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City of Early Minutes - August 7, 2007

 
Early City Council met in regular session on Aug. 7, 2007 at 7 p.m. The meeting was started at the City Shop area with a tour given by Supt Ray Musselman. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. and roll call was taken. Present: Bill Cougill, Randy Franken, Pennie Irwin, Richard Snyder and Vince Davis.

Motion was unanimously passed to approve the agenda. Motion was unanimously passed to approve the minutes as submit-ted.

Correspondence was read from IMWCA concerning the inspection held last month and a thank you letter from Sanders Hardware.

The Mayor reported on the landfill meeting and what is being done at the landfill.

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month’s activities. They repaired the water line at the shelter house, supervised sewer line replacement on 6th Street, trimmed trees, had street patching done, sprayed weeds, fogged for mosquitoes, supervised the hook up of electricity for the Quasquicentennial celebration, repaired the chlorinator pump, had workmen’s compensation insurance inspection and did numerous other items to prepare for the celebration and clean up afterwards.

Council reviewed the current budget and the Annual Financial Report for 2006-2007.

Motion was unanimously passed to pay for the land for the sewer project as soon as the flood plain permit has been re-ceived.

Res. 07-10 approving the Annual Street report was unanimously passed on roll call vote.

No offers have been received on any of the properties which the city had offered for sale.

Supt. Musselman reviewed the quotes for removal of certain trees (dead or diseased) in the parking. He was instructed to get the worst ones done first.

Council discussed the police equipment. The Sheriff is interested in radio unit. Clerk & Supt. will check out the lights and video camera.

Council discussed some type of safety door for the City Clerk’s Office. Clerk was instructed to see what information she could find for safety doors.

Motion was unanimously passed to allow the destruction of old records in the most efficient way per state retention manual.

Council discussed a number of ideas for the community.

Motion was unanimously passed to get rid of the old garbage truck.

Motion was unanimously passed to accept the low bid from Fitzpatrick Auto Center for $15,500 for replacement of the pickup.

Council discussed the sidewalk crossings at the corners on Main and 2nd Street and also the alley crossing on 2nd Street. Supt. was instructed to have Lundell’s look at these when they come to do the sewer main.

Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of July:

 
Tax receipts  5,769.94
Use of Money & Property  2,947.84
 Permits & Licenses  20.00
Intergovernmental  12,586.47
Charge for Services  21,943.64
Miscellaneous 5,150.57
Transfers In  7,032.63
  55,451.09

 
Motion was unanimously passed to approve the following bills for payment.

FICA, July 1,068.35
Ruralwaves, internet service 34.99
IPERS, July 699.03
Steve’s Acreage, 2 month cemetery 1,079.43
Noll Excavating, Ryherd Service 300.00
Gerald Irwin, Hess & Nees Services 230.00
IA Ins. Div. 2007 - fee 15.00
Perpetual Care, Kuehler lot 72.00
Allied Insurance, library insurance 215.00
MidAmerican Energy, gas, power & lights 1,465.04
Verzion Wireless, cell phones 102.59
Schaller Herald, subscription 25.00
Gloa Freese, deliver newsletters  15.00
Early Postmaster, postage 3.60
Alchemist USA, gas 135.83
Amsun, cleaning supplies 55.98
Assurant Health, health insurance 2,694.74
Bomgaars, supplies 41.19
Casey’s General Store, gas 437.17
The Chronicle, proceedings 124.72
Don’s Pest Control, pest control 56.00
Frontier Communications, phones 125.32
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental 28.00
L & M Electronics, pager repair 83.00
MCI, toll calls 32.82
Menard’s, lights 69.57
Payroll Clearing, transfers 5,896.61
Pickhinke Backhoe, water leaks 976.00
Reiman Publications, book 28.98
Reis Bros. Service, repairs 404.16
Sac County Treasurer, taxes on Cross Street 26.00
Sanders Hardware, supplies 157.30
Schulte & Graven Law, legal fees 198.00
Toyne’s, fire spanner 30.00
Tri County Special, ad 42.75
Wal-Mart Stores, supplies 84.46
Marlys Waters, webmaster 17.00
The Pavement Doctor, street patching 3,451.20
Schmitt Contracting, street repairs 1,124.13
Kuehl & Payer, engineering fees 2,975.00
Terracon Consultants, soil testing 3,065.00
Treas, State of IA, 2nd qtr sales tax 1,512.00
AWWA, dues 68.00
Brown Supply, main repairs 1,260.64
BV Stationery, book 21.74
Engel Agril-Sales, repairs for salt tank 40.30
Iowa One Call, locates 28.40
Iowa Rural Water, fall conference 75.00
MET, water tests 58.00
Northern Water Works, battery for reader 60.23
Star Energy, rent on LP tank 41.44
City of Early, Barreto final bill 100.00
Treas., State of IA, unclaimed deposits 52.70
IA DNR, NPDES Fee 210.00
Water Environ Fed., dues 54.00
Rudd Sanitation, garbage & recycle contract 3,041.75
Fed. W.tax, July 459.00
Treas., State of Iowa, State w/tax, July 218.00
Net Payroll 4,689.46


 

GENERAL FUND 7,416.43
ROAD USE TAX FUND 7,409.18
SEWER PROJECT FUND 6,202.00
WATER UTILITY FUND 6,242.82
UTILITY DEPOSIT FUND 152.70
SEWER UTILITY FUND 2,049.03
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND 2,836.40
RECYCLE UTILITY FUND 1,234.64
PAYROLL CLEARING FUND 6,174.61
   39,717.81



The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. on voice vote.

Frank L. Scott, Mayorr
Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk


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