Minutes for June 13, 2017
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
June 13, 2017
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Councilman Sean Thompson was absent. City staff present were City Clerk Melanie Elbert, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Library Director Lori Reutter, and Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell. Additional attendees present were Terry Will (Ogden First Responders) and Craig Christensen (Ogden Legacy).
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the May Treasurer’s report.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
BEGINNING BALANCE: 1,765,077.12
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 32,272.44 | 70,005.60 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 16,072.43 | 5,380.92 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 6,892.73 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 11,781.31 | 19,500.00 | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 150- OGDEN WELLNESS CENTER | — | — | — | — | — |
| 160-RUAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 4,270.24 | 9,547.13 | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | 441 | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 311-QUIET ZONE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 314-LIBRARY FUND | — | 1,639.99 | — | — | — |
| 315-CEMETERY FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 50 | — | — | — | 64,350.00 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 28,363.81 | 22,689.38 | — | 6,425.56 | 250,000.00 |
| 611-SEWER SURPLUS FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 6,425.56 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,029.92 | 331.24 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 102,782.88 | -129,535.26 | 6,425.56 | 6,425.56 | 492,606.25 |
ENDING BALANCE: 1,738,324.74
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the following claims:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES | $166.55 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $53.26 |
| BANKERS TRUST | DRAINAGE PROJECT LOAN | $109,800.00 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $334.19 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INSURANCE | $775.20 |
| EFTPS | FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $3,499.82 |
| EFTPS | FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $3,431.41 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT | $1,458.31 |
| IA DEPT OF REVUNUE | STATE PAYROLL TAXES | $1,217.00 |
| IDNR | WW CERTIFICATE RENEWAL | $120.00 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION | $130.00 |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | SEWER LOAN | $102,485.00 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT | $4,717.86 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE | WORKERS COMP INSURANCE | $1,671.03 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE (MAY/JUNE) | $386.42 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES/POSTAGE/STAFF DEVELOPMENT | $987.46 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE | $20.00 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $7,521.43 |
| TOTAL: | $248,322.07 |
UNPAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | SERVER INSTALL (FINAL PAYMENT) | $7,288.08 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY TOTAL IT CARE | $570.90 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | COPIER CHARGES/CONTRACT | $131.59 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $776.15 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | REPAIR TOOL | $10.00 |
| AUTO ELECTRIC & TUNEUP | VEHICLE REPAIR-2011 SQUAD CAR | $960.87 |
| AUTO ELECTRIC & TUNEUP | VEHICLE REPAIR-2013 TAHOE | $129.00 |
| AXON ENTERPRISE, INC | POLICE TASERS | $2,974.76 |
| CCD YARD SERVICES | MAY CEMETERY MOWING | $1,350.00 |
| CITY OF DES MOINES | SLUDGE DISPOSAL | $1,269.65 |
| CLARK’S FOOD MART | SUPPLIES/CONCESSION STAND FOOD | $1,380.74 |
| CONNIE MULLIN | MOWING | $1,200.00 |
| D&D PEST CONTROL | PEST CONTROL | $80.00 |
| DAN LAKE | SB/BB FIELD MAINTENANCE | $1,000.00 |
| DIGITAL-ALLY | NEW CAMERA HEAD | $145.00 |
| EVERLASTINGS | FUNERAL FLOWERS | $45.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 242213B WWTP | $11,863.00 |
| FRANK DUNN CO. | HIGH PERFORMANCE PATCH | $435.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED CONTROL-COMMUNITY CENTER | $240.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED CONTROL-CITY PARK | $230.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED CONTROL/FERTILIZER-LIBRARY | $39.00 |
| HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT | HOSE COILER/FIRE SWATTER/FIRE BROOMS | $515.57 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $967.42 |
| IOWA DOT | SUPPLIES | $38.98 |
| IOWA DOT | PARK MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | $109.51 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUEST VOICE/FAX | $34.50 |
| JENNIE MULLINS | LOGO–LIBRARY | $600.00 |
| JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, P.C. | LEGAL SERVICES | $2,424.00 |
| M&M CONSTRUCTION | SALT SHED BUILDING | $8,700.00 |
| MADE TO GAZE | BB/SB/TBALL SHIRTS | $1,288.75 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | ROCK | $2,330.84 |
| MCGRAW CENTER | QUARTERLY DONATION | $600.00 |
| MIDAMERICA BOOKS | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $212.45 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS/EMPLOYMENT ADS | $275.35 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | SENIOR TAB-LIBRARY | $30.00 |
| MIDLAND GIS SOLUTIONS | CEMETERY MAPPING | $5,300.00 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVDS | $276.77 |
| OGDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | YOUTH REC-BASEBALLS | $81.88 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $877.88 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES CITY HALL/PARK | $267.39 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | MONTHLY ELECTRIC CHARGES | $3,105.15 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS | $1,920.53 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE | $718.04 |
| POSTMASTER | PO BOX RENTAL LIBRARY | $92.00 |
| PRAETORIAN DIGITAL | EMS CONTINUING ED | $472.00 |
| QUICK OIL | GASOHOL/DIESEL | $1,471.00 |
| QUILL | SUPPLIES | $97.50 |
| READER SERVICE | LIBRARY BOOKS | $21.96 |
| RICK WUGENE | MAGICIAN-LIBRARY | $150.00 |
| STRAUSS SECURITY SOLUTIONS | FIRE DEPT. DOOR LOCKS | $1,355.24 |
| THE BOOK FARM | BOOKS | $37.97 |
| THE IOWA CLINIC | RETURN TO WORK TESTING | $118.00 |
| TIM REED | AUTHOR VISIT | $100.00 |
| TOM WALTERS COMPANY | GARBAGE SERVICE | $158.00 |
| UNITY POINT HEALTH | EMS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | $281.25 |
| WASHED WHITE | WINDOW CLEANING | $13.00 |
| TOTAL: | $67,161.67 |
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Approved permits were presented to the council for review. There were 3 fence permits (Bethany Hauptmann, Michelle Cox, and Jon Ayers) approved in the month of May.
Department Reports were presented with two additions. Street Superintendent Buzzell reported the crack seal company had a last-minute cancellation and called at 3:30 last Thursday afternoon checking to see if they could come to town the next morning. Dan went door to door to residents in the affected area to let them know. The company was so appreciative of allowing them to come in next day that they reduced the bill significantly. Library Director Lori Reutter reported that the signup for the summer reading program has been successful this far and that numbers are already up from last year with time yet to sign up.
There were no comments presented under Public Comment.
Craig Christensen thanked the City Council for their continued financial support and provided an update on what Legacy has been working on. Mr. Christensen reported that the website is up and running and it includes a business directory of businesses here in Ogden. Legacy will continue the Business Assistance/Storefront Grants for storefront rehabilitation for businesses located in the Ogden Business District. This grant program will pay seventy-five (75) percent of the total qualifying project costs up to a maximum of $2,500 per project. More information and the application can be found on the website or by stopping by City Hall. Legacy Housing Committee received 22 applications in response to their recent Fix-Up Grant program for local homeowners. They have $10,000 allocated to this promotion. Recipients of the Fix-Up grant will be notified by mail. Discussions have been held with Accura Health Care regarding assisted living facilities in Ogden. They are interested in this topic and excited that Legacy is moving forward with the housing needs assessment. Legacy has partnered with CyBIZ Lab thru Iowa State University to work on a conceptual plan for an Industrial Park here in Ogden. Mr. Christensen also provided an update on the signage that included their donation to the McGraw Save the Marquee program. Work is now underway on the marquee at the McGraw Center.
EMS Director Terry Will reported they are having continued mechanical problems with the ambulance. Council requested information regarding funding options. Either a loan can be secured thru the bank or the funds can be subsidized from L.O.S.T funding. The current balance in the ambulance fund is $55,208.27. Mr. Will reported that he has received a $50,000 pledge from Leonard A. Good trust and a $500 pledge from Black Hills Energy. The Council was presented with the available balance in the L.O.S.T fund. Ohlson made a motion, Anderson seconded, to use the money at hand supplemented with L.O.S.T. funds in order to move forward with the ambulance build purchase.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Discussions were held on Fireworks. Current City of Ogden Ordinance 41.11 states “it is unlawful for any person to use or explode any fireworks as defined in Section 727.2 of the Code of Iowa”. Ohlson made a motion to allow fireworks from the hours of 9:00 am – 11:00 pm on the 4th of July. Motion died for lack of a second. The Council may look into this further and will work in conjunction with the City Attorney on any further action if necessary.
Liston made a motion, Anderson seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 433 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE INTERFUND TRANSFER OF SUMS AND RECORD THE SAME IN THE APPROPRIATE MANNER FOR FY2017 FOR THE CITY OF OGDEN, IOWA”.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Reimers made a motion to approve and waive the 3rd reading, Liston seconded of ORDIANCE NO. 243 – AN ORDIANANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OGDEN, IOWA, 1996 BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER RENTAL RATES. Second Reading. This will increase rates by 40% at the advice of Susanne Gerlach (PFM Financial Advisors LLC) to stay in compliance with our financial loan obligations.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Council discussion was held regarding E. Division St. Specifically the portion used to access the property addresses of 601, 607 and 613 E. Division St. It has been the practice in the past that the City blacktopped, maintained, and removed snow from this area. It has been found that this is in fact not a City owned/platted road but instead a private drive. Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell would like to check into the possibility of having this deeded over to the City. The other option would be for the City to cease the maintenance on this driveway/lane. Further discussion will be held at an upcoming meeting once City Attorney Johnson has had the opportunity to research and reach out to homeowners.
Councilman Brian Reimers provided the Council an update on the Streetlight Project thru Ogden Municipal Utilities. A new streetlight has been erected on W. Walnut Street near City Hall. This unit costs approximately $4,000 per unit. Brandon Creighton (OMU) will be publishing further information in an upcoming newspaper regarding possible donations for the streetlights.
Council discussion was held on the review of Ordinance No. 146 – Manufactured and Mobile Homes. This was to get an understanding on what was constituted as a ‘trailer home” vs. a “manufactured/mobile home” in light of recent questions and concerns presented by citizens.
Councilman Brian Reimers volunteered to be the elected official that represents Ogden for the Rural Fire Board.
Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell informed the Council that when the crew was in town to crack seal roads, they were able to also crack seal the parking lot at the Leonard Good Community Center. He wanted to remind the council that there are still major repairs that are needed in the concrete there and especially on the lower level.
Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the cigarette permits for Casey’s & Clark’s Food Mart.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
Liston made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the liquor license for The Lucky Pig (Russell Enterprises)
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
Ohlson made a motion, Anderson seconded, to adjourn at 8:38 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
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Denny Good, Mayor
Attest:_____________________________________
Melanie Elbert, City Clerk
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