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CITY OF CENTRAL CITY FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Mayor Don Gray called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 pm with roll call as follows: Arthur, Robinson, Levenhagen, Curtis and Taylor all present. A Robinson/Curtis motion to approve the Tentative Agenda carried unanimously.

Linn County Deputy Steffens present the ‘Calls for Service’ report for the previous month. There were 88 calls with 126 hours logged in the previous month. Deputy Steffens informed of the recently passed Jake Brake Ordinance and asked to have this enforced by the officers.

Fire Chief Jim O’Leary presented the Council with cost estimates for new garage doors and new lighting for the building. Chief O’Leary addressed questions concerning use of the departments Bobcat on the public right-of-way without a license. Because it is considered an emergency vehicle it does not need to be licensed. Physical requirements for the fire department personnel were discussed. The City’s only requirement for the physicals is that they meet the insurance company’s recommendation. The City directed the fire department to go with the insurance company’s approved provider. The City will also accept physicals done for employment as long as all the insurance requirements are met. Any member wanting to go to their own doctor will have to pay the difference in cost above the approved vendor’s cost. Josh Yoder is researching hiring a paid fund raiser to do fund raising for a new building.

A Robinson/Levenhagen motion to approve the January 9, 2013 Minutes carried unanimously.

A Curtis/Arthur motion to approve the January Financial Report carried unanimously.

JANUARY 2013 REVENUES EXPENDITURES General $56,887.47 $23,543.43 Road Use $9,755.50 $6,526.95 Employee Benefits $201.73 $4,079.52 TIF $454.22 -0- Debt Service -0- -0- Capital -0- -0- Water Utility $20,776.95 $5,942.77 Water Deposits $355.68 -0- Sewer Utility $13,501.34 $5,694.47 Sewer Reserve $4,022.96 -0- Garbage $7,571.00 $4,329.00 ABC Childcare $3,947.62 $3,580.00 Expendable Trust $190.34 $2,465.00 __ TOTALS $117,664.81 $56,161.14

A Robinson/Taylor motion to approve the liquor license for the American Legion carried unanimously.

A Taylor/Levenhagen motion to approve Resolution 2-2013 authorizing the signatory resolution for City bank accounts carried unanimously by roll call vote. An Arthur/Robinson motion to approve the first reading of the franchise agreement ordinance with Linn County REC carried unanimously by roll call vote.

The Council discussed renewal of the City’s franchise agreement with Shellsburg Cable. The fifteen year agreement expires next month. Overall the City is happy with the service provided. The City Attorney, Mayor Gray and Councilperson Robinson will meet with them and review the current agreement.

The Council reviewed a 28e agreement with Linn County Secondary Roads for bridge inspection. The City Attorney had prepared and agreement in 2006 which is more specific. He will send the preferred agreement to Linn County for their review.

A Levenhagen/Robinson motion to approve the 2013/2014 contract with the Linn County Sheriff for police protection was approved unanimously.

The Council reviewed a draft of a well agreement with Linn County Conservation. The City Attorney will make changes and forward it to the City Engineer for review.

Councilperson Levenhagen reviewed the bills. A Levenhagen/Taylor motion to approve the bills and bills paid interim carried unanimously.

The City Attorney reported papers had been served for the condemnation of 832 Main Street East. He met with Al Burkle to review the water/sewer/solid waste ordinances for recodification. He continues to work on the recommendations to Iowa Codification for the new code.

The Council approved giving the Youth Sports Football $1,000 for the registration fees. They will require accounting of the how the funds are used. They also approve $100 for the post prom.

The Council approved the purchase of two new computers for the office.

The Council approved the schools request to close Barber Street on May 4th for the prom’s grand march in front of the school. It will start at 7:00 pm.

The Clerk reported the City won a defibrillator from a raffle held by ICAP, the city’s insurance carrier. A policy will need to be written for the use of the defibrillator and employees will need to be trained in its use.

A Levenhagen/Robinson motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm carried unanimously.

______Don Gray, Mayor

ATTEST:

______LaNeil McFadden, City Clerk