Ida Grove, Iowa
May 21, 2007
The City Council of the City of Ida Grove met in regular session at the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem James H. Weary presiding. Council members present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates. Council members absent: None. Guests in attendance: Clint Conover, Reggie Wessling, Rolly Clark
Moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Approved unanimously.
Rolland Clark with CHN Garbage of Mapleton gave a review of their services and operation for garbage and recycle pickup. They have been in business for 17 years and pick up for 17 towns. They operate with automated pickup, which requires curbside pickup. They offer 65 or 95 gallon carts with once a week pickup.
Clint Conover made an appearance to request permission for doing landscaping around his garage along the alley, which would extend into the City’s right of way. His plans would enhance the area, and provide for easier maintenance.
Moved to let Clint do the landscaping staying within two feet of the garage and signing a waiver.
Approved unanimously.
Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented the bids for street repair. Bids submitted were The Road Guy - $6.75/sq yd, Tri-State - $66.00/ton, and Black Top Service - $4.44/sq yd. Moved by Councilman Carnine, seconded by Councilman Cates to go with Black Top Service Co.
Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented bids submitted for re-plumbing water lines at City Hall/Community Hall. Van Sickler Plumbing submitted a bid of $883.52. Sholty Plumbing and Heating submitted a bid of $495.00. Moved to accept Sholty Plumbing and Heating bid of $495.00.
Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented information on the cost of generating copies requested by the public. Including the cost of equipment, maintenance, paper and labor, the cost calculates to $1.67 per copy if research is involved.
Moved to charge 50 cents a copy for items brought to the office; and the charge for copies of public records to be 10 cents a page plus labor based on $22.00/hour for the time involved, with a minimum time of 20 minutes charged.
Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk reported discussion had taken place with Beth Euchner concerning maintenance of the buildings. Since the discussion, an improvement has been noted. City Clerk suggested no further changes be made at this time.
The City Clerk presented information regarding the billing from Over Head Door for repair on the maintenance shop door. The Council authorized payment of the repair bill.
The City Clerk reported work on the Fifth Street Bridge repair is progressing. Lundell Construction has completed the necessary work required before the mud-jacking can be done. Denco Corp. will do the mud-jacking the end of the week if weather permits.
The City Clerk advised the Council that Bob Payer with Kuehl and Payer would be in town this week to review Second Street between Taylor and Quimby and the Moorehead Avenue bridge for putting together bid letting information for the Sidewalk Replacement Project and the Bridge Repair Project.
The Council reviewed the opinion of probable construction costs submitted by Snyder & Associates for the Park Lane Extension. The Council tabled further action.
Councilman Carnine moved the approval of Ordinance Number 514, seconded by Councilman Cates.
Approved unanimously.
Ordinance Number 514 is an ordinance increasing the solid waste fee and landfill fee be it enacted by the City Council of the City of Ida Grove, Iowa. Ordinance Number 514 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Councilman Bargar introduced Resolution Number 2007-14, seconded by Councilman Cates.
Approved unanimously.
Resolution Number 2007-14 is a resolution adopting Ordinance Number 514, entitled an ordinance increasing the solid waste fee and landfill fee. Resolution Number 2007-14 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Mark Nielsen, Waste Water Plant Supervisor presented the Council with recent repair work completed on the sewer lines. With the recent heavy rains, spring waters opened joints that needed sealed. Pete Howe Industrial, Inc. of Spencer grout sealed the necessary joints at a cost of $18,236.10. Due to the additional workload on the lift stations from the recent heavy rains, additional work may be necessary on some of the lift stations.
Mark Nielsen also advised the lift station by the Family Table Restaurant requires constant maintenance. The Council requested a letter be sent to the owner requesting him to visit with Mark regarding ways to improve the equipment to reduce the maintenance required.
The City Clerk advised a request was made to replace a tree along the trail that had died. The tree would be purchased from Lunzman Nursery for $100.00 and would be moved by Lyle Schuman for $90.00. Moved to replace the tree at the costs presented.
Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk advised that the compost pile at the landfill would no longer be in operation after the landfill closes October 1, 2007. After short discussion, it was decided to table the matter until late summer, early fall.
The City Clerk advised the salary step increase from $30,000 to $32,500 is due for the 90-day period of employment as City Clerk. Moved to implement the increase.
Approved unanimously.
Discussion was held regarding salary reviews being done next month. The Council requested each employee complete a self-evaluation to be presented to the Council at the next regular Council meeting scheduled for June 4, 2007.
The City Clerk presented a recommendation from the Rec Center Board to approve an additional week of vacation for Director Matt Salvatore. The Standing Committee of Administration will review the recommendation. A meeting was set for Wednesday, May 23, at 5:15 pm at the Council Chambers.
Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor Pro Tem.
Approved unanimously.
/s/Dennis R. Ernst, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk
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