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City of Early Minutes - May 2, 2006

Hearing was held at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall on the Proposed Budget Amendment for the Current City Budget ending June 30, 2006. There were no taxpayers or citizens present either for or against said proposal. Hearing was closed.

The Early City Council met on May 2, 2006 at 7:02 p.m in City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Randy Franken, Bill Cougill, Pennie Irwin and Vince Davis. Absent: Richard Snyder.

Motion was made unanimously passed by all present to approve the agenda with the addition of setting hearing on second budget amendment. Absent: Snyder.

Motion was made unanimously passed by all present to approve the minutes as submitted. Absent: Snyder.

Correspondence was a thank you for the Carroll Police Chief for help in the school sweep at the Carroll High School.

Supt DPW Musselman reviewed the month's work activities. They took down the snow fence, had a section of sewer main cleaned between Walnut and Maple Streets north of Third Street, had an inspection on the fluoride treatment system, fixed the brake on the 'Cat', had to do mower repairs, and painted the parking lines on Main Street.

Police Chief Ray reviewed his monthly report with the council. There were a number of traffic violations that had either warnings or were ticketed, helped cover the school bus accident that occurred on April 26, took photos for a sewage violation, helped with a sweep of the Carroll High School, did an abbreviated sweep at the Schaller/Crestland High School.

Charles Langner met with the council to discuss his building application. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the building permit.

No information had been obtained on the energy work to be done on the city buildings.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to set Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. for a second budget amendment hearing. Absent: Snyder

Res. 06-07 was unanimously passed on roll call vote to approve the Budget Amendment as published in the Chronicle on April 20, 2006. Absent: Snyder.

Discussed computer replacement. Clerk had more problems with the current computer last month. Will try to hold off one more month before ordering.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the purchase of a 15 KW generator for the Municipal Building. Absent: Snyder

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the renewal of American Legion Liquor License. Absent: Snyder.

Res. 06-08 was unanimously passed on roll call vote to establish a Special Assessment for unpaid utility bill. Absent: Snyder.

Clerk was instructed to send follow-up letters and applications for voluntary annexation to the appropriate landowners.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the Work Authorization for the Engineering Study to be done on the Sanitary Sewer System. Estimated cost: $5,000. Absent: Snyder.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to authorize the Mayor to sign an application for Planning and Design Loan through the Iowa Finance Authority. Loan is for a maximum of three years at 0% interest. The amount of the loan not to exceed $10,000. This is for the sewer study. Absent: Snyder.

Frank and Verna Zadow and Mardelle Bell submitted applications for permits to operate golf carts on city streets. Motion was unanimously passed to approve the application for Frank and Verna Zadow. Absent: Snyder.

Receipts for the month of Apr.

Tax receipts 51,735.42
Use of Money & Property 1,254.93
Permits 106.00
Local Option Sales Tax 2,077.04
Intergovernmental 3,960.70
Charge for Services 14,316.02
Miscellaneous 121.50
Transfers In 7,565.42
  81,137.03

The Council audited the following bills for approval of payment:

GENERAL FUND  
FICA, Apr. 1,149.86
IPERS, Apr. 816.12
Ruralwaves 34.99
Brandt Lawn 1,517.50
The Chronicle 240.93
MCI 104.75
Perkins Office Solutions 184.38
B V R M C 72.00
Early Postmaster 195.00
MidAmerican Energy 2,159.55
Corn Belt Mfg 49.06
Verizon Wireless 63.50
Gloa Freese 15.00
Alchemist USA 307.54
Baker & Taylor 933.56
Bomgaars 72.95
Don's Pest Control 27.00
Engel Agri-Sales 191.19
Frontier Communications 222.08
Iowa Automotive 137.26
John Alden 3,321.61
Julius Cleaners 28.00
L & M Electronics 73.50
Matt Parrott 8.60
Payroll Clearing 7,341.67
Schulte & Graven 10.00
Marlys Waters 26.95
Casey's General Store 200.79
Farmers Cooperative 130.40
Iowa Prison Industries 23.58
Ziegler Inc 81.58
EBC 835.51
Region 3 IAWWA 40.00
MET 301.00
Charles Blass, refund 100.00
Jerry's Plbg & Htg 160.00
Region 3 IWPCA 40.00
Rehab Systems 750.00
Sac County Solid Waste 2,164.42
Fed. W/tax 577.00
Treas. State of IA 250.00
Net Payroll 6,334.45
   
General Fund 11,008.76
Road Use Tax Fund 2,929.98
Employee Hospital Deductible Fund 835.51
Water Utility Fund 2,536.22
Sewer Utility Fund 2,670.47
Solid Waste Utility Fund 2,670.47
Recycle Utility Fund 506.04
Payroll Clearing Fund 8,058.46

At 9:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned.

            Frank L. Scott, Mayor
            Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk
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