Minutes for May 12, 2020
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
May 12, 2020
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at 7:10 p.m. electronically via conference call at the following phone number: 978-990-5000, access code 413743. This meeting was conducted electronically due to federal and state government recommendations in response to COVID-19 pandemic conditions, pursuant to Governor Reynolds’ Proclamation of Disaster Emergency dated March 19, 2020. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, Library Director Lori Reutter, Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell, Police Chief Mick Bailey and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were Steve Soupir, FOX Engineering; Jim Turbes, KWBG and 2 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 14th, 2020.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the April 2020 Treasurer’s report.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,678,106.71
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 227,953.63 | 123,818.23 | 25,303.00 | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 23,804.68 | 7,823.53 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 73,653.58 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 13,288.38 | 6,350.00 | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | 6,563.50 | — | 41,183.00 | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 42,684.17 | — | 15,880.00 | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | 6,563.50 | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | — | — | — | — | 71,039.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 61,095.94 | 245,252.42 | 7,668.50 | 28,650.00 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,650.00 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 2,999.47 | 8,865.79 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 445,479.85 | 405,236.97 | 77,501.50 | 69,833.00 | 249,296.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 2,726,318.09
Ohlson made a motion, Weber seconded, to approve the following claims:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES APRIL 2020 | $ 189.89 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 1,025.41 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE 5/1-5/31/20 | $ 652.86 |
| EFTPS | 4.17.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,295.24 |
| EFTPS | 5.1.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,081.93 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT MAY 2020 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IA DEPT OF REVENUE | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-APRIL 2020 | $ 1,173.00 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION-MAY 2020 | $ 130.00 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-MAY 2020 | $ 59.10 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-APRIL 2020 | $ 4,816.14 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 3/16-4/15/2020 | $ 238.12 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE MAY 2020 | $ 8,154.78 |
| TOTAL: | $ 24,316.45 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | TOTAL IT CARE – MAY 2020 | $ 757.33 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-APRIL ’20 | $ 121.19 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION-MAY 2020 | $ 335.22 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 723.50 |
| AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO. | WWTP EQ BASIN TRANSMITTER | $ 3,735.00 |
| BEV LINDGREN | LGCC RENTAL FEE RETURN 6.13.2020 | $ 37.50 |
| BOOK SYSTEMS, INC. | TECH WEB HOST SUPPORT/LIBRARY | $ 1,931.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-MAY ’20 | $ 4,833.33 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY | CLEANING SUPPLIES/LIBRARY | $ 89.72 |
| CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. | ANTIMICROBIAL WIPES | $ 77.43 |
| DIGITAL-ALLY | CLIPS FOR BODY CAMERAS | $ 8.00 |
| DRAINTECH | SEWER REPAIR/JET | $ 325.00 |
| FELD FIRE | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE/MAINTENANCE | $ 400.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701818A OGDEN BEAVER CREEK IMPROV. | $ 7,064.88 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 102319B OGDEN ST REPAIR PLANNING | $ 3,000.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED & FEED – LINCOLN PRAIRIE PARK | $ 41.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $ 1,529.19 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS JAN/FEB/MARCH 2020 | $ 35.20 |
| IOWA PIPE AND GRADING | DITCH DRAIN REPAIR/GRATE INSTALL | $ 5,000.00 |
| IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES | SIGNS | $ 519.50 |
| JASON MARTIN | SEWER TAP FEE REIMBURSEMENT | $ 200.00 |
| JB HOLLAND | BCWI 7018-18A PAY REQUEST #1 | $ 82,662.70 |
| JEFF GORMAN | STREET SWEEPER REPAIR | $ 250.00 |
| MALINDA HUGH-REYNOLDS | PARK SHELTER RENTAL FEE RETURN 5.17.2020 | $ 25.00 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 2.67 |
| MICHAEL FRAZIER | MOWING APRIL 2020 | $ 2,270.00 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 320.54 |
| MOFFITT’S FORD | POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE | $ 37.63 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 808.44 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 3/25 – 4/24/2020 | $ 1,906.99 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 3/25 – 4/24/2020 | $ 6,639.55 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE MAY 2020 | $ 692.07 |
| QUICK OIL | FUEL-APRIL 2020 | $ 399.67 |
| ROTO-ROOTER | SLUDGE HAULING | $ 14,506.23 |
| ROTO-ROOTER | CAMERA SEWER LINES SE 4TH ST | $ 735.00 |
| R&W POWER | POLE SAW | $ 687.08 |
| SHERMAN WILLIAMS | PAINT FOR PARK RESTROOMS | $ 219.16 |
| THE PAVEMENT DOCTOR | STREET PATCHING | $ 2,390.40 |
| TOM WALTERS | GARBAGE SERVICE-APRIL 2020 | $ 90.00 |
| UMB | DRAINAGE PROJECT LOAN/INTEREST PAYMENT | $ 106,050.00 |
| UNITED SEEDS, INC | GRASS SEED | $ 61.88 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 1,014.61 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-MAY 2020 | $ 20.00 |
| TOTAL: | $ 252,553.61 |
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Six permits were presented for review. Orvale Miller for a storage shed at 615 NW 7th St., Sandra Shannon at 320 SW 7th St. Pl. for a wood and chain link fence; Matthew Fix for a wood privacy fence at 249 S. 1st St., Dillan VanZwol for a wood and chain link fence at 231 SW 6th St., Jason Gengler for a chain link fence at 208 SE 4th St. and Mitchell Jebson for a wood fence at 238 SE 2nd St.
Department Reports were presented. Dan Buzzell is looking to replace the endloader. He has looked at several options. The street committee will meet this week to look over options. He will trade in the grader and put the current endloader up for sale. Library Director Lori Reutter added curbside pick up is still available at the library. They will be considering a phased reopening in June.
Public Comment. Margaret Liston updated council on the community garden. Marilyn Good has provided the garden space. OMU has installed a hydrant and meter. Bill Martin from Boone has provided onion sets, potatoes and peppers. They also have tomatoes and lettuce and a variety of other vegetables planted. If anyone is interested in helping with the garden (weeding/watering/monetary/supplying grass clippings/etc.) please contact Margaret Liston. Emily Clausen updated council on things happening at Glenwood Cemetery. Some trees are being trimmed and removed this week. Brian Reimers and Pat Carson have finished taking photos of all of the stones. Lori Anderson has been working around the shelter house weeding and planting flowers. Lori Anderson updated the council on the status of the grocery store. Legacy is in the process of purchasing the land from Brent Clark and they are working with CyBiz from ISU on a study for plans/options for a grocery store. They may be interested in the city green space next to the old store in the future. Boone Economic Growth Corporation is also helping with funding for the cost of the study from CyBiz.
Public Hearing. Mayor Good closed the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. to open the public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. No public comments.
Mayor Good closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:21 p.m.
Motion by Reimers, second by Anderson to approve Resolution No. 202005-491 approving the Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020 as published.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
CHEERS would like approval for clean-up days on June 20th. However, with the COVID-19 concerns they are considering cancelling at this time. Motion by Weber, second by Liston to table action on this item at this time. Council will wait to see what actions are taken by the Governor.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve cigarette permits for Casey’s General Store.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Good appointed Margaret Liston for another term on the HIRTA Committee.
Brian Reimers discussed the Emergency Management and 911 Commission levy with the council. If the county would move forward with this levy the City of Ogden would no longer pay the communications center from the city budget. All taxpayers would pay the levy which would resolve the shortfalls of the county to fund emergency management and the communications center. An example of some proposed rates was given to council. Some bullet points to consider: *Everyone would pay equally according to their value of property * Equalization of taxes throughout the county *No more double-taxing in the Cities of Boone, Ogden and Madrid *More transparency of the communications budget *Long term solution to our current funding issue *Allowed by the Code of Iowa *Improved sustainability in the operations of the communication center. Fifty of Iowa’s 99 counties have this levy. This would have to come before a vote of the general public to be approved. The councilmembers have agreed to provide a letter of support from the City of Ogden.
Motion by Ohlson, second by Reimers to approve the Beaver Creek Watershed Improvements Project pay request #1 to J.B. Holland for $82,662.70. Steve Soupir updated council on the project. Grading work is done and they are now waiting on materials. He noted that they have been good to work with.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Reimers, second by Ohlson to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Denny Good, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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