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City of Early Minutes - September 4, 2007

A regular meeting of the Early City Council was held on September 4, 2007. Mayor Frank Scott called the meeting to order with roll call as follows: Present: Richard Snyder, Vince Davis, Bill Cougill. Absent: Irwin, Randy Franken.

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

Correspondence was read from Region XII COG informing us that we did not receive a grant again this year for a fire truck. A notice was read from Sheriff McClure that he has hired Matt Biede as the new deputy for the county.

The Mayor reported that the Sac Co. Solid Waste Agency continues to develop the new cell at the landfill.

Supt DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month’s activities. They finished the water main repairs on the corner of Hickory and W. Third, had a DNR water survey, the lower housing on the street sweeper broke and he is in the process of getting that fixed, got the new pickup, and helped Kuehl & Payer on survey for the sewer project.

Discussed the EMT Fund. Will discuss it further with the Fire Chief.

A letter was received from Curt Wiseman, Kuehl & Payer, on the status of the final design work for the sewer project. They are about 90% complete.

An application for a Class C Liquor License for BobKats, under new ownership was presented for council consideration. A motion was unanimously passed by all present to approve the Class C Liquor License application for BobKats new owner. Absent. Franken & Irwin.

Clerk reviewed the 2007 Legislative changes with the council.

Supt. DPW Musselman discussed the fence for Diamond Park with the Council. Steel sheeting can be used and cut the cost in half from the plastic fencing. He was instructed to proceed.

Councilor Randy Franken arrived at 7:45 p.m.

Clerk and Supt. DPW reported that we will be able to have all twelve trees removed this year because some of them are a hazard to the water distribution system and therefore can be paid for from the utility fund.

Roger and Ann Ray asked if they could purchase a portion of the right-of-way north of their house. There is a twenty-three foot right-of-way and normally they are only ten feet. Clerk was instructed to visit with them and bring more information to the next council meeting.

Clerk was instructed to contact SETD and set up a meeting with just the council and then they will proceed from there on a community type meeting.

Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of August:

Tax receipts  1.34
Use of Money & Property 1,951.20
Permits & Licenses  395.00
Intergovernmental  7,373.17
Charge for Services 22,180.17
Miscellaneous  25.00
Transfers In  21,396.61
  53,322.49
A motion was unanimously passed by those present to approve the following bills for payment. Absent: Irwin.

GENERAL FUND
FICA, Aug. 906.01
Ruralwaves, internet service  34.99
IPERS, Aug.  581.74
Steve’s Acreage, cemetery maintenance 513.37
Noll Excavating, Graff Service & Platt Exhumation  600.00
Gerald Irwin, Struchen & Baker Services  230.00
Assurant Health, health insurance  2,682.79
BV Stationery, supplies  157.59
The Chronicle, minutes & financial report  289.66
Don’s Pest Control, pest control  28.00
Ed M. Feld Equip., annual fire extinguisher  16.00
Engel Agri-Sales, mower blades  47.25
Fitzpatrick Auto Center, 07 pickup  15,500.00
Gloa Freese, deliver newsletters  15.00
Frontier Communications, phones  186.21
Iowa Automotive, supplies  144.18
Julius Cleaners, uniform rental  35.00
L & M Electronics, mobile phone for fire  456.25
MCI, toll calls  21.53
Melanders Appliances, air conditioner  479.99
MidAmerican Energy, gas, power & lights  1,398.83
Payroll Clearing, transfers  6,024.06
Reis Bros. Service, repairs  36.45
Sac County Treasurer, taxes on Car Wash  84.00
Sanders Hardware, supplies  49.28
WCICA, 2007 dues  10.00
Wal-Mart Stores, supplies  106.90
Marlys Waters, webmaster  17.00
Bomgaars, repairs  17.97
Casey’s General Store, gas  180.02
Share Corp., snow plow chemicals & deicer  219.58
Universal Inc, weed em out & traffic paint  843.95
Vetter Equip., repairs  42.74
Employee Benefit Corp., deductibles  184.22
General Fund, transfer for pickup  15,500.00
Schulte & Graven, legal fees  300.00
Hawkins Inc, chlorine & fluoride  361.65
Iowa One Call, 22 locates  14.00
MET, water tests  140.00
City of Early, Newbury final bill  100.00
Rudd Sanitation, garbage contract  3,049.75
Sac County Solid Waste, 3rd qtr landfill fees & tipping fees  3,146.45
Fed. W.tax, Aug.  374.00
Treas., State of Iowa, State w/tax, Aug.  177.00
Net Payroll  4,793.34
    
GENERAL FUND  22,321.78
ROAD USE TAX FUND  3,939.2
HOSPITAL DEDUCTIBLE FUND  184.22
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND 4,750.00
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND  4,750.00
SEWER PROJECT FUND  300.00
WATER UTILITY FUND  7,098.86
UTILITY DEPOSIT FUND  100.00
SEWER UTILITY FUND  4,926.66
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND  4,916.58
RECYCLE UTILITY FUND  953.37
PAYROLL CLEARING FUND  6,025.35
   60,266.05


The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on voice vote.

Frank L. Scott, Mayor
Sharon Ann Irwin, City Clerk
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