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City of Early Minutes - March 6, 2007

Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget was held at City Hall on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. There were no citizens or taxpayers present either for or against said proposed budget. Hearing was closed.

Early City Council met in regular session Mar. 6, 2007 at 7:05 p.m. in the City Hall. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present: Richard Snyder, Bill Cougill, Vince Davis. Absent: Randy Franken and Pennie Irwin.

Motion was made unanimously passed by those present to approve the agenda with the addition of discussion concerning weather emergencies in the community. Absent: Franken, Irwin.

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

Mayor Scott reported on the monthly landfill meeting.

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month's activities. There were three water leaks worked on and repaired, a new hot water heater was installed in the fire station; they moved and hauled a lot of snow.

Police Chief Roger Ray reported on the month's activities. There were a couple of harassment calls, a hunting violation within city limits, and a theft report.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve a donation of $50 to the Schaller-Crestland After Prom. Absent: Franken, Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the Liquor License & Sunday Renewal for Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge. Absent: Franken, Irwin.

Clerk presented a notice for assistant to the City Clerk and also costs for networking the computer.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the res. bldg permit for Roger Feilmeier for a windmill. Absent: Franken, Irwin.

Clerk was instructed to get information out for street bids for the summer of 2007.

Res. 07-04 Adopting the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 was passed on roll call vote by those present. Absent: Franken, Irwin.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to set April 17 at 7 p.m. for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Project to Reconstruct and Improve Wastewater Treatment Facility to Meet IDNR and EPA Regulations. Absent: Franken, Irwin.

Clerk reported that rebate checks have been received from MidAmerican Energy on the insulation that has been done in the fire station and shop.

A question was asked about golf carts for the Quasquicentennial. A special permit shall be issued for committee members, they will be required to have a legal driver's license (no children driving), and EMT personnel. Also discussed the parade route and this should be discussed with the committee.

Supt. Musselman brought up the possibility of estimating water bills this month because of the amount of snow we now have. Probably won't be able to get to a lot of read-outs. The council discussed the shop pickup and possible replacement.

Councilor Franken arrived at 8:20 p.m.

The Council discussed possible emergency guidelines for the use of the Municipal Building during an emergency, i.e. long term power outage. There will be a work session to handle this.

Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of Feb.:

Tax receipts 530.07
Use of Money & Property 1,762.52
Permits & Licenses 730.00
Intergovernmental 12,695.22
Charge for Services 16,310.65
Miscellaneous 6,346.63
Transfers In 8,078.80
  46,453.89


The Council approved the following bills for payment:

GENERAL FUND  
FICA, Feb. 1,239.89
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
The Chronicle, mowing ad & proc. 99.87
Noll Trucking, Mauer & Mason
          services		 600.00
IPERS, Feb. 875.77
MidAmerican Energy, gas power
          & lights		 3,207.48
Payroll Clearing, payroll transfers 8,078.85
Jeff Story, refund 5.41
Verizon Wireless, cell phones 78.20
Gloa Freese, delivery newsletters 15.00
Alchemist USA, gas 16.00
Bomgaars, supplies 57.80
Casey's General Store, gas 364.74
Don's Pest Control, pest control 28.00
Early Postmaster, stamps 78.00
Frontier Communications, phones 165.59
IMFOA, dues 30.00
IIMC, dues 115.00
Iowa Automotive, parts 39.62
Iowa Codification, ordinances 152.50
John Alden, Health insurance 3,655.66
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 28.00
L & M Electronics, pager repairs 98.00
MCI, toll calls 34.46
Menards-Spencer, supplies 532.66
Quartermaster, uniform supplies 74.97
David Robley, snow removal 115.00
Sanders Hardware, supplies 112.23
Frank Scott, co. leag. Meeting 18.08
UBC, insulation 148.66
Wal-Mart, supplies 2.67
Marlys Waters, webmaster
        (2 months)		 34.00
Domino Motors, repairs 42.03
Reis Bros Service, repairs 58.92
Employee Benefits Corp., health 790.10
American Rental, rent cement saw 87.50
Ferguson Enterprises, curb stop
          & supplies		 93.15
Northern Water Works, meters 1,132.39
Rudd Sanitation, garbage & recycle 2,884.75
Sac Sun, garbage tags 1,327.20
Fed. W.tax, Feb. 581.00
Treas., State of Iowa, State w/tax,
          Feb.		 274.00
Net Payroll 5,017.11
GENERAL FUND 11,317.94
ROAD USE TAX FUND 2,724.64
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL DEDUCTIBLE 790.10
WATER UTILITY FUND 3,885.79
SEWER UTILITY FUND 1,678.46
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND 4,008.24
RECYCLE UTILITY FUND 1,206.29
PAYROLL CLEARING FUND 6,837.55
  32,449.01


The meeting was adjourned 8:30 p.m. on voice vote.



                    Frank L. Scott, Mayor
                    Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk

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