MINUTES
CITY OF MARENGO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2006. Present: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: None. Quorum declared by Mayor.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.
Financial Manager Barrick requested additional $12,828.89 in claims be added to approval list, bringing total to $43,431.94. Motion by Brecht; second by Rabe to approve agenda with additional claims. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kreis; second by Curry to approve Consent Agenda. Motion carried.
Nick Narigon, MPC reporter, introduced himself and informed Council that he would be covering Council meetings.
a. Adopt 2006 Code of Ordinances, Ordinance #412, Second Reading
Motion by Rabe; second by Kreis to approve second reading of Ordinance #412. Rabe: Aye; Schmieder:
Aye; Curry: Aye; Brecht: Aye; Kreis: Aye. Motion carried.
a. Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $43,431.94
Motion by Rabe; second by Curry to approve claims. Motion carried.
b. GIS Needs Assessment Study Participation
Administrator Schumacher suggested Council move on to next order of business as GIS representative was
not present at this time.
c. Housing
Rehabilitation Contract, Authorization, Resolution #06-28
Schumacher advised he, Mayor and Community Development Committee met with Lisa-Marie Garlich of
ECICOG to discuss possible Marengo participation. Marengo will need to provide a $12,000 match over a
2-year period; local orgainizations may assist with portion of match dollars. Tax abatement ordinance could
be amended so that these properties would not be eligible for tax abatement. Discussion followed. Motion
by Curry; second by Kreis to approve Resolution #06-28. Ayes: Curry, Kreis, Schmieder. Nays: Brecht,
Rabe. Motion carried.
d. Set Public Hearing for Housing Rehabilitation Grant, Resolution #06-29
Schumacher advised in order to proceed with grant, a public hearing was needed. Motion by Schmider;
second by Curry to approve Resolution #06-29. Ayes: Curry, Rabe, Kreis, Schmieder. Nays: Brecht.
Motion carried.
At this time, Council returned to agenda item:
b. GIS Needs Assessment Study Participation
Mike Klepper, the Schneider Corporation, was present to describe the county-wide project and encourage
participation by Marengo. At this time, Iowa County was asking for an initial commitment for the study
only; Marengo’s cost would be approximately $4,000. Motion by Brecht; second by Schmieder to table the
decision until Council had more information. All ayes. Motion carried.
a. Environmental/Financial Impact of Proposed Water System Improvements
Mayor Seye opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m City Engineer Haugen indicated the public hearig was
the next step in fulfilling SRF funding requirements. Haugen presented plans for water system
improvements, along with a tentative rate increase proposed by Utility Committee. Haugen and Schumacher
proceeded to answer public’s and Council’s questions regarding rate increase and site location. Mayor Seye
closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
a. Monthly Report
Public Works Director Stukey reported:
Schumacher reported:
Motion by Kreis; second by Schmieder to adjourn meeting at 7:15 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
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CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL |
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10/23/2006 |
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DATE |
CHECK# |
PAYEE |
AMOUNT |
DESCRIPTION |
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10/20/2006 |
10552-10574 |
PAYROLL
CHECKS |
14,203.61 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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direct w/d |
EFTPS |
4,925.39 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10478 |
TREASURER
STATE OF IOWA |
721.00 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10479 |
IPERS |
1,145.68 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10480 |
IPERS |
1,001.00 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10581 |
TEAMSTERS |
93.00 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10582 |
AFLAC |
48.75 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10583 |
MARENGO
BANK |
70.00 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10584 |
AMERICAN
FUNDS |
35.00 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10585 |
PRIMERICA |
166.67 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10586 |
CITY OF
MUSCATINE |
70.00 |
10/20
PAYROLL |
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10/24/2006 |
24947 |
BENS
REPAIR |
52.95 |
VEHICLE
MTCE |
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24948 |
CENTRAL
IOWA DISTRIBUTING |
165.75 |
SHOP
SUPPLIES |
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24949 |
CHARLES
CAPPER AUTO |
10.40 |
VEHICLE
MTCE |
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24950 |
CITY OF
MARENGO |
49.07 |
WATER
DEPOSITS APP TO FINALS |
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24951 |
CRONBAUGH
TREE SERVICE |
1,000.00 |
TREE
REMOVAL |
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24952 |
DELTA
DENTAL OF IOWA |
694.18 |
GROUP
INSURANCE |
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24953 |
HAWKINS
WATER TREATMENT |
20.00 |
WATER
SUPPLIES |
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24954 |
HYGENIC
LAB |
55.00 |
POOL LAB |
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24955 |
IOWA
COUNTY RECORDER |
24.00 |
RECORDING
FEES |
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24956 |
IOWA
INSURANCE DIVISION |
70.00 |
CEMETERY
REPORT |
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24957 |
IOWA
LEAGUE OF CITIES |
27.00 |
TRAINING |
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24958 |
IOWA ONE
CALL |
28.80 |
LINE
NOTIFICATION |
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24959 |
IOWA
TELECOM |
218.90 |
PHONE
BILLS |
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24960 |
KOCH
BROTHERS |
134.49 |
EQUIPMENT
REPAIRS |
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24961 |
LL PELLING |
700.80 |
STREET
MTCE |
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24962 |
MARENGO
FIRE DEPT |
217.50 |
FIRE CALLS |
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24963 |
MARTIN
EQUIPMENT |
30.89 |
EQUIPMENT
REPAIRS |
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24964 |
MICHAEL
TODD & CO |
714.77 |
EQUIPMENT
REPAIRS |
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24965 |
NET INS |
12.99 |
WEBSITE
EXPENSE |
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24966 |
OFFICE
DEPOT |
97.75 |
OFFICE
SUPPLIES |
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24967 |
OPN
ARCHITECTS |
1,650.26 |
LIBRARY
PROJECT |
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24968 |
RELIABLE |
130.21 |
OFFICE
SUPPLIES |
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24969 |
RIVER
PRODUCTS |
569.68 |
ROCK |
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24970 |
SCHIMBERG |
848.56 |
WATER
EQUIPMENT |
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24971 |
COURTNEY
STALDER |
55.93 |
WATER
DEPOSIT REFUND |
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24972 |
STUART
STUKEY |
84.53 |
LODGING |
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24973 |
TREASURER
STATE OF IOWA |
45.88 |
UNCLAIMED
PROPERTY |
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24974 |
UNITED
RENTALS |
412.63 |
CLOTHING
ALLOWANCES |
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24975 |
ALLIANT
ENERGY |
7,058.76 |
GAS/ELECTRIC |
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24976 |
KEN
MARTENS |
482.60 |
LEGAL/COUNCIL |
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24977 |
PRINCIPAL |
5,039.79 |
GROUP
INSURANCE |
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24978 |
SUN LIFE
FINANCIAL |
247.77 |
GROUP
INSURANCE |
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TOTAL FOR APPROVAL |
$
43,431.94 |
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BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND |
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GENERAL
FUND |
18,181.15 |
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ROAD USE
TAX FUND |
10,556.62 |
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WATER FUND
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6,580.16 |
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SEWER FUND |
5,845.01 |
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STORM
SEWER FUND |
153.86 |
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LIBRARY
PROJECT FUND |
1,650.26 |
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WATER
SYSTEM PROJECT FUND |
314.00 |
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WATER
DEPOSITS FUND |
150.88 |
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TOTAL |
$
43,431.94 |
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______________________________
Joe Seye, Mayor
Attest: ____________________________________
Carl Schumacher, City Administrator/Clerk