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City of Early Minutes - January 9, 2007

The Early City Council met on January 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Bill Cougill, Richard Snyder, Pennie Irwin. Absent: Randy Franken and Vince Davis.

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

A letter was read from Citizens First National Bank with a gift of $800. A letter was read from Loring Hospital requesting funding help for building project at the hospital.

The Mayor made the committee appointments for 2007: Mun. Bldg.- Snyder, Irwin; Streets -Franken, Davis; Utilities -Cougill, Franken; Pub. Safety -Davis, Cougill; Rec. & Parks -Irwin, Snyder; Landfill-Scott or Irwin; E911-Scott

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month's activities. They insulated the shop and the ceiling in the older fire station building, there was a water main break that was repaired, a valve broke in the treatment room, a couple of problems with the sewer in different areas.

Police Chief Roger Ray gave his monthly report. There were a number of traffic stops and either warnings or tickets issued, help with two EMS calls, and was on vacation the rest of the month. The police dept had 384 entries on the log for 2006.

The 2006 Fire & Rescue report was given. There were 57 calls. Included in that number were 2-Mutual Aid calls, 3-good intent calls, 6 fire calls and 45-emergency medical calls and 1 standby call. The reported dollar loss from fires was $12,600. It was noted that 21% of the calls were for one person. The Clerk noted that she is working with Boyer Valley Township, the County Auditor and County Attorney in trying to get the funding problems rectified with Boyer Valley Township. The fire department received a Thermo Imager through the Homeland Security Fund. This device is valued at $8500.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the renewal of Casey's General Store beer and Sunday permit. Absent: Davis, Franken.

Councilor Randy Franken arrived at 7:40 p.m.

Motion was unanimously passed instructing the City Clerk to send a letter concerning the firing of illegal fireworks. Absent: Davis.

Tabled any decision on wages until the February meeting.

Res. 07-01 Correcting the Legal Description of Land Sold to Edward and Sandra Schmitt was unanimously passed on roll call vote. Absent: Davis.

Motion was made unanimously passed by those present to approve the renewal of Alarm Licenses for Casey's General Store, Citizens 1st National Bank, Schaller/Crestland School, Vince Davis and Struchen Black Gold. Absent: Davis.

There was nothing new on annexation.

Terracon has done test borings at the proposed sewer project site but more are needed. The site has received the DNR approval. We are waiting for the archeological study to be done. Clerk was instructed to contact the engineer to see if we can proceed with the appraisal.

Council met with representatives from E.C.D.C. to discuss the requirements for garbage pickup as being required by the State. Ordinance 282 Amending Provisions Pertaining to Solid Waste Fees was unanimously passed on roll call vote by those present Absent: Davis. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to waive the second and third readings and pass of first and final. Absent: Davis. The ordinance will require the attachment of tags on any garbage placed for pickup. Tags will cost 50 cents each and a tag can be attached to a container up to 30 gallons. A maximum of 3-30 gallon containers a week per residence will be allowed.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the application to the Sac County Endowment Foundation for help in the cost of two of the furnaces. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to make a $25 donation to the Community Crooners for their entertainment at the December County League of Cities meeting. Absent: Davis.

Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of December:

Tax receipts 6,971.38
Use of Money & Property 1,679.86
Local Option Sales Tax 7,070.04
Intergovernmental 13,204.44
Charge for Services 17,690.54
Miscellaneous 1,326.72
Transfers In 22,218.16
  70,161.14

The Council approved the following bills for payment:

GENERAL FUND
FICA, Dec. 1,501.90
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
Noll Excavating, Johnson service
      & dig water leak
475.00
Payroll Clearing, payroll transfers 9873.90
Crossroads Restaurant, co. leag. of cities 97.00
IPERS, Dec 862.21
Verizon Wireless, cell phones 91.34
Gloa Freese, deliver newsletters 15.00
John Alden, health insurance 3,321.61
MidAmerican Energy, gas, power & lights 2,549.34
Alchemist USA, gas 243.12
Allied Mutual Insurance, bond 100.00
American Rental, scaffolding rental 41.80
Bomgaars, supplies 5.43
Breda-Lake View Vet, vet services 11.59
Buena Vista Stationery, supplies 1.69
The Chronicle, minutes, proceedings & supplies 132.54
Don's Pest Control, pest control 27.00
Frontier Communications, phones 221.59
IAMU, 1st Qtr dues & safety training 359.73
Iowa Workforce Dev., unemployment insurance 13.95
IOS Office Solutions, file cabinets 320.00
Pennie Irwin, supplies 4.72
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 28.00
L & M Electronics, pager 386.00
MCI, toll calls 43.47
Payroll Clearing, payroll transfers 4,734.22
Roger Ray, dog food 24.99
Reis Bros Service, repairs 64.45
David Robley, snow removal 55.00
Sac County Sheriff Office, 4th qtr police services 354.66
Sac Sun, subscription 21.50
Schulte & Graven Law, legal fees 28.00
Storm Lake Times, subscription 51.95
The Ticket Board, supplies 109.90
UBC, insulation 102.79
US 20 Corridor Association, dues 100.00
Wal-Mart, supplies 33.26
Wall Lake Lumber, insulation 3,421.85
Marlys Waters, webmaster 17.00
Sac Co. Abstract, abstract on Car Wash 425.00
Casey's General Store, gas 157.50
Sanders Hardware, supplies 86.71
Sioux City Foundry, snow plow blades 383.35
Gen. Fund, 4th qtr. Transfer 7,824.44
EBC., health deductible 85.21
Employee Benefits Fund, transfer 6,377.37
Kuehl & Payer, engineer fees 6,301.53
Hawkins, Chemicals 322.00
Iowa One Call, locates 23.40
JS Construction, sand 397.64
Krudico, Brine Valve 199.91
MET, tests 273.00
City of Early,
      Wehde & Salinas deposits on acct
200.00
Corey Hartman, refund deposit 100.00
Share Corp., sewer cleaner 276.00
   
Rudd Sanitation, garbage & recycle contract 3,013.75
Sac Co. Solid Waste, 1st qtr landfill 2,117.50
Fed. W.tax, Dec. 562.00
Treas., St. IA, State w/tax, Dec. 252.00
Net Payroll. 6,109.26
IPERS, Dec. 340.05
   
GENERAL FUND 15,711.93
ROAD USE TAX FUND 4,025.84
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND 7,824.44
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL DEDUCTIBLE 85.21
LOCAL OPTIONS SALES TAX 6,377.37
SEWER PROJECT FUND 6,301.53
WATER UTILITY FUND 3,831.47
UTILITY DEPOSIT FUND 300.00
SEWER UTILITY FUND 2,290.11
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND 4,872.90
RECYCLE UTILITY FUND 1,193.65
PAYROLL CLEARING FUND 7,878.44
  60,692.89

A motion was adjourned on voice vote at 8:45 p.m.

                    Frank L. Scott, Mayor
                    Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk

Gross Salaries for 2006:

Roger Ray, police chief 24,692.67
Douglas Reis, fire chief1,200.00
Edda Drey, Librarian 9,894.00
Sharon Irwin, Clerk/Treasurer-Sexton 19,733.04
Raymond Musselman, Supt. DPW 27,057.75
Don Struchen, extra labor 7,497.75
Mark Berry, custodian 2,210.00
Frank Struchen, library aide 2,050.39
Jennifer Fron, library aide 48.15
Melissa Stamp, library aide 32.10
Frank Scott, mayor 800.00
William Cougill, council 225.00
Vince Davis, council 195.00
Randy Franken, council 150.00
Pennie Irwin, council 210.00
Richard Snyder, council 195.00
  96,190.85

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