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City of Early Minutes - July 3, 2007

Early City Council regular meeting was held on July 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting started at the Early Fire station with a tour given by Fire Chief Doug Reis and Assistant Chief Mark Berry. Mayor Frank Scott called to meeting to order in City Hall at 7:20 p.m. and roll call was taken. Present: Richard Snyder, Randy Franken, Pennie Irwin, Bill Cougill. Absent: Vince Davis.

Council met with Sheriff Ken McClure and Captain Scott Brouwer. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the contract with the Sac County Sheriff Department for police protection for 60 hours per month. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the agenda. Absent: Davis. Motion was unanimously passed to approve the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings as submitted. Absent: Davis.

Correspondence was read from ICAP-board members; Don & Audrey Struchen-thank you; and DHS concerning a report made to them. Mayor Scott gave a brief report on the monthly landfill meeting.

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported that the final soil sample had been taken after receiving permission from the property owner, there has been a 220 outlet put in the hall basement and the electrical for the Quasquicentennial is worked out with Gilson Energy Service, there was a water main break at the corner of 3rd and Hickory. It has been temporarily fixed until after the Quasquicentennial Celebration, he took two weeks of his vacation.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve Chris Ernst to replace Jay Coon on the fire department. Absent: Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve residential building permits for Ann Trimble-Ray for patio and fence and for David Robley for a shed. Absent: Davis.

Res.07-08 Authorizing Certification to the County Treasurer for Collection on Mowing for Glen Dierenfeld and Paul Stough was passed on roll call vote. Absent: Davis.

Res. 07-09 authorizing Certification to the County Treasurer for Collection for Unpaid Water Bill was passed on roll call vote. Absent: Davis.

Ord. 283 Amending Provisions Pertaining to Library Trustees was passed on roll call vote Absent: Davis. This will reduce the number of library board members to five (5). Motion was unanimously passed by those present to waive the second and third readings and pass on first and final. Absent: Davis. This will be voted on in the November 6 municipal election.

Motion was unanimously passed to allow 10 golf carts/4-wheelers and 2 EMS 4-wheelers during the Quasquicentennial celebration. Absent: Davis.

Clerk reported that letters have been sent to individuals requesting clean up before the Quasquicentennial Celebration. Council Snyder reported that he has talked to one business and some things will be cleaned up there.

Supt DPW reported that the fence for the Diamond Park will cost at least $922.00. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to proceed with the fence. Absent: Davis.

Supt DPW reported that there are at least 14 trees in the parking that are dead or diseased. Quotes will be forthcoming for the removal.

No decision was made on the disposition of the police vehicle and equipment on it at this time. Clerk was instructed to have the 662 phone number and the 800 number disconnected. Clerk was also instructed to have the police cell phone disconnected.

Supt DPW reported the costs for repairing the sewer main north of 4th Street between Main and Walnut to correct it. Motion was unanimously passed by those present to proceed with Jobs 1 & 2 at a cost of $14,598.21 and $7,021.99 respectively. Absent: Davis.

Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of May:
 
Tax receipts 2,598.25
Use of Money & Property 2,015.53
Permits & Licenses 34.00
Intergovernmental 21,316.33
Charge for Services 16,597.06
Miscellaneous 1,285.73
Transfers In 27,889.20
  71,836.10
A motion was made by Councilor Snyder and seconded by Councilor Cougill to approve the following bills for payment: Ayes: all present. Nays: none. Absent: Davis.

FICA, June 2,355.27
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
IPERS, June 1,009.50
Marjo Flowers, Ingham memorials 40.00
Tyler Technologies, cemetery maintenance contract 188.00
Breda-Lake View Vet, boarding 21.20
Early Postmaster, box rents 140.00
Garbage Fund, appliance removal 15.00
Schaller Crestland Summer Recreation 107.97
MidAmerican Energy, gas, power & lights 1,409.55
Early Postmaster, certified letters & stamps 313.62
IA Workforce Dev., 2nd quarter unemployment ins. 26.01
Sharon Irwin, 1/2 year subscription to Sioux City Journal 65.00
Verzion Wireless, cell phones 80.28
Mayo Clinic Health, book 34.95
Gloa Freese, deliver newsletters 15.00
IMWCA, workmen’s comp insurance 7,135.00
Alchemist USA, gas 174.07
Assurant Health, health insurance 713.75
Buena Vista Stationery, supplies 294.98
Casey’s General Store, gas 269.03
The Chronicle, proceedings & notices 175.74
Don’s Pest Control, pest control 28.00
Frontier Communications, phones 166.29
IAMU, WCISA 3rd qtr dues 300.49
Iowa League of Cities, dues 392.00
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 35.00
L & M Electronics, pager cases 32.50
Martin Flag Co., U.S. Flag 54.17
McCrary Rost Clinic, part of physical 13.00
MCI, toll calls 51.86
Payroll Clearing, transfers 9,247.83
Reis Bros. Service, repairs 39.75
Sanders Hardware, supplies 239.33
Schulte & Graven Law, legal fees 144.00
St. Luke’s Drug & Alcohol Testing, test 36.00
State Library of Iowa EBSCO dues 43.15
Storm Lake Ace Hardware, cleaning supplies 22.81
Wal-Mart, supplies 2.28
Marlys Waters, webmaster 17.00
Robert Westcott, rental inspection 20.00
Bomgaars, supplies & pole trimmer 247.69
Iowa Automotive, repairs for CAT 7.01
JW Construction, 1” road stone 316.19
General Fund, 2nd qtr City share IPERS, etc. 7,751.79
Employee Benefits Corp., health 616.72
General Fund, transfer 1,772.03
Employees Benefits Fund, transfer for tax relief 2,038.60
General Fund, transfer for repairs 300.00
Hach Company, testing supplies 229.91
Hawkins Inc, sodium hypochlorite 214.20
IA DNR, water supply annual fee 77.97
Northern Water Works, annual maint. on meter reading 1,734.00
Francisco Escalona, refund 100.00
Lundell Construction, clean sewers 480.00
MET, sewer test 344.00
Rudd Sanitation, garbage contract 3,027.75
Sac County Solid Waste, tipping fees 460.36
Fed. W.tax, June 778.00
Treas., State of Iowa, State w/tax, June 351.00
Net Payroll 7,080.80


GENERAL FUND 13,780.10
ROAD USE TAX FUND 4,272.98
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND 7,751.79
EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL DEDUCTIBLE 616.72
EMERGENCY FUND 1,772.03
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND  2,038.60
STORM SEWER RESERVE FUND 300.00
SEWER PROJECT FUND 90.00
WATER UTILITY FUND 8,434.05
UTILITY DEPOSIT FUND 100.00
SEWER UTILITY FUND 3,447.39
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND 1,309.10
RECYCLE UTILITY FUND 1,309.10
PAYROLL CLEARING FUND 9,397.47
  57,580.43


The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. on voice vote.

Frank L. Scott, Mayor
Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk


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