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City of Early Minutes - October 3, 2006

Early City Council met on October 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Mayor Pro-tem Vince Davis called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Vince Davis, Randy Franken, Richard Snyder, Bill Cougill. Absent: Pennie Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the agenda. Absent: Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the minutes as submitted. Absent:Irwin.

A letter was received on loss control workshop for Workmen's compensation. A letter was read from Hunzelman, Putzier with responses needed on the audit that was conducted in July.

Supt DPW, Ray Musselman's report was giving to the council. The generator for the community building was finished, had Roto-Rooter clean several sewer mains, hauled several loads of dirt to the lagoon, shut off several water services, cleaned out one of the roof drains at the community building, attended the NIMS training in Sac City.

Police Chief Roger Ray reported on the month's activities. They had several traffic stops, some with warnings and some with tickets issued, did an arrest of an individual wanted in Dickinson County, took the radio to Spencer for repairs, several complaints of dogs running at large with some tickets issued, attended the NIMS training in Sac City.

A motion was made by Councilor Cougill and seconded by Councilor Franken to approve the appointment of Harold Woodke to the Library Board. Ayes: all present. Nays: none. Absent: Irwin.

Res. 06-15 Setting a Hearing Date on the Proposal to Dispose of an Interest in Real Estate Property by Sale was unanimously passed on roll call vote by those present. Absent: Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed approving res. Bldg. permits for Mike Tuggle for a fence and Earl Larison for a deck. Absent: Irwin.

Nothing new on annexation.

Clerk was instructed to put up posters and on the cable about tree trimming needing to be done again.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the Storm Siren Use Policy.

Only one bid had been received on furnace replacements so any action was tabled until next month.

Res. 06-16 Approving and Securing the Payment of a $105,000 Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement (Project Note) pursuant to Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa was unanimously passed on roll call vote by those present Absent: Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the Owner and Engineer Agreement for the Planning and Design Stage of the sewer project with the contingency of clarification on the amount of liability coverage needed. Absent: Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the Tax Abatement Application for Ed Schmitt for 302 Walnut Street renovations. Absent: Irwin.

City Clerk and Police Chief reviewed the progress made on the letters for clean-up that had been sent.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the roof replacement of the fire station if it needs more than just repairs. Absent: Irwin.

Trick or Treat time was set for Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A request for a rural mail delivery within the city limits was not approved.

Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of September:

Tax receipts 3,974.37
Use of Money & Property 1,629.49
Permits 21.00
Local Option Sales Tax 3,095.80
Intergovernmental 7,294.10
Charge for Services 17,893.91
Miscellaneous 178.32
Transfers In 19,984.95
  54,051.94

The Council approved the following bills for payment:
     
FICA, Sep. 1,195.26
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
Brandt Lawn, cemetery contract 687.50
Treas., State of Iowa, sales tax 1,625.00
Roger Ray, supplies 12.00
Early Postmaster, certified letters 41.76
MidAmerican Energy 1,466.30
Verizon Wireless, cell phones 68.14
Bonnie Freese, refund rent deposit 45.00
IPERS, Sep 840.55
Gloa Freese, delivery newsletters 15.00
Region XII COG, planning & zoning
      training
10.00
Alchemist, USA, gas 344.81
Binning Outdoors, blank pistol & shots 29.99
Bomgaars, supplies 110.68
BV Stationery, supplies 35.67
Casey's General Store, gas 196.53
The Chronicle, minutes, proceedings
      & ads
185.56
City of Early, Scott Struchen utility bill
      from training bill
385.80
Don's Pest Control, pest control 54.00
Dultmeier Sales, repairs for car wash 233.30
ED M Feld Equip., SCBA cylinders 3,570.00
Engel Agri Sales, mower parts 2.15
Frontier Communications, phones 221.90
IAMU, WCISA dues 300.23
Iowa Workforce Dev., 3rd qtr.
      Unemployment insurance
25.22
Iowa Automotive, supplies 79.82
John Alden, health insurance 3,321.61
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 35.00
L & M Electronics, repairs 166.00
MCI, toll calls 56.20
Midwest Radar, radar antenna 335.00
Payroll Clearing, payroll transfers 7,543.52
Prosecuting Attorneys, charging manual 30.00
Quartermaster, clothing & supplies 200.91
Reis Bros Service, repairs 60.50
Sanders Hardware, supplies 64.48
Schulte & Graven Law, legal fees 272.00
Frank Scott, county league of cities
      meeting
26.00
Sigma-Aldrich, training supplies 86.42
Scott Struchen, CPR Fire training 158.20
Wal-Mart, supplies 7.32
Marlys Waters, web master 17.00
Domino Motors, pickup repairs 54.55
Farmers Cooperative, supplies 182.90
Graham Tires, CAT front tires 829.36
Olsen Welding, sprocket 89.62
Unique Paving Materials, cold mix 769.86
General Fund, 3rd qtr. City share of
      IPERS, etc.
12,197.78
Employee Benefits Corp., health 1,402.36
Ferguson Enterprises, water repair
      supplies
9.20
Hawkins, chlorine 295.30
Iowa One Call, printed map 3.00
Krudico, repair broken valve 277.70
MET, sewer tests 129.00
Rudd Sanitation, garbage contract 3,137.75
Fed. W.tax, Sep. 562.00
Treas., State of Iowa, State w/tax, Sep. 246.00
Net Payroll 6,670.01
   
GENERAL FUND 13,940.49
ROAD USE TAX FUND 4,356.11
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND 12,197.78
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL DEDUCTIBLE1,402.36
SEWER PROJECT FUND 252.00
WATER UTILITY FUND 4,298.28
SEWER UTILITY FUND 1,848.77
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND 2,861.39
RECYCLE UTILITY FUND 1,211.64
PAYROLL CLEARING FUND 8,414.19
  50,783.01

At 9:20 p.m. the meeting adjourned on voice vote.

                    Frank L. Scott, Mayor
                    Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk

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