Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
November 13, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting was called to order on this date by
Mayor Henrich. Present:
Councilman Varce,
Mallory, Stieneke, Leach, Peck, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.
Absent: City Attorney
Miller.
Mayor Henrich added item #4.08
to the agenda – progress payment on Ament Addition Storm
Sewer Project.
Frank Escue, 215 E. Main,
reported that several city items were included in an auction held on
11/10/07. He charged 5% for
advertising and 10% commission for the auctioneer and clerk.
He remitted a check for $316.20 for the 6 items sold.
A motion by Stieneke, seconded
by Leach, adopted Resolution No. 07-24, authorizing the sale
of the vacant lots at 110-112 S. 4th Street with a minimum bid of $1,000 and set
the public
hearing for November 27th. Roll
call was:
AYES: Stieneke, Leach, Peck, Mallory
NAYS: Varce
Councilman Stieneke questioned a
bill from Schoon Construction for $10,155.54 to run electrical
conduit to the pool pump house. He
thought a department head was only able to approve
expenditures up to $1,500. Park
Supt., Duane Mummert, explained that this was part of the
aquatic center project. John Cook
said this work wasn’t part of the main contract in order to save
some costs in not having to pay the contractor’s mark up.
There have been other items done in
this manner. Councilman Stieneke
also questioned the bill from Aramark Uniform Service for
employee uniform shirts. He felt
this had been eliminated during budget sessions.
The City Clerk
indicated that she was able to reduce some of the costs with Aramark
representatives, but could
not eliminate it entirely at this time because of a 5-year contract, of which
there is about 2 years
remaining. M/S/P Leach, Peck,
approved the following under “Consent Business”.
City council minutes of October 23rd.
Bills totaling $205,041.16.
JAMES EBERT
RETIREMENT
1,500.00
CHEROKEE COUNTY
RECORDER RECORD
GAP RELEASE-GAYDO
7.00
NATHAN JAMES
MEALS-5TH WEEK OF ACADEMY
26.34
L & L
DISTRIBUTORS
BEER/WINE ORDER
54.40
BLAINE'S WATER COND.
SOFTENER SALT; LAB WATER
67.66
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SERVICES 11 SALVAGE AUTO TITLES
110.00
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 10/12/07
521.03
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
BOOKS & AUDIOS
1,042.51
JAMES BUCK
RETIREMENT
2,000.00
JOSEPH DAUM
MEALS; SIMUNITIONS-ACADEMY
156.97
NATHAN JAMES
MEALS; SIMUNITIONS-ACADEMY
104.89
VERNON FICK
RETIREMENT
1,600.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILL
287.35
CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH.
OCTOBER TAX DRAW
4,461.45
APRIL CHINDLUND
DEPOSIT BALANCE-113 UNIO
41.70
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT VOL.
ALLOW.-9/25/07-10/1
1,365.00
LTD COMMODITIES, LLC
DVD'S
93.19
ASSURANT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NOV. DISABILITY PREMIUM
524.41
CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT FILE
SMALL CLAIMS
100.00
ERIE LANDMARK CO.
PLAQUES FOR HISTORIC BLDGS.
688.00
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 10/26/07
417.93
JOSEPH DAUM
MEALS-WK. 8 OF ACADEMY
67.14
NATHAN JAMES
MEALS-WK. 8 OF ACADEMY
56.98
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
NSF CHECK-D. KRAFT
130.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILL
270.99
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
NOV. ADMIN. FEE
384.00
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE
POSTAGE FOR METER
500.00
JAMES EBERT
RETIREMENT
1,132.55
CHEROKEE REG. MED. CENTER 1/2
COST EMPLOYEE FLU SHOTS 130.00
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 11/9/07
160.00
ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY POLYQUEST
1,356.64
ALLIANCE CONCRETE, INC.
CONCRETE FOR BENCH PADS
119.00
ALLIANT ENERGY
NATURAL GAS
1,332.88
AL'S CORNER OIL CO.
FUEL
224.47
AMERICAN AQUATIC TESTING ANNUAL
TOXICITY TEST
425.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS
124 SWIM LESSON CERTIFICATES
124.00
AMERICAN TEST CENTER,INC. TEST/INSPECT
TOWER & LADDER 925.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP
RAGS; MOPS; MATS; TOWELS 151.32
5-WK. UNIFORM SERVICE
331.01
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, LLP 19"
CREVICE VACUUM TOOL
55.90
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.
FLOW METER FOR MHI LIFT
2,568.19
REPLACE DRIVER BOARD-BEECH
3,533.00
FUSES;
BLOWER REPAIR
2,519.33
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
BOOKS & AUDIOS
557.17
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS CROSSLINK
CHAIN;HOOKS-GRADER 716.99
BEALS & BOB'S
REPAIR BOILER PUMP
253.78
BLAINE'S WATER COND.
LAB WATER; SOFTENER RENT; SALT 134.49
BOMGAARS
SUPPLIES; PARTS; EQUIPMENT
1,015.05
MARY BORGHEIINCK
MILEAGE
279.36
BUGH WELDING
REPAIR CHECK VALVE-BEECH
72.10
BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE SAW
BLADE; FILTERS; WEEDEATER 396.66
CARROLL DISTRIBUTING
CALIBRATE GAS MONITOR
111.75
1ST AID KITS; 10’ LADDER
387.08
CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC.
BALLASTS;BULBS;LIGHT REPAIRS 1,978.50
CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS
TOOLS; QUICK WELD; SEAT COVER
109.73
CHEROKEE BUILDING CENTER SUPPLIES
8.38
CHEROKEE COUNTY AUDITOR
LOCAL OPTION TAX ELECTION
1,284.73
CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT CITY
CASES
150.00
CHEROKEE COUNTY ENGINEER HYD.
COUPLER FOR SANDER
27.64
CHEROKEE CO. ENVIRONMENT POOL
INSPECTION FEE
493.00
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE NOTICES
69.50
CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE NOVEMBER
LANDFILL FEE
11,556.01
CHEROKEE CO. WORK SERVICE CLEAN
137 SHOP RAGS
16.44
CHEROKEE LUMBER, INC.
PRE MIX;PAINT;PRIMERS;SCREWS
190.22
CHEROKEE REGIONAL CLINIC PRE-EMPLOYMENT
PHYSICALS
158.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY
POP
127.40
EVA CHRISTIANSEN, PHD
MMPI-2-ADMIN./REPORT
160.00
CHRONICLE TIMES
EMP. ADS; MINUTES; ORDINANCE
830.14
CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALIST MECHANICAL
SYSTEM REPAIR
467.67
THE COURT FOCUS
NOV. SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
COOKING LIGHT
SUBSCRIPTION
24.00
CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER,LLC
PLANNED MAINT.-GENERATOR
1,630.83
DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.
POTASSIUM PERMANG.; CHLORINE
834.25
D & S SALES
SOFTBALL TROPHIES
134.80
DEMCO,
INC.
SUPPLIES
561.90
DENNY'S SERVICE
PULL/RESET STOOLS; REPAIRS
219.00
SERVICE/CLEAN
FURNACES
102.50
DIVERSIFIED FASTENING SYS. NUTS; SIGN BOLTS; PLOW BOLTS
401.79
DONALD CORPORATION
PARTS FOR RDT SLUDGE PUMP
344.39
CODY EGE
SOCCER OFFICIAL
24.00
FAREWAY STORES INC.
TISSUE; SOAP; COFFEE; SUPPLIES
76.18
FARM & HOME PUBLISHERS
PLAT BOOK
35.50
FARMER'S GRAIN & FEED
BIRD FEED
10.00
ED M. FELD EQUIP. CO.
SUSPENDERS; WASH DISINFECTANT
63.70
LETTERS; REFLECTIVE LETTERS
44.20
POWDER; SEALS; EXTINGUISHERS
972.20
FIRST COOPERATIVE ASSOC. GRASS
SEED-N. 11TH DITCH
206.25
W. E. FLEET
FUEL
55.90
FSH COMMUNICATIONS LLC
PARK PAY PHONE
110.00
GALE
BOOK
28.81
GAYLORD BROTHERS, INC.
DVD RACKS
2,238.96
JUDY GRIENKE-MILLER
DVD'S; ILA MOTEL; ANTIVIRUS
639.42
TAMMY GRAVENISH
CLEANING
108.00
GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE
WIRELESS ROUTER FOR MTG.ROOMS
105.00
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD CURB
STOPS/BOXES/CORPS.
1,059.56
HACH CO.
LAB SUPPLIES
452.10
HALLETT MATERIALS
PEA GRAVEL;GRAVEL;SAND;ROCK 7,364.53
HARMAN MASONRY
REPLACE GLASS BLOCKS
110.00
HEG PAINTING COMPANY
SANDBLAST HENDERSON SANDER
300.00
HILLYARD
CLEANING SUPPLIES
211.61
HOME LIFE
SUBSCRIPTION
29.00
HY-VEE DRUGSTORE
PHOTOS; FILM DEVELOPING
13.58
HY-VEE FOOD STORES
FOOD-PLAYGROUND VOL.;SUPPLIES
62.66
INGRAM BOOK COMPANY
BOOKS
2.99
IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP ELECTRICITY
42.68
IOWA ONE CALL
SEPT. LOCATES
50.40
IOWA TELECOM
PHONE SERVICE
857.29
TOM JENNESS
INSTALL DRAIN TILE-PARK AVE. 4,650.00
JANITOR'S CLOSET, LTD.
TISSUE; TOWELS; GARB.BAGS
315.05
KAYLEE JOHNSON
SOCCER OFFICIAL
16.00
K-MART #9222
HANGERS; 6’ TABLE;
PLASTIC TUB 61.97
KOHLER TREE SERVICE
REMOVE ASH ON W. BLUFF
125.00
KUEHL & PAYER, LTD.
ENG.-E. MAIN WATER LINE
746.25
ENG.-AMENT STORM SEWER
5,197.50
ADMIN. SEARCH SERVICES
5,400.00
LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC.
CITRUS TAR REMOVER
70.17
LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNIC. CITY
MANAGER AD
79.20
LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK PAGER
BATTERIES;WALKIE/TALKIES 169.97
LOVE TIRE (K. WENCK)
SEPT.-OCT. INSPECTIONS;MTGS. 1,006.25
LUBECK OIL COMPANY
FUEL
272.95
LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. GRAVE
DIGGING
270.00
CURB STOPS; WATER LEAKS
11,521.12
MLS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN
SOD; RETAINING WALL; GRADING 9,366.67
MANGOLD ENVIRON. TESTING OIL
& GREASE; TKN; TDS
463.00
WIBE & PHILLIPS CITY
CASE
80.00
MID-IOWA SALES CO.
CHAMOIS; WASH MITT; WAX
85.75
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ELECTRICITY
16,531.91
MILLS & MILLER, INC.
ROAD SALT
6,227.88
WALLY MILLER, JR.
LEGAL FEES; ABSTRACT OPINION 2,030.00
MODERN HEATING & COOLING SERVICE
BOILER
209.00
MOTOR PARTS SALES
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
257.55
MUNICPAL EMERGENCY SERV. GLOVES;
FLAHSLIGHT; HELMET
226.67
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC.
VALVE PARTS;METERS;CORP.STOPS
735.89
MARK NAPIER
WORK BOOTS
75.00
NAT. ASSOC.-POLICE CHIEFS ANNUAL
SUBSCRIPTION
50.00
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS SUBSCRIPTION
7.00
NORTH CENTRAL LABS
LAB CHEMICALS
233.61
NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS NOV.
INTERNET SERVICE
91.85
NORTHWEST IOWA LEAGUE
ANNUAL DUES
50.00
NORTHWESTERN MASONRY
BLOCK; SACRETE
145.50
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL TAIL
LIGHTS-'00 IH TRUCK
61.33
MATT PARROTT & SONS CO.
W-2 FORMS; ENVELOPES
140.74
PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE
SUPPLIES;SERVICE CONT.
710.36
PETERSEN MFG. CO., INC.
MEMORIAL BENCHES
978.75
PETTY CASH
SUPPLIES; POSTAGE; BOOK
213.78
POPULAR MECHANICS
SUBSCRIPTION
27.82
PRIME STRIPE, INC. NETS FOR INDOOR
SOCCER 129.95
R COMM WIRELESS
VORTEX BATTERY & ANTENNA
81.00
RASMUSSEN'S CORP.
SERVICE; ROTATE TIRES; GAS CAP
42.13
READER'S DIGEST
SUBSCRIPTION
10.50
REGION 3 IAWWA
REGISTRATION-WASTEWATER CONF.
35.00
REHAB SYSTEMS, INC.
VACUUM OUT UNITED LIFT
2,775.00
REINERT MACHINE SHOP
S/S PIPES; FLAT IRON
384.63
BETTY RESCH
STORIES 2000 BOOKS
249.70
DAN ROLLISON
CELL PHONE-10/21/07-11/20/07
40.00
ROYER'S JEWELRY
ENGRAVE PLAQUE-CASEY
13.75
SANITARY SERVICES
OCT. GARBAGE PICKUP
17,151.30
SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.
ELEC. CONDUIT TO PUMP HOUSE 10,155.54
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO.
ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT
165.85
SIOUX COMMERCIAL SWEEPING 12,139'
OF CRACK SEALING 5,759.12
SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVE NOTICE
23.01
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
UNIFORM SHIRTS;TROUSERS;JACKET 859.95
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BACTERIA
SAMPLES
91.00
SOUTH SIDE SUPPLY
FUSE LINK 1.83
STANDARD & ASSOCIATES,INC. POST-TEST FOR APPLICANTS 97.54
STEFFEN
PIPE TO HYD. FITTING-SANDER
14.41
STEVE'S WINDOW SERVICE
WINDOW CLEANING
196.00
TIRE SERVICE CENTER
TIRE REPAIRS-TRUCK & BACKHOE
152.13
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA OCTOBER
SALES TAX
5,654.56
UNIQUE BOOKS, INC.
BOOKS & DVD'S
76.91
UNIQUE PAVING MATERIALS
7.32 T. COLD MIX PATCH
629.52
BRANDON UITDEFLESCH
SOCCER OFFICIAL
24.00
USA BLUE BOOK
LAB CHEMICALS
78.35
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
SHIPPING CHARGES
164.09
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONES
100.23
VALLEY GLASS & FRAMING
MAP FRAME; INSTALL GLASS
226.45
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES
69.65
VICTORIA
SUBSCRIPTION
19.98
WALDNER'S LAWN SERVICE
LAWN CARE
145.00
WATCHGUARD VIDEO
DVD DISC FOR CAR CAMERAS
40.00
WAYNE PRINTING
ENVELOPES
77.00
WELLS FARGO FIN. LEEASE
COPY MACHINE LEASE
101.85
WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM.
NOON LUNCHES-8 WK. ACADEMY
300.00
WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.
OIL; GAS; DIESEL
6,516.74
JARON WILSON
SOCCER OFFICIAL
40.00
WINTHER, STAVE & CO.
PROGRESS PAY.-2006-07 AUDIT 8,500.00
WOODALL ELECTRIC
MOVE TRANSF./ELEC.; REWIRING 2,187.00
Final payment of $4,233.25 to Lundell Construction for the E. Main Street water line project.
Renewal of the class “C” beer/wine license for the Community Center.
New class “E” liquor license for Liquor on the Corner, 300 E. Main, Jim Bunkers.
New cigarette permit for Liquor on the Corner, 300 E. Main.
Tax abatement application for 830 Aster Drive.
Payment #2 of $51,858.13 to Schoon Construction for the Ament Addition Storm Sewer project.
John Cook reported that they are in the final clean-up
mode at the aquatic center, the pool
has been winterized and the contractor is finishing up the punch list.
Additional storm water
intakes have been installed and the contractor is working on the retaining wall
extensions.
John also reported that last night a group of volunteers worked on
stringing Christmas lights
on the bottom third of a 64’ white pine in Gillette Park.
Champion Electric will help with the
electrical part and Mid American Energy will put lights on the top portion of
the tree. The tree
will be lit at 8:00 p.m. on November 22nd.
A majority of the funding for the lights was through
a Chamber Tourism Grant.
The council
reviewed a request to waive charges for water used on the cart track at the
Cherokee
Co. fairgrounds in the amount of $232.27.
Councilman Mallory asked whether the
revenue from
the cart races goes back to the county fair or is it a private group?
If a private organization is
making a profit it may make a difference in his decision.
In the past the council has waived
water charges for the county fair, however they have also set a policy of
granting no adjustments
to water bills. A motion by Peck,
seconded by Leach, denied the request to waive the $232.27
charge. Roll call was:
AYES: Peck, Mallory, Leach
NAYS: Varce, Stieneke
A resident had requested that the stop signs at E. Main
and Roosevelt for east/west traffic be
eliminated. Police Chief Steve Schuck did not recommend the removal of
the stop signs, as it would increase the speed of traffic in that area.
M/S/P Stieneke, Leach, left the stop signs in place.
The Clerk indicated there has
been some interest in the vacant lot at 312 W. Locust and asked the
council to consider re-advertising the sale.
M/S/P Stieneke, Leach, authorized re-advertising the
sale of the vacant lot with a $100 minimum bid.
Mayor Henrich indicated that he
had received letters of interest from two people to fill the Board
of Adjustment vacancy – Kurt Clabaugh and Nathan Leidahl.
A motion by Leach, seconded by
Stieneke, appointed Kurt Clabaugh to a 5-year term on the Board of Adjustment.
His term will
end 9/14/12. Roll call was:
AYES: Stieneke, Leach, Peck, Varce
NAYS: Mallory
The Mayor reported that there
were no candidates for the unexpired term ending12/31/09 on
the Planning & Zoning Commission and said there will be three terms expiring
this December
31st, although some or all of the current members may be willing to serve
another term. The
council will also have to appoint or re-appoint two members to the Aviation
Authority as the
terms of Kent Wenck and Mike O’Neal will expire December 31st.
The Aviation Authority has
recommended that these two individuals be re-appointed.
The council requested that these
positions be advertised and appointments will be made at the second meeting in
December,
which has been set for December 18th as the 4th Tuesday falls on
Christmas Day.
Councilman Mallory asked the
council to consider asking for resignations of Board of Adjustment
members. The Board’s actions have
been questioned by the Planning & Zoning members,
Cherokee Area Economic Development Director and building inspector.
He doesn’t feel the Board
is following League of Cities guidelines or the City Code and is not looking out
for the best
interests of the citizens. A motion
was made by Councilman Mallory to ask for resignations of
Board of Adjustment members. The
motion died for lack of a second. Councilman
Varce asked
Mallory if he had checked with the City Attorney about this.
Mallory said he had not and he
realizes the members couldn’t be removed without taking the proper steps.
The resignations
are just a suggestion at this point. There is room for improvement and feels the members have
disregarded every city code they have been asked to review.
Councilman Leach asked Mallory
whether he had gone to the Board chairman and asked for his resignation.
Mallory said he had
not, however he had talked to the chairman and said that this item would be on
tonight’s agenda
if he wished to attend the meeting. Leach
was concerned about policy and asked whether going
to the chairman’s house was the thing to do, as the council did not direct
Mallory to do so.
Councilman Mallory suggested
setting term limits for members serving on Boards and
Commissions. Sometimes it is good
to have a change. Councilman
Stieneke pointed out
that it is difficult to get people to fill these positions. No term limits were set.
The council reviewed the following reports:
1. October Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows: General-$293,412.25; Police
Forfeiture-$418.34; County Library-$13.52; Road Use-$46,785.81; Employee Benefits-
$130,927.08; Emergency-$8,030.72; Local Option Sales Tax-$34,715.50; Hotel/Motel Tax-
$691.98; Tax Increment Financing-$65,892.63; Revolving Loan-$1,379.62; Library
Memorial-$2,382.50; Park & Rec. Cap. Impr.-$251.22; Debt Service-$106,673.97; Road Use
Equipment-$103.10; Cherokee Signs-$45; Cherokee Housing Grant-$53.66; Doherty
Addition-$100; Aquatic Center Project-$4,357.02; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-$507.07; Water
Utility-City-$65,307.46; Water Utility-Industrial-$4,051.54; Water Bond/Interest-$17,262.02;
Water Improvement-$5,299.42; Water Reserve-$751.98; Water Tower Maintenance-$809;
Water System Maintenance-$9,589.42; Sewer Utility-City-$86,168.71; Sewer Utility-
Industrial-$22,911.78; Sewer Bond/Interest-$32,792.75; Sewer Improvement-$5,468.80;
Aviation Authority-$4,461.45; Solid Waste-$18,625.25; Landfill-$12,290.51; Storm Water
Utility-$7,919.67; Self Insurance-$391.73.
2. October General Fund revenue/expense report.
3. October Police reports.
Mayor Henrich reminded the
council to let Deb know if they are interested in attending the
Municipal Leadership Academy sponsored by the League of Cities. Registration deadline is
December 1st.
M/S/P Stieneke, Leach, the
council went into closed session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss labor
negotiations as per Iowa Code Chapters 21.5(c) and 20.17(3).
M/S/P Stieneke, Leach, the
council returned to regular session at 7:45 p.m.
No action was taken in closed
session.
M/S/P Peck, Leach, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Motion
carried.
News media – Ken Ross, Chronicle Times
Dennis Henrich – Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Taylor, CMC
City Clerk-Treasurer