$
84.54 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
400.09 |
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|
$
1,484.63 |
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Swimming Pool |
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Dept of
Inspection & Appeals |
food license |
$
67.50 |
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Total
Swimming Pool |
$
67.50 |
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Policy & Administration |
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Denny's Home
Solutions |
siding (H
Hall's-507 |
$
705.00 |
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EMC National
Life Company |
life/dep
life/ad&d/std |
$
52.28 |
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Frost,
Deneen |
mileage/meals
(Jan - April) |
$
87.54 |
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final
payment-codification |
$
2,500.00 |
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IKON Office
Solutions |
copier lease |
$
172.00 |
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Continuing
Ed - July 22-24 |
$
170.00 |
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Juhl, Sam |
replace lost
check |
$
117.80 |
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Kabel
Business Services |
hra
payment-Deneen |
$ 183.00
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Wellmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
May '10
premium |
$
808.43 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
1,237.98 |
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Total Policy
& Admin. |
$
6,034.03 |
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TOTAL GENERAL |
$14,864.54 |
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ROAD USE |
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EMC National
Life Company |
life/dep
life/ad&d/std |
$
106.10 |
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Momar |
weed killer
(one step) |
$
814.73 |
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Wellmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
May '10
premium |
$
808.43 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
1,232.51 |
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TOTAL ROAD USE |
$
2,961.77 |
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HOUSING GRANT |
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Business
Card |
lodging-V
Nehls (322 S Linn) |
$
357.28 |
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Lasco
Construction |
pay estimate
# |
$
9,936.00 |
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S & J
Installation |
pay estimate
#4 (final) - |
$
6,087.75 |
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TOTAL HOUSING GRANT |
$16,381.03 |
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METER DEPOSIT |
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Adams, Mark |
meter
deposit refund |
$
100.00 |
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Dose, Samuel |
meter
deposit refund |
$
100.00 |
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TOTAL METER DEPOSIT |
$
200.00 |
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WATER |
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Business
Card |
water
classes (Nathan) |
$
425.00 |
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EMC |
life/dep
life/ad&d/std |
$
65.01 |
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Hawkins |
chlorine
pump |
$
803.56 |
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Kabel
Business Service |
hra
payment-Deneen |
$
91.50 |
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TOTAL WATER |
$ 1,385.07
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SEWER |
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Business
Card |
wastewater
class (Nathan) |
$
425.00 |
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EMC |
life/dep
life/ad&d/std |
$
65.02 |
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Kabel
Business Services |
hra
payment-Deneen |
$
91.50 |
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MER
Engineering |
sanitary sewer
study (7/08-1/10), NPDES permit |
$
9,985.59 |
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Wellmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
May '10
premium |
$
808.43 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
2,789.72 |
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TOTAL SEWER |
$14,165.26 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$49,957.67 |
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