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City of Early Minutes - July 5, 2006

The Early City Council meeting was held on July 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order. Present: Randy Franken, Richard Snyder, Bill Cougill, Pennie Irwin. Absent: Vince Davis.

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

Correspondence was read from IPERS on the audit review and from ICAP for nominations for Board Members.

The Mayor reported on the monthly landfill meeting.

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month's activities. The bang board at the tennis court will be replaced, the exit signs for the legion have been installed, supervised the sewer connection for the new house, got the new mower, flushed hydrants, supervised a water service line replacement, met with attorneys concerning the Diamond Park, repaired two storm sewer intakes.

Police Chief Roger Ray reported on the month's activities. There was a domestic problem, a drunk driver stopped and held for the sheriff department, helped the Highway Patrol with a vehicle drug search, the garage fire, an assault report that is still being worked on, a no contact order questioned.

The final review of the '05-'06 budget was had. We stayed within the budget as required by law.

Motion was unanimously passed to make a $100 donation to the Crossroads Day Committee. Absent: Davis.

Clerk reported that the new computer is on order and should be delivered and transfers made this month.

No new information on city-owned property.

Discussed the sanitation on a private property. Supt. DPW to visit with the owner.

Res. 06-11 To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing on a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for a Sewer Improvement Project was unanimously passed by those present on roll call vote. The hearing date shall be August 1, 2006 at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to set the rental inspection fee at $20 for initial inspection and $10 for re-inspection. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the purchase of nine air tanks as replacements for the fire department at $380 each. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to apply for a gambling license for the Crossroads Day/Quasquicentennial Days Celebration for raffles. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to offer Ray Dentlinger $10,000 for the old car wash property. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to adopt the Security Information Policy as authorized by HF 2590 Confidential Emergency Preparedness Information. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve a new driveway for Vince Davis when the proper paperwork is completed. Absent: Davis.

Receipts for the month of June:

Tax receipts 3,107.74
Use of Money & Property 1,482.61
Permits 185.00
Local Option Sales Tax 2,256.17
Intergovernmental 12,285.64
Charge for Services 17,299.15
Miscellaneous 144.64
Transfers In 19,925.41
  56,686.36

 The Council audited the following bills for approval of payment:

FICA, June 1,162.81
IPERS, June 814.52
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
Brandt Lawn & Nursery, cemetery contract 687.50
City of Early, transfer to Fire Equip. 31.43
E-N Summer Rec, interest on trust 90.85
MidAmerican, gas, power & lights 1,467.03
Neotek, computer repair 40.00
NW Reg. Library, meeting 10.00
State Library, EBSCO subscription 43.15
Woman's Day, subscription 30.00
Verizon, cell phones 79.97
Gloa Freese, deliver newsletters 15.00
Alchemist, gas 704.19
Allied Ins., library 200.00
Armour Holdings, inking foils 149.45
Baker & Taylor, books 1,500.31
Bomgaars, supplies 242.50
BV Stationery, supplies 187.62
Casey's General Store, gas 29.00
The Chronicle, proceedings 111.24
City of Sioux City, legal fees 26.59
Crossroads Day Committee, donation 100.00
Domino, subscription 19.97
Domino Motors, tune-up 263.54
Don's Pest Control, pest control 27.00
Ed. M Feld, face mask & tank checks 295.00
Frontier Communications, phones 222.08
Gilson Energy Svc, partial on generator 2,900.00
Ia Workforce, unemployment 22.48
IMWCA, workmen's comp 5,510.00
Iowa League of Cities, dues 374.00
Iowa Library Assn, dues 35.00
John Alden, health insurance 3,321.61
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 28.00
Lake Electric, electrical supplies 124.11
MCI, toll calls 63.18
MidWest Living, subscription 19.97
Payroll Clearing, payroll transfers 9,780.30
Pickhinke Backhoe, repairs 972.35
Quartermaster, uniform 112.97
Reis Bros. Service, fire truck repairs 872.50
Charles Taylor, book 39.95
Toyne's Fire Service, repairs 200.59
Wal-Mart, supplies 87.37
Marlys Waters, Webmaster 17.00
Engel Agr-Sales, mower 7,483.20
Iowa Automotive, supplies 8.34
Sanders Hardware, supplies 89.55
Transfers 12,318.92
EBC, deductibles 269.87
Ed M Feld Equip., hooligans 624.43
Treas., State of Iowa, sales tax 1,463.00
AWWA, Dues 68.00
Early Postmaster, postage 300.00
Ferguson Enterprises, water supplies 155.49
Hach Company, testing chemicals 414.29
Hawkins Ins, Fluoride & Chlorine 331.50
Ia DNR, annual water supply fee 77.61
Iowa One Call, locates 7.20
Krudico, salt 2,287.12
Share Corp., Bacteria Enzyme 280.45
Sac County Solid Waste, tipping fee 166.95
Rudd Sanitation, contract 3,180.75
Fed. W/tax, Jun 573.00
Treas., State of Iowa, state w/tax, June 249.00
Net Payroll 5,845.95
   
General Fund 22,694.59
Road Use Tax Fund 6,333.36
Employee Benefit Fund 7,098.56
Employee Hospital Deductible Fund 269.87
Emergency Fund 1,810.35
Fire Equipment-Capital Fund 624.43
Water Utility Fund 11,758.92
Sewer Utility Fund 6,632.78
Solid Waste Utility Fund3,147.98
Recycle Utility Fund 1,301.64
Payroll Clearing Fund 7,570.81

At 9:05 p.m. moved the meeting adjourned.

            Frank L. Scott, Mayor
            Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk
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