WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2007

Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:03 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Present: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: none. Quorum declared by Mayor.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.

Approval of Agenda – November 14, 2007

Motion by Rabe; second by Kreis to approve agenda. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

October 22, 2007 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
October 2007 Financial Reports
October 2007 Clerk’s Report
Liquor License and Sunday Sales Renewal for Big G
Set Public Hearing for November 26, 2007 to Discuss City of Marengo Application for Housing Funds from the Iowa Department of Economic Development

Motion by Schmieder; second by Curry to approve Consent Agenda. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: None.

Open Forum

Julia Foster expressed her concerns of cars being parked on sidewalks. Council member Kreis suggested that the Safety Committee investigate.

Old Business

a. Second Reading Ordinance #417, Adoption of Official Zoning Map

Motion by Rabe; second by Curry to approve second reading of Ordinance #417. Ayes: Brecht, Curry,

Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

New Business

a. Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $100,057.28

Motion by Brecht, second by Schmieder to approve claims. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

b. Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Administrative Services for

City’s Participation in the Income Offset Program, Resolution #07-43

City Administrator Schumacher explained that the program will allow the City to collect delinquent bills

through the State’s income offset program. Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve Resolution #07-

43. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Rabe, Kreis, Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

c. City Support for Lake Iowa Nature Center, Resolution #07-44

Motion by Curry; second by Rabe to approve Resolution #07-44. Ayes: Curry, Brecht, Kreis, Rabe,

Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

City Council/Mayor/Committee/Attorney/Administrator Reports

Council member Kreis asked that the snow removal from sidewalks policy be re-visited so that more documentation is required.

Council member Rabe asked when the corner of South Street and Marengo Avenue would be finished. Schumacher indicated that he would speak with Public Works Director Stukey. Kreis mentioned that several areas of the 2007 Street Improvements Project need additional fill.

Council member Brecht questioned the lighting on the north entrance welcome sign; was it working? Schumacher replied that the electrician had completed one side, but not the other.

Schumacher reported:

Water treatment plant progressing very well; currently setting the turbine pumps
Elevated storage tank progressing slowly; still de-watering
Few punch list items left on the 2007 Street Improvements Project
Highway 6/Eastern Avenue Intersection Project nearly complete; still some electrical work to finish
Streetscape Project update:

Task force will be presented with master design on Thursday and will bring to Council for approval on the 26^th
Iowa County Supervisors have pledged $30,000 towards the project
He and Council Member Schmieder met with CAT review board after amending application; application has now made it to the scoring stage

Personnel committee meeting following council meeting

Adjournment

There being no further business, motion by Kreis; second by Curry to adjourn meeting at 6:22 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
11/14/07

DATE	CHECK#	PAYEE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION
11/2/07	11796-11809	DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL	10,396.01	11/2 PAYROLL
	11810-11819	PAYROLL CHECKS	4,060.35	11/2 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	EFTPS	5,463.53	11/2 PAYROLL
	11823	TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	762.00	11/2 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	IPERS	1,268.96	11/2 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	IPERS	1,173.84	11/2 PAYROLL
	11826	TEAMSTERS	93.00	11/2 PAYROLL
	11827	AFLAC	48.75	11/2 PAYROLL
	11828	MARENGO BANK	70.00	11/2 PAYROLL
	11829	AMERICAN FUNDS	50.00	11/2 PAYROLL
	11830	PRIMERICA	166.67	11/2 PAYROLL
	11831	CITY OF MARENGO	153.39	11/2 PAYROLL
	11832	CITY OF MARENGO	553.88	11/2 PAYROLL
	11833	ROBERT BAIRD	50.00	11/2 PAYROLL
	11834	CITY OF MUSCATINE	70.00	11/2 PAYROLL
10/29/07	26320	IOWA INSURANCE DIVISION	75.00	ANNUAL CEMETERY REPORT
11/15/07	26321	VOID
	26322	AMPRIDE	317.02	FUEL
	26323	BIG G	19.30	WATER SUPPLIES
	26324	BROWN SUPPLY	1,320.64	WATER PARTS
	26325	BROWN'S HARDWARE	1,060.84	MISC SUPPLIES
	26326	CARQUEST	242.79	VEHICLE PARTS
	26327	CASEYS	227.00	FUEL
	26328	CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING	171.25	SHOP SUPPLIES
	26329	CHARLES CAPPER AUTO	29,836.50	FIRE TRUCK
	26330	CINTAS	55.70	FIRST AID SUPPLIES
	26331	CITY OF MARENGO	497.70	WATER DEPOSITS TO FINAL BILLS
	26332	CITY OF MARENGO	224.74	WATER DEPOSITS TO FINAL BILLS
	26333	CITY OF MARENGO	38.31	PETTY CASH
	26334	DIETZE	351.07	ROCK
	26335	DRAKES AUTO	45.00	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	26336	TARA DUNHAM	45.00	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	26337	FARMERS 4 CO COOP	80.30	PARK/CEMETERY MTCE
	26338	MARIA GARZA	12.30	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	26339	GRAINGER	108.15	WATER PLANT REPAIR
	26340	HD SUPPLY	350.00	WATER REPAIR PARTS
	26341	IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES	212.00	TRAINING/PUBLICATIONS
	26342	IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES	1,905.00	LIBRARY PROJECT
	26343	IOWA TELECOM	256.58	TELEPHONE EXPENSE
	26344	IOWA VALLEY VET CLINIC	15.00	ANIMAL CARE
	26345	KEYSTONE LAB	30.00	WATER TESTING
	26346	KOCH BROTHERS	129.60	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	26347	LAREYS CLEANERS	53.63	SHOP TOWELS/POLICE CLOTHING
	26348	LL PELLING	588.00	STREET MTCE
	26349	MARC	479.00	SHOP SUPPLIES
	26350	MARENGO FARM & HOME	221.92	MISC SUPPLIES
	26351	MARENGO FIRE DEPT	352.50	FIRE CALLS
	26352	MARENGO OUTDOOR POWER	167.89	MOWER REPAIR
	26353	KEN MARTENS	347.61	LEGAL/COUNCIL
	26354	MATT PARROTT & SONS	70.74	OFFICE SUPPLIES
	26355	MIDWEST WHEEL	66.92	SEWER EQUIPMENT
	26356	NORTHERN WATERWORKS	3,688.39	WATER EQUIPMENT
	26357	OFFICE MAX	36.42	JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
	26358	PRONTO	572.05	FUEL
	26359	RICHARD RAMIREZ	50.00	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	26360	REC	11.25	SIGN LIGHTING
	26361	RIVER PRODUCTS	548.08	ROCK
	26362	ROGGENTIEN ELECTRIC	57.48	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	26363	S&J SANITATION	123.75	TRASH REMOVAL
	26364	S&S PLUMBING	75.67	POLICE BUILDING REPAIR
	26365	CARL SCHUMACHER	65.92	TRAVEL VOUCHER
	26366	STAPLES	54.32	OFFICE SUPPLIES
	26367	STORM STEELE	448.28	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	26368	STUART STUKEY	565.73	INSURANCE/TRAVEL VOUCHERS
	26369	SUN LIFE FINANCIAL	259.61	GROUP INSURANCE
	26370	TEST AMERICA	430.54	WASTEWATER TESTING
	26371	TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	1,769.00	SALES TAX
	26372	US CELLULAR	368.98	CELL PHONES
	26373	VEENSTRA & KIMM	16,315.16	ENGINEERING
	26374	WHITEYS	819.56	FUEL
	26375