MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

 

Note:  The following minutes are were approved by the Roland, Iowa, City Council at the council’s July 12, 2010, meeting.

 

The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 28, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at the Roland City Hall with Mayor Roger Fritz presiding.  Council members present at roll call were:  Duane Canny, Corey Johnson, Jeri Neely and Erin Varley.  Absent was council member Larry Ford.  Also present were Street Superintendent Harold Hovick, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Nathan Hovick and 6 visitors and members of the community.

 

It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Neely to approve the consent agenda which contained the following items:  June 28, 2010 agenda, minutes from the June 14, 2010 meeting as written, Clerk/Treasurer reports, claims as submitted, and Outdoor Beer Permit for the American Legion for the Street Dance on July 10, 2010.  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 report at this time.  He was asked about the drainage problem on the east side of town.  Harold stated they are waiting on Jensen’s.  His section of the project is done.

 

Water/Wastewater Departments – Water/Wastewater Superintendent Nathan Hovick reported there has been some vandalism at the pool.  The heater has stopped working, but he doesn’t feel that was due to vandalism.  The pump at the wastewater plant ran just under two hours keeping up with the rainfall.  The dehumidifier in the water plant has stopped working again.  The price for a new one just like the one we have is $3175.  There is one that is twice the size for $3400.  Consensus of the council is to order the one for $3400.  He and Harold went around visiting various towns that have done updates to their sewer systems.  Most of them added a third cell to be compliant.  They also asked about City Engineers.  Most have gone away from hiring a City Engineer and just bid them out when they have a project.  They will be holding off on televising and reverse smoke testing until the ground dries up.  The sump pump line on Oak Street is plugged with tree roots.  Draintech has been contacted to jet.

 

City Clerk – City Clerk Deneen Frost reported she will be on vacation Thursday and Friday and she needs to meet with her Administration Committee on the health insurance renewal.  City Hall will be closed on Monday for the July 4th holiday.

 

Lance Rossow and Don Sampson of MER Engineer presented the council with the final plans for the 2010 Street Project.  The 2010 Street Project connects Bryan Avenue to Industrial Drive and Bryan Avenue to Arthur Drive.  The plan also calls for replacing approximately 100’ of the west end of Bryan Avenue.  The base will be checked at that time to make sure it is compacted properly.  If not, the base will need to be re-done.  The approximate cost of the project is $252,000.  It was moved by Canny, seconded by Johnson to approve the 2010 Street Construction Plans as presented by MER Engineering.  All were in favor.

 

Shirley Helgevold of MIDAS was present to give the council an overview of the Safe Routes to School Grant (SRTS).  She went over the requirements of the program and what information the City will need to prepare to complete the grant.  The SRTS grants are due October 1st each year.  The SRTS grants help with the installation of sidewalks and other alternatives to help kids get to school safely by walking or riding their bikes.  Shirley will email a hard copy of the information she went over so the council can review it in more detail.

 

It was moved by Canny, seconded by Varley to approve the request of Roland Response Director Jeff Larson to transfer the remaining funds in the RRT’s Capital Equipment fund to the RRT’s Savings account.  All were in favor.

 

It was moved by Neely, seconded by Johnson to approve Resolution No. 10-13 entitled, TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREFORE.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Canny, Johnson, Neely, Varley; NAYS:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Fritz declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

It was moved by Varley, seconded by Neely to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 75 entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES AND SERVICES.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYES:  Canny, Johnson, Neely, Varley; NAYS:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Fritz declared the second reading of the ordinance passed.

 

As there were no comments for or against the Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance, it was moved by Johnson, 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 Canny to approve the final reading of Ordinance No. 75 entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES AND SERVICES.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYES:  Canny, Johnson, Neely, Varley; NAYS:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Fritz declared the ordinance duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

There was discussion on the bids that were received for the asbestos removal and the demolition of the property located at 209 S Cottonwood Street.  It was moved by Neely, seconded by Johnson to contact Mid-Iowa Environmental and Controlled Asbestos to see if their bids included the DNR permit fee and oversight of the project, then go with the one that had the lowest bid, and to approve the bid from Con-Struct for the demolition of the property in the amount of $9000.  All were in favor.

 

Council reviewed the five (5) engineering proposals that were received, but felt they needed more time to look through them and make some telephone calls to check out their references.  It was moved by Canny, seconded by Varley to table any further discussion or decisions on the engineering proposals until the July 12, 2010 council meeting.  All were in favor.

 

Council/Mayor comments consisted of the following:  Mayor Fritz asked if anyone had any names for him for the expiring terms on various Boards and Commissions, fireworks on July 3rd at dusk and the lot in the Frandsen Subdivision needs to be mowed.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

With no further business at this time, Neely moved adjournment of the meeting at 8:18 pm; seconded by Johnson.  All were in favor. The next regular council meeting will be Monday, July 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

 

 

JUNE CLAIMS

 

 

GENERAL FUND

 

 

 

 

Fire Dept.

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         600.51

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $         552.72

Feld Fire

Bauer service

 $         600.00

City Employees

wages

 $      3,473.99

 

Total Fire Dept.

 $      5,227.22

 

 

 

Roland Response Team

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $           69.07

All Med

immobilizer/pulse oximeter & connector/supplies

 $         359.00

Central Financial Group

2009-10 audit adjustment

 $           33.12

Electronic Engineering

July '10 tower rent

 $           21.00

City Employees

wages

 $         388.79

 

Total Roland Response Team

 $         870.98

 

 

 

Streets

 

 

Farm Plan

oil/silicon/bushings/pins

 $           18.31

Hallett Materials

3/8" pea gravel

 $         775.33

 

Total Streets

 $         793.64

 

 

 

Library

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         391.17

Business Card (Platinum Plus)

prog-off supplies/dvd's/audio tapes/postage

 $         631.24

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $           28.20

Wal-Mart

prog-ofc supplies/dvd's

 $         469.48

City Employees

wages

 $      1,670.37

 

Total Library

 $      3,190.46

 

 

 

Park

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         462.64

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $           62.04

McCoy Electric

1500 w bulb/service call w/ bucket truck

 $         150.72

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

repairs to men's & women's restrooms-ballpark

 $         395.86

City Employees

wages

 $      1,552.56

 

Total Park

 $      2,623.82

 

 

 

Swimming Pool

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         734.18

Braun, Diane

reimb for supplies

 $           21.40

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $         365.48

Draintech

unplug floor drains-men's restroom

 $           68.00

Farm Plan

supplies

 $           56.45

Juhl, Lauren

reimb for guarding from school

 $           25.00

Rule, Renee

reimb for guarding from school

 $           23.75

City Employees

wages

 $      4,842.38

 

Total Swimming Pool

 $      6,136.64

 

 

 

Policy & Administration

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         501.46

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $      (180.88)

Fire Pro's Plus

purchase & install fire extinguishers

 $      2,358.85

IKON Office Solutions

copier lease

 $         172.00

Iowa League of Cities

annual conference-Sept 22-24-Coralville

 $         175.00

City Employees

wages

 $      1,579.49

 

Total Policy & Admin.

 $      4,605.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL GENERAL

 $    23,448.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD USE

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         350.38

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $         485.04

Farm Plan

clothing allowance-Harold

 $           29.97

Hovick, Harold

clothing reimb

 $           63.59

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

July '10 premium

 $         808.43

City Employees

wages

 $      1,718.08

 

TOTAL ROAD USE

 $      3,455.49

 

 

 

WATER

 

 

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $      (123.44)

Lester Refrigeration

charge dehumidifier/look for leak

 $         182.25

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

July "10 premium

 $      1,616.86

 

TOTAL WATER

 $      1,675.67

 

 

 

SEWER

 

 

EFTPS

fed/ss/med

 $         756.96

Business Card (Platinum Plus)

ww meeting-Ames

 $         200.00

Central Financial Group

2009/10 audit adjustment

 $         129.72

City Employees

wages

 $      2,914.90

 

 

 $      4,001.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

 $    32,581.42

 

_____________________________________                   __________________________________________

Roger Fritz, Mayor                                                         Deneen Frost, City Clerk

 

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