RegularMeeting                                                                                                                          March 8th, 2010
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Mark Carter.
Roll Call: Huber, Jaster, Kane, Mahoney, Plogman. None absent.
Huber moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Kane moved approval of the February 28, 2010 Treasurer's Report, seconded by Mahoney. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Kane moved approval of the minutes as posted and published, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Mahoney moved approval of the March Expenditures, seconded by Jaster. Roll Call: Ayes: 5.
Motion Carried.
Resident was present to inquire about flood insurance program, new flood map, and drainage projects.
Amy Ellis was present to report on the following Park and Recreation Programs: Baseball/softball registrations, Easter Egg Hunt with Farmers Savings Bank Saturday, March 27th and Fun Day activities.
Board minutes received and placed on file.
A Public Hearing was held at 7:13 p.m., regarding FY 10-11 Budget Estimates. No written or oral objections received to said budget.
Mahoney moved to adjourn the Budget Hearing at 7:14 p.m., seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Huber Introduced Resolution No. 3-10-1 approval of the FY 10-11 Budget as published, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
A Public Hearing was held at 7:17 p.m., regarding Development Agreement with Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. No written or oral objections received to said agreement.
Jaster moved to close Development Agreement Hearing at 7:21 p.m., seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Resolution No. 3-10-2 approval of Development Agreement was tabled. Pending language additions.
Jaster moved to rescind Resolution No. 1-10-2 approving the reappointment of and compensation of City Attorney Scott Peterson and Assistant Attorney Erek Sittig, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Huber introduced Resolution No. 3-10-3 approving the reappointment of City Attorney Scott Peterson and Assistant Erek Sittig, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Kane introduced Resolution No. 3-10-4 approving lien for delinquent sewer/garbage account, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Kane introduced Ordinance No. 188 amending Ordinance No. 186 Floodplain Management on its first reading, seconded by Mahoney. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Kane moved to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 188, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Kane moved approval of the final adoption of Ordinance No. 188, seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Garbage Amnesty Day -(Thursday, May 13th); Appliance Disposal - (Saturday, July 10th);
First Yard Waste Pick-up (Friday, April 2nd).
Council reviewed Benton County Hazard Mitigation plan for final changes/additions.
Brief discussion regarding stand alone emergency generator proposals. No action taken.
Discussion was held regarding pending sump pump/downspout inspections. Included in the discussion were the following issues: Exterior/interior inspections, schedule, survey, inspection form, personnel, fines, smoking options, televising, cleaning of lines, and DNR permit limits. 
The purpose of the sump pump and downspout inspections: To eliminate treating clean water (lower cost), to prevent possible sanitary sewer back-ups (damage) and to prevent exceeding the sanitary sewer plant capacity (DNR Fines).
Jaster moved approval of Roto-Rooter televising and cleaning proposal, seconded by Mahoney. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Motion Carried.
Council reviewed 2009 Fourth Quarter Sheriff Report. Report placed on file.
Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Linn County Road annexation completed, federal changes to bridge inspections, and Priority One Report.
Mayor Carter, acknowledged outstanding achievement and presented City Clerk, Janet Gann with Master Municipal Clerk Plaque and Certificate.
Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m., seconded by Plogman. Roll Call: Ayes: 5.
Motion Carried.
No Building Permits approved in February.
Month's Receipts: (General Fund) 3,706.68; (Option Tax) 1,312.95; (Road Use Tax) 9,910.02; (Sewer Fund) 10,520.09; (Garbage Fund) 7,750.72. Total: 33,200.46.
General and Road Use Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 3,046.84
Baker Paper (Trash Bags) 204.40
Benton County Auditor (Sheriff Fees) 2,600.00
Ellis, Gary (Salary) 2,636.92
Erusha Insurance 18,112.00
Farmers Savings (Withholdings) 1,303.48
Gann, Janet (Salary) 1,387.38
Gazette (Publications) 216.50
Iowa Association of Utilities (Dues) 235.00
Iowa League of Cities (MLA) 110.00
Iowa Office Supply (Copy/Lease) 59.74
Iowa Wireless (Cell Phone) 53.50
IPERS 592.57
Lefebure, Mike (Snow Plowing) 220.00
Matt Parrott & Sons (Office Supply) 224.30
Orkin (Hall Spray) 45.00
Pace Supply (Cleaning Supplies) 1,066.13
Postmaster 525.06
Sevig Utility (Water) 13.20
Sittig Erek (Attorney) 120.00
South Slope (Internet/Phone) 180.31
Star Leasing (Copy Machine) 55.27
Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 192.00
Van Meter (Switch) 4.63
Viktora, Larry (Snow Plowing) 90.00
Visa Business: (BP) 217.70
(Gander Mountain) 74.98
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2,631.11
Farmers Savings (Auto) 36.50
Furler Utilities (Testing/Maint) 2,592.80
Gann, Janet (Salary) 1,387.37
Matt Parrott & Sons (Office Supply) 102.08
Postmaster 121.52
Waste Management (Dumpster) 26.00
Garbage fund Expenditures:
Benton County Landfill 6,732.00
Waste Management (Hauling) 5,025.59
Total: 52,241.88
 
 
 
 
__________________________________
Mark Carter
Mayor
 
 
ATTEST:
 
 
__________________________________
Janet L. Gann, MMC
City Clerk