SPECIAL MEETING   May 9, 2011

Mayor Pieper called the Special Meeting to order on May 9, 2011 at 6:32 p.m.

Roll Call was taken:  Andrews and Donaldson were physically present and Pekarek and Rogers were present by speakerphone.  Ingebritson was absent.  Mayor Pieper & Clerk  Ann Bracy were also present.

 Old Business 

1.       Andrews  made a motion to set a public hearing for amending the 2010/2011 FY City of Union Budget on May 26, 2011 at 6:30pm.   Donaldson  seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken All ayes-motion passed 4:0:1absent.

2.       Andrews made a motion to approve an extension to Barry Clemens Building permit#09-05 to be completed in summer 2011.  Rogers seconded. Roll call vote was taken: Andrews-aye; Donaldson-no; Rogers-aye; Pekarek-aye.  Motion denied for lack of ¾ of all members of council in favor.

Andrews made a motion to adjourn. Donaldson seconded.  All ayes- Meeting adjourned at 6:40p.m.  

Attested by _______________________Ann L Bracy, City Clerk

REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2011

Mayor Pieper called the regular council meeting to order on Monday, May 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.  Roll Call was taken:  Ingebritson, Rogers, and Donaldson were present. Andrews and Pekarek was absent. Mayor Tom Pieper, Clerk Ann Bracy &Rhonda Guy,Water tx,were also present.

Motion by Ingebritson to approve consent agenda. Seconded by Rogers.  Roll Call Vote was taken: All Ayes. Motion passed 3:0:2 absent.

Old Business:

1. Cepelak electrical repair progress-has been contacted-will be done this month
2. Sears Property progress-Mayor will schedule a date by end of May.
3. Cherry St farmland access-Council discussed & tabled until Fiscus can come to meeting.

New Business

1. Rogers made a motion to approve Building permit at 207 Perry St. Ingebritson seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken: All Ayes. Motion passed 3:0:2 absent.
2. Action on extension of Building Permit#09-05 was tabled until 4 council members are present at meeting since need ¾ of total members to approve.
3. Rogers made a motion to approve Resolution #11-007 to pay Deb Sams $12.35/hr(limit 3000 for summer);head lifeguard $8.50/hr and lifeguards $6.75(1^st yr);7.25(2^nd yr) & $7.50(3^rd yr.max).  All positions are temporary part-time positions with no benefits and termination at end of season. Ingebritson seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken. All Ayes; Motion passed 3:0:2absent.
4. Ingebritson made a motion to set opening bid date for water tower construction as June 2,2011 at 2pm.  Donaldson seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken. All Ayes; Motion passed 3:0:2absent
5. Ingebritson made a motion to set a public hearing date as June 6 at 6:30pm at City Hall for discussion plans, specs, cost estimates with the option for City Council to approve a bid at Regular Meeting following the public hearing June 6.  Rogers seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken. All Ayes; Motion passed 3:0:2absent
6. Rogers made a motion to remove fire hydrant & check it for repairs from 3^rd & Kearney and move to Ash St.  Donaldson seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken. All Ayes; Motion passed 3:0:2absent
7. Ingebritson made a motion to send Clerk & Mayor to Workshop at Eagle Grove on June 9, paying registration fees &mileage and time.  Rogers seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken. Ingebritson:Aye; Rogers-Aye; Donaldson-Abstain ; Motion passed 2Ayes:1Abstain:2absent
8. Rogers made a motion to proceed with Nuisance abatement at Hausperger property by cleaning it up and charging to owner.  Ingebritson seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken. All Ayes; Motion passed 3:0:2absent

Mayor Report & Committee Reports;

Mayor Report- Lee and Deb have CPO certification; contacted Bob Johnson regarding easement for Water tower construction-he will get back to us; Sears about cleanup; & Higbee about demo. Emergency Mgmnt Meeting reported that Doug Riggs will be replaced.

Rhonda Guy,Water Tx; reported 2010 water report; draft of letter to DNR for lagoon compliance

Fire Dept; UFD will be having a garage sale at citywide garage sale on June 11 and welcomes donations.

Clerk Report; has reviewed Codification and prepared Quarterly payroll reports; Urban revitalization will need to be reviewed.

Council Discussion; need to research ownership of building and dish at Water Tower construction site and make sure property is surveyed to confirm property lines.

Rogers made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Ingebritson seconded.  All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:43pm.  The next regular meeting will be June 6, 2011 at 6:30pm.

Attested:______________________________________Ann Bracy, City Clerk

                    REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Mayor Pieper called the regular council meeting to order on Monday, February 7, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.  Roll Call was taken:  Andrews, Ingebritson, Rogers, Donaldson, and Pekarek were present.  Mayor Pieper & Clerk Ann Bracy were also present.

Motion by Andrews to approve consent agenda. Seconded by Ingebritson.  Roll Call Vote was taken: All Ayes. Motion passed 5:0.

Old Business:

1. 201 Second St property- sale has been finalized-Attorney was consulted-deed and title will be issued after remediation period.

 2.    Cepelak electrical repair progress-will be done in Spring 2011

New Business

1. Rhonda Guy presented 5 Engineers’ statements of qualifications for review for Lagoon project mandated by IDNR.  Ingebritson made a motion to hire Bartlett & West as engineer to comply with the deadline of Mar1, 2011.  Andrews seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken: Andrews-aye; Ingebritson-aye; Rogers-aye; Donaldson-aye; Pekarek-aye;. Motion passed 5:0. The engineer will present future plans/bids for approval of council.
2. Pekarek made a motion to adopt 2011/2012 proposed final budget and set Budget Public hearing for March 7, 2011 at 6:30pm in City Hall.  Ingebritson seconded.  Roll Call Vote was taken: Andrews-aye; Ingebritson-aye; Rogers-aye; Donaldson-aye; Pekarek-aye;. Motion passed 5:0.
3. Ordinance #136.03A-snow removal fee was tabled.

Mayor Report & Committee Reports;

Water Tower Committee: Brad Pleima from Bartlett & West, Eng, presented an update on Water Tower project-reported IDNR has approved the 100,000 gallon tank as proper size to install because our existing 50,000 gal tank is not large enough to supply our city with water for emergency.  B&W showed 2 styles of towers, suggested a Public meeting for input on the decisions to be made after bids are presented, and plan to complete project by Fall, 2011.

Mayor Report-attended Hardin Co Emergency Planning Meeting-better communication is planned-late 2012. New building is being built in Eldora. Mayor reported sand issues after water line repair in SW Union. It was consensus by show of hands of Council to allow Congressmen to use Union City Hall for informational public meetings. Lagoon Project Committee was appointed of Pekarek, Rogers, and Donaldson.  Grant money needs to be researched for lagoon project.

Fire Dept; nothing to report

Clerk Report; 3 budget workshops were conducted in preparation for this budget approval.

Council Discussion; Lagoon Committee stated location of 3 manholes-both underground and under pond. Map may not be correct.

Public Comments; none

Pekarek made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Andrews seconded.  All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.  The next regular meeting will be March 7, 2011 after 2 public hearings at 6:30pm

Attested:______________________________________Ann Bracy, City Clerk

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