MINUTES

CITY OF MARENGO

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY APRIL 10, 2006

 

 

Call to Order by Mayor Seye at  6:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006.  Present: Brecht, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder.  Absent: Curry.  Quorum declared by Mayor.

 

Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.

 

Approval of Agenda – April 10, 2006

Motion by Brecht; second by Kreis to approve agenda.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Consent Agenda

Motion by Brecht; second by Rabe to approve Consent Agenda.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Open Forum

None.

 

Public Hearings

a.  Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance #409, Insect Control

     Mayor Seye opened Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.  Hearing no comments from public,  Mayor Seye closed

     Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.  Motion by Rabe; second by Kreis to approve first reading of Ordinance #409. 

     Schmieder: Aye; Kreis: Aye; Rabe: Aye; Brecht: Aye.  Motion carried.

b.  Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance #410, RAGBRAI

     Mayor Seye opened Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m.  City Administrator Schumacher presented two options for

     Ordinance #410, Option B included restrictions for outdoor entertainment and beer service.  In addition,

     Schumacher presented an amendment to Section 124.01exempting businesses with valid food permit license

     on its premises as of April 1, 2006, with the exception of permanent businesses becoming operable between

     now and July 27, 2006.  This amendment was to allow for one newly established business and one new to be

     established business to be able to vend from their premises on July 27th without obtaining a vendor permit. 

     Lengthy discussion followed concerning the restricting of beer gardens and outdoor entertainment  Mayor

     Seye closed Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.   Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve first reading of

     Ordinance #410, less restrictive option A as amended.  Kreis: Aye; Brecht; Aye; Schmieder: Aye; Rabe:

     Aye.  Motion carried.

 

Old Business

a.  Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement and Providing for the Issuance of $800,000

     General Obligation Library Improvement Bonds, Series 2006A, and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay

     the Same, Resolution #06-08

     Schumacher indicated the resolution was necessary in order for City to enter into loan agreement and

     authorize City Clerk and Mayor to sign loan documents.  Motion by Kreis; second by Rabe to approve

     Resolution #06-08.  All Ayes.  Motion carried.  Rabe questioned payment of bills for library project – which

     do Friends of Library pay and which do City pay.  Schumacher advised a schedule had been created.

 

New Business

a.  Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $105,960.06

     Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve claims.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

b.  Appoint Pool Manager(s)

     Motion by Kreis; second by Schmieder to hire Dan & Kathleen Frimml as 2006 pool managers at a rate of 

     $5600 for the season.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

c.  Appoint Dr. Susan Davis and Marvin Carney to Hospital Board of Trustees, 3-year Terms

     Schumacher indicated that Hospital CEO Genny Maroc requested Dr. Davis and Mr. Carney be re-

     appointed.  Motion by Schmieder; second by Kreis to appoint Dr. Susan Davis and Marvin Carney to

     Marengo Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees for 3year Terms.  Ayes: Rabe, Kreis, Schmieder.  Nays:

     None.  Abstain: Brecht.

d.  Approve Pool Manual

     Motion by  Kreis; second by Schmieder to approve Pool Manual as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Police

a.  Monthly Report

     Police Chief Moser reported:

 

City Council/Mayor/Committee/Attorney/Administrator Reports

Council Member Rabe questioned the school’s bus parking lot.  He thought it was supposed to be paved some time ago.  Schumacher agreed to look into the matter.  Moser reported that he had spoken with Principal Bieschke concerning parking areas at the school.

 

Schumacher advised:

·        Library project was underway; foundation being dug; three small change orders thus far

·        RAGBRAI general meeting Tuesday at noon

·        City-wide clean up info disseminated to council members and mayor

·        Submitted FEMA grant for fire department new brush truck

 

Adjournment

Motion by Kreis; second by Rabe to adjourn meeting at 7:03 p.m.  All ayes.  Motion carried.     

 

 

CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL

4/10/06

 

 

 

 

 

DATE

CHECK#

PAYEE

 AMOUNT

DESCRIPTION

4/7/06

9835-9853

PAYROLL CHECKS

                     10,321.90

4/7 PAYROLL

 

9854-9873

VOID

                                    -  

4/7 PAYROLL

 

9874-9890

PAYROLL CHECKS

                     12,283.52

4/7 PAYROLL

3/30/06

24199

MARENGO POSTMASTER

                           333.76

POSTAGE

4/3/06

24200

VOID

                                    -  

 

4/11/06

24201

ADVANCED WATER TECH

                           565.02

WATER SUPPLIES

 

24202

AFFORDABLE HAZARDS REMOVAL

                        5,085.00

LIBRARY PROJECT

 

24203

AMPRIDE

                           476.79

FUEL

 

24204

BARNES DISTRIBUTION

                             86.38

TRASH BAGS

 

24205

BIG G

                             75.28

CONCESSIONS, WW SUPPLIES

 

24206

BROWNS

                           303.39

MISC SUPPLIES

 

24207

CARQUEST

                           257.68

VEHICLE MTCE

 

24208

CASEYS

                           127.51

FUEL

 

24209

CHARLES CAPPER AUTO

                     20,794.09

REPAIRS, SQUAD CAR

 

24210

CITY OF MARENGO

                           120.00

WATER DEPOSITS APPLIED TO BILLS

 

24211

CJ COOPER

                             30.00

EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING

 

24212

CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOLS

                        1,437.50

LIBRARY SATELLITE

 

24213

COON CREEK

                           345.74

PHONE EXPENSE

 

24214

DAVIS WATER EQUIPMENT

                        1,242.69

METER

 

24215

JOSH DOTY

                             30.00

WATER DEPOSIT REFUND

 

24216

EAST CENTRAL REG LIBRARY

                             15.00

TRAINING

 

24217

FESLERS

                        2,451.63

POLICE EQUIPMENT

 

24218

HAWKINS

                           263.50

WATER SUPPLIES

 

24219

INGRAM

                           184.83

LIBRARY BOOKS

 

24220

IOWA DOT

                           184.20

STREET MTCE

 

24221

IOWA OFFICE SOLUTIONS

                             50.89

OFFICE SUPPLIES

 

24222

IOWA RURAL WATER

                           150.00

TRAINING

 

24223

KEYSTONE LAB

                             17.00

WATER TESTING

 

24224

KIRKWOOD COMM COLLEGE

                           300.00

TRAINING

 

24225

LAREYS

                                2.00

POLICE CLOTHING

 

24226

MIKE LOFFER

                             30.00

WATER DEPOSIT REFUND

 

24227

MARENGO FARM & HOME

                           562.90

MISC SUPPLIES

 

24228

MARENGO FIRE DEPT

                           292.50

FIRE CALLS

 

24229

MARENGO MEM HOSPITAL

                             19.00

EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING

 

24230

MARENGO OUTDOOR POWER

                        1,801.27

EQUIPMENT REPAIR

 

24231

MARENGO SENIOR DINING

                           275.00

LIBRARY UTILITIES

 

24232

KEN MARTENS

                           599.80

LEGAL/COUNCIL

 

24233

MIDWEST PIPE

                           895.00

MRC CAP IMPROVEMENTS

 

24234

MPC NEWSPAPERS

                           205.16

PUBLICATIONS

 

24235

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

                             15.90

LIBRARY BOOKS

 

24236

OFFICE DEPOT

                                3.31

OFFICE SUPPLIES

 

24237

OPN ARCHITECTS

                     18,541.17

LIBRARY PROJECT

 

24238

PAMIDA

                             14.98

CITY HALL SUPPLIES

 

24239

PENWORTHY

                           158.69

LIBRARY BOOKS

 

24240

PRONTO

                        1,103.68

FUEL

 

24241

QUILL

                             64.14

LIBRARY OFFICE SUPPLIES

 

24242

RECORDED BOOKS

                             45.90

LIBRARY AV

 

24243

REIC

                     10,140.00

LANDFILL ASSESSMENT

 

24244

ROGGENTIEN ELECTRIC

                             82.79

EQUIPMENT REPAIR

 

24245

S&J SANITATION

                           139.75

TRASH REMOVAL

 

24246

JERRY SMITH

                             75.00

WATER DEPOSIT REFUND

 

24247

STAPLES

                             66.47

OFFICE SUPPLIES

 

24248

BILLY STUKEY

                             80.00

TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS

 

24249

TEST AMERICA

                           418.00

WASTEWATER TESTING

 

24250

THOMAS BOUREGY

                           138.50

LIBRARY BOOKS

 

24251

THOMSON GALE

                           128.53

LIBRARY BOOKS

 

24252

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA

                        1,241.83

SALES TAX

 

24253

US CELLULAR

                           261.83

CELL PHONES

 

24254

UTILITY EQUIPMENT

                           108.30

WATER EQUIPMENT

 

24255

VEENSTRA & KIMM

                        9,522.00

ENGINEERING

 

24256

WHITEYS

                        1,393.36

FUEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL FOR APPROVAL

 $                105,960.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND

 

 

GENERAL

                     55,185.56

 

 

 

ROAD USE TAX

                        4,469.74

 

 

 

WATER

                     17,240.61

 

 

 

SEWER

                        4,212.46

 

 

 

LIBRARY RENOVATION/EXPANSION

                     23,761.17

 

 

 

CAPITAL PROJECTS

                           363.90

 

 

 

LIBRARY ADOPT AN AUTHOR

                           471.62

 

 

 

WATER DEPOSITS

                           255.00

 

 

 

TOTAL

 $                105,960.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUE BREAKDOWN

Mar-06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL FUNDS

                     25,594.85

 

 

 

SPECIAL FUNDS

                     46,189.31

 

 

 

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

                        1,670.94

 

 

 

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

                     43,224.11

 

 

 

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

                           257.08

 

 

 

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