REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2021
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session October 13, 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: Pat Hurt, Joe Wessels, Mike Abbas, Judy Crawford, and Chuy Flores. Quorum present.
Hurt moved, Flores seconded, to approve the October 13, 2021 Agenda as listed. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Hurt moved, Abbas seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) September 15, 2021 Regular Meeting, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: September 2021 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; September 2021 Clerk Budget; September 2021 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; September 2021 Ambulance; September 2021 Fire; September 2021 Ackley Development; September 2021 Water/Sanitation Council Committee; August 2021 People Service; and 3rd Quarter Investment, Prairie Bridges/Park Fest, and Airport Board of Trustees. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Julie Winter from Region 6 Resources addressed the council regarding downtown revitalization grants. The grant is for the outside front façades only and commercial properties that have 1st floor residential are excluded from qualifying. The buildings must be in fair or poor conditions. The City must have at least 8 businesses that want to participate. The city would be required to pay for the initial architecture in the sum of $12,000-15,000. The business owners must be willing to contribute 25% of the cost of work on the building and the city must fund 25% and grant kicks in roughly 50%. Winter and Angela DeLaRiva from the ADC will meet with businesses on October 25, 2021 to get a number of businesses that qualify and would be willing to participate and report back to the council.
Dennis informed council that S. Scallon had called City Hall earlier today and informed Dennis she would not be able to make it to meeting but requested to be on November meeting agenda.
Discussion on the rental price and conditions for the new 6-yard dumpster that the city ordered. Council requested Clerk Dennis to get some figures on milage/wear and tear/man power and combine in conjunction with the rental fee/dumpster fee/tonnage fee for the council to discuss at next month’s meeting.
Councilman Wessels stated he and Jack went and measured the 10th Avenue water main extension and it would be about 175 feet. He did not request bids for extending the 10th Avenue watermain as Wessels stated he didn’t believe the city will get their money back from the one house connection if the city extended the watermain closer. Council persons Hurt and Crawford shared their concerns with not enforcing the ordinance in conjunction of requiring a property on Logan Avenue to hook up to the water system and not requiring the house in question on 10th Avenue. Discussion on a couple other water service lines that are currently connected but yet further away from those mains. Moved by Hurt, seconded by Crawford that the 10th Avenue water main was reasonable available and the owner of 209 10th Avenue be required to connect at their costs. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to terminate the Hawkeye Communication Camera service agreement. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Crawford requested Clerk Dennis to get all updates from the equipment installed prior to ending agreement.
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to approve the appointment of Mike Abbas to the Joint Advisory Board with AGWSR regarding the grade school demo. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis informed the council that the deadline for deciding what to spend the American Rescue Plan funds on has been extended, however, if the City starts on a project before the decision has been made, the ARP funds cannot be used for that particular project. Don Moore from CGA informed council of 3 tears on the equalization basin at the waste water treatment plant. He has gotten some quotes on relining the basin. Clerk Dennis informed the council that if the council decided to do the relining and the costs extended the ARP funds, per the City’s financial advisor, they are able to pull the remaining funds from the Sewer Surplus fund. Moved by Abbas, seconded by Crawford to use the American Rescue Plan funds on relining the equalization basin and use the surplus funds for any remaining balance due. Ayes-4. Nays-Wessels. Motion carried. Nuss will contact water superintendent and request him to place sandbags on the basin to prevent any more tears until the project can be bid and started.
Moved by Hurt, seconded by Flores to pass Resolution 21-41 Temporarily closing certain streets for 2021 Trunk or Treat. Roll call vote: Ayes-Wessels, Abbas, Crawford, Flores, and Hurt. Motion carried.
Moved by Hurt, seconded by Abbas to pass Resolution 21-42 Approving the Annual Financial Report FYE June 30, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt, and Wessels. Motion carried.
Moved by Hurt, seconded by Abbas to pass Resolution 21-43 Authorizing entering into Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities. Ayes-Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels, and Abbas. Motion carried.
Clerk Dennis stated the invoice to Blacktop Service Company was more than the original approved bid of $90,000.00 due to adding a patch on Main St. Moved by Abbas, seconded by Hurt to approve payment to Blacktop Service Company for street repairs in the amount of $90,200.00. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Moved by Wessels, seconded by Crawford to approve payment to WTR Solutions, LLC for waste water treatment plant bubble diffusion unit in the amount of $5,125. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Don Mergen from Ferguson Waterworks addressed the council regarding the installation amount per meter. The installation of each meter has costs associated to the price, including motels, travel, mailings, and call centers. Crawford stated she was ok with the pricing of the installs. Clerk Dennis stated she would attempt to reach out to Brad with Ferguson in an attempt to get the service fee of $415.35 that was added to the statement due to the City holding payment removed but if not, she needed to have that approved along with the normal payments. Don informed Dennis to remove the fee and he would let Brad know. Moved by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to approve payments to Ferguson Waterworks in the amounts of $27,690 and $10,212.50 for installations of 396 meters and 146 meters. Ayes-4. Nays-Wessels. Motion carried.
Moved by Hurt, seconded by Flores to approve purchase of 2 thermal sight imagers for the AFD in the amount of $3,400. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
During the pool inspection, it was noticed that the concrete needed to be leveled. If the City gets written up during the inspection process, K. Meyer reported it would then need to be done in 30 days. Moved by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to approve bid from Simpson Construction in the amount of $5,600 for the concrete leveling at the pool, using Capital Project-Lost funds. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Don Moore from CGA asked council guidance on giving the completed plans and designs of Sanitary Sewer Phase II to People Service. Hurt believed communication is key and requested that get done. Lee Gallentine from CGA got the council ok to take the splash pad project out to bid in November 2021 with a bid deadline in December2021 with a spring start date and completion date of May 31, 2022. Council to award/reject in December council meeting. Clerk Dennis informed the council, a budget amendment would need to be done after the bid has been accepted and before the project gets paid. North Butler Street project will go out for a winter bid in January or February 2022. Gallentine is starting the design of the new ambulance shed.
Public Works reports they have stocked up on sand and salt, patched the sidewalk by the maintenance shed until next year, and they are sweeping streets. Vaughn Willms last date of employment will be November 5, 2021.
Clerk Dennis informed the council of the conversation with the City financial advisor, Heidi, from Northland Securities. Heidi believes the City should be in pretty good shape financially after the Phase II sewer project and that the council/residents may have some relief in sight. Gallentine inquired as to whether Northland Securities was aware of the EPA 30-year plan. Dennis will check and make sure that is the case.
Wessels reports he has gotten complaints about Travis DeGroote on his property that he bought on Douglas Ave. There are unlicensed vehicles and hauling junk to the back. Mayor Nuss informed Wessels, they are working on these clean up issues.
Mayor Nuss reported he, K. Meyer, Crawford, and Flores are meeting with Carrico regarding the pool pump pits tomorrow. Nuss thanked Hurt for his service on council and wished him well in his next venture.
Wessels moved, Crawford seconded to adjourn at 9:11 p.m. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________________________________
Malena Dennis, City Clerk
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT/BACKUP
915.17
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT
179.91
ACKLEY PUBLISHING CO INC
WINDOW ENVELOPES (3)/SECURITY CARD
145.12
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
CYCLINDER RENTAL/DELIVERY
435.23
AMAZON
BOOKS
451.96
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
316.64
BLACKTOP SERVICE COMPANY
STREET MILLING/REPAIRS
90200.00
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
COLDPACK/STERILE WATER/DFIB PD
80.57
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
TONER/WHEN I WORK/NAME PLATE/LETR
325.11
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.48
CGA
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT-2
9405.90
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
9/8/21 AND 9/22/21 CLEANING
250.00
COLLECTION SERVICES CENTR
CHILD SUPPORT
167.50
CRAIG & SMITH
28E AGMT/GARBAGE/QUIT CLAIM
425.25
CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE
TATTOOS
78.46
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
5272.96
EICHMEIER MOTOR
TEST/CHARGE BATTERY
37.50
ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO.
6 YD DUMPSTER/LIDS
1400.00
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
8565.28
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC
METER INSTALLATION (396)(196)
37902.50
FORGY ELECTRIC
8 FT LED LIGHT/ROMEX CONNECTOR
130.79
FRANKLIN COUNTY TREASURER
INDUSTRIAL LOT PARCELS
1488.00
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.90
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
SEPTEMBER LANDFILL
1706.10
HARDIN COUNTY TREASURER
LIEN CERTIFICATION FEE-TUBBS
5.00
HARLAND TECHNOLOGY SERVIC
39.78
HAWKEYE COMMUNICATION
OCT-DEC CAMERA MAINTENANCE
345.00
HAWTH PRODUCTIONS
WEB MANAGEMENT SEPT 2021
150.00
HEALTHPARTNERS
REFUND-PAID IN ERROR
700.58
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
59.24
IBELING INSURANCE SERVICE
FY21 AUDIT
2990.00
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
1665.37
IOWA FALLS EMS
TIER, PARAMEDIC INTERCEPT
1750.00
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACAD
CERTIFICATION THRU EXAM-MILLER
1875.00
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
CLERK INSTITUTE-DENNIS
224.00
IOWA PUMP WORKS
SHERMAN AVE LIFT STATION
2206.64
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMEN
3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT
90.52
IPERS
IPERS - REGULAR
3697.92
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
WHITE STREET PAINT
12.98
KEN'S REPAIR
CHAINSAW/CHAINS
376.99
LANDUS COOPERATIVE
LAWNSPRAY
116.05
M&G TIRE SERVICE
2009 FORD OIL CHANGE/INSPECTIO
351.87
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
135.02
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
6173.32
MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMNT
RADAR CALIBRATION
80.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS
ANTIFREEZE
35.94
NUCARA PHARMACY
EPI PEN-2 ADULT
243.40
ON TRACK OVERHEAD DOORS
SERVICE GARAGE DOORS
525.00
OTTER CREEK FARMS INC.
AIRPORT LEASE
750.00
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
1181.55
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
14635.00
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
270.00
PRO HYDO-TESTING LLC
HYDRO TESTING CYLINDERS
327.90
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
820.00
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30.00
STATE OF IOWA-ELEVATOR SA
ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION
165.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAX
828.00
THE COUGAR'S DEN
28E AGREEMENT FOR UTILITIES
8000.00
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
9/15/21 MINUTES
186.72
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151.00
VERIZON
2 CELLS/2 JETPACKS
360.60
WAL-MART COMMUNITY
CLEANER/TOILET BRUSH
10.94
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2279.00
WEBER PAPER COMPANY
PAPERTOWELS
43.08
WORLD OF TROPHIES
PLAQUE
39.45
WTR-SOLUTIONS
FINE BUBBLE DIFFUSION UNT M-12
5125.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
REFUND DATE 09/27/2021
87.88
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
35485.71
CLAIMS TOTAL
259028.78
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EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
69170.76
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
92.23
ROAD USE TAX FUND
16840.12
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
-1381.35
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2020A FUND
90200.00
WATER FUND
50149.04
WATER DEPOSITS FUND
85.35
SEWER FUND
16705.03
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
9405.90
GARBAGE FUND
7388.82
STORM WATER FUND
372.88
TOTAL
259028.78
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REVENUE
GENERAL
102639.6
LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL
59.91
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
0.04
ROAD USE TAX
26604.9
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL
6989.62
EMERGENCY FUND
485.01
LOST TOTAL
16819.34
LOST- DEBT SERV
4204.83
TIF TOTAL
2253.51
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL
9678.11
CAP PROJECTS - LOST
4204.84
WATER
42693.78
WATER DEPOSITS
1075
SEWER TOTAL
55216.91
SEWER - SINKING
16306.67
SEWER - RESERVES
29417.55
GARBAGE
14828.33
STORM SEWER
14059.21
TOTAL
347537.16
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