REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 2021
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session December 8, 2021 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Michael Nuss presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Joe Wessels, Mike Abbas, and Chuy Flores. Absent: Judy Crawford. Quorum present.
Abbas moved, Flores seconded, to approve the December 8, 2021 Agenda as listed. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Flores seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) November 8, 2021 Special and November 10, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: November 2021 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; November 2021 Clerk Budget; November 2021 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; November 2021 Police; November 2021 Ambulance; November 2021 Fire; November 2021 Ackley Development; October 2021 People Service. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Wessels moved, Abbas seconded to open the public hearing at 7:01 pm. for the Plans, Specs, Forms of Contract, and Estimate of Costs of the 2021 Ackley Splash Pad/Pool project. No comments or objections were noted. Moved by Wessels, seconded by Flores to close the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Lee Gallentine from CGA presented the council with the 2 bids received for the project. Bids by AAA Construction in the amount of $363,900 and by Ricchio Inc in the amount of $599,488. Gallentine reported that Ricchio didn’t bid per the bid requirements. Clerk Dennis informed council that the pool committee currently has cash on hand of Barlow monies $49,616, reserve $72,168, and city commitment of $197,905 for a total of $319,689. Mayor Nuss inquired as to how long the City had before a decision needed to be made. Gallentine instructed 60 days but he suggested a decision be made at January meeting. Wessels moved, seconded by Flores to table the approval/rejection of the bids until the January 2022 meeting. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
6-yard dumpster tabled until the January meeting.
John Trimble addressed the council about his concerns regarding his meter readings and his persistent errors in billings. John has stated the clerks are always very helpful in getting his concerns taken care of but believes their time be more beneficial on other city business. Nuss informed him of the billings in arrears by a month. John reported that even a month later, by the time he gets his bill, his meter is not registering what was billed out already. John has brought in pictures of his meter to show the clerks the errors. No action taken.
Sandy Scallon had requested to be on the agenda but was unable to make the meeting. Scallon requested to be on the January meeting. Nuss had inquired to the council what their thoughts are on this continued request of being on the agenda. The council has instructed the Mayor that the Council no longer needs to address this issue, it’s been addressed previously. The City billed according to the ordinance. Guidance given to Clerk to not put request on January agenda.
Abbas moved, seconded by Flores to allow the ambulance to take the requested items, 2 Stryker Stair Pro chairs and 2 Ferno Cots, out for sealed bids. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Todd Lewis from MidAmerican Energy presented Clerk Dennis with the options and figures to upgrade the downtown lighting to LEDs. The cost of electricity is cheaper per kWh to go with LEDs. Abbas moved, Wessels seconded to go ahead and get the downtown street lights changed out to LED bulbs at no cost to the City. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis updated the council on Wessels request to get in touch with Simple City about setting up a new rate in the billing system. Once an ordinance change has been done, the City would need to send the ordinance to Simple City and they can set up another rate table. Dennis also informed Mike Fistler of the attorney’s response regarding his request to check about property that may be given/gifted to the board. Prairie Bridges is owned by the City and all things given is the property of the City. The board is the management of the park and the City is the owner.
Moved by Wessels, seconded by Flores to approve the following appointments Rhian Gronewold and Christ Richtsmeier (Attd) to Ambulance Service Board of Trustees with terms expiring 12/31/27, Gary Oelmann to Airport Board of Trustees with term expiring 12/31/26, Doug Boheman and Teri Elmore to Tree Board with terms expiring 12/31/24, Guy Metzgar to Board of Adjustments with term expiring 12/31/26, Mike Abbas to Cemetery Board with term expiring 12/31/26, Bo Schipper and Jesse Willems to Planning and Zoning Commission with terms expiring 12/31/26, Amber Gronewold, Brynn Brass, Trent Mennenga, Lisa Clark, Sharese Willems, and Ashley Claussen to Pool Betterment Committee with terms expiring 12/31/26 or until such time all funds are raised for Splash pad, and Dan Scallon as City Rep to Pool Betterment Committee. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Moved by Abbas, seconded by Wessels to pass Resolution 21-48 Amending the Employee Handbook regarding Sick Time. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Flores, and Wessels. Absent-Crawford. Motion carried.
Moved by Wessels, seconded by Abbas to pass Resolution 21-49 Authorizing Mayor Entering into the LIHWAP Vender Agreement. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Wessels, and Abbas. Absent-Crawford. Motion carried.
Moved by Abbas, seconded by Flores to pass Resolution 21-50 Approving Architect to Provide Architectural Services for 605 Main St for CDBG Façade Grant Application. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Wessels, and Abbas. Absent-Crawford. Motion carried.
Wessels has received 2 bids for the storm sewer culvert located around the 1204 Butler St area. One bid from Scallon’s Lawn Care in the amount of $1,387.40 and one from HH Construction in the amount of $1,485.00. Wessels suggested going with HH Construction as they had a MAT liner and Scallon’s does not. Moved by Wessels, seconded by Flores to accept the bid from HH Construction in the amount of $1,485 for the repair of the storm sewer culvert. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Wessels informed council he had Williams Excavation televise the storm sewer between 4th/5th Streets down Hardin St to find the issue with the blockage. They determined that there was dirt and mud clogging the storm sewer. Wessels and Abbas made the decision to go ahead and have William’s Excavation jet out the storm sewer. Clerk Dennis reminded them that this was brought up last month for budgeting purposes for next fiscal year.
Lee Gallentine from CGA informed council that the plans were ready to be sent to the DNR for Phase II of the sanitary sewer project and requested guidance from council on whether to let Don Moore know if he could go ahead and send the plans on to get the construction permit going, Council gave him the go ahead. Gallentine reported the Dept of Transportation has the plans on the North Butler Street project. Nuss inquired as to if this project would be complete in FY22. Clerk Dennis inquired as to if she needed to budget that project again in FY23 due to possibly not being complete in FY22. Guidance given to do so.
Public Works reports the department is gearing up for snow, done some maintenance on equipment, and will be cleaning storm intakes.
Mayor Nuss informed council that he and Judy Crawford will be meeting with Teresa Keninger regarding the Cougar’s Den and their rent to the city. The police department may be downsizing to 2 computers rather than 5 as they are currently paying IT on 5 computers. Chief Miller is looking at cutting expenses in her department. One computer will be for the office and one for the cars. Nuss reports the chief has received very few applications for the advertised position. Chief Miller reports we are not competitive enough. APD needs to offer more pay or pay for college classes. Conversation about 2 officers and the county or 3 officers. Clerk Dennis reminded council of their guidance to budget for 2 officers and the county and if they are wanting 3 officers, she needs to know as that is a big part of the budgeting process is wages. Nuss informed council of free internet from CNS if the City allows them to put a tower on/by the municipal building.
Public comment from Dan Scallon that he would like to see 3 officers.
Wessels moved, Abbas seconded to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________________________________
Malena Dennis, City Clerk
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT/BACKUP/PD COPIER
959.47
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
CYLINDER RENTAL
480.44
AMAZON
BOOKS/SHIPPING/SUPPLIES
347.55
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
677.75
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
LUCAS BACK PLATE/STRAPS
487.34
BRANDT SAND, GRAVEL & AG
8TH AVE AND MAIN ST WATERMAIN
382.8
BROWN SUPPLY CO. INC.
FREIGHT/SKIDLOADER BROOM
707.37
BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS
8TH AVE AND MAIN ST WATERMAIN
179.35
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
KOZYARD GAZBO/WHEN I WORK/SUPPLIES
2970.38
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
FUEL
87.76
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
CHRISTIAN LEVEL I SERIES
546.48
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.38
CGA
SANIT SEWER/AMB SHED/BASIN/N BUTLER
8084.4
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
11/10/21 AND 11/24/21 CLEANING
250
COOKS COUNTRY
MAGAZINE
19.95
COURIER COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER WANTED AD
12.45
DENNIS, MALENA
MILAGE BUDGET WORKSHOP
50.62
EAST WEST BOOKS
NON-FICTION BOOKS
150.93
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
4431.18
FARMHOUSE STYLE
MAGAZINE
19.98
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
11005.18
FORGY ELECTRIC
CITY HALL ADA DOOR REPLACEMENT
862.79
FRANKLIN COUNTY TREASURER
LIEN CERTIFICATION FEE-SIEMS
5
GNB
2018 GO VEHICLE ACQUISTION
1494.5
GREEN BELT BANK & TRUST
2020A GO BOND
10560.07
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.9
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
3RD QTR FY 21/22/NOVEMBER LANDFILL
14364.25
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
59.24
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
1510.37
IOWA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
PESTICIDE APPLICATR CERT-MEYER
15
IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFE
ON-LINE WARRANTS AND ARTICLES
300
IOWA FALLS EMS
TIER, PARAMEDIC INTERCEPT
2750
IOWA FALLS GLASS
CITY HALL ADA DOOR REPLACEMENT
5497.06
IOWA FALLS STATE BANK
2019 AMBULANCE
350.76
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
2018 SEWER REVENUE SRF INTERES
28280
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACAD
MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS-MILLER
150
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
NUSS-MLA PART 1-3/MAYOR ASSOC FEES
250
IPERS
IPERS - REGULAR
3531.32
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
ORANGE/WHITE MARKING FLAGS
63.95
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD
BOOKS
133
KEN'S REPAIR
MOWER BUSHING/BEARING/ASSY
435
KOOP, ESTA
REFUND-PAID IN ERROR
50
LAVELLE PROPERTIES, LLC
DEC 2021 TIF REBATE FOR 2020
462.55
M&G TIRE SERVICE
MOWER/SKIDLOADER/DUMPTRUCK TIRES
10205.23
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
134.73
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
4735.56
MORT'S WATER COMPANY
WATER MAIN BREAK/408 MAIN ST
2020.1
NAPA AUTO PARTS
DEF/CAP SCREW/LOCKBOLTS/SHACKLE
186.32
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
743.55
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
14635
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
270
READER'S DIGEST
2 YEAR MAGAZINE
20
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
748
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAX
1852
TIME
1 YR MAGAZINE
40
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
11/8 AND 11/10/21 MINUTES
186.72
TITAN MACHINERY - GRUNDY
SKID LOADER FILTERS
73.35
UMB BANK
2014A/2016A GO BOND
4012.5
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151
VERIZON
CELL PHONES/INTERNET/FAX/JETPACKS
348.3
WAL-MART COMMUNITY
CORNSTARCH/AJAX/VEG OIL
19.1
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2209
WILLIAMS EXCAVATION LLC
4TH/5TH AVE/HARDIN ST-TELEVISI
1050
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
27274.51
CLAIMS TOTAL
178443.49
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
48344.31
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND
1676
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
2680.16
SWIMMING POOL RESERVES FUND
189.95
ROAD USE TAX FUND
35062.18
TIF FUND
462.55
DEBT SERVICE FUND
16417.83
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2020A FUND
7646.15
WATER FUND
13848.29
SEWER FUND
9252.52
SEWER - SINKING FUND
28280
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
5122.1
GARBAGE FUND
8029.58
STORM WATER FUND
1431.87
TOTAL
178443.49
REVENUE
GENERAL
67935.83
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
373.97
LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL
495
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
2023.69
ROAD USE TAX
14034.66
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL
7489.57
EMERGENCY FUND
519.76
LOST TOTAL
43773.27
LOST- DEBT SERV
10943.31
TIF TOTAL
7344.72
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL
11161.05
CAP PROJECTS - LOST
10943.32
WATER
42010.8
WATER DEPOSITS
750
SEWER TOTAL
56275.76
SEWER - SINKING
16306.67
SEWER - RESERVES
30023.37
GARBAGE
13122.57
STORM SEWER
14114.77
TOTAL
349642.09
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