STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

January 8, 2019

The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 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, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Library Director Lori Reutter and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were 3 guests.

 

Ohlson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of Tuesday, December 11th, 2018.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the December 2018 Treasurer’s report.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

BEGINNING BALANCE: 1,984,733.04

FUND	RECEIVED	EXPENDED	TRANSFER IN	TRANSFER OUT	INVEST- MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND	65,974.21	56,616.30	—	—	50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX	23,201.42	8,545.70	—	—	—
112-TRUST & AGENCY	8,224.14	—	—	—	—
121-L.O.S.T.	13,319.75	—	—	—	125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE	10,213.00	—	—	—	—
177-ASSET FORFEITURE	—	—	—	—	—
200-DEBT SERVICE	5,019.59	7,600.00	—	—	—
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS	—	—	—	—	—
302-POLICE CAR	—	—	—	—	—
303-TRUCK FUND	—	—	—	—	—
305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT	—	213.99	—	—	—
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	—	—	—	—	—
315-CEMETERY FUND	—	—	—	—	—
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND	100.00	—	—	—	64,560.52
610-SANITARY SEWER	47,804.35	320,742.43	261,228.99	15,311.99	—
611-SEWER SURPLUS FUND	—	—	—	—	—
612-SEWER SINKING FUND	—	33,070.03	15,311.99	—	—
740-STORM SEWER	3,004.08	11,125.00	—	—	—
GRAND TOTAL:	176,860.54	437,913.45	276,540.98	15,311.99	242,816.77

ENDING BALANCE:   1,984,909.12

Thompson made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the following claims:

 

         PAID CLAIMS:                                                              

ACCESS SYSTEMS	MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-DECEMBER ’18	$         176.16
AFLAC	AFLAC CONTRIBUTION-DECEMBER ’18	$         310.02
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE	$      1,154.10
DEARBORN NATIONAL	LIFE INSURANCE 1/1/19-3/31/19	$         757.80
DELTA DENTAL	DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE 1/1-1/31/19	$         657.54
EFTPS	12.28.18 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES	$      3,082.57
IA DEPT OF REVENUE	STATE PAYROLL TAXES-DECEMBER ’18	$      1,200.00
IMAGETEK	RADIX SUBSCRIPTION-JANUARY ’19	$         130.00
IPERS	RETIREMENT-DECEMBER ’18	$      4,564.16
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE	Q4 2018 SALES TAX	$      1,631.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Q4 2018 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE	$           23.73
VISA	SUPPLIES	$         752.40
VISION BANK	CASH MGMT FEE-DECEMBER 2018	$           20.00
WELLMARK	HEALTH INSURANCE 1/1/1-1/31/19	$      6,772.62
	TOTAL:	$   21,232.10

 

        UNPAID CLAIMS

ACCESS SYSTEMS	MONTHLY TOTAL IT CARE-DEC ’18 JAN ’19	$      1,161.80
ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY	COPIER CHARGES/CONTRACT	$         146.59
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE	WASTEWATER TESTING	$         528.00
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	SUPPLIES	$           24.66
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC	SUPPLIES FOR ROAD SIGNS	$         507.56
BOONE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY	ANIMAL CONTROL CHARGES NOVEMBER ’18	$         119.00
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE	28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-JAN ’18	$      4,583.33
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY	CLEANING SUPPLIES	$         278.64
CITY OF DES MOINES	SLUDGE DISPOSAL	$      2,831.75
CONSUMER REPORTS	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           26.00
EMMA CLAUSEN	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           17.00
EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS	QUARTERLY WEB HOSTING SERVICES	$         225.00
EVERLASTINGS	FUNERAL PLANT	$           40.00
GRIFFIN DIGGS	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           25.50
INGRAM	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$         863.86
IOWA GARDNER MAGAZINE	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           19.95
JARED ADREON	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           93.50
JOELLE CONSIER	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$         102.00
JON REUTTER	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           34.00
MASON WILL	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           25.50
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP	LEGALS	$           93.26
MIDWEST TAPE	DVDS	$         119.36
MIKE FRAZIER	SNOW REMOVAL DECEMBER ’18	$         185.00
MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY	DVD	$              9.00
NOAH SNEDDEN	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           34.00
OGDEN FARM & FEED	SUPPLIES	$           74.66
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	Q4 2018 SANITATION	$      2,250.00
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	STREET LIGHTS 11/20/18-12/20/18	$      2,711.88
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	UTILITIES 11/20/18-12/20/18	$      3,857.39
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY	MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE JAN ’19	$         690.49
OXEN TECHNOLOGY	IT SUPPORT	$         202.50
PAT CLEMONS	VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/POLICE	$           42.15
QUILL	OFFICE SUPPLIES-LIBRARY	$           59.49
READER SERVICE	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$           21.96
SCHULING HITCH COMPANY	RACK FOR TRUCK/SNOWPLOW REPAIR	$         560.84
SPIRIT LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$           65.00
TASTE OF HOME	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           19.98
THIS OLD HOUSE	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           20.00
TIME MAGAZINE	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           30.00
TOM WALTERS	GARBAGE SERVICE-DECEMBER ’18	$           90.00
UNPLUGGED WIRELESS	PAGER BATTERIES	$           46.00
WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION LLC	WWTF ACTIVATED SLUDGE UPGRADE PAY# 11	$ 340,185.50
ZACH MATTHEWS	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL CLOCK MANAGER	$         110.50
	TOTAL:	$ 363,132.60

 

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

There were no permits in December for review.

 

Department Reports were presented.

 

Public Comment. Lori Anderson was wondering if the council should have their own city email rather than using personal emails. Emily Clausen met with Rec Coordinator Jessica Christensen and she has some new programs to implement this year.

 

Tina Palmer from YSS gave an update on the current services provided to Ogden residents. YSS made their annual request for $3,000.

 

Library Director Lori Reutter gave the annual library report. The library should be receiving their Tier 3 status which will increase state funding. A new 4 session arts program for 55+ will begin soon. This is a paid program for being 1 of 19 libraries chosen to receive this grant. The library has seen an increase in all areas, including patrons and programs.

 

Motion by Reimers, second by Ohlson to approve a cigarette/tobacco permit for Ogden Mart.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve a liquor license for Ogden Mart pending State of Iowa approval.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Council tabled action on the fire department 501(c)3 and charge for services.

 

Motion by Thompson, second by Anderson to approve pay request #11 for the WWTP Activated Sludge Upgrades Project to Woodruff Construction for $340,185.50.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

2019 council meeting schedule will remain the same. Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

An updated schedule was presented to the council for budget work sessions in January.

 

Motion by Reimers, second by Liston to approve Resolution 201901-455. A Resolution to establish official depositories and maximum balance.

 

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

 

2019 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem-	Brian Reimers
Police Chief-	Mick Bailey
Sewer Superintendent-	Chad Thede
Street Superintendent-	Dan Buzzell
Library Director	Lori Reutter
Fire Chief-	Rick Sturtz
City Engineers-	Fox Engineering
City Health Officer-	Dr. Caleb D. Glawe, MD
City Depositories-	Vision Bank (Ogden)   Security Savings Bank (Boxholm) Boone Bank & Trust (Boone) U.S. Bank (Boone) Peoples Trust & Savings (Jefferson and Ogden)
Official Newspaper-	The Ogden Reporter
Check Signatory-	Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Administrator, City Clerk
Hazardous Building   Property Inspector-	Mike Salati
Utility Board-   (6 year term)	Cy Hornberg (1-1-22)   Dick Smith (1-1-20) Donna Christensen, chair (1-1-24)
Library Board-   (6 year term)	Lesli Hayes, President   Jana Rector, Vice Pres Pat Doran Mary Ellen Carlson Bob Kieffer	12/2015 thru 12/2021   03/2015 thru 03/2021 03/2013 thru 03/2019 08/2017 thru 09/2023 10/2016 thru 10/2022

 

Cemetery Board-   (6 year term)	Pat Carson, Chair   Gary Paulsen Gerald Anderson Doug Stumbo Debi Carlson	2015-2021   2015-2021 2015-2021 2015-2021 2015-2021
Community Services Board-   (3 year term)	Brian Reimers   Lori Anderson Paul Nicklos Lori Good Susan Casey Chuck Good Karen Dannen	Council Liaison-annual   Council Liaison-annual 2013 2014 2013 2015 2014
Community Center Committee –	Anderson, Ohlson, Mayor
Economic Development Committee-	Anderson, Ohlson, Mayor
Landfill Committee –	Liston, Thompson
Parks Committee-	Anderson, Thompson, Mayor
Personnel Committee –	Reimers, Liston, Mayor
Public Safety Committee-	Liston, Thompson, Mayor
Streets Committee-	Ohlson, Reimers, Mayor
Utilities Committee-	Reimers, Liston, Mayor
Ogden Legacy Liaison-	Anderson
Boone Co. Trails Advisory Committee-	Ohlson
Nuisance Committee –	Full Council
Audit Committee-	Full Council
Rural Fire Board-	Full Council
911 Board-	Mick Bailey
Boone Co. Emergency Management-	Reimers
Boone Co. Economic Growth Corp.-	Liston
Hirta-	Liston

 

City Administrator-	Emily Clausen
City Clerk-	Melanie Olesen
City Attorney-	Lee Johnson
Building Inspector-	Emily Clausen
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator-	Emily Clausen

 

 

 

Motion by Ohlson, second by Reimers, to adjourn at 7:57 pm.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

 

Denny Good, Mayor

Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk

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