Minutes for July 11, 2017
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
July 11, 2017
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Sean Thompson, Councilman Brian Reimers and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Councilwoman Lori Anderson was absent. City staff present were City Clerk Melanie Elbert, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Library Director Lori Reutter, and Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede. Additional attendees present were Rick Sturtz (Ogden Fire Chief), Emily Clausen and thirteen guests.
Liston made a motion, Thompson seconded, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of Tuesday, June 14, 2017.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Thompson made a motion, Reimers seconded, to approve the June Treasurer’s report.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Dave Ohlson had a question regarding asset forfeiture. This was in regard to these funds being spent. This money can be expended for police department needs. Reimers questioned if we needed two versions of the treasurer’s report. Clerk to provide whichever copy she deems necessary.
BEGINNING BALANCE: 1,765,077.12
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 12,620.59 | 83,147.37 | 39,134.00 | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 21,184.55 | 16,550.32 | — | 12,900.00 | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 2,792.89 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 27,524.86 | 600.00 | — | 90,110.82 | 125,000.00 |
| 150- OGDEN WELLNESS CENTER | — | — | — | — | — |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | 59,464.86 | — | — | 42,386.36 | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | 2,043.60 | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 1,730.29 | 125,679.36 | 36,490.18 | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | 1,000.00 | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | 8,500.00 | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | 20,000.00 | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | 441 | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | — | 15,000.00 | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | 5,000.00 | — | — |
| 311-QUIET ZONE | — | — | 12,900.00 | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | 1,626.75 | — | 5,000.00 | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | 15,000.00 | — | — |
| 314-LIBRARY FUND | — | 1,639.99 | — | — | — |
| 315-CEMETERY FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 50 | — | — | — | 64,350.00 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 29,920.62 | 116,073.83 | — | 17,392.56 | 250,000.00 |
| 611-SEWER SURPLUS FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 6,425.56 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,064.72 | 331.24 | — | 1,660.00 | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 159,980.13 | 344,344.48 | 164,449.74 | 164,449.74 | 492,606.25 |
ENDING BALANCE: 1,721,961.74
Liston made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the following claims:
PAID CLAIMS:
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $53.26 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES | $166.55 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $442.01 |
| DEARBORN NATIONAL | LIFE INSURANCE | $868.98 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INSURANCE | $803.52 |
| EFTPS | FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $3,816.71 |
| EFTPS | FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $3,860.67 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT | $1,249.98 |
| IA DEPT OF REVUNUE | STATE PAYROLL TAXES | $1,966.00 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION | $130.00 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT | $7,214.45 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE | WORKERS COMP INSURANCE | $4,243.03 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE | $197.72 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $1,507.88 |
| VISION BANK | 2015 FIRE TRUCK LOAN PAYMENT | $15,879.36 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE | $20.00 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $7,521.43 |
| TOTAL: | $49,941.55 |
UNPAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY TOTAL IT CARE | $570.90 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | COPIER CHARGES/CONTRACT | $131.59 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $661.86 |
| ALYSSA LARSON | CONCESSION STAND YOUTH REC | $160.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | REPAIR TOOL | $125.54 |
| AVERY MCCLOUD | CONCESSION STAND YOUTH REC | $40.00 |
| BAILEY CARSON | SB/BB YOUTH REC UMPIRE | $30.00 |
| BARKING DOG EXHIBITS | INTERPRETIVE PANEL BASE FOR FOOTPRINTS | $765.04 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $52.18 |
| BOONE COUNTY AUDITOR | 2017 PLAT BOOK | $23.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL | 2018 PER CAPITA ASSESSMENT | $10,220.00 |
| BUXTON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION | CONCRETE PRAIRIE PARK/VISION BANK | $1,200.00 |
| CCD YARD SERVICES | JUNE CEMETERY MOWING/ADDNL LABOR | $1,430.00 |
| CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR, LLC | LABOR/MILEAGE INSTALL SEWER PUMP | $929.20 |
| CINTAS | FIRST AID KIT SUPPLIES | $97.33 |
| CLARK’S FOOD MART | SUPPLIES/CONCESSION STAND FOOD | $248.91 |
| CONNER PAULSEN | SB/BB YOUTH REC UMPIRE | $170.00 |
| COUNTRY GARDENS | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $19.97 |
| D.J. GONGOL & ASSOCIATES | PUMP FOR SEWER PLANT | $4,877.81 |
| DYANI TETER | SB/BB YOUTH REC UMPIRE | $120.00 |
| EBSCO | NOVELIST PLUS-LIBRARY | $316.00 |
| EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS | QUARTERLY WEB HOSTING SERVICE FEE | $225.00 |
| FAMILY CIRCLE | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $19.98 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 242213B WWTP | $44,175.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701817A SW6TH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT | $5,985.00 |
| HGTV | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $24.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $1,158.89 |
| IOWA CODIFICATION | ORDINANCE CODIFICATION | $71.00 |
| IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES | MEMBER DUES/CLERK’S HANDBOOK | $1,379.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUEST VOICE/FAX | $68.70 |
| JAN GAMMON | PANELS FOR FOOTPRINTS (FINAL PAYMENT) | $219.77 |
| JARED ADREON | SB/BB YOUTH REC UMPIRE | $190.00 |
| JIMMY’S BARBEQUE | BOONE COUNTY LEAGUE MTG MEAL | $8.00 |
| KIEFFER MANUFACTURING CO | BUILDING INSPECTIOR | $150.00 |
| LORI ANDERSON | PLANTS FOR CITY PARK | $39.82 |
| MARTHA STEWART LIVING | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $18.00 |
| MASON WILL | SB/BB YOUTH REC UMPIRE | $40.00 |
| MCGRAW CENTER | QUARTERLY DONATION | $600.00 |
| MELANIE ELBERT | CONCESSION STAND YOUTH REC | $20.00 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $129.54 |
| MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY | BUILDING BLOCK STORAGE TABLE | $115.00 |
| OGDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | YEARBOOK ADVERTISING/YEARBOOK LIB. | $100.00 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $979.89 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | CIASSO DUES | $274.35 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | TORNADO SIREN PARTS/LABOR/REPAIR | $1,486.30 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | GAS TAX REFUND JAN-JUNE 2017 | $412.26 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE | $719.98 |
| PAT CLEMONS, INC | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE | $60.99 |
| PENWORTHY | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $153.02 |
| PEOPLE MAGAZINE | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $59.50 |
| QUICK OIL | GASOHOL/DIESEL | $1,299.60 |
| QUILL | SUPPLIES | $100.79 |
| QUILTMAKER | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $17.97 |
| READER SERVICE | LIBRARY BOOKS | $21.96 |
| REMINISCE | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $29.98 |
| RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | A/C REPAIR PARTS AND LABOR | $167.45 |
| SPECK USA | CRACK SEAL SW 9TH/LGCC | $5,500.00 |
| TIME | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $35.00 |
| TOM WALTERS COMPANY | GARBAGE SERVICE | $79.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $822.40 |
| WOMAN’S DAY | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | $8.56 |
| WTS MEDIA | CD SUPPLIES/LIBRARY | $134.50 |
| ZACH MATHEWS | CONCESSION STAND YOUTH REC | $40.00 |
| TOTAL: | $89,329.53 |
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Approved permits were presented to the council for review. There were two permits approved in the month of June. One for a fence (William Ahrens) and one for a garage/pole building (Krystal McClain).
Department Reports were presented with two additions. Sewer Superintendent Thede reported that we had applied for a disadvantaged community which would allow us to stretch out the sewer plant loan to 30 years. We received a letter that stated we did meet the requirements of a disadvantaged community and our rate will also be a bit higher. However, the good news is we were approved for the $489,000 clean water project. A meeting will be held later this month to get the project rolling. Library Director Lori Reutter reported that the monthly checkout has doubled in June due to the summer reading program.
There were a few comments presented under Public Comment. Cindi Staebler had concerns on the fun days senior food stand. It was explained the food stand is directed by the school. Mayor Denny Good reported that Boone County Hospital is requesting to use our ambulance during the Boone County Fair as a med station. They will staff during the fair. Denny will let them know this was approved by the council. Denny also thanked Police Chief Mick Bailey for allowing EMS to use the extra squad car while the ambulance is down.
Personnel committee recommendation to hire Emily Clausen as City Administrator. Reimers made a motion and Ohlson seconded to hire Emily Clausen as City Administrator.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried. Clausen took the oath of office as City Administrator.
Jason Taylor reported to the council that he still is at a loss for a location. He has had several leads but nothing has panned out. He has gone mobile versus working out of his shop. He says people just continue to drop off mowers and he has no idea who they belong to. If the weather cools off he will try and get rid of more. Council would like him to report back at the next meeting. Thompson would like to see a minimum of at least half of the mowers cleared off the property. Reimers would like him to put up a sign and have a policy in place for dropped off mowers.
Fire Chief Rick Sturtz spoke in regards to the open burning ordinance. The current city pile will be gone when the sewer plant project begins. A burn area needs to be fenced, gated and staffed according to federal law mandates and the DNR. An individual can only burn leaves. Grass clippings, limbs/sticks must be mulched or taken to the landfill. Recreational fires are only allowed with split fire wood. Boone currently has an open burn policy in place that sets hours, etc. Rick would like to see a similar policy for Ogden. A brochure could be printed to get out to individuals on the policy. Who will enforce this? Police department would warn individual. If they do not put out the fire then the fire department will put it out. A committee will meet before the next council meeting and come up with a recommendation. Lee Johnson can then draft an ordinance.
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”. Kit Huntley spoke to the council and was concerned about people with young children being disturbed, her dogs were upset, and soldiers with PSTD being disturbed. She recommends shortened hours and a permit be issued to know who will be setting them off. Weber believes the sale of fireworks are good for state revenue. Rick Sturtz asked Lee about legalities if there was a house fire due to fireworks. Reimers feels we should set back and see what the legislature does. Lee says if you do not want fireworks a better ordinance needs to be in place.
A meeting has been set for 9 a.m. on July 26th with the property owners on E. Division St.
Discussions were held on a possible golf cart ordinance. Lee says we are are safe with the current code.
Ohlson made a motion, Reimers seconded, to approve the proposal from Houston & Seeman for the city audit.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried. City Clerk Elbert had contacted four firms with responses from only two. One declined due to their current workload.
Nick Lentz had asked if the city would serve as the agent for a gambling license. After some discussion, the council has chosen not to get involved. Ohlson was instructed to get in touch with the promotions and marketing committee of Ogden Legacy or the Water Buffaloes.
Discussions were held on a fee schedule for the pocket park. Some vendors have requested the use of the green space next to Clark’s. Council decided this needs to be looked into further by the Park Committee.
Reimers made a motion, Thompson seconded to approve the Boone Area Humane Society animal control and impoundment contract for the fiscal year 2016-2017.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Reimers reported that Fire Chief Sturtz had met with ISO today. We had a current rating of a 7 from back in 1995 and now have the potential to be at a 5. This will lower homeowner insurance rates in Ogden as well.
Liston made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to adjourn at 8:29 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
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Denny Good, Mayor
Attest:_____________________________________
Melanie Elbert, City Clerk
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