City of Riceville Council Proceedings February 10, 2014

The regular meeting for the Riceville City Council was scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2014. Mayor Eastman called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. Those present included Mayor Dean Eastman, Terry Byrnes, Joe Keeling, Mark Patrick, Harold Jensen, and Jordan Oulman. Absent was Mayor Eastman Joe Keeling.

Jensen moved, seconded by Byrnes to approve the agenda as posted. Roll call vote, 4 -0, motion carried.

Byrnes made the motion, seconded by Oulman to approve the minutes of the seven meetings. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

Clerk presented the Council with the other correspondence received. Information in the Council packets included a letter from Attorney Aaron Murphy regarding the denial of unemployment benefits, a notice of a preconstruction meeting for Highway 9, and some literature provided by Ray Huftalin, Mitchell County EMA.

Mayor Eastman allowed citizens to address the Council. Darlene Seidel informed the Council some changes had been made to the sign project.

The Council was given the opportunity to review the audit from Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Landfill. Oulman made the motion, seconded by Patrick to approve the audit report from the landfill. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

The Council received a letter from a property owner informing the Council of a sewer line issue. The line has plugged up a couple of times, and is now having problems with freezing. With the current elevation levels, it does not appear there is a solution for the problem, other to keep an eye on the location of the problem. When the weather warms, the problems will be better reviewed.

Insurance agent, Jerry O’Donnell was present to review the policy with the Council. A safety/dividend check of $1,176 was issued to the City. The Council reviewed coverage amounts based on the property and commented on some possible changes. Mr. O’Donnell also noted the availability of data compromise coverage. Patrick made the motion to add $100,000 of data compromise coverage. That motion died for lack of a second.

Andy’s Mini Mart liquor license is up for renewal. Byrnes made the motion, seconded by Patrick to approve the renewal. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

The Council discussed the suggested water usage increase due to letting water run for constant motion to prevent freezing during the cold temperatures. The Council agreed there will not be adjustments given. The Council needs to appoint the city clerk and treasurer positions. Byrnes made the motion, seconded by Jensen to appoint Crystal Reddel as the city clerk for a two year term. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried. Oulman made the motion, seconded by Patrick to appoint Tami Runde as the treasurer for a two year term. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

Patrick made the motion, seconded by Oulman to trade in the skid loader for a new skid loader. Currently, the price is $4,200. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried. Byrnes made the motion, seconded by Jensen to purchase the 2009 Chevy from Zeimetz Motors for $15,900. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried. The Council also discussed a snow plow and other accessories. Oulman made the motion, seconded by Byrnes to purchase the larger snow plow from Zip’s for approximately $5800. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried. Jensen and Mayor Eastman directed PW Director Felper to address the other issues, such as a liner, covers, etc.

Representatives in favor of adopting a social host ordinance in Howard County spoke to the Council regarding underage drinking. The proposed ordinance for Howard County is a civil ordinance. The ordinance is geared towards the issuance of citations for knowingly allowing underage drinking on the property. This is not geared for providing alcohol to underage individuals. The Howard County Board of Supervisors would like feedback from the cities within the County to determine whether to adopt the ordinance. The Council agreed to follow-up on the adoption of the ordinance. The representatives would like a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors. The Mayor will sign a letter in support of the ordinance.

The Council discussed the purchase reserve accounts. The reserves were designed to allow funds for purchases and expenses without having to determine where larger amounts of funds will be found.

A request was made at attend a water meeting on Wednesday, March 5 in Manchester. Byrnes made the motion, seconded by Jensen to approve the request. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

Patrick made the motion, seconded by Oulman to approve publication of the budget estimate and schedule the public hearing for March 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

Byrnes made the motion, seconded by Oulman to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote, 4-0, motion carried.

January 2014 Disbursements

Check To Whom Amt Purpose Fund ACH Arnold Felper 354.84 1/2 January wages san ACH David Felper 1153.62 1/2 January salary rut ACH Crystal Reddel 1031.48 1/2 January salary govt ACH Brian Sigler 891.48 1/2 January salary water ACH IRS 2658.57 941 taxes lib/san/govt/rut/eb iQue IPERS 1676.40 withholdings lib/san/govt/rut/eb 22468 Alliant Energy 2502.32 electric gen/rut/wat/sew 22469 State of Iowa 1411.11 sales tax water 22470 Barco 47.33 street signs rut 22471 Bobcat 365.70 skid loader tire rut snow removal 22472 E & E Welding 149.32 equipment rut Evans Printing & 22473 Publishing 148.64 publications govt 22474 Farmer's Feed & Grain 156.15 4x4 repairs rut 22475 FMC Solid Waste 1027.05 landfill fees san 22476 Gordy's Repair 188.82 dump truck repairs rut 22477 Hawkins 10.00 chlorine water 22478 Heiman 2300.00 grant expenses fd Howard County 22479 Business & Tourism 2400.00 2014 contribution gen econ dev 22480 IMFOA 40.00 annual dues govt 22481 Iowa One Call 19.90 locates govt 22482 Jendro 273.70 recycling fees san 22483 Marzolf Implement 154.01 skid loader plate rut 22484 Osh Kosh/McNeilus 375.91 garbage truck repairs san 22485 void 22486 void 22487 Mitchell County EMA 1375.50 2014 assessment gen 22488 NAPA 550.99 repairs, supplies, shop rut/water 22489 Omnitel 384.84 telephone pd/fd/govt/rut/wat/sew Pickar-Oulman 22490 Plumbing 1535.04 repairs park/rut 22491 Riceville Lumber 173.04 supplies rut/sewer Riceville Meats/County 22492 Line Locker 1762.20 TIF rebate TIF 22493 Riverbend Repair 125.00 grader repairs rut 22494 Secretary of State 30.00 notary application govt 22495 void Superior Welding 22496 Supply 6.20 supplies rut 22497 True North 2889.09 health insurance eb 22498 void 22499 Unity Point Clinic 30.00 DATA memebership rut 22500 Wex Bank 1304.48 fuel san/rut 22501 Ziegler 1306.65 snow removal parts rut Iowa Workforce 22502 Development 62.49 unemployment lib/san/govt 22503 Aflac 95.16 employee deduction lib/san/govt 22504 State of Iowa 515.00 4th quarter withholding lib/san/govt/rut/wat snow, storm sewer, 22505 Mehmert Tiling 7854.55 hauling rut 22506 MET 79.00 analysis wat/sew 22507 Stacyville LP 3342.23 heat fd/lib/govt/water supplies, postage, 22508 Riceville True Value 613.17 maint, repairs fd/lib/park/rut/wat/sew ACH22509 Alta Faubert 146.87 January wages gen govt ACH22510 Arnold Felper 270.27 1/2 January wages san ACH22511 David Felper 1153.62 1/2 January salary rut ACH22512 Crystal Reddel 1031.48 1/2 January salary gen govt ACH22513 Brian Sigler 900.48 1/2 January salary san 22509 Lydia Berentsen 130.00 water deposit refund water ACH0115 TASC 187.49 flex plan gen govt/rut ACH0130 TASC 187.49 flex plan gen govt/rut 47378.68

Library Account 3501 Baker & Taylor 562.91 books, audios library Centerpoint Large 3502 Print 336.72 books library 3503 GE Capital 175.41 lease payments library 3504 Hilltop Cabinetry 125.00 building repair library 3505 Iowa Library Services 15.00 meeting library bks,pdcls,supp,post,vi 3506 Mastercard 1129.76 d,prgrms library 3507 Jennah Harken 213.79 1/2 January wages library 3508 Betty Morse 137.25 1/2 January wages library 3509 Hazel Smith 163.84 1/2 January wages library 3510 Nicole Smith 608.25 1/2 January wages library 3511 City of Riceville 2047.45 reimbursements library 3512 Jennah Harken 335.66 1/2 January wages library 3513 Betty Morse 257.77 1/2 January wages library 3514 Nicole Smith 570.82 1/2 January wages library 6679.63

54058.31

January 2014 Disbursements General 19740.96 Road Use Taxes 17133.88 Water 4032.03 Sewer 261.87 Employee Benefits 4447.74 TIF 1762.20 Library 6679.63 Total 54058.31

January 2014 Receipts General 8517.07 Employee Benefits 346.32 Option Tax 5971.92 Road Use Tax 6128.82 Water 4665.19 Sewer 3457.87 Garbage 4442.00 Debt Service 513.97 Economic 0.00 Development Library 256.90 Total 34300.06

Patrick made the motion, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 8:45 pm. Roll call vote, 4-0, Keeling absent, motion carried.

s/Mayor Dean Eastman

Attest:

Crystal Reddel