Minutes for February 11, 2020

STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

February 11, 2020

 

The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Clerk Melanie Olesen, City Administrator Emily Clausen, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, Library Director Lori Reutter and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were Lance Aldrich and Tyler Biese from FOX Engineering and 5 guests.

 

Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 and special meeting minutes of January 17th, January 28th, January 29th and budget workshop February 5, 2020.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the January 2020 Treasurer’s report.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,347,808.07

FUND RECEIVED EXPENDED TRANSFER IN TRANSFER OUT INVEST-
MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND 20,791.57 61,301.20 50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX 27,790.49 9,505.86
112-TRUST & AGENCY 1,092.66
121-L.O.S.T. 15,722.31 600.00 125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE 20,905.52
177-ASSET FORFEITURE
200-DEBT SERVICE 633.24
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS
302-POLICE CAR
303-TRUCK FUND
305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT
306-FIRE EQUIPMENT 10,299.89 3,256.25
307-SEWER PROJECTS
309-WARNING SIREN FUND
312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND
313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND 71,039.79
610-SANITARY SEWER 54,440.74 33,825.74 28,650.00
612-SEWER SINKING FUND 28,650.00
740-STORM SEWER 3,193.93 2,273.50
GRAND TOTAL: 154,870.35 107,506.30 28,650.00 28,650.00 249,296.04

ENDING BALANCE:   2,395,172.12

 

Liston made a motion, Anderson seconded, to approve the following claims:

 

         PAID CLAIMS:                                                              

BLACK HILLS ENERGY MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE  $      2,074.85
DELTA DENTAL DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE 2/1-2/29/20  $         652.86
EFTPS 1.24.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES  $      3,831.34
EFTPS 2.7.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES  $      3,262.16
HSA BANK HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT FEBRUARY 2020  $      1,499.98
IA DEPT OF REVENUE STATE PAYROLL TAXES-JANUARY 2020  $      1,264.00
IA DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICES BOILER INSPECTION-SEWER PLANT  $         120.00
IA INSURANCE DIVISION 2019 ANNUAL PERPETUAL CARE REPORT  $           21.00
IMAGETEK RADIX SUBSCRIPTION-FEBRUARY 2020  $         130.00
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION VISION INSURANCE-FEBRUARY 2020  $           59.10
IPERS RETIREMENT-JANUARY 2020  $      5,040.91
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE WORKERS COMP RENEWAL PREMIUM  $      9,989.00
VERIZON CELL PHONE SERVICE 12/16/19-01/15/2020  $         239.65
WELLMARK HEALTH INSURANCE FEBRUARY 2020  $      8,154.78
  TOTAL:  $   36,339.63

        UNPAID CLAIMS

ACCESS SYSTEMS MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-DEC ’19/JAN ’20  $         418.59
ACCESS SYSTEMS COLOR COPY CHARGES/COPIER-JAN’20  $           28.55
ACCESS SYSTEMS TOTAL IT CARE – FEB 2020  $         757.33
ACCESS SYSTEMS EXTENDED WARRANTY – 1 YEAR SERVER  $         575.46
ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-JAN ’20  $         121.19
ADVANTAGE ARCHIVES, LLC PRESERVATION MICROFILMING/LIBRARY  $         260.00
AFLAC AFLAC CONTRIBUTION  $         335.22
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE WASTEWATER TESTING  $         844.50
AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY  $           24.97
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY VEHICLE MAINT. SUPPLIES  $         102.93
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS STREET SIGN SUPPLIES  $         480.99
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-FEB ’20  $      4,833.33
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC CLEANING SUPPLIES  $         341.00
DOLLAR GENERAL SUPPLIES  $           22.50
FOX ENGINEERING 242213B WWTP IMPROVEMENTS  $      2,158.35
IMFOA MEMBERSHIP DUES 2020-2021  $         100.00
INGRAM BOOKS-LIBRARY  $      1,073.51
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATING REQUESTS DECEMBER 2019  $           15.40
JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES  $      2,136.00
MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT RECORDS STORAGE  $              2.55
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER EMS TRAINING  $         300.00
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP LEGAL PUBLICATIONS  $         367.45
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY  $           40.00
MIDWEST TAPE DVDS-LIBRARY  $           14.08
MIKE FRAIZER SNOW REMOVAL-JANUARY 2020  $         665.00
MOFFITT’S FORD VEHICLE MAINT. EMS  $           52.96
OGDEN FARM & FEED SUPPLIES  $         748.56
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE FEB 2020  $         699.76
PORTABLE PRO, INC PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE-REC  $           75.00
QUICK OIL FUEL-JANUARY 2020  $      1,497.60
QUILL SUPPLIES/LIBRARY  $         137.16
QUILTMAKER MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY  $           22.97
READERS DIGEST MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY  $           20.00
REALSIMPLE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY  $           24.00
RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING INC PARTS/LABOR REPAIR  $         396.01
SAFELITE AUTO GLASS WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT  $         325.50
STRAUSS SECURITY SOLUTIONS CITY HALL SECURITY SYSTEM/INSTALLATION  $      1,996.28
THIS OLD HOUSE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY  $           25.00
TOM WALTERS GARBAGE SERVICE-JANUARY 2020  $           90.00
VISA SUPPLIES  $         681.46
VISION BANK CASH MGMT FEE-FEBRUARY 2020  $           20.00
WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION LLC WWTF ACTIVATED SLUDGE UPGRADE PAY#22  $   31,884.86
  TOTAL:  $   54,716.02

 

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

There were no permits in January for review.

 

Department Reports were presented. Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede reported all the required testing is done and now waiting on the permit. The plant is performing good.

 

Public Comment. Brian Reimers spoke to the council about the rising costs of the Boone County Communications Center and how it is funded. The Board of Supervisors and committee are looking at the possibility of a tax levy. Emily Clausen reported we are waiting on the signed contracts from JB Holland and then we can proceed with the Beaver Creek Watershed Improvements Project.

 

Public Hearing. Mayor Good closed the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. to open the public hearing on the Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy. No questions or comments.

 

Mayor Good closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:20 p.m.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202002-482 approving the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Maximum Property Tax Dollars Levy.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Cemetery Board Recommendation. A request from Dave Huntley for an individual mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery was tabled.

 

Motion by Reimers, second by Weber to approve WWTF Activated Sludge Upgrades Project Change Order No. 3.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Ohlson, second by Anderson to approve pay request #22 for the WWTP Activated Sludge Upgrades Project to Woodruff Construction for $31,884.86.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Liston, second by Reimers to approve Resolution No. 202002-483 to accept the Ogden WWTF Activated Sludge Upgrade Project constructed by Woodruff Construction.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve pay request #23 for the WWTP Activated Sludge Upgrades Project to Woodruff Construction for $260,971.76 in 30 days.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

2020/2021 Draft Budget. Motion by Reimers, second by Liston to set a public hearing for the proposed FY21 budget for March 10th, 2020 at 7:15 p.m.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Weber, second by Anderson to approve the city properties mowing bid from Mike Frazier. Two bids were received.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve the Glenwood Cemetery mowing bid from Mike Frazier. Two bids were received.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Good asked for council members to sit on a committee for the Howe School property. The committee will be Mayor Denny Good and Council members Jason Weber and Lori Anderson.

 

Motion by Liston, second by Ohlson to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

 

                                                                                                              Denny Good, Mayor

Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk

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