Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
December 11, 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 indicated that
item #6.01 and the closed session were deleted from the agenda.
Sale of Vacant Lots – 110-114 S. 4th Street
Mayor Henrich opened the one bid
received on the vacant lots at 110-114 S. 4th Street.
The bid was from Central
Bank for $2,200.
A motion by Councilman Leach,
seconded by Peck, adopted Resolution No. 07-26, authorizing the sale of the lots
at 110-114 S. 4th Street to Central Bank, Cherokee, Iowa, for $2,200.
Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Mallory,
Stieneke
NAYS: Varce
Ordinance Increasing Deposit for Water Service
On a motion by Councilman Peck, seconded by Stieneke, the
council approved the first presentation of an ordinance
increasing the deposit for water service to $100.
Roll call was:
AYES: Peck, Varce, Mallory, Stieneke, Leach
NAYS: None
Ordinance Amending Provisions - All-Terrain Vehicles
On a motion by Councilman Leach,
seconded by Stieneke, the council approved the first presentation of an
ordinance
amending provisions pertaining to all-terrain vehicles.
Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory,
Stieneke
NAYS: None
A motion by Councilman Varce,
seconded by Leach, waived the second and third presentations of Ordinance No.
526,
amending provisions pertaining to all-terrain vehicles and ordered its
publication. Roll call was:
AYES: Varce, Mallory, Stieneke,
Leach, Peck
NAYS: None
Ordinance Amending Provisions - General Traffic Regulations
A motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by Stieneke,
approved the first presentation of an ordinance amending
provisions pertaining to general traffic regulations.
Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Varce, seconded by Peck, the
council waived the second and third presentations of
Ordinance No. 527, amending provisions pertaining to general traffic regulations
and ordered its publication.
Roll call was:
AYES: Varce, Mallory, Stieneke, Leach, Peck
NAYS: None
Ordinance Amending Provisions – Disorderly Conduct
On a motion by Councilman Leach,
seconded by Stieneke, the council approved the first presentation of an
ordinance
amending provisions pertaining to disorderly conduct.
Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS: None
A motion by Councilman Leach,
seconded by Stieneke, waived the second and third presentations of Ordinance No.
528, amending provisions pertaining to disorderly conduct and ordered its
publication. Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS: None
Consent Business
A motion by Councilman Leach,
seconded by Peck, unanimously approved the following under “Consent
Business”.
City council minutes of November 27th.
Bills totaling $402,867.53.
AMANDA ROSS
BALANCE OF WATER DEPOSIT
10.77
RHIANNON WILLIAMS
BALANCE OF WATER DEPOSIT
59.73
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS
283.07
TODD MILLER
MOTEL; MEALS-IAMU CONF.
213.98
MARK NAPIER
MEALS-IAMU
CONF.
42.62
CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTHOR NOV.
TAX DRAW
1,481.61
VERNON FICK
RETIREMENT
1,600.00
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
30.00
IOWA NEWSPAPER FOUNDATIO
FREEDOM OF INFORM. WORKSHOP
20.00
JAMES TIERNAN
OVERPAID FINAL BILL
47.95
KARMEN VAN FOSSEN
OVERPAID FINAL BILL
24.47
AMAZON CREDIT PLAN
DVD'S
241.31
JON PETERSON
MEALS/MOTEL-WASTEWATER CONF.
276.07
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT VOL.
ALLOW.-10/23-11/19
730.00
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 11/23/07
352.94
GE MONEY BANK/AMAZON
DVD'S
114.42
CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT FILE
GARNISHMENTS
50.00
JAMES
BUCK
RETIREMENT
2,000.00
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
INTEREST-INTERIM FINANCING 41,250.00
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INS.
DECEMBER LIFE PREMIUM
153.26
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MUNIC. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
190.00
MASTERCARD
MAGAZINE;SWEATSHIRTS;FLAGS
244.03
THREE
RIVERS BENEFIT
DECEMBER ADMIN. FEE
396.00
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
INTEREST-STREET SWEEPER LOAN 3,562.50
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS
270.55
HOLSTEIN ELECTRIC INS.
REIMB.-GAS/SEWER LINE 4,357.02
BANKERS TRUST
G.O. BOND INTEREST
120,401.25
IOWA FINANCE
AUTHORITY SEWER
REV. BOND INTEREST 77,834.25
IOWA ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES LIQUOR LICENSE
RENEWAL
468.00
ALLIANCE CONCRETE, INC.
CONCRETE-GILLETTE PARK
66.75
ALLIANT ENERGY
NATURAL GAS
963.64
ALPHA WIRELESS
PAGER KNOBS;RADIO/BATTERY CK.
48.10
AL'S CORNER OIL CO.
FUEL
44.40
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES RUGS;
MOPS; FRESHNER; TOWELS 80.83
4-WK. UNIFORM SERVICE
233.04
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS 100'
SIDE CHAIN FOR GRADER
92.57
BLACKTOP SERVICE CO.
HOT MIX-SPRUCE R/R XING
397.65
BLAINE'S WATER CONDITION SOFTENER
SALT/MAINT.;LAB WATER 170.97
BOMGAARS
SUPPLIES; PARTS; EQUIPMENT
1,892.06
MARY BORGHEIINCK
SUPPLIES
36.58
BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE BAR
OIL; BOLTS
12.75
C-M-L TELEPHONE BATTERY
BACKUP
179.95
CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC.
BULBS; CORD; LIGHT REPAIRS
3,620.80
CHEROKEE AREA ECONOMIC
2ND QTR. PAYMENT-CAEDC
5,250.00
CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS
FILTERS; ANTIFREEZE; HOSE
197.23
CHEROKEE COUNTY
AUDITOR NOVEMBER CITY
ELECTION
2,003.39
CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT CITY
CASE
50.00
CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE DECEMBER
LANDFILL FEE
11,556.01
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT IOWA
FIREMAN ASSOC. DUES
300.00
CHEROKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TRANSFER MEMORIAL FUNDS
1,500.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY
POP
68.60
CHRONICLE TIMES
MINUTES; NOTICES; ADS
705.30
CONTROL SYSTEM
SPECIALIST REPAIR BOILERS; SUPPLIES
671.70
THE COURT FOCUS
DECEMBER SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
CREATIVE SERVICES
EVENT SIGN (6)
45.00
DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.
CHLORINE; POTASSIUM PERMANG.
925.50
DEMCO,
INC.
SUPPLIES 251.80
DENNY'S SERVICE
PLUMBING REPAIR
75.00
DIVISION OF LABOR
BOILER INSPECTION
25.00
SHAUNA DREFKE
REF. VOLLEYBALL-NOV.
28.00
ENVIRON. RESOURCE ASSOC.
QUARTERLY QC SAMPLES
215.04
KELSEY ESSICK
REF. VOLLEYBALL-NOV.
28.00
FAREWAY STORES, INC.
CLEANING SUPPLIES
98.35
ED M. FELD EQUIP.CO.
SPANNER SET; EXTINGUISHERS
403.20
FRANK DUNN CO.
112 BAGS WINTER PATCH
1,198.00
GALE
BOOKS
137.04
GARY'S
SERVICE
BATTERY-'06 EXPLORER
106.45
GLAZER'S
WINE
72.50
JUDY GRIENKE-MILLER
SUPPLIES
73.94
TAMMY GRAVENISH
CLEANING
192.00
H
& S ROOFING CO. NEW ROOF PER
CONTRACT 31,137.00
HACH CO.
LAB CHEMICALS
127.99
HALLETT MATERIALS
PEA GRAVEL FOR FLAGPOLE
117.49
NICOLE HATCH
REF. VOLLEYBALL-NOV. 58.00
HOLZHAUER MOTORS, LTD.
SERVICE '06 EXPLORER
21.99
HOLTON CUSTOM SIGNS
LENGTHEN BANNERS;SHIRTS;SIGNS
183.14
IOWA
LAKES ELECTRIC COOP ELECTRICITY
44.32
IOWA MUN. ATTORNEYS ASSO. ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP
25.00
IOWA ONE CALL
OCTOBER LOCATES
47.70
IOWA TELECOM
PHONE SERVICE
859.87
JANITOR'S
CLOSET, LTD. TISSUE;
TOWELS; BAGS
159.36
FLOOR SCRUBBER CLUTCH PLATE
164.00
MARIE JONES
REF. VOLLEYBALL-NOV.
60.00
K-MART #9222
2 BINDERS; CD'S; SUPPLIES
244.88
KUEHL
& PAYER, LTD. ENG.-AMENT STORM SEWER
2,080.00
LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK TELEPHONE
CORD
6.99
LUBECK OIL COMPANY
FUEL; TIRE REPAIR; ANTIFREEZE
111.92
LUNDELL
CONSTRUCTION CO. GRAVE
DIGGING; SEWER CLEANING 690.00
TV/PUMPER/CLEANER-KENNEDY
606.25
CONCRETE PATCH-EUCLID/WILLOW 3,550.20
MAGUIRE IRON, INC.
TYSON TOWER MAINTENANCE
980.00
MANGOLD ENVIRON. TESTING OIL
& GREASE; TKN; TDS
591.00
WIBE & PHILLIPS
CITY CASES
100.00
MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC, INC. LAB
CHEMICALS
289.68
MID
AMERICAN ENERGY
ELECTRICITY
23,926.55
MILLS
& MILLER, INC.
25.98 T. ROAD SALT
1,216.13
MOTOR PARTS SALES
OIL; FILTER
13.02
MUNICPAL EMERGENCY SERV. GLOVES;
HOOD
435.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC.
PARTS FOR BEECH LIFT VALVE
148.80
NELSON'S SHARPENING
10 KEYS MADE
15.00
NORTH IOWA K-9
K-9 TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
500.00
PATROL HARNESS FOR SHILOH
99.85
NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS DECEMBER
INTERNET SERVICE
91.85
NOTEBOOM
TIRE CENTER 4
TIRES FOR '06 EXPLORER
336.32
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL REPAIRS-'91
KODIAK
703.01
OLD DOMINION BRUSH
MAIN BROOM FOR ELGIN SWEEPER
315.47
ORIENTAL TRADING CO.
SUPPLIES
48.45
PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS TIME
CLOCK; OFFICE SUPPLIES 515.08
PETTY
CASH
MOUSE PAD;DVD;POSTAGE;SUPPLIES
303.06
RADAR
ROAD TEC
2 RADARS
3,002.00
JESSELYN RACINE
REF. VOLLEYBALL-NOV.
14.00
RASMUSSEN'S CORP.
SERVICE VEHICLES
62.74
REDBOOK
SUBSCRIPTION
10.00
REHAB SYSTEMS, INC.
CLEAN SEWER-KENNEDY-SCHOON
3,600.00
REINERT MACHINE SHOP
ELEC. PANEL FOR GILLETTE TREE
46.20
REPAIRS-'03 TRUCK
195.15
DAN ROLLISON
CELL PHONE
40.00
SANITARY SERVICES
NOVEMBER GARBAGE PICKUP
17,062.80
SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.
LIGHT POLE CHANGE
415.95
34.2 T. 2" CRUSHED CONCRETE
410.40
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO.
ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT
165.85
SIOUX COMMERCIAL SWEEPING MUDJACK
CONCRETE-C.H. LOT
850.00
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT-RUPP
499.45
TARGETS; AMMO; SLUGS
287.50
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALT BACTERIA
SAMPLES
104.00
STEFFEN
DECAL KIT FOR SANDER
75.00
STEVE'S WINDOW SERVICE
WINDOW CLEANING
85.00
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA NOVEMBER
SALES TAX
4,713.77
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
SHIPPING CHARGES
49.67
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONES
100.23
ALANNA VALENTINE
REF. VOLLEYBALL-NOV.
28.00
VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER BOARD
STRAY CAT
56.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES
67.74
VOGEL TRAFFIC SERVICES
CENTER & EDGE LINE PAINT
1,870.00
WAYNE PRINTING
CAMPING ENVELOPES
117.30
WELLS FARGO FIN. LEASE COPY MACHINE LEASE
101.85
WESTERN IOWA LANDSCAPING SOD
STAPLES
65.00
WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.
TRANS.FLUID; GAS; DIESEL
6,670.67
WOODALL
ELECTRIC
MOUNT/WIRE BOILER PUMP
147.00
CHECK BOILER; WIRE BEECH HTR.
231.00
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO.
MEDICINE CABINET SUPPLIES
63.95
Reviewed Board of Adjustment
minutes of December 4th and reviewed Library Board minutes of November
12th.
Renewal of class “B” liquor
license – The Chapperell.
Approved payment #3 to Ten Point
Construction for $11,530.39 for the Gillette Trail Project.
Bacon Aquatic Center/Gillette Park
Duane Mummert, Park Supt. and
John Cook were present to review the final documents for the Bacon Aquatic
Center/Gillette Park project. John
said it was 7 years ago that he first talked with then City Administrator Bruce
Bierma about beginning this project. The
Gillette Park trail won’t be completed until after the first of the year
because
of the weather. John then explained
change
includes: eliminating sidewalk along Bluff; adding access, threshold and door
stops; deleting building waterproofing;
deleting limestone edgers; addition for hauling dirt off-site; deleting parking
lot caulking and adding costs associated
with late finish of project. A
motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach, approved change order #26, a
decrease of $10,761.82. Motion
carried.
A motion by Councilman Peck,
seconded by Leach, approved payment #15 to Grundman-Hicks for $20,654.86 for
the Bacon Aquatic Center/Gillette Park project. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilman
Stieneke, seconded by Leach, the council adopted Resolution No. 07-27, accepting
the
Bacon Aquatic Center/Gillette Park project, subject to receipt of all lien
waivers. Roll call was:
AYES: Stieneke, Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory
NAYS: None
A motion by Councilman Stieneke,
seconded by Leach, authorized Mayor Henrich to sign the Notice of Final
Inspection and Acceptance for the Bacon Aquatic Center/Gillette Park project.
Motion carried.
Duane Mummert stated that the
city owes John Cook and Dr. Martin a lot for this project.
Without them it wouldn’t
have been accomplished. On behalf
of the council, Mayor Henrich offered their thanks.
As Chuck Wulfson, Central Bank,
was late to the meeting, Mayor Henrich explained that the council awarded the
bid for the lots at 110-114 S. 4th Street to the bank for $2,200.
Chuck indicated that the bank is working with Ben
Jobe and feels they can work something out.
I.U.O.E. Union Contract Negotiations
Mayor Henrich reported the initial bargaining position
from the I.U.O.E. Union for the 7/1/08 contract as follows:
increase call-in pay from $8/day to $10/day; add an additional step in vacation
leave for over 20 years of
employment-25 days vacation; add 2 floating holidays to holiday schedule; a 4%
across the board wage increase;
and pro-rated benefits for regular, part-time employees who work at least 20
hrs./week. The City’s initial
position
is a 2% across the board wage increase; and employees hired after 7/1/08 would
pay 20% of dependent health
insurance premiums. There has been
no response back from either the I.U.O.E. Union or the Policeman’s
Association.
Dan Morrow, 409 S. 8th,
asked while the council is in negotiations with the employees, whether they had
a salary figure
picked out yet for the new administrator. Mayor
Henrich said they did not.
Planning & Zoning Commission Membership
The council reviewed a memo regarding Planning &
Zoning Commission membership. There
is currently one vacancy
and Jeff Osborn, whose term expires 12/31/07, will be leaving to take a position
in Spirit Lake. There are also two
other terms expiring 12/31/07, and Ramona Nitz has indicated she does not wish
to serve another term. Mayor
Henrich said that Dan Morrow has expressed interest in serving on the
commission. The Mayor also has a
list of recommendations from the Commission and asked the council to bring in
any of their recommendations so he can
contact them.
Passport Acceptance Agency
The council reviewed information from the office staff
about becoming a passport acceptance agency.
As an agency,
the staff would check for proof of U.S. citizenship, a current photo ID
and two passport photos, and make sure the
application is complete. Paperwork
is sent to the Passport Agency Center and the acceptance agency retains no
paperwork. The only cost to the
city would be staff time, which should be minimal.
A passport acceptance agency
receives $30/application. Currently, the only passport acceptance agency in Cherokee
County is the County Recorder’s
Office. However, an acceptance
agency cannot legally issue both passports and birth certificates, so the County
Recorder’s office may not continue to be an acceptance agency.
On a motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded
by Peck, the council authorized proceeding as a passport acceptance agency.
Motion carried.
Reports
The council reviewed the following reports.
1. November Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows: General-$111,447.73; Police
Forfeiture-$166.99; County Library-$301.57; Road Use-$38,485.30; Employee Benefits-
$45,282.51; Emergency-$2,667; Local Option Sales Tax-$75,965.66; Hotel/Motel Tax-
$91.42; Tax Increment Financing-$22,551.18; Revolving Loan-$3,431.75; Library Memorial-
$2,771.60; Park & Rec. Capital Improvement-$808.19; Debt Service-$41,036.61; Road Use
Equipment-$89.79; Cherokee Signs-$7.50; Cherokee Housing Grant-$53.33; Doherty
Addition-$200; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-$503.96; Water Utility-City-$56,946.84; Water
Utility-Industrial-$3,797.57; Water Bond/Int.-$17,270.74; Water Improvement-$5,315.38;
Water Reserve-$747.36; Water Tower Maintenance-$804.04; Water System Maintenance-
$8,837.03; Sewer Utility-City-$74,594.41; Sewer Utility-Industrial-$22,920.03; Sewer Bond/
Int.-$32,792.75; Sewer Improvement-$5,770.35; Aviation Authority-$1,481.61; Solid Waste-
$17,147.57; Landfill-$12,205.68; Storm Water Utility-$7,171.08; Self Insurance-$389.29.
2. November General Fund revenue/expense report.
3. November Police reports.
4. Building permits report.
Adjournment
A motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by Stieneke,
adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Motion
carried.
News media – Ken Ross, Chronicle
Times.
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Dennis Henrich – Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk-Treasurer
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