MINUTES
CITY OF MARENGO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:05 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006. Present: Brecht, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: Curry.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.
Motion by Kreis; second by Rabe to approve agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
Following discussion pertaining to beer permit and security, motion made by Brecht; second by Rabe to approve Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
None.
a. Certification
of Fiscal Year 07 Budget, Resolution #06-03(b)
Mayor Seye opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m. City Administrator Schumacher advised that TIF
revenues had inadvertently been omitted; he had spoken with the Iowa Department of Management and had
been told that since the omission has no affect on levy rate, amendment is not necessary. Mayor Seye closed
the Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m. Motion by Rabe; second by Schmieder to approve Resolution #06-03 (b).
All ayes. Motion carried.
Schumacher advised that HAZMAT, disaster, and emergency services had been dropped from prior
agreements so that only fire services remained. Motion by Kreis; second by Rabe to approve township
agreements for fire service protection. Ayes: Rabe, Kreis, Schmieder. Nays: None. Abstain: Brecht.
Motion carried.
a. Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $33,308.21
Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve claims. All ayes. Motion carried.
b. Iowa DOT
Recreational Trails Project Authorization, Resolution #06-04
Schumacher
stated authorization was necessary for him to
sign agreements. Discussion
regarding
agreement of surrounding property owners. Schumacher advised his understanding was all property owners
in agreement of trail project. Schumacher further advised that work will be done by Gateway volunteers and
match money would be in-kind donations. Motion by Brecht; second by Schmieder to approve Resolution
#06-04. All ayes. Motion carried.
a. Monthly Report
Police Chief Moser reported:
b. Consideration of Hiring Rob Rotter as Part-Time Police Officer
Moser advised Rotter was certified, and would only need to update his MMPI. In addition, department
would have access to Max, K-9 unit, when Rotter on duty. Motion by Rabe; second by Kreis to hire Rotter
as part-time officer at a rate of $10/hour. All ayes. Motion carried.
Council Member Kreis questioned Living Roadways project. Since plantings are not being maintained, can City discontinue project? Schumacher advised he thought City would have to pay back grant money if project was discontinued. Council asked Schumacher to check with DOT to see why Caseys and Ampride were able to discontinue project.
City Attorney Martens reported that articles of incorporation had been filed for 501c(3) status for Picnic in the Park, Inc.
Schumacher thanked Martens for his work on project and further advised:
At this time, Dave Haugen, Veenstra & Kimm answered Council’s questions regarding the feasibility of buying from Poweshiek Water Association. He advised bottom line was Marengo can produce water less expensively than purchasing it. Discussion continued regarding future annexation possibilities and city vs rural water hookups.
Motion by Kreis; second by Rabe to adjourn meeting at 6:52 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
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CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL |
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3/13/06 |
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DATE |
CHECK# |
PAYEE |
AMOUNT |
DESCRIPTION |
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3/10/06 |
9648-9674 |
PAYROLL
CHECKS |
22,198.28 |
1/27
PAYROLL |
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2/28/06 |
24095 |
MARENGO
POSTMASTER |
293.42 |
POSTAGE |
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3/14/06 |
24096 |
AMPRIDE |
25.50 |
FUEL |
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24097 |
APEX |
190.82 |
OFFICE
SUPPLIES |
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24098 |
BERSTLER
CAR WASH |
24.00 |
POLICE
VEHICLES |
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24099 |
BIG G |
149.00 |
MRC
CONCESSIONS |
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24100 |
LEANNE
BRECHT |
326.24 |
MRC
CONCESSIONS |
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24101 |
BROWNS
HARDWARE |
9.76 |
LIBRARY
JANITORIAL |
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24102-24125 |
VOID |
- |
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24126 |
CARQUEST |
352.34 |
VEHICLE
MTCE |
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24127 |
CASEYS |
908.01 |
FUEL |
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24128 |
CHARLES
CAPPER AUTO |
560.24 |
IMPALA
REPAIR |
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24129 |
CITY OF MARENGO |
213.31 |
WATER
DEPOSITS APPLIED TO BILLS |
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24130 |
COON CREEK |
356.20 |
TELEPHONE |
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24131 |
CROWN
TROPHY |
522.85 |
MRC
WRESTLING |
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24132 |
D&S
REPAIR |
197.00 |
FIRE TRUCK
REPAIRS |
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24133 |
DR SUSAN
DAVIS |
231.00 |
ACCIDENT
CLAIM |
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24134 |
DEMCO |
182.10 |
LIBRARY
OFFICE SUPPLIES |
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24135 |
EV RADIO |
46.95 |
FIRE EQUIP
REPAIR |
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24136 |
IMFOA |
75.00 |
SPRING
CONFERENCE |
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24137 |
INGRAM |
198.45 |
LIBRARY
BOOKS |
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24138 |
IAMU |
478.82 |
DUES |
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24139 |
IA CO
PEACE OFFICERS ASSN |
125.00 |
DUES |
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24140 |
IA DEPT
PUBLIC HEALTH |
35.00 |
POOL
REGISTRATION |
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24141 |
IOWA
OFFICE SOLUTIONS |
32.80 |
COPIER
MTCE |
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24142 |
IOWA
TELECOM |
115.10 |
TELEPHONE |
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24143 |
IOWA
VALLEY COMM SCHOOLS |
300.00 |
MRC
DONATION |
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24144 |
IOWA
WORKFORCE DEV |
15.00 |
BOILER
POLICY |
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24145 |
KEYSTONE
LAB |
27.00 |
WATER
TESTING |
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24146 |
LAREYS |
36.35 |
POLICE
CLOTHING |
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24147 |
MARENGO
FARM & HOME |
200.81 |
PUBLIC
WORKS SUPPLIES |
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24148 |
MARENGO
FIRE DEPT |
300.00 |
FIRE CALLS |
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24149 |
MARENGO
OUTDOOR POWER |
75.23 |
WRESTLING
EXPENSE |
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24150 |
MARENGO
PUBLIC LIBRARY |
87.38 |
PETTY CASH |
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24151 |
MARENGO
SENIOR DINING |
275.00 |
LIBRARY
UTILITIES |
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24152 |
KEN
MARTENS |
374.00 |
LEGAL/COUNCIL |
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24153 |
MIDWEST
RADAR |
75.00 |
POLICE
EQUIPMENT |
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24154 |
MPC
NEWSPAPERS |
249.14 |
PUBLICATIONS |
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24155 |
NET INS |
12.99 |
WEBSITE
EXPENSE |
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24156 |
PRONTO |
42.29 |
FUEL |
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24157 |
RECORDED
BOOKS |
151.80 |
LIBRARY AV |
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24158 |
REIC |
10.00 |
LANDFILL
EXPENSE |
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24159 |
S&J
SANITATION |
164.75 |
TRASH
REMOVAL |
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24160 |
CARL
SCHUMACHER |
29.82 |
TRAVEL
VOUCHER |
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24161 |
JEREMY
SCRANTON |
1.04 |
WATER
DEPOSIT REFUND |
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24162 |
TEST
AMERICA |
338.00 |
WASTEWATER
TESTING |
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24163 |
THOMSON
GALE |
129.33 |
LIBRARY
BOOKS |
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24164 |
TOWN &
COUNTRY WHOLESALE |
225.61 |
MRC
CONCESSIONS |
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24165 |
TREASURER
STATE OF IOWA |
1,414.97 |
SALES TAX |
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24166 |
US
CELLULAR |
292.65 |
CELL PHONE
EXPENSE |
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24167 |
CHRIS
USHER |
24.39 |
WATER BILL OVERPAYMENT |
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24168 |
THE VERNON
CO |
199.73 |
POLICE
PROMO |
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24169 |
WHITEYS |
408.74 |
FUEL |
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TOTAL FOR APPROVAL |
$ 33,308.21 |
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BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND |
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GENERAL |
19,413.26 |
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ROAD USE
TAX |
3,298.03 |
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WATER |
5,704.42 |
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SEWER |
4,198.57 |
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LIBRARY
ADOPT AN AUTHOR479.58 |
479.58 |
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WATER
DEPOSITS |
214.35 |
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TOTAL |
$ 33,308.21 |
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REVENUE BREAKDOWN |
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Feb-06 |
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GENERAL
FUNDS |
10,130.84 |
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SPECIAL
FUNDS |
45,706.59 |
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DEBT
SERVICE FUNDS |
737.03 |
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ENTERPRISE
FUNDS |
42,004.73 |
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CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUNDS |
244.42 |
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PERMANENT
FUNDS |
- |
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TOTAL |
98,823.61 |
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______________________________
Joe Seye, Mayor
Attest: ____________________________________
Carl Schumacher, City Administrator/Clerk