Tuesday July 5, 2005
The Council of the City of Eddyville met in special session on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Johnston presiding.
Council Members present: Phyllis Kelsey, Terry Brady,
Jim Durst, Kirk Bruce.
Council Members absent: Dwight Lobberecht.
Several citizens including: Jim Sutton, Barry Kelderman, Todd Stewart, Jim Lobberecht, Ralph Lobberecht, Jeremy Lobberecht, Adam Davis, Tom Shaw, Ann Ohms, Lori Faybik.
Brady moved, seconded by Durst to removed a and b under item #3 of the agenda, since this involves a court case. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried. A tentative meeting was scheduled for July 7 at 7:00 p.m. with the chief and safety committee at the police department.
Brady would like to see a policy where any police complains go first to Police Chief and Safety Committee and if the person still is not satisfied can get on the agenda to speak to the full council.
Bruce moved, seconded by Kelsey to approve minutes for meeting in June and bills for June payable in July. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Kelsey moved, seconded by Brady to approve closing streets for the parade route and also for the park celebration. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Dale Allison not present.
Bruce moved, seconded by Brady to send a second nuisance letter with a copy of the municipal infractions code and have nuisance abatement by August 15 or the municipal infraction code will start. AYE: Brady, Durst, Bruce, Kelsey. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Parking on Walnut St. was discussed. As long as all the parking spaces are not fill all day long the city will not have to put up a 15 minute parking space, unless there are complains. Also the police would like three parking spaces on Front St. in front of the police dept. the council thought this would be okay.
Bruce moved, seconded by Durst to approve beer and Sunday sales permit for Casey’s General Store. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Table taking bids on a truck until Sept. or Oct.
Brady moved, seconded by Bruce to approve the proposal from R & H Contractors for seal coat work for a total of $24, 875.00. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Kelsey moved, seconded by Bruce to approve the appointments of JoEllen Breon (city and Kim Brown (Wapello Co.) to fill the vacancy left by Ellen Greene and Natalie Probst whose terms expire June 30, 2005. Brady stated the city thanks them both for their years of service. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
The City park was discussed, Kelsey stated her group was working on a REAP Grant with AREA XV RPC to do various things in the park. Also Council would like to thank all the people and groups who helped in the park to get it ready for the celebration.
Bruce moved, seconded by Kelsey to approve the clerk’s office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will not close for lunch. AYE: 4. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Also a drop box has been ordered to put on the front of City Hall for utility bill drop off after hours or on weekends
| GENERAL | ||
| ALLIANT ENERGY | SERVICE | 1,486.60 |
| BAILEY OFFICE EQUIP. | MAINT. CONTRACT | 340.00 |
| CITY OF OTTUMWA | LANDFILL FEE FOR CLEAN UP DAYS | 96.82 |
| CONTROL SERVICES, INC. | SPRAY LEVEE | 910.00 |
| EDDYVILLE LIBRARY | FIRST HALF SUPPORT | 8,500.00 |
| EDDYVILLE LIBRARY | LOSST-MAHASKA | 519.20 |
| EDDYVILLE FIRE AGENCY | FIRST HALF SUPPORT | 3,030.79 |
| EDDYVILLE FIRE AGENCY | REIMB. FOR GAS | 45.00 |
| EDDYVILLE LUMBER & HARDWARE | PARK, SUPPLIES, | 2,698.50 |
| EDDYVILLE WATER DEPT | REIMB FOR CELL PHONE SERVICE | 32.52 |
| ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING | PAGER SERVICE | 11.95 |
| ELLIOTT OIL COMPANY | GASOLINE | 517.61 |
| FIRST IOWA STATE BANK | FED WITHHOLDING | 1,237.75 |
| FIRST IOWA STATE BANK | FICA | 2,145.78 |
| GALLS | BINOCULARS,REF LETTERS | 113.96 |
| GENERAL AMERICA LAWN CARE LTD | 2 MOWINGS | 1,200.00 |
| GOTT TREE SERVICE | 3 MAPLES | 1,915.00 |
| GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | GRIP CAP | 10.95 |
| IDEAL READY MIX CO. INC. | READY MIX, PARK | 710.00 |
| IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES | ANNUAL DUES | 493.00 |
| IOWA TELECOM | SERVICE | 328.73 |
| IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | UNEMPLOYMENT | 517.79 |
| IPERS | IPERS-CITY | 830.57 |
| IPERS | IPERS-POLICE | 425.14 |
| JAY ANDREWS | CAR WASH | 5.00 |
| JAY ANDREWS | 70 INSPECTIONS | 1,050.00 |
| LIFE LAW OFFICE | LEGALS | 407.00 |
| MAHASKA E911 CENTER | PAYMENT | 2,094.30 |
| METLIFE | GROUP INSURANCE | 197.00 |
| MICKEY SOLANO | REIMB. FOR CAMERA, MILEAGE | 279.16 |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | SERVICE | 57.93 |
| NORRIS ASPHALT PAVING CO. | 9TH ST. PROJECT | 14,123.60 |
| OFFICEMAX | SUPPLIES | 82.47 |
| RED ROCK RUBBISH REMOVAL | TRASH PICK UP | 4,174.00 |
| RIVERSIDE AUTO SUPPLY | PARTS AND REPAIRS | 78.76 |
| THE OFFICE CENTER | SUPPLIES | 18.54 |
| THE OTTUMWA COURIER | PUBLICATIONS | 91.62 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE WITHHOLDING | 1,439.48 |
| U.S. CELLULAR | SERVICE-POLICE | 56.90 |
| VEHICLE SERVICES AUDIT | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | 700.00 |
| WELLMARK | INSURANCE | 2,574.70 |
| YEOMAN'S SWEEP & STRIPE | SWEEP STREETS | 654.50 |
| TOTALS | 56,202.62 | |
| SEWER | ||
| ALLIANT ENERGY | SERVICE | 2,134.36 |
| CITY OF EDDYVILLE | REIMB. FOR UTIL MAN WAGES | 1,933.82 |
| CITY OF EDDYVILLE | REIMB. FOR DEPUTY CLERK | 59.70 |
| CONTROL SERVICE, INC. | SPRAY LAGOONS | 430.00 |
| EDDYVILLE LUMBER AND HARDWARE | SUPPLIES | 36.65 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATES | 12.60 |
| IOWA TELECOM | SERVICE | 60.16 |
| MICKEY SOLANO | REIMB. FOR POSTAGE | 13.13 |
| TESTAMERICA, INC | TESTING | 801.44 |
| TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX TO STATE | 677.32 |
| TOTALS | 6,159.18 | |
| Funds for June 2005 | ||
| Fund | Rev | Disb |
| General | 11,902.50 | 20,904.98 |
| Road Use Tax | 15,729.24 | 6,533.98 |
| Trust & Agency | 651.69 | 8,101.86 |
| Debt Service | 1,652.96 | |
| Resource Center | 1,621.00 | |
| Perpetual Care | 5.00 | |
| Water Fund | 3,332.22 | 37,617.22 |
| Sewer Fund | 4,513.56 | 22,998.99 |
| Solid Waste | 1,444.25 | 5,114.59 |
| Totals | 40,852.42 | 101,271.62 |
Meeting adjourned.
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John E. Johnston, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
Mickey A. Solano, City Clerk
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