Monday March 6, 2006
The Council of the City of Eddyville met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall, Mayor Johnston presiding.
Council Members present: John R. Johnson, Lance Johnston, Jim Durst, Larry Harding, Dwight Lobberecht.Council Members absent: None.
Also thirty-eight people signed in.
Mayor Johnston announced this was the time and place set for a public hearing on the 06/07 budget. There were only a couple questions, on wages, increases-3.8% for all employees and the valuation is 16.55522 per $1000.00. Lobberecht moved, seconded by Durst to close the hearing at 7:05 p.m. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Johnson moved to approve the agenda with moving item #7 up to #2, seconded by Johnston. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
The Mayor stated the people would have two minutes for their statements. After several people spoke up for and against the council action, the Mayor asked if anyone else would like to speak. Council member Lobberecht then read a statement to the public and in closing Lobberecht made a motion to terminate Andrews as police chief immediately; however Andrews would be paid two weeks salary and vacation time left and to continue his health insurance until the end of March, seconded by Harding. AYE: Johnson, Johnston, Durst, Harding, Lobberecht. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
The Mayor told Andrews to turn in his badge, keys, and car immediately and that an inventory would be done on Wednesday where he would be present.
Lobberecht moved, seconded by Johnston to offer a contract to Charles Van Toorn as part time Police Chief of Eddyville at a cost of $20,233 a year to include FICA, MED, IPERS, and family health insurance to start approximately March 20, 2006 and continue for 3 years. Details of the contract will be finalized by the mayor and chairman of the Safety Committee. AYE: Johnston, Durst, Harding, Lobberecht, Johnson. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Andrews turned in his inventory.
Johnson moved, seconded by Johnston to stop the car inspections immediately. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Johnson moved, seconded by Durst to approve minutes of meeting February and bills for February payable in March. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Lobberecht introduced Resolution 2006-05 and moved its adoption, a resolution to approve the 2006-2007 budget as presented, seconded by Harding. AYE: Durst, Harding, Lobberecht, Johnson, Johnston. NAY: 0. Resolution passed.
Johnson moved, seconded by Harding to approve Beer and Sunday Sales permit for Elliott Oil Co. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Lobberecht moved, seconded by Durst to approve Liquor and Sunday Sales permit for Sandi’s Wagon Wheel. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Harding moved, seconded by durst to approve cigarette permit for Sandi’s Wagon Wheel. AYE: 5. NAY: 0. Motion carried.
Fire Chief reported 5 grass fires, 2 mutual aid and medical assist calls. Training for First Responders still on going.
Mike Grim gave the library report.
There were 5 bids for the cemetery mowing, this was tabled until reference and equipment can be checked out.
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GENERAL |
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ABS FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. |
NEW FIRE EXT. |
44.90 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
SERVICE |
1713.76 |
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BILL & RAY'S AUTO SERVICE |
SNOW PLOW |
355.46 |
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EDDYVILLE LIBRARY |
LOSST-MAHASKA |
491.30 |
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EDDYVILLE LUMBER AND HARDWARE |
URINAL, GENERAL SUPPLIES |
185.14 |
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EDDYVILLE WATER DEPT. |
REIMB FOR CELL PHONE |
30.34 |
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ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING |
PAGER SERVICE |
11.95 |
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ELLIOTT OIL COMPANY |
GASOLINE |
298.24 |
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FIRST IOWA STATE BANK |
FED WITHHOLDING |
1295.25 |
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FIRST IOWA STATE BANK |
FICA, MED |
1844.66 |
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HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |
POLICE OFFICE SUPPLIES |
43.47 |
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IOWA TELECOM |
SERVICE |
348.97 |
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IPERS |
IPERS-CITY |
865.36 |
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IPERS |
IPERS-POLICE |
442.16 |
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JAY ANDREWS |
CAR WASH |
5.00 |
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JAY ANDREWS |
92 INSPECTIONS |
1380.00 |
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LIFE LAW OFFICE |
LEGALS |
790.00 |
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METLIFE |
GROUP INSURANCE |
194.70 |
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MICKEY SOLANO |
REIMB. FOR POSTAGE |
2.31 |
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MIDAMERICAN ENERGY |
SERVICE |
555.35 |
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POE ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC. |
FIRST HALF |
6460.50 |
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RED ROCK RUBBISH REMOVAL |
TRASH PICK UP |
4502.00 |
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RIVERSIDE AUTO SUPPLY |
SUPPLIES AND PARTS |
60.15 |
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SECRETARY OF STATE |
RENEW NOTARY PUBLIC |
30.00 |
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SOUTHEAST IOWA CITY CLERK'S ASSOC |
ANNUAL FEE |
40.00 |
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THE OTTUMWA COURIER |
PUBLICATIONS |
235.73 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
SERVICE-POLICE |
58.89 |
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VEHICLE SERVICE AUDIT |
92 INSPECTIONS |
920.00 |
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WELLMARK |
INSURANCE |
2705.42 |
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WRIGHT WELDING SUPPLY |
SUPPLIES AND PARTS |
109.18 |
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YEOMAN'S SWEEP & STRIPE |
SWEEP CITY STREETS |
289.00 |
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TOTALS |
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26309.19 |
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SEWER |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
SERVICE |
2567.95 |
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BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS, INC. |
FILL SAND |
156.78 |
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CITY OF EDDYVILLE |
REIMB. FOR UTIL MAN WAGES |
1965.13 |
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CITY OF EDDYVILLE |
REIMB. FOR DEPUTY CLERK |
246.19 |
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EDDYVILLE LUMBER AND HARDWARE |
PARTS AND SUPPLIES |
85.60 |
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HACH COMPANY |
REPAIR SAMPLER |
695.50 |
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IDEAL READY MIX COMPANY, INC. |
CEMENT AT LIFT STATION |
142.75 |
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IOWA TELECOM |
SERVICE |
125.70 |
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MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC. |
PARTS |
180.00 |
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TESTAMERICA |
TESTING |
666.90 |
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TOTALS |
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6832.50 |
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Funds for February 2006 |
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Fund |
Rev |
Disb |
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General |
16,155.33 |
15,048.05 |
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Road Use Tax |
17,240.36 |
15,335.78 |
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Trust & Agency |
134.78 |
2,574.93 |
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Debt Service |
303.67 |
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Resource Center |
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Perpetual Care |
5.00 |
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Water Fund |
3,706.56 |
8,429.25 |
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Sewer Fund |
4,743.88 |
34,737.75 |
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Solid Waste |
3,107.97 |
4,502.00 |
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Totals |
45,397.55 |
80,627.76 |
Meeting adjourned
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John E. Johnston, Mayor
ATTEST:__________________________
Mickey A. Solano, City Clerk