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City of Early Minutes - November 1, 2005

The Early City Council meeting was held on Nov 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Randy Franken, Richard Snyder, Pennie Irwin, Ron Drey. Absent: Vince Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the agenda with the addition of discussion about the Sac County Endowment. Absent: Davis. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the minutes as submitted. Absent: Davis.

Reviewed the monthly police chief report. There had been a number of animal complaints and warnings given, a number of vehicle warnings and tickets given.

Supt DPW Musselman reviewed his monthly report with the council. They had worked on the snow truck and the sweeper, have cleaned up leaves, with the help of MidAmerican Energy got the used storm sirens from Manson and have painted them in preparation of installation, winterized the shelter house and lunch stand, got the sewer lagoon effluent tube cleaned.

Councilor Davis arrived at 7:15 p.m.

The 1950 Fire Pumper had been advertised for sale and five sealed bids were received. Bids were as follows: Dale O'Tool, $2000; Keith Ehler, $1500; Pat Moore, $660; Nicholas Snyder, $877.99; and Alan Wadsley, $2250. Mtion was unanimously passed to accept the bid from Alan Wadsley for $2250.

No paperwork had been received for the security alarm for Black Gold.

Discussed the Sac County Solid Waste Comprehensive Sold Waste Plan. There were no citizens present to make comment on the plans.

There were no bids received for sidewalk snow removal for the winter. Clerk was instructed to continue to advertise.

Discussed the annexation process. Clerk was instructed to send another letter to another property owner.

Motion unanimously passed to approve the renewal of the liquor license for BobKats. Police Chief & Fire Chief had submitted their reports for the renewal.

Discussed the Quasquicentennial plans. There will be a kickoff party at the Community Building on Saturday, November 12. Crocks are on sale now.

Discussed the Sac County Endowment Program. Invest Early, Inc. will make application for a grant for The Center when they are available.

Receipts for the month of Oct:
Tax receipts 46,022.47
Use of Money & Property 822.84
Permits 25.00
Intergovernmental 4,942.34
Charge for Services 18,822.14
Miscellaneous 210.00
Transfers In 7,188.01
  78,032.80

 The Council audited the following bills for approval of payment:

FICA. 1,092.11
IPERS. 778.28
Brandt Lawn 625.00
Ruralwaves 34.99
Gerald Irwin 100.00
MidAmerican Energy 1,369.84
Verizon Wireless 62.45
Vince Davis 37.26
Sac Sesquicentennial Committee 35.00
Gloa Freese 15.00
Alcopro 75.00
Bomgaars 24.99
The Chronicle 124.22
City of Manson 500.00
Don's Pest Control 26.00
Early Postmaster 111.00
Frontier Communications 221.73
Iowa Codification 46.00
John Alden 2,712.46
Julius Cleaners 35.00
L & M Electronic 83.00
MCI 37.51
Payroll Clearing 6,921.01
Perkins Office Solutions 13.96
Pilot Tribune 32.60
Quartermaster 228.58
Reis Bros Service 91.00
Sac County Ambulance 177.40
Sac City Farm & Home 23.94
Slide Lock Tool Co 72.45
Toyne's 103.30
Wal-Mart 46.48
Maryls Waters 17.00
Brown Supply 60.00
Casey's General Store 214.88
Iowa Automotive 182.75
Larson Oil 1,120.20
Sanders Hardware 183.28
EBC 173.85
Hawkins Inc 266.69
MET 244.00
Citizens 1st National Bank 12.84
German Ruiz 100.00
City of Early 150.00
Roto-Rooter 130.00
Rudd Sanitation 3,160.75
Sac County Solid Waste 2,117.50
Fed. W/tax 553.00
Treas. State of Iowa 247.00
Net payroll 5,324.54
   
General Fund 8,239.81
Road Use Tax Fund 3,801.51
Health Deductible Fund 173.85
Water Utility Fund 2,590.14
Utility Deposit Fund 250.00
Sewer Utility Fund 1,910.94
Solid Waste Utility Fund 4,972.32
Recycle Utility Fund 1,223.77
Payroll Clearing Fund 6,977.80
  29,966.29

At 8:05 p.m. the meeting adjourned on voice vote.

            Frank L. Scott, Mayor
            Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk
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