MINUTES
OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
SESSION
MONDAY,
MAY 24, 2010
Note: The following minutes were approved by the Roland,
The Roland
City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 24, 2010, at 6:00 pm, at the
Roland City Hall with Mayor Pro-tem Corey Johnson presiding. Council members present at roll call were: Duane Canny, Larry Ford, Corey Johnson and
It was moved
by Varley, seconded by Canny to approve the consent agenda which contained the
following items: May 24, 2010 agenda,
minutes from the May 10, 2010 regular and work session meetings, as written,
Clerk/Treasurer reports, claims as submitted, and Cigarette permit for Casey’s
General Store. All were in favor.
There was no
public input at this time.
Department
Head Reports were as follows:
Street Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick reported that MER Engineering
was down and looked at Bryan and Arthur Streets and will be getting him a
design plan. He has not received any
further information on the yellow flashing lights for the pool area.
Water/Wastewater
Departments – Water/Wastewater Superintendent Nathan Hovick reported he shock
treated the pool today. Once that stabilizes he’ll add the rest of the
chemicals. The pool is on schedule to
open Saturday, May 29th.
He’ll be attending classes on Wednesday and Thursday and the LED lights
will be installed on the water tower on Tuesday.
City Clerk –
City Clerk
Mayor Pro-tem Johnson declared that
this was the time and the place for the public hearing on the 2010 Codification
of Roland’s Code of Ordinances. There
were comments from Steve and Catherine Steward regarding what ordinances are
included in the codification. With no
further comments for or against the 2010 Codification of Roland’s Code of
Ordinances, it was moved by Varley, seconded by Canny to close the public
hearing. All were in favor.
It was moved by Varley, seconded by
Ford to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 74 entitled, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
ROLAND, IOWA.” The roll was called
for and is as follows: AYES: Canny, Ford, Johnson, Varley; NAYS: none.
Whereupon Mayor Pro-tem declared the first reading of Ordinance No. 74
carried.
It was moved by Varley, seconded by
Canny to suspend the reading of the ordinance on three separate days. All were in favor.
It was moved by Varley, seconded by
Ford to approve the final reading of Ordinance No. 74 entitled, AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND,
Mayor Pro-tem Johnson declared that
this was the time and the place for the public hearing on the FY 2009/10 Budget
Amendment. There were comments from
Steve and Catherine Steward regarding what an amendment was and what all was
being amended. With no further comments
for or against the FY 2009/10 Budget Amendment, it was moved by Johnson,
seconded by Varley to close the public hearing.
All were in favor.
It was moved by Canny, seconded by Ford
to approve Resolution No. 10-09 entitled, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010. The roll was called for and is as
follows: AYES: Canny, Ford, Johnson, Varley; NAYS: none.
Whereupon Mayor Pro-tem Johnson declared the resolution duly adopted and
the same placed on file.
There was discussion on the Draft PPA
(Project Partnership Agreement) between the City and the Army Corps of
Engineers to do some creek stabilization in Bear Creek. The council had several questions regarding
the cost of the project, plans for the project, maintenance responsibility and
liability. The project is to keep the
creek bed from eroding any further than it is now. Currently, it is eroding at two and a half (2
˝) to three (3) feet per year. The
City’s share of the cost will be approximately $50,000. It was moved by Ford, seconded by Johnson to
approve the draft PPA. AYES: Ford, Johnson; NAYS: Canny, Varley. Motion died for lack of majority vote. Council members would like Street
Superintended Hovick to get a couple more bids to see how they compare.
It was moved by Canny, seconded by
Varley to approve the Wastewater Facility Plan, Amendment No. 1, dated May
2010, including the Plan of Action as prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc. All were in favor.
It was moved by Canny, seconded by
Johnson to approve the purchase and installation of fire extinguishers for all
city buildings and vehicles, with the city doing the monthly maintenance. All were in favor.
It was moved by Varley, seconded by
Johnson to approve Resolution No. 10-10 entitled, A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY
CLOSING A PORTION OF N MAIN STREET IN ROLAND,
It was moved by Ford, seconded by Canny
to approve Resolution No. 10-11 entitled, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE WAGES FOR
THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND,
Council/Mayor
comments consisted of the following:
narrowing down the City’s engineering firms to one.
There was
public input at this time from Steve Steward regarding the water and sewer rate
increase he read about on Mayor Fritz’s blog.
The Administrative Committee stated they are working on putting together
rates that will take effect over the next couple of years. The first year’s increase will be to cover
expenses and the following years will be increased to start putting money away
to help pay for the wastewater plant upgrades that will need to by made due to
DNR regulations. The Committee doesn’t
think the rates will increase the $50 per month as mentioned in Mayor Fritz’s
blog. On average, which is about 600
cubic feet, they are looking at less than $20 per month the first year.
With no further
business at this time, Varley moved adjournment of the meeting at 7:00 pm;
seconded by Johnson. All were in favor.
The next regular council meeting will be Monday, June 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall.
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MAY CLAIMS |
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GENERAL FUND |
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Fire Dept. |
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Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
64.78 |
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Fire Safety |
reflective
suspenders/fire hood/faceshield kit |
$
140.00 |
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|
(2)
batteries - pumper |
$
121.60 |
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Total Fire Dept. |
$
326.38 |
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Roland Response Team |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$
63.69 |
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|
IPERS |
$
141.65 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
359.07 |
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Total Roland
Response Team |
$
564.41 |
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Street Lights |
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Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
1,717.65 |
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Total Street
Lights |
$
1,717.65 |
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Library |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$
349.05 |
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Treasurer,
State of |
state w/h |
$
129.00 |
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|
IPERS |
$
426.44 |
|
Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
367.75 |
|
Business
Card (Platinum Plus) |
prog-ofc
spls/adult F-NF/dvd's/audio/postage |
$
955.12 |
|
Central
Financial Group |
premium
increase due to content review |
$
29.00 |
|
Lekwa
Heating & Cooling |
annual a/c
check |
$
30.00 |
|
Wal-Mart |
prog-ofc-computer
spls/magazine/dvd |
$
272.36 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
1,416.51 |
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Total
Library |
$
3,975.23 |
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Museum |
|
|
|
Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
18.98 |
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|
|
$
18.98 |
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|
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Park |
|
|
|
EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$
84.04 |
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Treasurer,
State of |
state w/h |
$
5.00 |
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|
IPERS |
$
60.15 |
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Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
88.55 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
478.72 |
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|
|
$
716.46 |
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Cemetery |
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|
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Alliant
Energy |
gas & electric |
$
18.14 |
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|
|
$
18.14 |
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|
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Swimming Pool |
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|
|
Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
82.67 |
|
Hawkins |
chlorine/pH
down |
$
1,839.51 |
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McCoy
Electric |
sensor/bulbs/labor |
$
109.44 |
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Pool Tech |
valve/rope/ladder
steps & bolt set |
$
230.44 |
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Total
Swimming Pool |
$
2,262.06 |
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Policy & Administration |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$
436.22 |
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Treasurer,
State of |
state w/h |
$
143.00 |
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IPERS |
$
361.93 |
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Business
Cards |
pre-stamped
envelopes |
$
178.86 |
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Denman &
Company |
balance due
- FY 2008/09 audit |
$
2,700.00 |
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IKON Office
Solutions |
copier lease |
$
172.00 |
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Lekwa
Heating & Cooling |
annual a/c
check |
$
60.00 |
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McCoy
Electric |
bucket truck
rent - Christmas decorations |
$
900.00 |
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Wellmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
June '10
premium |
$
808.43 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
1,234.49 |
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Total Policy
& Admin. |
$
6,994.93 |
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TOTAL GENERAL |
$ 16,594.24 |
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ROAD USE |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$
266.02 |
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Treasurer,
State of |
state w/h |
$
120.00 |
|
|
IPERS |
$
330.25 |
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Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
72.28 |
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Wellmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
June '10
premium |
$
808.43 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
1,232.51 |
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TOTAL ROAD USE |
$
2,829.49 |
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TIF |
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|
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Innovative
Lighting |
tax rebate -
due June 1 |
$
6,061.00 |
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TOTAL TIF |
$
6,061.00 |
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HOUSING GRANT |
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|
|
record
amended mortgages - Strum/Nehls/Armes |
$
27.00 |
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TOTAL HOUSING GRANT |
$
27.00 |
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METER DEPOSIT |
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Leeman,
Brandon |
meter
deposit refund |
$
100.00 |
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Zamzow,
Jeremias |
meter
deposit refund |
$
100.00 |
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TOTAL METER DEPOSIT |
$
200.00 |
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LIBRARY TRUST |
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Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$ 98.28 |
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Business
Cards |
computer/network
cards |
$
749.91 |
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TOTAL LIBRARY TRUST |
$
848.19 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
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|
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Bond Holder |
2000 GO Bonds
- principal bond #8 - due June 1 |
$ 20,000.00 |
|
Bond Holder |
2000 GO
Bonds - interest bond #8-10- due June 1 |
$
1,465.00 |
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TOTAL DEBT SERVICE |
$ 21,465.00 |
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WATER |
|
|
|
Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
1,122.91 |
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Business
Card (Platinum Plus) |
pre-stamped
envelopes/light for water tower |
$
495.93 |
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|
locates |
$
12.15 |
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Hawkins |
chlorine/phosphate |
$
930.60 |
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Hovick,
Nathan |
reimb for
meals/lodging-Cedar Rapids-5/11-13 |
$
168.17 |
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TOTAL WATER |
$
2,729.76 |
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SEWER |
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|
|
EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$
728.42 |
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Treasurer,
State of |
state w/h |
$
185.00 |
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|
IPERS |
$
348.34 |
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Alliant
Energy |
gas &
electric |
$
666.10 |
|
Business
Card (Platinum Plus) |
pre-stamped
envelopes |
$
178.87 |
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|
locates |
$
12.15 |
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Wellmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
June '10
premium |
$
808.43 |
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City
Employees |
wages |
$
2,788.51 |
|
|
|
$
5,715.82 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$ 56,470.50 |
_____________________________________ __________________________________________
Corey Johnson, Mayor Pro-tem