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Moville City Council Minutes, Revenues & Claims Report — September 19, 2018

Moville City Council —
September 19, 2018

Mayor Jim Fisher called the meeting to order at around 6:00 pm. Roll Call: Bruce Schmidt, Tom Conolly, Nate Bauer, and Mike Ofert are present. Paul Malm is absent. Bauer motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Conolly. Ayes, motion carries. Ofert motioned to approve minutes from the last meeting, seconded by Conolly. Ayes, motion carries.

Council reviewed the Claims report, Bauer motioned to approve payment, seconded by Schmidt. Ayes, motion carries. Council reviewed the Treasurer’s report for August and found that items from the Community Center wages line needed moved to correct budget line. Bauer motioned to approve the report pending this change, seconded by Conolly. Ayes, motion carries.

Council reviewed the fence permit from Bruce Wayne of 400 Ash. At this time it is not determined if he will fence on the lot line or not so sending to Inspector Christensen for review. Council reviewed building permit for a deck for Jerry White of 525 Terrtam. Conolly motioned to approve this permit, seconded by Schmidt. Ayes, motion carries. Guests include Chad Thompson, Jim Nixon, Kent Baker, Dave Christensen, Seth Lloyd, Mike Weaver, Steve Heeren, and Chief Jereme Muller.

Chief Jereme Muller presented a Moville Police Department update for the month. Mike Weaver gave a Public Works update for the month. Council discussed the purchase of a UTV for use by Public Works department. Bauer suggested Weaver research options and prices before a decision is made.

Clerk Peterson presented information on the Community Catalyst Grant administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. She is interested in applying for this grant and working with the owners of 6 South 2nd Street to revitalize this previously underutilized building near Main Street. As one of the new owners, Seth Lloyd was present and expressed his interest in working with the City to improve this property. Council agreed to move forward with the grant application process.

Mayor Fisher updated the council on the progress at Meredith Lane development. Dirt work has begun on the new street and contractors plan to install utilities soon.

Clerk Peterson reviewed the progress of the nuisance abatement at 212 S. Pearl Street. The Bush Estate had a September 14th, 2018 deadline to abate the nuisance or a Municipal Infraction could be issued. Bush is working on getting a binding purchase agreement signed this week and requested that he not be issued a MI. Inspector Christensen and Attorney Thompson discussed the Code section that prevents the property in this situation from being sold due to the nuisance abatement proceedings. Thompson will draft a selling agreement so that Bush can sell the house and the City can resume Abatement with the purchaser. Conolly motioned to issue the Municipal Infraction, seconded by Ofert. Ayes, motion carries.

Regarding the installation of a sidewalk at Motorville, 18 S. 1st Street, the City has received the IaDOT permit for the intersection portion. IaDot confirms that the remaining sidewalk permit from the Nixons has been approved as well. Council instructed Mike Weaver to get bids for the intersection portion and schedule to get the work completed by October 20th.

Schmidt introduced
Ordinance 2018-35 to ban open burning,
seconded by Conolly. Ayes, motion carries. Bauer motioned to waive second and third readings, seconded by Ofert. Ayes, motion carries. Conolly motioned to adopt this Ordinance, seconded by Ofert. Ayes, motion carries.

Schmidt motioned to approve
Resolution 2018-38 to allow open burning from September 29th through October 14, 2018
seconded by Conolly. Ayes, motion carries.

Clerk Peterson presented and council reviewed the Annual Street Finance Report. Bauer motioned to approve, Ofert seconded. Ayes, motion carries.

Attorney Thompson introduced
Resolution 2018-39 to set time and place of hearing to consider the application for voluntary annexation
filed by RLW Properties, LLC  (Dollar General property).
Conolly motioned to approve this Resolution and set the hearing for October 17th at 6pm, seconded by Schmidt. Ayes, motion carries.

Council discussed proposed Chapter 58 of City Code addressing Abandoned/Vacant Buildings. Ofert motioned to approve this second reading, seconded by Conolly. Ayes, motion carries.

Mayor Fisher briefly discussed the progress of the Community Visioning Grant. Council will discuss further at next meeting when more information is available.

Council reviewed proposed new Code chapters 50 through 57 and noted requested amendments.

With no further business Bauer motioned to adjourn at around 7:40 pm and Conolly seconded. All ayes, motion carries – meeting closed.

Next meeting scheduled for October 3rd may be at the Community Center if street construction has begun at City Hall.

Jodi Peterson, City Clerk
Jim Fisher, Mayor

REVENUES
NAME    MTD BALANCE
GENERAL TOTAL    47,688.70
ROAD USE TAX TOTAL    24,464.50
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX TOTAL    17,590.13
WATER TOTAL    23,039.45
SEWER TOTAL    19,119.25
STORM WATER TOTAL    1,363.19
TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND    133,265.22

8/27/2018 THRU 9/25/2018 CLAIMS REPORT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
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4-WAY STOP SHOP  VEHICLE FUEL    30.85
AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP  PARK SUPPLIES    114.97
AHLERS & COONEY, PC  BONDING ATTORNEY    163.50
BOMGAARS  SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS    285.99
BRET PETERSON PLUMBING & CONST.  MOVE BUS LOT FOR MEREDITH    2,352.50
BROWN SUPPLY CO.  STORM SEWER REPAIRS    153.41
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE  VEHICLE FUEL    183.78
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING  SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS    1,304.40
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC.  SOIL TESTING    353.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY COMM CENTER SUPPLIES    50.00
COLLECTION SERVICES CENTER CHILD SUPPORT    276.00
CHN GARBAGE SERVICE INC. MONTHLY GARBAGE HAULING    5,639.80
CITY OF MOVILLE – CAFETERIA CAFETERIA    488.00
CITY OF MOVILLE – WATER  WATER BILL    290.00
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS  SUPPLIES    233.52
DATA TECHNOLOGIES  SOFTWARE    170.00
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH  WATER TESTING    84.00
EARL MAY NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER  PARKS – TREES    1,244.50
EPS LAWNWORKS  MOWING NUISANCES    293.75
ENGLESON ABSTRACT CO.  RECORD/ABSTRACT MEREDITH LANE    650.00
FRANK DUNN CO.  ROAD PATCH    799.00
GCC ALLIANCE CONCRETE CO., INC.  CONCRETE PROJECT    305.00
GILL HAULING INC.  GARBAGE TONAGE    2,631.21
GRAHAM TIRE SIOUX CITY  TIRE REPAIR    1,440.40
GROVES REPAIR – DON GROVES PD EQUIPMENT    1,700.00
HABERL TILE AND STONE INC. SUPPLIES    180.00
SUPPLIES
HACH COMPANY  CHEMICALS    220.05
HAWKINS INC.  WATER CHEMICALS    1,391.63
HOTEL EXPENSE  HOTEL EXPENSE    235.14
HSA – MIKE WEAVER  HSA    600.00
I & S GROUP  ENGINEERING NEW LIFT STATION    1,151.30
IA MUNICIPAL WORKERS COMP ASSC  WORKERS COMP PREMIUM    1,598.00
IOWA ONE CALL  CALL BEFORE YOU DIG    26.10
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY  FIRE DEPT. TRAINING    300.00
AMAZON ONLINE  CITY HALL SUPPLIES    97.94
ANNETTE ALFREDSON  RETURN PAVILION DEPOSIT    100.00
IPERS  POLICE IPERS    3,960.25
IRS  FED/FICA TAX    5,819.35
MOVILLE J & J MOTOR  VEHICLE MAINTENANCE    792.17
JACK’S UNIFORMS  POLICE EQUIPMENT    2,117.70
WOODHOUSE  VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PD    49.73
JAMES FISHER MILEAGE    35.43
JODI PETERSON  mileage and per diem    440.06
JP COOKE CO. PET TAGS    78.80
LGS GROUP  EQUIPMENT    373.99
LUMBER PROS  PARKS AND STREETS REPAIR    266.30
MANGOLD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES  W/W TESTING    2,280.00
MENARDS  SUPPLIES    169.21
MID-AMERICAN ENERGY  ELECTRIC    7,610.75
MIDWEST ALARM COMPANY, INC.  COMM. CENTER ALARM    81.75
MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMENT  POLICE RADAR CERTIFICATION    80.00
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE  SENIOR CENTER    2,290.00
NEW COOPERATIVE INC.  EQUIPMENT MAINT. SUPPLIES    83.76
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS  VEHICLE MAINTENANCE    264.57
POSTMASTER  POSTAGE    196.28
POWERPLAN  PARTS    850.36
WOODBURY COUNTY REC  ELECTRIC    1,360.30
MOVILLE RECORD  PUBLICATION    589.42
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK  BOND INTEREST – FIRE TRUCK    1,446.19
STAPLES  OFFICE SUPPLIES    65.28
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA  STATE TAX    678.69
STUBBS CONSTRUCTION  REPAIRS    1,054.00
THOMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY  WELL AND TOWER UPGRADE REPAIRS    26,259.04
THE UPS STORE 4018  SHIPPING SAMPLES    83.68
U.S, POSTAL SERVICES  PRE-STAMPED ENVELOPES    1,168.50
VERIZON WIRELESS  WIRELESS PHONES    260.89
WATCH GUARD VIDEO  PD CAMERA SYSTEM    102.00
WEBSITES TO IMPRESS, LLC  WEBSITE    240.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD  WELLMARK BCBS    511.50
WEX BANK  FUEL    3,296.47
WIATEL  PHONE & INTERNET    1,443.48
**** PAID TOTAL *****       14,945.17
**** SCHED TOTAL *****    78,592.47
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***** REPORT TOTAL *****   93,537.64
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8/27/2018 THRU 9/25/2018 CLAIMS FUND SUMMARY
FUND/FUND NAME    TOTAL
001 GENERAL    44,739.70
110 ROAD USE TAX    5,633.79
200 DEBT SERVICE    1,446.19
600 WATER    33,613.85
610 SEWER    8,104.11

Published in The Record
Thursday, October 4, 2018

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