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City of Early Minutes - August 1, 2006

A hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. per notice in The Chronicle on July 20, 2006. The hearing was on the proposed action to institute proceedings to enter into a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $1,250,000. There were no taxpayers or citizens present either for or against said proposal. There were no written objects to the proposal. The hearing was closed.

The Early City Council met on August 1, 2006 at 7:05 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Pennie Irwin, Richard Snyder, Bill Cougill, Randy Franken. Absent: Vince Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the agenda with the addition community banners. Absent: Davis. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the minutes as submitted. Absent: Davis.

The Mayor reported on a county REAP meeting that had been held and the monthly landfill meeting.

Curt Wiseman, Kuehl & Payer engineer, met with the council to discuss the sewer system and possible routes to take to make the necessary improvements to meet the DNR requirements. He had a preliminary report the City and discussed a number of options in what could be done. He has a meeting set for Wednesday, August 9 at 11 a.m. with the Iowa DNR Engineer Suresh Kumar, who has been assigned to our Administrative Order. The Mayor, Superintendent DPW and City Clerk will plan to attend this meeting.

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month's activities. The annual water tower inspection was completed last month, we got rid of four junk vehicles and some other iron at the lagoon, the generator is installed at the municipal building, supervised the replacement of a water service line and a sewer line, repaired the electric power panel at the ball field and did pothole repairs.

Police Chief Roger Ray reported on the months activities. There was a reported break-in, there were several calls for K9 support on traffic stops, several false alarms at the school and a K9 demonstration at the Crossroads Day Celebration.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve res. bldg permits for Bob Toomer, deck and Jerome Schramm, garage at 409 Maple. Absent: Davis.

Discussed the Library Board and resignations. . Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve here Joan Zubradt's as a board member. Absent: Davis.

Res. 06-12 Taking Additional Action with Respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $10,000 Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement (Project Note) pursuant to Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa was unanimously passed on roll call vote. Absent: Davis.

A purchase agreement has been signed by Ray and Joleen Dentlinger for the City's purchase of the Car Wash Property.

Letter was received from City Attorney in reference to the Diamond Park property.

Police Chief had taken photos of a number of old vehicles and junk around town for the council to determine action on them. Clerk was instructed to send nuisance abatement letters on the given information. Clerk was instructed to send letter to Charles Langner in regard to partial building. Clerk was instructed to send another letter to Rod Bettin.

The school has had a number of false alarms recently. Clerk was instructed to bill accordingly and also for the charges from the Sheriff's Department.

Res. 06-13 Approving the Annual Street Finance Report was offered by Councilor Irwin and unanimously passed on roll call vote. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to pay for two banners being purchased by Early Betterment. Absent: Davis.
Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of July:

Tax receipts 3,050.87
Use of Money & Property 1,678.88
Permits 28.00
Franchise Fees 4,128.46
Local Option Sales Tax 2,256.17
Intergovernmental 4,150.37
Charge for Services 17,352.98
Miscellaneous 232.57
Transfers In 12,680.30
  45,580.51

The Council audited the following bills for approval of payment:

GENERAL FUND
FICA, July 1,488.74
IPERS, July 1,082.57
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
Brandt Lawn, cemetery contract 687.50
Citizens 1st Nat'l Bank, check charge 8.56
FundBalance, cemetery software maint. 188.00
Jennifer Fron, library supplies 16.59
Farm & Ranch, subscription 29.98
MidAmerican Energy, gas, power & lights 1,529.24
Verizon, cell phones 65.47
Alchemist USA, gas 363.35
Bomgaars, supplies 51.98
Breda-Lake View Vet, boarding 37.80
BV Stationery, supplies 36.17
Casey's General Store, gas 232.51
The Chronicle, proceedings & ads 175.36
Demco, book supplies 42.16
Don's Pest Control, pest control 54.00
Gloa Freese, deliver newsletters 15.00
Frontier Communications, phones 221.90
IAMU, 3rd qtr dues 300.23
Sharon Ann Irwin, meeting 5.29
John Alden, health insurance3,321.61
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 28.00
L & M Electronics, battery & swope
      pagers
107.00
MCI, toll calls 48.16
NW IA League of Cities, dues 25.00
Reis Bros. Service, repairs 203.10
Sac Co. Sheriff, police contract 298.76
Sac Co. Treasurer, taxes on
      Cross St. property
26.00
Sanders Hardware, supplies 89.15
Schulte & Graven, legal fees 135.00
Secretary of State, notary license 30.00
Triple T Enterprises, law updates26.85
Tyler Technologies, new computer &
      change over
4,663.52
Wal-Mart, supplies 64.33
Wall Lake Lumber, posts 83.80
Marlys Waters, Webmaster 17.00
J W Construction, road stone 310.56
EMC, deductibles 194.47
General Fund, transfer 2,900.00
Iowa One Call, locates 8.10
Krudico, repairs 594.95
Watertower Paint & Repair, annual
      inspection
1,150.00
Brown Supply, repairs 175.00
IA DNR, NPDES Annual Fee 210.00
MET, sewer tests 15.00
Water Environmental Federation, dues 54.00
Rudd Sanitation, garbage & recycle
      contract
3,178.75
Sac County Solid Waste, 3rd qtr
      landfill fees
2,117.50
Fed. W/tax, July 753.00
Treas. State of Iowa, state w/tax, July 324.00
Net Payroll 5,963.58
  33,851.58
   
General Fund 7,861.32
Road Use Tax Fund 1,318.27
Employee Hospital Deductible Fund 194.47
Local Option Sales Tax Fund 2,900.00
Sewer Project Fund 21.32
Water Utility Fund 4,637.25
Sewer Utility Fund 2,876.15
Solid Waste Utility Fund 4,810.30
Recycle Utility Fund 1,020.04
Payroll Clearing Fund 8,212.46

At 10:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned on voice vote.

            Frank L. Scott, Mayor
            Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk
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