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January 13, 2010
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13, 2010 at 6:32 p.m.
Roll Call was taken: Andrews, Ingebritson, Rogers,
Donaldson, and Pekarek were present. Mayor Pieper & Clerk
Ann Bracy were also present.
Motion by Pekarek to approve Dec09/Jan10 bills and minutes
of Dec7, 09 meeting. Seconded by Ingebritson. Roll Call
Vote was taken: Andrews:
Abstain; Ingebritson: aye; Rogers: aye; Donaldson: aye; Pekarek: aye.
Motion passed 4:0 1 abstain.
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Dec/Jan10 Bills presented
Amount
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Alliant Energy-utilities |
$2,152.43 |
Heart of IA -tel |
$137.45 |
Max Smallwood-ins |
$268.70 |
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Ann Bracy-mileage |
$43.21 |
IA League of Cities |
$15.00 |
Prairieland Coop-fuel |
$1,517.43 |
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Appr. Payroll |
$6,800.00 |
IIMC-memb |
$150.00 |
Quill Corp-office |
$46.18 |
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City of Eldora-salt,sand |
$542.50 |
Integrity Computer-office |
$160.50 |
Rhonda Guy-wtr tx |
$570.00 |
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Craig,Smith,Cutler-legal |
$457.36 |
Iowa One Call-fax |
$7.20 |
Union AutoF350 |
$21.90 |
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Eldora Newspaper-publ |
$566.70 |
IPERS-emp ben |
$817.21 |
Un Fire Dep-memb |
$385.00 |
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Fareway stores-open hs |
$37.47 |
Keystone Labs-lab |
$10.50 |
Union Leasing Corp/Snap |
$54.24 |
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Hardin CoDevelop-memb |
$149.45 |
Knights-garbage |
$1,046.50 |
US Postmaster-postg |
$216.00 |
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HCSB-ach fee |
$5.00 |
Larry's Rep-4020 |
$2,457.59 |
US Treasury-payrl tx |
$1,818.53 |
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Hardin Co Sheriff |
$818.42 |
Lawler Tr-snow |
$337.50 |
Total Approved |
$24,059.97 |
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December Revenue |
General=$15106.15 |
RUT=$2294.16 |
LOST=$3050.31 |
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Water=$10135.12 |
Sewer=$1782.88 |
Garbage/Landfill=$2219.85 |
Other=$2953.12 |
Total Revenue=$37541.59
Old Business REGULAR
Meeting
Mayor Pieper called the regular council
meeting to order on Tuesday, January
1.Sears- lawyer is waiting for court docket
2. HF Co-abandonment papers have been filed with court
3. Results were announced by Mayor Pieper of
Special Election on Dec 29, 09 as Follows: Jerry
Rogers=53 votes and Cindy
Clemons= 37 votes. Jerry Rogers has been
previously sworn in and was given the certificate of
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New Business
1.
Mayor Pieper announced the 2010 Council Committees as follows: Mayor
ProTem: Jeremiah Andrews; Building and
Grounds:Donaldson & Pekarek; Finance: Rogers&Ingebritson:
Water/Sewer:Donaldson&Andrews; Streets,Alleys/Sidewalks:
Pieper&Rogers;Personell:Rogers,Ingebritson; Fire
Dept:Andrews&Donaldson; Maintenance;Pieper&Pekarek;
City Trust:
Mary Pieper; Pool: Andrews,Pekarek&Bracy;Trees:Jerry&Mary
Rogers&Pekarek;Parks:Jeremiah&Mindy Andrews & Todd&
Jenny Pekarek; Water Tower:Andrews,Pieper & Bracy
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Union Public Library Board presented 2010/2011
budget.
3.
Andrews made a motion to pass Amendment 5.06.6B to
Ordinance 5.06-Clarification of definition of
Council Meeting as a gathering in
Person or by electronic means, formal or informal,
of a majority of the members of a governmental body
where there is deliberation or
Action on any matter within the scope of policy
making duties, not for social purposes. This motion
also included a motion to waiver the
second and third readings of this Ordinance. Rogers
seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken: Andrews: Aye;
Ingebritson: aye; Rogers:aye;
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek: aye. Motion passed 5:0
4.
Rogers made a motion to sell the old dump truck as
is and post a notice of intention to sell and take
bids for 30 days. Pekarek seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Andrews:
Aye; Ingebritson: aye; Rogers: aye; Donaldson: aye
Pekarek: aye. Motion passed 5:0
5.
Andrews made a motion to send Ann to Travel
Federation of Iowa’s Legislative Showcase on Feb9,10
and pay for her time and have
her report to Council after the event.
Ingebritson seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Andrews: Aye; Ingebritson: aye; Rogers:aye;
Donaldson:no;Pekarek: aye. Motion
passed 4:1
6.
Pekarek made a motion to adopt Resolution 10-001
allowing the Clerk and Maintenance Man to spend up
to $200.00 for something
Necessary or an emergency without
prior Council approval. Ingebritson seconded. Roll
Call Vote was taken: Andrews: Aye; Ingebritson:
aye; Rogers: aye; Donaldson:
ayePekarek: aye. Motion passed 5:0
7.
Rogers made a motion to move Bates’ 10000.00 and
City’s 6000.00 comprising the SHRA parking lot Fund
to an interest bearing
Savings
account. Andrews seconded. Roll Call Vote was
taken: Andrews: Aye; Ingebritson: aye; Rogers: aye;
Donaldson: aye Pekarek: aye.
Motion passed 5:0.
8.
Rogers made a motion for the City to nominate Kevin
Jacobson to the Board of Directors of the Iowa Rural
Water Association.
Ingebritson seconded. Roll Call Vote
was taken: Andrews: Aye; Ingebritson: aye; Rogers:
aye; Donaldson: aye Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 5:0
9.
Union Fire Dept. Fire Truck Fund will be tabled to
investigate the legal procedure.
10.
Rogers made a motion to proceed with
lien proceedings on renter unpaid past due utility
bill at 503 Commercial. Pekarek seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Andrews:
abstain; Ingebritson: aye; Rogers: aye; Donaldson:
aye; Pekarek: aye. Motion passed 4:0 1 abstain.
Committee Reports
Maintenance Report: Max reported that
he moved snow most of the time and replaced a meter
and trained the new part time man. Also
reported that Prairieland has helped with
snow removal.
City Clerk Report:
has been working on Budget prep, purchased a
computer battery backup and new hard drive, paid B
Johnson ½ of lot per his request, went to the HCCDC
meeting, sent out the Mayor&Council annual payments,
prepared the winter Newsletter and Open House
,Christmas decorations, Nomination papers to Auditor
for Special Election, and prepared web training for
new council.
Fire Dept report:
Presented the 2010/2011 Budget for City approval.
Hardin County Sheriff Report:
10 calls in December
Union Library Report-
November circulation report was distributed.
Mayor /Council Discussion-
Collins & Son will be contacted about the approved
Shop bid to see when they can start.
Public Comments:
There was a complaint about lack of sidewalk snow
removal in town. Council will check on it.
Andrews
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rogers
seconded. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:01pm.
The next regular
meeting will be Feb 8, 2010.
Attested:____________________________Ann Bracy, City
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PUBLIC MEETING
November 9, 2009
Mayor
Andrews opened the Public Meeting at 6:30 with an
introduction of Donna Sampson from Region VI Planning.
Donna explained the Hazard Mitigation
and Community
Development Program and how it could help our community. The
attendees then participated in a Community Needs Assessment
and Donna
explained that Region VI, along with a Hardin
County Planning Team which will have members of our
Community involved, will present a Hazard Mitigation
action
plan for the City of Union. Mayor Andrews closed the Public
Meeting at 7:05pm.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Andrews opened the
Public Hearing at 7:06pm with an announcement that the City
of Union will be making an application to the Community
Development Block Grant Program for funding for improvements
to the Water System of Union, Iowa. City Clerk Ann Bracy
read the 6 Public Hearing
Announcements as follows:
1.
Explain what the project is and why there is a need for the
project.
The
City of Union is proposing to submit a Community Development
Block Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development.
The grant funds will be used to help finance
the construction of a new Water Tower and installation of a
connecting main to tie the tower into the distribution
system.
Total project costs are estimated at $748,000.
2.
Announce when the application will be submitted to the
state.
The
grant application will be submitted to the Iowa Department
of Economic Development on November 17, 2009.
3.
Announce the sources of funding.
The
City is requesting $300,000 in CDBG funds for the proposed
project. If the grant is approved by the State, the City
intends to commit $448,000 in local
matching funds to the
project. The City has applied to the SRF loan program for
financing assistance with the local match.
4.
Announce the benefit to low-and-moderate income persons.
The
project will result in City-wide benefit and based on the
recent survey, 52% of the residents living in the community
are of low-and-moderate income.
5.
Announce that the Community Development Block Grant will not
result in the displacement of any individuals.
It
will not be necessary to displace or relocate any homeowners
as a result of the proposed program.
After
Public discussion, Mayor Andrews closed the Public Hearing
at 7:17pm
Regular Meeting
Mayor
Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:18 p.m.
Council
role call taken: Clark, Halverson, and Donaldson were
present. Pekarek was absent. I council seat is vacant.
Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann Bracy were also present.
Minutes
of October 5, 09 Regular Meeting and minutes of October 19,
09 Special Meeting and Bills of OCT/NOV09 were discussed.
Clark made a motion to approve
OCT/NOV bills and Oct. 5 &19
minutes. Halverson seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark: aye; Halverson: aye;
Donaldson: aye; Pekarek: absent. Motion passed 3:0.
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Oct/Nov09 Bills
presented
Name Amount |
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Amount |
Mastercard-flag,ink |
$105.69 |
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ACCO-chlorine |
$433.10 |
Max Smallwood-health ins |
$253.10 |
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Alliant Energy-utilities |
$1,837.52 |
Menards-supplies |
$64.90 |
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Brown Supply manhole |
$135.00 |
NAPA Auto Parts-repairs |
$32.29 |
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Craig,Smith,Cutler-legal |
$607.00 |
NAPA Conrad-UFD rep |
$68.98 |
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Eldora Newspaper-publish |
$53.28 |
Payroll |
$6,700.00 |
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Hardin Co Sav Bank-ach fee |
$5.00 |
Prairieland –fuel,shelter |
$636.29 |
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Hardin Co Sheriff-contract |
$818.42 |
Quill-office sup |
$69.19 |
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Hardin Co Treas-cert fee |
$15.00 |
Rcomm wireless-UFD |
$17.00 |
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Hardin Co. Assessor-maps |
$35.00 |
Region VI-28E |
$170.80 |
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Heart of IA-internet/phone |
$121.59 |
Rhonda Guy-wtr contract |
$570.00 |
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IA League of Cities class |
$40.00 |
Staples-office sup |
$274.38 |
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Inksell-ink |
$69.90 |
Union Fire Dept |
$1,116.51 |
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IPERS-retire benefits |
$690.02 |
Gingersnap-supplies |
$21.75 |
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Keller Const-curb/water rep |
$1,290.00 |
Gingersnap-UFD sup |
$69.11 |
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Keystone Labs-lab |
$56.00 |
US Postmaster-postage |
$197.05 |
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Knights Sanitation-garbage |
$1,046.50 |
US Treasury-payroll tax |
$1,247.51 |
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Kosanke Hardware-maint |
$15.96 |
Vaux Welding-manhole |
$63.00 |
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Larry’s Repair-repairs |
$119.47 |
Total Bills approved= |
$19066.31 |
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October Revenue |
General=$19782.95 |
RUT=$3417.39 |
LOST=$3153.33 |
Water=$4687.93 |
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Sewer=$2278.97 |
Garbage/Landfill=$2495.42 |
Other=$3110.03 |
Total Rev=$38926.02 |
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Old Business
1.Sears- Our lawyer is looking into procedure for
interference with removal of items ordered in
abatement. Any buildings
need inspection before torn down according to DNR
2. HF Co-abandonment papers have been filed with
court.
New Business
1.
Clark made a motion to Authorize the submittal of
Community Development Block Grant to IDED on behalf
of the
City of Union for the purpose of installing a new
water tower. Halverson seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark: aye; Halverson: aye; Donaldson: aye; Pekarek:
absent. 1 seat vacant. Motion passed 3:0.
2. Clark made a motion to approve the requested
Union Fire Dept constitution changing election of
officers to every 2 years,
Not annually. Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark: aye;
Halverson: aye; Donaldson: aye; Pekarek: absent. 1
seat vacant. Motion passed 3:0.
3. Halverson made a motion to approve Nick Higbee
as a new member of the Union Fire Dept. Clark
seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark: aye; Halverson:
aye; Donaldson: aye; Pekarek: absent. 1 seat vacant.
Motion passed 3:0.
4. No action taken on nomination to Board of IRWA.
5. Clark made a motion to pay for registration and
mileage for Clerk, Mayor and any Council member who
can to go to the IA League
of Cities Budget Workshop. Halverson seconded. Roll
Call Vote was taken: Clark: aye; Halverson: aye;
Donaldson: aye; Pekarek: absent.
1 seat vacant. Motion passed 3:0.
6. Clark made a motion to approve the Johnson Offer
to buy as presented to Council per last meeting’s
agreement for the purchase of the
60x60 lot for the water tower installation &
easement to install and approve the examination of
Abstract. Donaldson seconded. Roll Call
Vote was taken: Clark: aye; Halverson: aye;
Donaldson: aye; Pekarek: absent. 1 seat vacant.
Motion passed 3:0.
7.
Clark
made a motion to purchase 2 #43659 Bluebook hydrant
markers for approval of Fire Dept and then 28 more,
if approved
By Fire Dept. Halverson seconded. Roll Call Vote
was taken: Clark: aye; Halverson: aye; Donaldson:
aye; Pekarek: absent.1 seat vacant.
Motion passed 3:0.
8.
Clark
made a motion to place an ad for Part Time
Maintenance person with an application deadline of
5pm Nov 27,09 for approval
of personnel committee and hiring at December
meeting. Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark: aye;
Halverson: aye; Donaldson: aye;
Pekarek: absent. 1 seat vacant. Motion passed 3:0.
9.
No building permit needed but needs to comply with
ordinance for placement of temporary maintenance
building.
10. Announcement of Nov 11 Special meeting at
6:30pm to appoint vacant seat with 4th
vote-getter of regular election as published.
Committee
Reports:
Maintenance report:
Max Smallwood reported regular monthly duties plus
tractor filters, cold patch at RR, manhole
cover/hole at Oak &
Main; filled pool for winter, winterized locker
rooms, hydrant leak on Commercial; built sand/salt
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Clerk report:
Fall newsletter for election-researched pool
pump winterizing-no oil, wd40-keep dry; Sears pictures;
researched utility deposits,
election procedures, council seats; rebate, new flag plus
regular duties,
Rhonda Guy Report- October Water usage=2,090,000
Fire Dept:
Cindy Clemons reported that electrician has been scheduled
for siren mounting.
Hardin County Sheriff’s Report:
17 calls reported
Union Library report-
Circulation of 1657 in October was reported.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
Citizens were asked to be considerate when burning leaves-
Limit times& watch wind direction.
Public Comments:
Question concerning sex offender living in Union.
Halverson made a motion to adjourn. Donaldson seconded. All
ayes-motion passed 3:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:25p.m. The
next regular council
meeting will be
December 7, 09 at 6:30pm.
Attested: _______________________ Ann Bracy, City Clerk.
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SPECIAL Meeting
September 30, 2009
Mayor Andrews called the special council meeting to order on
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call was taken: Clark, Halverson, and Pekarek were
present. Rash and Donaldson were absent. Mayor Andrews
& Clerk Ann Bracy were also present.
New
Business
Pekarek made a motion to not pay the requested $12,022.20
at this time for the repair of S62 on Main Street North of
Center St.. Clark seconded. Roll call vote was
taken: Clark-aye; Halverson-aye; Pekarek-aye.
Clark made a motion to adjourn. Pekarek seconded.
All ayes-motion passed 3:0. Meeting adjourned at
6:52p.m. The next council meeting will be October 5, 09 at
6:30pm.
Attested: ___________________ Ann Bracy, City Clerk. |
October 5, 2009
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REGULAR Meeting
Mayor Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 6:32 p.m.
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Sep/Oct Bills presented-Name |
Amount |
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Alliant Energy |
$3,802.81 |
utilities |
Kosanke Hardware |
$16.08 |
water rep |
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Bartlett&West |
$2,346.50 |
engineer |
Max
Smallwood |
$253.10 |
insurance |
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Brown Supply |
$231.60 |
water pts |
Payroll |
$6,700.00 |
2
payroll |
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Carla Gunderson |
$52.77 |
refund |
Prairieland Coop |
$164.21 |
fuel |
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Craig,Smith,Cutler |
$547.50 |
legal |
Rhonda Guy |
$570.00 |
water management |
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Crosser Electric |
$75.25 |
pool |
Staples |
$43.50 |
office |
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Fareway |
$7.48 |
office |
Treas state of IA |
$829.92 |
sales tax |
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Hardin Co Sav Bank |
$5.00 |
ach
fee |
Treas state of IA |
$935.60 |
IA
w/h |
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Hardin Co Sheriff's Dept |
$818.42 |
contract |
Union Fire Dept |
$434.10 |
Monthly fee,outlets |
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IA
Municipal WorkComp |
$600.00 |
insurance |
Union Leasing Corp |
$81.12 |
FD
gas |
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InkSell |
$54.90 |
ink
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Union Leasing Corp |
$52.19 |
shop sup |
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IPERS |
$634.36 |
ipers |
US
Postmaster |
$56.00 |
postage |
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Keystone Labs |
$24.30 |
lab
tests |
US
Treasury |
$1,250.94 |
payroll tax |
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Knights Sanitation |
$1,058.00 |
garbage |
Vaux Weldong |
$33.00 |
paint |
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Total Approved |
$21,678.65 |
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Roll Call was taken: Clark, Halverson, Pekarek and Donaldson
were present. Rash was absent. Mayor Andrews & Clerk
Ann Bracy were also present.
Clark made
a motion to approve the September 14,09 and corrected
September 30,09 minutes and the SEP/OCT 09 bills as
presented. Pekarek seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye;
Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye.
Motion passed 4:0.
Old Business
1.Sears-
lawyer is looking into procedure for removal of items left
after building removal
2. HF
Co-abandonment papers have been filed with court
New
Business
1.
Pekarek
made a motion to schedule Trick or Treat night on October
31,09 from 5pm to 7:30pm Clark seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye;
Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
2.
Alliant Energy presented the Union Pool with a check for
$1000.00 grant
3.
Clark
made a motion to accept the resignation of John Rash from
the City Council effective immediately for personal
reasons. Halverson seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
4.
Clark
made a motion to vote by paper ballot on appointment of
Jerry Rogers for vacancy on the city council. Pekarek
seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye;
Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Paper ballot results: 2-ayes and 2 nays. Tiebreaker
mayor vote: aye. Results: Ayes:3; Nays:2; Rogers was sworn
in as new councilmember.
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5.
Clark
made a motion to set a public meeting on November 9 at
6:30pm for Doug Riggs to present the Hazard Mitigation Plan
of Hardin County. Donaldson seconded. Roll Call Vote was
taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rogers:aye: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 5:0.
6.
Pekarek made a motion to set a public hearing regarding the
CDBG Water Tower grant application in March 2010. Clark
seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye;
Halverson:aye; Rogers:aye: Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye.
Motion passed 5:0.
7.
Clark made a motion to share in the repair costs of the S62
repair bid presented to the City of Union. To the extent of
$2500.00 from the City street fund considering the 28E
agreement with Hardin County. Rogers seconded. Roll Call
Vote was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rogers:aye:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 5:0.
8.
Rogers made a motion to make an agreement with Robert and
Margaret Johnson as follows: City pays Johnsons $10000.00
for the 60x60 property, Johnsons pay the property taxes to
date, and give access easement , City pays City’s attorney
fees & draw up agreement, City and Johnsons share ½ the
following: abstract fees, Johnsons’ attorney fees, and
survey fees. Donaldson seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rogers:aye: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 5:0.
9.
Pekarek made a motion to use city equipment to move snow at
the Union Cemetery on an emergency basis when needed for a
funeral. Clark seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye;
Halverson:aye; Rogers:aye: Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye.
Motion passed 5:0.
10.
Clark
made a motion to set a deadline of August 15, 2010 for the
Kaufman Park Playground project. Halverson seconded. Roll
Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rogers:aye:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 5:0.
Committee Reports:
Maintenance man:
Max Smallwood reported regular monthly duties and painted
truck bed, asphalt grindings in potholes, get bids for
sand/salt, moved the dirt pile,4020 repair,cleaned 2
intakes.
Clerk report:
Clerk reported 3 lien notices totaling $800,SFR, IMWCA, &
IJOBS reports online, HCCDC meeting; research 28E
agreement, slide, water tower property, & LOST reporting.
Rhonda Guy Report-DNR doing lagoon sampling next week
at n/c; water leak locate this fall yet; will do smoke test
next spring
Fire Dept:
Cindy Clemons reported that the siren has been delivered &
hole dug for mounting & plans a Celebration day for
donators.
Hardin County Sheriff’s Report:
19 calls reported ; sex offender reports need to be directed
to Mary Graftner at Sheriff’s office..
Union Library report-
Circulation of 1404 in August was reported.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
since there are new laws regarding sex offenders, we may
need to review our ordinances.
Public Comments:
Questions concerning fence ordinances.
Halverson made a motion to adjourn. Clark seconded. All
ayes-motion passed 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:09p.m. The
next regular council meeting will be November 9, 09 at
6:30pm.
Attested: _______________________ Ann
Bracy, City Clerk. |
September 14,
2009
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REGULAR Meeting
Mayor Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:30
p.m.
Roll Call was taken: Clark, Halverson, Pekarek and Donaldson
were present. Rash was absent. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann
Bracy were also present.
Old Business:
Sears Buildings/Vehicles:
The final step in this court case was completed in August to
remove 7 buildings ordered. Pictures will be taken to
satisfy the court.
H&F%HF Co. property at 201 Second St. follow-up: Petition
for title to abandoned property has been drawn and will be
filed.
Bills approved are listed below:
|
Name |
Amount |
purpose |
Name |
Amount |
purpose |
|
ACCO |
$2,501.26 |
pool |
Keystone Labs |
$31.50 |
lab test |
|
Alliant Energy |
$2,170.79 |
utilities |
Knights Sanitation |
$1,058.00 |
garbage |
|
Banyon Data Systems |
$770.00 |
support |
Max Smallwood |
$253.10 |
ins |
|
Bartlett&West |
$6,346.50 |
wtr tower |
Municipal Pipe & Tool |
$1,840.50 |
sewer |
|
Clarence Williams |
$5,300.00 |
demo |
Payroll |
$6,700.00 |
|
|
Conrad Auto Supply |
$8.29 |
UFD |
Piel Enterprizes |
$1,000.00 |
tree removal |
|
Country Car Shop |
$125.00 |
UFD |
Prairieland Coop |
$171.07 |
fuel |
|
Dorsey & Whitney |
$1,920.86 |
legal |
Rhonda Guy |
$570.00 |
water mgmnt |
|
Eldora Newspaper |
$192.70 |
publication |
Schendel PestControl |
$770.00 |
mosquitoes |
|
Hardin Co Sav Bank |
$5.00 |
ACH |
Staples |
$54.42 |
office |
|
Hardin Co Sheriff's Dept |
$818.42 |
police |
Union Fire Dept |
$1,343.97 |
UFD |
|
Hardin County Solid Waste |
$2,776.00 |
landfill |
Union Leasing Corp/Snap |
$73.12 |
UFD |
|
Heart of Iowa Comm |
$159.38 |
phone,intnet |
Union Leasing Corp/Snap |
$85.62 |
supplies |
|
IA DNR |
$135.00 |
permit |
US Postmaster |
$237.86 |
postage |
|
InkSell |
$139.60 |
office |
US Treasury |
$2,603.04 |
payroll tax |
|
IPERS |
$1,129.88 |
ipers |
Vaux Welding |
$24.00 |
UFD |
|
Keller Construction |
$4,784.00 |
Water leaks |
Total Approved |
$46,098.88 |
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New Business:
1. Halverson made a motion to proclaim October as
Genealogy Month and participate in the free web site and
link to the City of Union, IA’s web site. Clark seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye;
Rash;absent:
2. Clark made a motion to approve Res#09-005-Annual
Street Financial Report. Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote
was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
3. Donaldson made a motion to table the Diving Board
and Slide purchase until Oct meeting, pending insurance
quote and mounting price. Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote
was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
4. No charges will be billed to Water Customer to
reimburse City portion of Water break.
5. Clark made a motion to increase City Clerk’s hours
to 32 hours part-time status and increase hourly wage
$1.00. Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:no; Rash;absent: Donaldson:no;
Pekarek:aye. Andrews:tiebreaker vote:aye. Motion passed 3:2.
Committee Reports:
Max Smallwood reported August and September Maintenance
activity including regular monthly duties and cleaned 2050
ft sewers, cleanup for Tar Heel Days, painted dump truck &
pump house, ordered manhole extensions and curb stops,
placed asphalt to lagoon, and Rhonda did a flow test at the
North pump.
Clerk report:
Clerk reported 3 letters for liens to cover past due water
bills, 2 bad checks, and a complaint letter at 207 3rd;
submitted a Summer 09 pool report, & nomination papers
should be picked up and submitted at City Hall by 5pm Sep
17, 09.
Fire Dept:
Cindy Clemons reported that the siren may be delivered next
week and plans for a Celebration day for donators.
Union Library report-
Circulation of 1725 in July was reported.
Kauffman Park Report- Mary Hardee was not
present.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
Discussion of moving dirt away from driveway to field on
Railroad St.
Public Comments:
Questions concerning Main Street repair.
Halverson made a motion to adjourn. Pekarek seconded. All
ayes-motion passed 4:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:09p.m. The
next council meeting will be October 5, 09 at 6:30pm.
Attested: _______________________ Ann Bracy, City Clerk. |
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REGULAR Meeting
August 10, 2009
Mayor Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call was taken: Clark, Halverson, Pekarek and Donaldson
were present. Rash was absent. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann
Bracy were also present.
Minutes of July 6, 09 Regular Meeting and
Bills of Jul/Aug 09 were discussed. Clark made a motion to
approve bills and minutes. Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote
was taken:
Clark:aye;Halverson:aye;Rash;absent:Donaldson:aye;Pekarek:aye.
Motion passed 4:0.
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Bills approved are listed below: |
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ACCO-pool |
$401.05 |
Menards pwr
washer |
|
$299.00 |
Payroll |
|
$15,100.00 |
|
Alliant Energy-utility |
$2,382.31 |
New Prov Hdwre-furnace |
|
$2010.57 |
Prairieland-chem/gas |
|
$932.14 |
|
Ann Bracy mileage |
$286.51 |
Heart of Iowa Comm-phone |
|
$247.42 |
Inksell-office |
|
$34.95 |
|
Central Iowa-maint |
$63.60 |
Held Inc. parts |
|
$46.50 |
Rcomm Wireless-FD |
|
$54.50 |
|
Business Forms |
$154.10 |
Hewett Wholesale pool |
|
$361.90 |
Rhonda Guy-water |
|
$570.00 |
|
Dan Hauser ½
firewks |
$600.00 |
Iowa One Call-locates |
|
$5.40 |
Staples-pool |
|
$109.98 |
|
Dave's Wreck-stuck |
$100.00 |
IPERS-empl ben. |
|
$822.98 |
Treas Iowa-Ia w/h |
|
$488.00 |
|
DNR-annual permit |
$210.00 |
Keystone Labs-tests |
|
$42.20 |
Treas Iowa-sales tax |
|
$837.00 |
|
Diamond Vogelpool |
$7.92 |
Knights Sanitation-garbage |
|
$1,061.00 |
Union Auto -parts |
|
$29.95 |
|
Eldora News-publ |
$25.19 |
NAPA-parts |
|
$8.29 |
Union Fire Dept |
|
$686.31 |
|
Electronic Eng-siren |
$2,114.17 |
Larry Chrisman-parts |
|
$29.84 |
SPA Services-pool |
|
$294.75 |
|
Fareway-pool |
$32.08 |
Max Smallwood-ins |
|
$253.10 |
Union Leasing -FD |
|
$282.46 |
|
Hardin Co Sav ACH |
$5.00 |
Nessa Inc.-parts |
|
$19.40 |
Union Leasing-supply |
|
$39.52 |
|
Hardin Sher-contract
|
$818.42 |
|
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US Post-postage |
|
$5.54 |
|
Hach supplies |
$352.95 |
|
|
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US Treasury-payrll
tax |
|
$2,059.20 |
|
|
|
NIRG |
|
$288.00 |
Total Approved |
|
$34,573.20 |
Old Business:
Sears Buildings/Vehicles:
The final step in this court case has been scheduled
for 8/12/09 with Clarence Williams to remove the
buildings ordered to be removed.
H&F%HF Company property at 201 Second St. followup:
Clark made a motion to demolish building if obtained
through court order and proceed
legally accordingly. Pekarek seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye;
Rash:absent; Donaldson:nay; Pekarek:aye. Motion
passed 3:1.
Water Tower:
Clark made a motion to purchase property from Robert
Johnson by requesting funds from SRF loan and accept
Terracon Geotech-nical recommendation to build the
water tower on that property. Donaldson seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye;
Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Pekarek made a motion to approve the Bartlett &
West bills totaling 28287.11, Terracon bill of
1950.00 and land purchase of 10,000.00 when the
funds are released from State Revolving Fund Loan.
Clark seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
New Business:
Halverson made a motion to pay $6000 toward
resurfacing parking lot at SHRA since the pool
patrons use the parking lot.. Pekarek seconded.
Roll Call Vote
was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Halverson made a motion to approve building
permits from Holloway and Hammers. Clark seconded.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye;
Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Clark made a motion to approve the second
reading of the Ordinance 52.07-an amendment to
Ordinance Chapter 52-fees and waive the 3rd
reading of the Ordinance.
Donaldson seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye.
Motion passed 4:0.
Clark made a motion to purchase a RayPak R406
heater for the pool at $2130.00 at this time and
table the diving board until September meeting.
Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote was
taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Pekarek made a motion to approve to pay the
$2810 bill from Keller for water leak repair at 210
Commercial to 307 Commercial St. and
refuse the $1444 bill at 307 Commercial
St for repair between shutoff and house. Donaldson
seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken: Clark:aye;
Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
No action was taken on parking at 207
Center
St.
Clark made a motion to increase year round
employees wages by Cost of Living increase of 2.9%
effective 7/1/09 per vote on October 6,05
meeting. Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote was
taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion
passed 4:0.
No action was taken on bid for sewer
installation at City Maintenance Shed-tabled until
next fiscal year.
Clark made a motion to approve the use of City
Hall for School Election on September 8, 09.
Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Halverson made a motion to replace the light at
the pool parking lot by Alliant with a high pressure
sodium light and and maintain by Alliant.
Pekarek seconded. Roll Call Vote was taken:
Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent: Donaldson:aye;
Pekarek:aye. Motion passed 4:0.
Clark made a motion to accept Res.#09-005
approval of amended 28E agreement and By-laws for
the Hardin County Solid Waste Disposal
Commission. Halverson seconded. Roll Call Vote
was taken: Clark:aye; Halverson:aye; Rash;absent:
Donaldson:aye; Pekarek:aye. Motion passed
4:0.
No action was taken on issue of adjusted sewer
rate at time of water leak.
Committee Reports:
Maintenance:
Max was not at the meeting
Clerk report:
Ann reported that she sent requests for SRF funds,
scheduled the Mosquito spraying for Tar Heel days,
finalized the Bonnie Schaeffer issue, sent
rebates from the Lennox furnace/AC/thermostat;
consulted the lawyer regarding Sears case & sent the
proper notices, billed Central Cable
for 47,000 gal of bulk water, attended
Clerk school for 4 days, including training on the
financial system, Legal aspects of meetings,
minutes, ordinances & resolutions, contacted Alliant-
3 street lights, conducted a IMWCA audit, annual SFR
report and sent several mowing nuisance abatements.
Rhonda Guy -Water Treatment:
Rhonda reported that they will try to schedule a
smoke testing by the end of the month, a master
water pump test for
accuracy, and will check Prairieland IDNR bulk water
corrections. She will send lab samples to Keystone
Labs
Fire Dept:
Cindy Clemons reported that the Siren Fundraiser now
has $8300 in account and has paid for ½ of siren
and may be delivered next week.
Sheriff’s Report:
Hardin County Sheriff reported 26 calls in June and
38 in July,09.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
Next meeting will be Sept 14th at 6:30
Motion by Clark & seconded by Pekarek. Motion
passed 4:0.
Public Comments:
Halverson made a motion to adjourn.
Clark seconded. All ayes-motion passed 4:0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12p.m. The next council
meeting will be Sep14,09
at 6:30pm.
Attested: _______________________
Ann Bracy, City Clerk.
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Clark made a motion to approve Dorsey and Whitney. LLP
as bonding attorney for the City of Union for the Water
Tower Project. Halverson seconded. Motion passed 3:0
Clark made a motion
to approve Ordinance 52.07 -adoption of fees for
abatement of grass. weeds, and brush. Motion passed 3:0.
Halverson made a motion
to approve the bid from Peil to remove the tree near 305
Perry St. Donaldson seconded. Motion passed 2:1
Clark made a motion
to approve the use of Kaufman Park by Zearing Days
committee on July 25.09 for Poker Run.
Halverson made a motion
to approve the Schendel Pest Control bid for mosquito
spraying of the city of Union before Tar Heel Days and
mid August. Motion passed'3:0.
Clark made a motion to
approve the DropDown Request of the Planning and Design
Loan fees incurred to date so that we can access the
loan money to pay Bartlett & West. Tarracon, and Dorsey
& Whitney fees. Donaldson seconded. Motion passed 3:0.
Committee Reports:
Rhonda Guy ·Water
Treatment:
Rhonda reported that she responded to the IDNR
inspection per their instructions. concerning the bulk
water tanks at Prairieland-fixing backflow issue. The
city will conduct a sewer smoke test when conditions are
favorable Maintenance: Max reported that he worked on
pool pump, reset steps, took off blade, mounted side
mower, serviced l&G,sharpened blades; installed sump
pump. met with IDNR-inspection; applied cold
patch-potholes, mowed weeds. removed tree. and meter
repair. He reported a water leak on Commercial St and
has scheduled exploration.
Clerk report: Ann reported that she prepared and billed
6 nuisance abatements. the 52.07 Ordinance. met with the
lawyers re:old business and water tower, and
applied and received grant monies totaling 2100.00 for
the siren fund.
Street/Alley/Sidewalk Committee Report: Cessford is to
repair Center & Kearney this week ..
Fire Dept:
Cindy Clemons reported that the Siren Fundraiser now
raised $13.228 including two grants and will still
conduct a meal on July 18 and raffle of donated items
and breakfast on Tar Heel Days to finish the project.
Council/Mayor Discussion:
Council recognized that future emergency repairs may be
done by Keller Construction, since only
liability insurance proof is
required.
Public
Comments:
There was a
complaint about the RR tracks, which the mayor will
speak to Prairieland.
Clark made a
motion to adjourn. Halverson seconded. All ayes-motion
passed 3:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:37p.m. The next
council meeting will be on Aug 10,09 at 6:30pm.
Submitted by
Ann Bracy. City Clerk
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public hearing
June 8, 2009
Mayor
Jeremiah Andrews called the Public Hearing to order on
Monday, June 8, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call was taken:
Clark, Halverson, Rash, Donaldson and Pekarek were present.
Mayor Andrews and Clerk Ann Bracy were also present.
Mayor Andrews turned the legal announcement over to Brad
Pleahn, Bartlett and West, Engineers, who announced that the
public hearing has been called to discuss the City Council
intentions of authorizing a Planning and Design Loan in
connection with the construction of the City’s waterworks
improvement project and opened the floor for comment.
Questions were addressed. Public Hearing was closed at
6:44pm. by Mayor Andrews.
REGULAR
Meeting
Mayor Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, June 8, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call was taken: Clark, Halverson, Rash, Pekarek and
Donaldson were present. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann
Bracy were also present.
Minutes of May 4, 09 Regular Meeting May
28, 09 Public Hearing & Special Meeting and Bills of May/Jun
09 were discussed. Pekarek made a motion to approve
bills and minutes. Rash seconded. Motion approved 5:0
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Bills approved are listed below:
Name |
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Amount |
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Iowa One Call |
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$18.20 |
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ACCO |
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$4,711.64 |
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IPERS |
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$744.68 |
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ACS Firehouse |
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$210.00 |
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Keller Construction |
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$100.00 |
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Alex Air Apparatus |
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$120.43 |
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Keller Construction |
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$425.00 |
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Alliant Energy |
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$1,695.42 |
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Keller Construction |
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$1,472.50 |
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Ann Bracy |
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$183.99 |
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Keller Construction |
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$2,555.00 |
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Commercial Pool sup |
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$63.48 |
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Keller Construction |
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$1,825.50 |
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Conrad Auto Supply |
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$2.09 |
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Keystone Labs |
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$53.00 |
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Craig,Smith & Cutler |
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$105.00 |
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Knights Sanitation |
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$1,071.00 |
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Diamond Vogel Paint |
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$502.67 |
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kosanke Welding & Rental |
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$97.08 |
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Eldora Flowers & Gifts |
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$45.95 |
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Marshalltown Water Works |
|
$14.00 |
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Eldora Newspaper |
|
$80.96 |
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Max Smallwood |
|
$279.53 |
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Eldora Tire & Alignment |
|
$26.06 |
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Municipal Supply |
|
$112.75 |
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Fareway |
|
$71.40 |
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Payroll |
|
$9,200.00 |
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Gehrke Inc
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$90.51 |
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Prairieland Coop |
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$402.03 |
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Hardin Co Sav Bank |
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$5.00 |
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Rcomm Wireless |
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$1,335.00 |
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Hardin Co Sheriff's Dept |
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$782.84 |
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Reliable Office Supply |
|
$84.23 |
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Hardin County Engineer |
|
$600.00 |
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Rhonda Guy |
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$533.00 |
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Hardin County Solid Waste |
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$2,888.06 |
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Union Fire Dept |
|
$75.00 |
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HD Waterworks |
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$130.00 |
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Union Leasing Corp/Snap |
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$65.31 |
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Heart of Iowa Communications |
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$271.97 |
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Union Leasing Corp/Snap |
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$143.77 |
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IA League of Cities |
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$30.00 |
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US Postmaster |
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$225.11 |
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IA Municipal Work Comp |
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$3,374.00 |
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US Treasury |
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$1,439.40 |
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Inksell |
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$29.90 |
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Total Approved |
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$38,292.46 |
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Ol Ol d Business:
Sears Buildings/Vehicles:
Confirmation on vehicles to remove and then will contact
Clarence Williams to remove buildings and vehicles with 48
hr notice to owners.
H&F%HF Company property at 201 Second St. followup:
no response from HF Co. Clark made a motion to start
proceedings to petition the court to turn the property over
to the city. Rash seconded. Roll Call Vote: Clark;aye,
Halverson;aye, Rash;aye, Donaldson;aye, Pekarek;aye. Motion
passed 5:0
New
Business:
Clark made a motion to approve
Resolution #09-004-
Resolution taking action with respect to a Water Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement; and authorizing, approving
and securing the payment of a $82,000 Interim Loan and
Disbursement Agreement (Project Note) pursuant to Section
76.13 of the Code of Iowa.
Halverson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Clark;aye,
Halverson;aye, Rash;aye, Donaldson;aye, Pekarek;aye. Motion
passed 5:0.
Clark made a motion to approve Barry Clemens’ Building
Permit. Rash seconded. All Ayes. Motion passed 5:0
Pekarek made a motion to send Certified letter to 202 1st
St stating City Nuisance Ordinance Violation regarding junk
vehicles, garbage and noise. Rash seconded. All ayes.
Motion passed 5:0
Rash made a motion to send Outreach, Inc. a notice to make
them aware of the parallel parking ordinance on Center
Street. Pekarek seconded. All ayes. Motion passed 5:0.
Union Playground presented
pictures of playground items purchased for the Kauffman Park
playground with donations and grant funds totaling over
$15,000.00.
Clark made a motion to approve the
Liquor License Application from the Supper Club of Union,
Inc. Halverson seconded. All Ayes. Motion passed 5:0.
Clark made a motion to send the Clerk to attend free SFR
classes by DOT-time, and mileage. Pekarek seconded. Motion
passed 4:1.
Pekarek made a motion to accept the bid from Terracon
Consultants, Inc. for Geotechnical testing for the water
tower project in the amount of $1950.00. Rash seconded. All
Ayes. Motion passed 5:0.
Clark made a motion to accept the bid from New Providence
Hardware to install wiring to the donated Lennox
furnace/AC. Rash seconded. Motion passed 4:1.
Pekarek made a motion to send the Clerk to IA Municipal
Professionals Academy Classes July 13-15 and July 20-22 and
apply $300 scholarship to the registration fees of $336 and
pay time and mileage. Clark seconded. Motion passed 4:1.
Ordinance 52.04 Mowing fees assessment
will be tabled to the July09 meeting.
Committee
Reports:
Rhonda Guy -Water Treatment:
Rhonda reported that Water inspection will be coming up 2
weeks before the end of the quarter. The city will conduct
a sewer smoke test when conditions are favorable. Rhonda is
also working with Marsha Cory on resubmitting the CDBG grant
application.
Maintenance:
Max reported that he will be contacting the company that
sold the waterless fire hydrants that need a change in them
due to acid in them. Max also reported filling the potholes
in the streets, cut a tree down, cleaned the intakes
regularly, and replaced a fence board, installed the steps,
and helped fill the pool. In the Fall,09 Municipal Pipe &
Tool will clean culverts, including the one on Center Street
that is plugged. He also helped with the 2 water main breaks
this month.
Clerk report:
Ann reported that she hosted a HCCDC meeting on May 6, and
prepared refreshments for the 5/14 Sodders Leadership
meeting and prepared a lunch for the 5/22 Sodders Town
meeting. Ann researched and prepared the amended 09/10
Budget, helped Cindy with the Garage Sale prep, and met with
the Siren Committee to plan for fundraisers, sent many
nuisance notices, met with the Head Lifeguard, patched the
cement, helped powerwash and paint the pool. Ann met in a
conference meeting with the Bond Attorney and Engineers in
prep for Res#09-004.
Street/Alley/Sidewalk Committee Report:
Rash reported that Kearney St. is the only street that is in
necessary repair at this time.
Fire Dept:
Cindy Clemons reported that the Garage Sale Fundraiser
received $491.30 and with donations now reports $7465.11
Hardin Co Police Dept reported 22 calls in May
to which they responded.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
Council stated that any future emergency breaks will need to
be done by a bonded Contractor.
Public Comments:
There was a complaint about parking during
an auction in the city.
Halverson made a motion to adjourn. Rash seconded. All
ayes-motion passed 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:12p.m. The
next council meeting will be on July 6,09 at 6:30pm.
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Regular Meeting
May 4,2009
Mayor
Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Council
role call taken: Clark, Halverson, and Donaldson were
present. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann Bracy were also present.
Rash & Pekarek were absent.
Minutes of April 6, 09
Regular Meeting and Bills of Apr/May 09 were discussed.
Clark made a motion to approve bills and minutes. Halverson
seconded. Motion approved 3:0
Bills
approved are listed below:
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Name |
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Amount |
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JoeGiannettoRepair |
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$44.00 |
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Alliant Energy |
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$1,895.25 |
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IPERS |
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$649.41 |
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Advance Doors |
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$360.00 |
|
Keystone Laboratories |
|
$31.80 |
|
Adland Engraving Co |
|
$1,165.00 |
|
Knights Sanitation |
|
$1,067.50 |
|
Bartlett & West |
|
$3,375.00 |
|
Marshalltown Water Works |
|
$14.00 |
|
Craig,Smith & Cutler |
|
$42.00 |
|
Max Smallwood |
|
$253.10 |
|
EBAY |
|
$72.81 |
|
Payroll |
|
$6,600.00 |
|
Eldora Newspaper |
|
$73.14 |
|
Rhonda Guy |
|
$533.00 |
|
Eldora Tire & Alignment |
|
$64.45 |
|
Union Fire Dept |
|
$75.00 |
|
Hardin Co Sav Bank |
|
$5.00 |
|
US Postmaster |
|
$47.17 |
|
Hardin Co Sheriff's Dept |
|
$782.84 |
|
US Treasury |
|
$1,231.93 |
|
Hygenic Laboratory |
|
$36.00 |
|
Inksell |
|
$29.90 |
|
Hardin County Comm. Dev |
|
$149.45 |
|
Total Approved |
|
$18,729.37 |
|
Heart of Iowa Communications |
|
$131.62 |
|
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Old Business:
Sears
Buildings/Vehicles:
Confirmation on vehicles to remove and then will contact
Clarence Williams to remove buildings and vehicles with 48
hr notice to owners.
H&F%HF Company property at 201 Second St. followup:
a 30 day action letter
will be sent informing them of the grass ordinance and
condemnation ordinance.
Leins
on past due accounts:
One paid and the others have been assessed to the property
taxes.
Bonita Schaeffer-The
lawyer has determined that IPERS owes the city $442.45.
IPERS will send a check.
New Business:
Clark
made a motion to approve Jeremiah Andrews Building Permit to
build a fence on her property. Halverson seconded.
Motion passed 3:0
Clark
made a motion to have Steve Sodders’ Town meeting at Union
City Hall on May 14, 09 at 2:30. Donaldson seconded.
Motion passed 3:0
Larry
Bachman was not present to address the Council.
Roll
Call vote was conducted on Approval of Resolution
09-002-Region 6 Housing Trust Fund Establisment:
Clark-abstain;Halverson-abstain;Donaldson-no. Motion
not passed.
Roll
Call Vote was conducted on approval of Denco Bid from Hardin
Co Engineer’s Office as it stands:
Clark-no;Halverson-no;Donaldson-no. Bid not approved.
Clark
made a motion to send the city clerk to the Small City
Workshop in Hartley, IA on June 4 and pay $30 registration,
time and mileage. Halverson seconded. All ayes.
Motion passed 3:0
Clark
made a motion for Outreach, Inc. will pay for the metered
water, sewer and set landfill fee; no garbage fee and will
be credited the $20 late fee assessed until this decision
was made. Donaldson seconded. All Ayes. Motion
passed 3:0
Clark
made a motion to approve New Providence Hardware bid for
installation and pickup of furnace and air conditioner
awarded by Lennox Mfg. Donaldson seconded. All
Ayes. Motion passed 3:0
Halverson made a motion to approve Dave’s Crane movement of
street sign at Perry and 3rd from the south side
of street to north side of street out of his way. Clark
seconded. All Ayes. Motion passed 3:0
Halverson made a motion to send the new Head Lifeguard
to attend CPO classes-registration, time, and mileage.
Clark seconded. All ayes. Motion passed 3:0
Committee Reports:
Maintenance: Max
reported that he helped with the water main break, conducted
a siren test, chipped paint from dumptruck,opened lagoon,
sharpened L&G blades, replaced belt,tire,&greased L&G
tractor, filled holes on RR & streets and fixed 7 water
meters.
Rhonda Guy: Lagoon
violation resulted in inspection followup including a smoke
test for line leaks. Long term needs-possibly sliplining
inside lines where leaks are noted at appr. $300,000.00
Clerk
report: Mike
Goodman would like to donate a pull behind sweeper.
The City was awarded a $1000 matching funds grant for the
pool drain and ordered the drain. Plans are being made for
the Siren Fundraisers, including a garage sale this
Saturday. Ann met with Ben Cutler about this month’s
issues
Fire
Department: Cindy
reported that she ordered Tshirts and has been selling them.
She reported $2024.31 in the Siren account from INS grant,
Tshirt sales & Morgart Memorial donation. Donation
letters will be sent.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
Mayor
thanked the help that he got at the Citywide cleanup and
RatHolRentals for the meal after. Mayor also connected the
lagoon pump for discharge. Mayor will meet with
Playground Committee.
Public Comments:
none
Clark
made a motion to adjourn. Halverson seconded. All
ayes-motion passed 3:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35p.m. The
next council meeting will be on June 8, 09 at 6:30pm.
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Regular Meeting
April 6, 2009
Mayor
Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Council
role call taken: Clark, Halverson, Donaldson, and Pekarek
were present. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann Bracy were also
present. Rash was absent.
Minutes
of March 2, 09 Regular Meeting and Bills of Mar/Apr 09 were
discussed. Pekarek made a motion to approve bills and
minutes. Clark seconded. Motion approved 4:0
Bills
approved are listed below:
|
Name |
|
Amount |
|
Kosanke Hdwe |
|
$5.18 |
|
Alliant Energy |
|
$1,895.51 |
|
Larry's Repair |
|
$512.15 |
|
Allied Insurance Co |
|
$143.00 |
|
Marshalltown
Works |
|
$14.00 |
|
Banyon Data Systems |
|
$1,540.00 |
|
MarshalltownWks |
|
$26.00 |
|
Bartlett & West |
|
$17,000.00 |
|
MasterCard |
|
$40.20 |
|
Dave's Wrecker |
|
$65.00 |
|
Max Smallwood |
|
$253.10 |
|
Dept of Nat Resources |
|
$533.00 |
|
Menards |
|
$85.91 |
|
Eldora Newspaper |
|
$50.17 |
|
NAPA |
|
$11.03 |
|
Fareway store |
|
$18.38 |
|
Payroll |
|
$6,600.00 |
|
Hanzelka truck Serv |
|
$296.52 |
|
Petty Cash |
|
$6.00 |
|
Hardin Co Sav Bank |
|
$5.00 |
|
Prairieland Coop |
|
$527.43 |
|
HardinCo Sheriff's |
|
$782.84 |
|
Quill |
|
$46.96 |
|
Hardin Co Treasurer |
|
$15.00 |
|
RCOmmwireless |
|
$115.79 |
|
HardinCountySolidWaste |
|
$2,795.00 |
|
Rhonda Guy |
|
$533.00 |
|
Heart of Iowa |
|
$137.93 |
|
Staples |
|
$52.25 |
|
ICAP |
|
$8,790.17 |
|
Treas Stte Iowa |
|
$1,794.27 |
|
Inksell |
|
$34.95 |
|
Union Fire Dept |
|
$75.00 |
|
IPERS |
|
$1,000.55 |
|
UnionLeasingCorp |
|
$240.58 |
|
Keystone Laboratories |
|
$21.20 |
|
US Postmaster |
|
$147.14 |
|
Knights Sanitation |
|
$1,067.50 |
|
US Treasury |
|
$1,858.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
Vaux Welding |
|
$33.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total Approved |
|
$49,169.57 |
|
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Old Business:
Al
Savage Case: A
certified letter sent on 3/11/09 to cleanup-deadline=4/6/09.
It was reported to the council that the temporary building
is gone and the wood has been stacked. It was the general
concensus by the council that this abatement has been
satisfied.
Sears
Buildings/Vehicles:
Clarence Williams will be contacted to remove the remaining
court-ordered items, with a 48 hour notice to Don Sears.
HF
Property: A “2nd
Notice” will be sent certified.
Leins
on past due accounts-Campbell
& Morrisson have been certified at County Treasurer and
Wyatt has changed ownership and Charles Sharp has been
notified.
Bonita Schaeffer
has sent a letter regarding her IPERS, being reviewed by the
lawyer.
Siren: After
Discussion, the Council & Fire Dept will work toward the
goal of the Motorola 7V8B siren priced at approximately
$17000.00 by fundraising, donations, and grant applications.
New
Business:
Halverson made a motion to approve Jennifer Longwell
Building Permit to build a fence on her property. Pekarek
seconded. Motion passed 4:0
Halverson made a motion to approve the Liquor License
Renewals of the Gingersnap and South Hardin Rec Area for May
09-May2010. Clark seconded. Motion passed 4:0.
Halverson made a motion to split the cost of T-shirts with
the Fire Dept for sale to raise money for the “Race for the
Siren” fundraiser. Pekarek seconded. Motion passed 4:0.
Clark
made a motion to conduct Tornado Drill Wed.4/8/09 at 10am.
Pekarek seconded. Motion passed 4:0
Clark
made a motion to approve revised bid on Center St repair
near bank with Keller providing labor cement, rock but City
providing cement & filter fabric. Donaldson seconded.
Motion passed 4:0.
Pekarek
made a motion to approve Keller bid on repair of
hydrant/curb stop at 206 Commercial St. Donaldson
seconded. Motion passed 4:0.
Garbage
dumping will not be permitted in the Burn Site. Anyone
suspected of this municipal infraction will appear before
the Council.
Regional
Housing Trust Fund meeting will not be represented by Union,
IA
Clark
made a motion to have Steve Sodders’ Town meeting at Union
City Hall on May 22, 09 at 11:30. Pekarek seconded. Motion
passed 4:0
Clark
made a motion to have Union Cemetery Assn meeting at Union
City Hall on April 23, 09 at 7pm. Halverson seconded.
Motion passed 4:0
Committee Reports:
Maintenance: Max
reported that he attended the AceOps meeting with the mayor,
installed 4 signs, had vacation for a week, built a frame
for the 10gal gas tank at the lagoon, talked to the County
Engineer about repairing Davis&Main, the RR tracks, and was
told that the City would have to split the cost of any road
repair on the County roads of Center and Main St, drained
pool, & bought a sawzall.
Clerk
report: Water
Tower-got the SRF loan for Design, but not the CDBG grant
–yet to hear from the SRF loan, printed the spring
newsletter, submitted the City 09-10 Budget to Auditor, Pool
meeting later tonight & drain cap required
Fire
Department: had a
nice turnout for Tornado spotter class; Doors on Fire
station-need remote with control of 3 doors in one.
Council /Mayor Discussion:
Mayor reports that he will be needing volunteers for cleanup day on April 25
Jim
Donaldson: went to
HCSW meeting-no outlet for glass, getting a shredder for
public use & used forklift-have an outlet for tires in Des
Moines. Anyone can tour the plant after 10am
Todd
Pekarek reported
that the Elevator owns the Coop and Jeremiah will contact
them to fix the tracks
Public Comments:
Rat
Hole Rentals has
volunteered a meal at City Hall for all those who sign up to
help on Clean-up Day. A sign-up sheet will be set out.
Mary
Hardee reported
that the Playground Committee would like to start put some
playground items in existing Kaufman Park to exhibit results
of the donations to date.
Clark
made a motion to adjourn. Pekarek seconded. All ayes-motion
passed 4:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35p.m. The next council
meeting will be on May 4, 09 at 6:30pm.
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public hearing
March 2, 2009
Mayor Andrews called the Public Hearing
on the FY09-10 Budget for the City of Union, Iowa to order
on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call was taken:
Clark, Halverson, Rash, Donaldson and Pekarek were present.
Mayor Andrews opened the floor for comment. There were no
comments or questions. Rash made a motion to close the
public meeting. Clark seconded. All ayes. Mayor Andrews
closed the Public Hearing.
regular
Meeting
Mayor
Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 6:33 p.m.
Council
role call taken: Clark, Halverson, Rash, Donaldson, and
Pekarek were present. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann Bracy were
also present.
Minutes
of February 2, 09 Regular Meeting and Bills of Feb/Mar 09
were discussed. Clark made a motion to approve bills and
minutes. Pekarek seconded. Motion approved 5:0
Bills
approved are listed below:
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Feb/Mar 09 Bills |
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ACCO |
|
$58.77 |
|
IPERS |
|
$1,340.46 |
|
Advance Door Co |
|
$937.02 |
|
Knights Sanitation |
|
$1,057.00 |
|
Alliant Energy |
|
$2,134.97 |
|
Larry's Repair |
|
$211.00 |
|
City of Marshalltown |
|
$28.00 |
|
Marc Green |
|
$13.77 |
|
Compass |
|
$218.95 |
|
Marshalltown Water Works |
|
$14.00 |
|
Dave's Crane & Wrecker |
|
$85.00 |
|
Mastercard |
|
$90.07 |
|
Eldora Fire Dept |
|
$269.70 |
|
Max Smallwood |
|
$253.10 |
|
Eldora Newspaper |
|
$137.25 |
|
Monroe Office Supply |
|
$6.99 |
|
Fareway store |
|
$5.99 |
|
Payroll |
|
$9,900.00 |
|
Hanzelka truck Service |
|
$471.50 |
|
Prairieland Coop |
|
$467.18 |
|
Hardin Co Sav Bank |
|
$25.00 |
|
Resourceful Bag&Tag |
|
$357.00 |
|
Hardin Co Sheriff's Dept |
|
$782.84 |
|
Rhonda Guy |
|
$533.00 |
|
Heart of Iowa Ventures |
|
$104.89 |
|
Steve Jorgensen |
|
$100.00 |
|
Home Rental Center |
|
$1,662.30 |
|
Union Fire Dept |
|
$75.00 |
|
IA Dept of Public Health |
|
$70.00 |
|
US Postmaster |
|
$54.00 |
|
IA Rural Water Assn |
|
$215.00 |
|
US Treasury |
|
$3,301.32 |
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IAWesternCommunityCollege |
|
$190.00 |
|
Vaux Welding |
|
$38.20 |
|
INK Sell |
|
$29.95 |
|
Total Approved |
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$25,239.22 |
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Old Business:
Al
Savage Case: A certified letter will be sent with clean up
in 21 days.
Sears
Buildings/Vehicles: 2 Men will be contacted to clean them up
this Spring.
HF
Property: A “2nd Notice” will be sent certified.
New Business:
Clark
made a motion to approve Resolution#09-001 to adopt the City
of Union Budget for fiscal year 2009-2010. Rash seconded.
Roll Call Vote as follows: Clark-aye; Halverson-aye;
Rash-aye; Donaldson-aye; Pekarek-aye Motion passed 5:0.
Pekarek
made a motion to approve Groepper’s Building Permit with the
amendment that the water line be capped at their expense.
Rash seconded. Motion passed 5:0.
Clark
made a motion to approve the City Clerk to attend an Excel
class April30-May1, 09, including registration, mileage and
time. Pekarek seconded. Motion passed 5:0.
Rash
made a motion to pay for motel accommodations for Max and
Mayor for March 5 for the night before the AceOps class in
Council Bluffs on Mar 6, 09. Pekarek seconded. Motion
passed 5:0.
Halverson made a motion to buy a 10 gallon gas tank and
mounting so the Lagoon Emergency Pump so that the pump can
run for a 12 hour span before gas refill. Rash seconded.
Motion passed 5:0.
Halverson made a motion to keep the Dirt that was hauled by
the City from the Outreach property and make this dirt
available free for 1 pickup load for any Citizen of Union
living within the City limits. Floyd Hammer needs some of
the dirt back. Donaldson seconded. Motion passed 5:0.
Rash
made a motion to coordinate Spring Cleanup day with UBA and
meet at 8am at Kaufman Park on April 25,09. Appliances will
need special arrangements with Knights Sanitation and
Citizens of Union need to make their cleanup piles
manageable. Any steel should be set out separately and will
be picked up by junk contractors and will not be picked up
by the Spring Cleanup crew. Halverson seconded. The motion
passed 5:0.
Clark
made a motion to stop coverage on the old replaced dump
truck and contact a scrap dealer or used parts dealer to
sell the truck or take as scrap. Rash seconded. Motion
passed 5:0.
Rash
made a motion to apply for revised SRF grant in conjunction
with the SRF loan. Pekarek seconded. Motion passed 5:0
Committee
Reports:
Maintenance: Max
reported that he moved snow and the piles to the lagoon and
has been trying to widen the streets from the snow piled. He
put edge on blade,mounted the fire extinguishers, fixed the
North well pump. He sent meters in for repair, and hauled
the dirt piles from Outreach. Max replaced a piece on Rash
dump truck tailgate, changed oil,filters on Rash truck to
return to Rash, with our gratitude.
Clerk
report: Several
Dog Nuisance Notices were sent this month. Clerk needs
Spring Newsletter items. KIX101 radio has a free Community
Billboard for events now at 8:10 Monday morning. Contact
Lezlie Reel by the Thursday before. Grant and Scholarship
applications are available in City Hall. Jim Donaldson is
now the City rep for HCSW.
Fire
Department: Chief
Wilson reported that the Firemen now have ID cards. A
Spotter Class is scheduled for Mar 12 at SHRA. Chief Wilson
brought information on a new siren. Fundraising will follow.
Preparations for Burning Grass in field south of town are
being made in the Spring.
Council
/Mayor Discussion:
Mayor
reports that he will be participating in the Mayors for
Meals program on March 18
Jim
Donaldson: Rep.
for EMA meeting on 2/25/09-presented the EMA budget-wages
frozen forFY09/10 & DNR management of Gluten hauling.
Public
Comments:
none
Rash
made a motion to adjourn. Halverson seconded. All
ayes-motion passed 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The
next council meeting will be on April 6, 09 at 6:30pm.
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February 2, 2009
Mayor
Andrews called the regular council meeting to order on
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Council
role call taken: Clark, Rash, Donaldson, and Pekarek were
present. Halverson was absent. Mayor Andrews & Clerk Ann
Bracy were also present.
Minutes
of January 5, 09 Regular Meeting and Bills of Jan/Feb 09
were discussed. Rash made a motion to approve bills and
minutes. Pekarek seconded. Motion approved 4:0
Bills
approved are listed below:
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Jan/Feb/09 Bills |
|
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Marc Green |
|
$100.00 |
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ACCO |
|
$335.80 |
|
Monroe Office Supply |
|
$6.99 |
|
Alliant Energy |
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$2,474.12 |
|
NAPA Parts |
|
$134.06 |
|
Craig, Smith,&Cutler |
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$252.00 |
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Max Smallwood |
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$257.10 |
|
Brown Supply |
|
$57.00 |
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Prairieland Coop |
|
$59.16 |
|
Ann Bracy |
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$40.92 |
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Quill |
|
$100.20 |
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Hardin Co Sav Bank |
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$5.00 |
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Payroll |
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$13,000.00 |
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Hardin Co Sheriff's Dept |
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$782.84 |
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Schuling Hitch Co |
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$113.00 |
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Heart of Iowa Communications |
$160.00 |
|
Union Auto |
|
$19.90 |
|
Knights Sanitation |
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$1,060.50 |
|
Rhonda Guy |
|
$533.00 |
|
Daryl Schoppe |
|
$280.00 |
|
US Postmaster |
|
$96.00 |
|
Eldora Newspaper |
|
$56.20 |
|
Conrad Auto Sup |
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$90.52 |
|
Hardin Co Engineer |
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$1,400.00 |
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Union Fire Dept |
|
$75.00 |
|
IPERS |
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$703.84 |
|
Union Leasing/Gingersnap |
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$82.43 |
|
Iowa One Call |
|
$7.30 |
|
US Treasury |
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$1,499.52 |
|
Larry's Repair |
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$38.00 |
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Total Approved |
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$23,820.40 |
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Old Business:
Note –Minutes of December 8, 08
amendment of the following portion “Rash made a motion to
replace 4 tires on the 7000 Truck, with mounting and tubes
from Vanderhaag in Des Moines, swapping with the old ones.
Pekarek seconded. Motion passed 5:0.” Since the City
replaced the 7000 truck, the City of Union will not purchase
tires for it.
Pekarek made a motion to purchase 6
fire extinguishers: 2-5# at $39.50@ and 4-2½# at $54.95@
from Eldora Fire Dept., and get annual inspections by Eldora
Fire Dept. to bring our fire extinguishers in compliance
with State Fire Marshall. Rash seconded. Motion passes 4:0.
New Business:
Clark
made a motion to approve the building permit of Outreach,
Inc., with the condition that the City of Union is not
responsible for any damages resulting from the drain between
the loading dock and Spring Creek. Pekarek seconded. Roll
Call Vote: Clark-aye; Rash-aye; Donaldson-no; Pekarek-aye.
Motion passed 3:1.
Luverne
Rehder addressed the Council with concerns about dirt at
Outreach Inc. from the construction of the ramp piled on the
west side of Spring Creek making a potential water flow
problem, and snow not removed from sidewalk so pedestrians
can walk on sidewalk. Floyd Hammer, representing Outreach,
Inc, stated that they will move the dirt and backhoe the
creek to return it back to its original state before
construction and will “do better at removing the snow”.
Jody
Wanken requested a reduced fee for sewer portion on Aron
Wanken’s December bill reflecting a high fee for water/sewer
due to a water leak in their water pipe. Council stated
that the $31.00 bill stands.
Clark
made a motion that Max attends IRWA Conference Feb. 10 & 11,
09 at Coralville Marriott Hotel. The City will pay for
registration, motel, and time at meetings. Max will drive
the City truck. Included in the motion is that Max and
Jeremiah attend the AceOps Conference in Council Bluffs, IA
on March 6,09 including registration & Max’s time at meeting
& mileage, but no motel. Pekarek seconded. Motion carried
4:0.
Pekarek
made a motion to approve a Tax Abatement Request from Robert
Martin and Susan Butler due to City of Union Urban
Revitalization Plan (Res.08-007). Rash seconded. Motion
carries 4:0.
Clark
made a motion to approve Farmers Market in Kauffman Park in
Union on Mondays from June 1, 09 to Sep 28, 09 from 4-6pm.
Rash seconded. Motion passed 4:0.
Rash
made a motion to accept the bid from Advance Garage Doors to
repair the Maintenance Shed door at $310.00. Pekarek
seconded. Motion passed 4:0.
Rash
made a motion to increase garbage pickup rate per household
to $5.00/month and increase landfill fee per household to
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