City Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Roland City Council
Regular Session
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at the Roland Community Center with Mayor Andy Webb. Council members present at roll call: Jerry Balmer, Russ Neely, Riley Larson and Kailah Schmitz. Absent: Malissa Grimsley. Also present were City Clerk Jodi Meredith, Public Works Assistant Director Dalton Johnston, and 4 visitors from the public via Zoom.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Neely to approve the consent agenda which included Agenda, Minutes from the February 17, 2021 Council Meeting, Minutes from February 25 with correction for Larson being absent, Motion by Balmer and seconded by Grimsley to approve the agenda, and Larson arriving at 8:34 pm, Claims for March 3, 2021 in the amount of $42,916.41. All in favor, motion carried.
CM Grimsley arrived at 6:02p.m.
Public Input: None
Department Head’s Reports were as follows:
Public Works Director: Reported that the bridge work moving along. Pool construction is close to being completed. CM Schmitz asked for measurements of the wall at the pool.CM Larson asked to have the sign for road closure moved further out.
City Clerk: The cost for the Ordinances to be made live on the website will be $1100 for this year and $450 every year after. The consensus of the council is to move forward with this. Spoke to the attorney on the liability for the city on 201 N Main St. He will be sending a formal letter.
Jerry Wille from Curry-Wille & Associate Consulting discussed ideas and answered question for the council on strategy for the future of the Community Center and City Hall. CM Schmitz will invite Nick Sorensen from Ames Chamber to the next council meeting.
Deputy Christian discussed the possibilities for parking ticket costs and how to proceed with collecting on them. Need to contact the city attorney and speak with Story County about liability and other issues.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Grimsley to approve Resolution No. 21-07 Resolution Directing City Clerk To File Lien For Collection of Bill seconded by Grimsley, Aye: Larson, Grimsley, Neely, Schmitz, Balmer Motion Carried.
At this time the consensus of the council is to hold off on doing the feasibility study on the Community Center/City Hall Building.
A motion was made by Neely and seconded by Grimsley to approve Resolution No. 21-08 Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing on FY22 Budget. Aye: Schmitz, Neely, Balmer, Grimsley, Larson. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Schmitz to move the regular scheduled council meeting to March 24, 2021 at 6p.m. All Aye Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Grimsley and seconded by Schmitz to approve Resolution No. 21-09 Resolution Directing City Clerk To File Lien For Collection of Bill. Aye: Balmer, Larson, Grimsley, Neely, Schmitz
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Larson to Approve pay estimate in the amount of $18,236.12 to Sande Construction. All Aye. Motion Carried
Discussion of the Audit report from Schnurr & Company was discussed. CM Grimsley will get in touch with Auditor for some clarification.
Mayor/Council Comments:
CM Schmitz reported on the new website progress which should go live on March 19, 2021 after the training on March 18, 2021.
Mayor Webb reported on the Trees Forever Program and CM Balmer said he would be interested in being on that committee.
Public Input: NA
With no further business at this time, Balmer moved for adjournment of the meeting at 8:09 pm seconded by Grimsley. All in favor, motion carried. The next regular council meeting will be Wednesday March 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Roland Community Center.
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Andy Webb, Mayor Jodi Meredith, City Clerk
CLAIMS | ||
GENERAL FUND | ||
03-Mar-21 | ||
Fire | ||
Key Cooperative | Oil | $ 10.49 |
Larson, Jeff | Fire Supplies Reimb | $ 91.50 |
Murphy, Pat | Fire Supplies Reimb | $ 1,368.93 |
Story County Fire Association | Annual Dues | $ 25.00 |
Total Fire | $ 1,495.92 | |
EMS | ||
Huber Supply | O2 supplies | $ 48.72 |
Total EMS | $ 48.72 | |
Street | ||
John Deere Financial | Supplies | $ 57.95 |
Total Street | $ 57.95 | |
Library | ||
Business Card | DVD, Magazines, Programming | $ 498.61 |
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 689.30 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 673.76 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 161.00 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 2,232.45 |
Windstream | Telephone | $ 64.64 |
Total Library | $ 4,319.76 | |
Park | ||
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 36.91 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 48.32 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 8.70 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 114.47 |
Total Park | $ 208.40 | |
Pool | ||
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 36.91 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 48.32 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 8.70 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 114.47 |
Windstream | Telephone | $ 5.99 |
Total Pool | $ 214.39 | |
Policy & Administration | ||
Business Card | Binders | $ 78.87 |
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 395.69 |
Iowa Workforce | Unemployment | $ 615.10 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 485.79 |
Lowe’s | Covid | $ 76.74 |
Schnurr & Company | Audit | $ 3,500.00 |
State of Iowa | Audit fee | $ 425.00 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 127.50 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 1,016.86 |
Windstream | Telephone | $ 186.81 |
Total Policy & Admin. | $ 6,908.36 | |
ROAD USE | ||
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 630.56 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 727.14 |
Lowe’s | Tools | $ 32.29 |
O’Halloran | Truck Maint | $ 76.67 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 197.54 |
US Cellular | Cell phone | $ 49.19 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 1,873.38 |
Windstream | Telephone | $ 52.46 |
Total Road Use | $ 3,639.23 | |
Capital Project | ||
John Deere Financial | Bridge supplies | $ 329.95 |
Nevada Lumber | Shelter House Project | $ 255.00 |
Sande Construction | Pool Project | $ 18,236.12 |
Veenstra & Kimm | Bridge Engineering | $ 2,003.00 |
Total Capital Project | $ 20,824.07 | |
Derechos | ||
Outdoor Recreation | Wiggle Worm | $ 2,700.00 |
Premier Portable | Shed – Britson Park | $ 6,060.00 |
Robb’s Tree | Four Trees removed | $ 2,000.00 |
Total Derechos | $ 10,760.00 | |
WATER | ||
ACCO | Chemicals | $ 233.50 |
AG Source | Testing | $ 13.50 |
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 894.18 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 1,051.61 |
John Deere Financial | Supplies | $ 13.98 |
Lowe’s | Tools | $ 32.30 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 275.78 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | WET Tax | $ 1,089.00 |
US Cellular | Cell Phone | $ 49.19 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 2,536.14 |
Windstream | Telephone | $ 37.86 |
TOTAL WATER | $ 6,227.04 | |
SEWER | ||
AG Source | Testing | $ 105.00 |
Central Iowa Televising | Jetting N Main | $ 1,050.00 |
EFTPS | Fed, Med, SS | $ 894.17 |
IPERS | Retirement | $ 1,051.63 |
John Deere Financial | Supplies | $ 7.98 |
Lowe’s | Tools | $ 32.30 |
Titan Machinery | Relay repair | $ 137.50 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Iowa Withholding | $ 275.78 |
Treasurer, State of Iowa | Sales Tax | $ 309.00 |
US Cellular | Cell Phone | $ 49.19 |
Wages | Payroll 2/10-2/24/2021 | $ 2,536.14 |
TOTAL SEWER | $ 6,448.69 | |
GRAND TOTAL | $ 61,152.53 | |
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Revenue | ||
Water, Sewer, Garbage | $ 55,766.53 | |
Bridge Grant | $ 54,883.70 | |
Gen Income | $ 1,205.05 | |
Total Income | $ 111,855.28 |