A hearing was held on the proposed budget amendment per notice in the Chronicle on April 24, 2008. There were no citi-zens or taxpayers present either for or against said proposal. The hearing was closed.
The Early City Council meeting was held on May 6, 2008. Mayor Richard Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with roll call as follows: Present: Randy Franken, Vince Davis, Bill Cougill, Mary Ann Brinkman, Pennie Irwin.
Motion was unanimously passed to approve the consent agenda, including agenda, minutes, and bills for payment and Class C Liquor License renewal for the American Legion.
Correspondence was received from Wetherell CATV concerning a rate increase starting June 2.
The Mayor reported on the NW Iowa League of Cities meeting.
Supt. DPW Ray Musselman reported on the month’s activities. There were a number of sewer repairs supervised including a new manhole north of Fourth Street between Main and Walnut, got the old sweeper from the junk yard, swept street, painted lines at the tennis court, and did repairs on the street sweeper.
Discussed the plans for the City-wide Block Party for Saturday, May 31st.
Discussed moving the drinking fountain at the ballfield to the side of the building.
Clerk presented items for council consideration. They included laser fiche of all city records, do re-codification of city or-dinances and revision of the zoning ordinance. No action was taken.
Res. bldg applications were unanimously approved for Pat Zimmer for a deck and pave driveway, Roger Feilmeier for two sheds and a windmill.
Res. 08-17 approving the budget amendment for fiscal year 2007-2008 was unanimously approved on roll call vote
Motion was unanimously passed to approve Jesse Carlson to replace Chris Ernst to
the Fire Department.
Motion was passed to approve the golf cart permit for Frank & Verna Zadow. Nays: Irwin.
Clerk mentioned the new legislation that was passed on the smoking ban. More information will be forthcoming from the Iowa League of Cities.
The Clerk reported the following receipts for the month of April:
| Tax receipts
|
39,933.47 |
| Use of Money & Property
|
1,078.95 |
| Permits & Licenses
|
36.00 |
| Intergovernmental
|
6,328.91 |
| Charge for Services
|
20,232.43 |
| Miscellaneous
|
5.00 |
| Transfers In
|
6,064.96 |
|
| 73,682.72
|
The following bills were approved
for payment in the consent agenda:
| GENERAL FUND |
|
| FICA, Apr.
|
920.29 |
| Ruralwaves, internet service
|
34.99
|
| IPERS, Apr.
|
591.03 |
| Noll Excavating, Blass & Mason services
|
680.00 |
| Gerald Irwin, Hansen service
|
200.00 |
| Early Postmaster, postage & stamps
|
508.59 |
| ICAP, correction of premium due
|
4.00 |
| The Oasis, co. leag. meeting
|
25.00 |
| MidAmerican Energy, gas, power & lights
|
2,277.99 |
| Verizon Wireless, cell phone
|
37.22 |
| Iowa League of Cities, Clerk’s Academy
|
432.00 |
| Gloa Freese, newsletter delivery
|
15.00 |
|
| Assurant Health, health insurance
|
3,574.60 |
| ACS Firehouse Software, annual support
|
105.00 |
| Amsan, hall supplies
|
33.85 |
| Bomgaars, signs
|
5.94 |
| BV Co. EMS Training, EMT Training
|
25.00 |
| BV Glass, window repair
|
188.61 |
| Casey’s General Store, gas
|
385.77 |
| The Chronicle, proceedings, notices & hearings
|
271.39 |
| Computer Management Group, training
|
60.00 |
| Don’s Pest Control, pest control
|
29.00 |
| Frontier Communications, phones
|
141.48 |
| Iowa Automotive, supplies
|
75.61 |
| Jerry’s Plumbing, stool repair
|
78.10 |
| Julius Cleaners, uniform rental
|
28.00 |
| L & M Electronics, pager & repairs
|
573.00 |
| Payroll Clearing, payroll transfers
|
6,166.09 |
| Reis Bros., repairs
|
2,283.17 |
| Sac County Sheriff, 1st qtr police protection
|
6,939.00 |
| Sanders Hardware, supplies
|
42.22 |
| Richard Snyder, NW IA League meeting
|
55.00 |
| Storm Lake Ace Hardware, mop
|
29.99 |
| Walmart, supplies
|
8.99 |
| Marlys Waters, webmaster
|
17.00 |
| Warren’s Service, old sweeper
|
300.00 |
| Brown Supply, sweeper broom
|
527.33 |
| Farmers Cooperative, chemical
|
96.50 |
| JW Construction, rock
|
570.85 |
| General Fund, transfer.
|
25.00 |
| EBC, health deductible
|
250.85 |
| Kuehl & Payer, engineering fees
|
1,689.50 |
| Schulte & Graven, legal fees
|
63.00 |
| Gilson Energy, timer on pump
|
161.72 |
| Iowa One Call, locates
|
32.00 |
| City of Early, Hill deposit
|
100.00 |
| IAMU, training
|
10.00 |
| Iowa Codification, ordinance amendment
|
65.00 |
| Lundell Construction, repairs & manhole
|
16,967.01 |
| MET, tests
|
344.00 |
| Rudd Sanitation, contract
|
3,092.75 |
| Sac County Solid Waste. 2nd qtr landfill fees
|
2,268.00 |
| Fed. W.tax, Apr.
|
402.00 |
| Treas., State of Iowa, State w/tax, Apr.
|
184.00 |
| Net Payroll
|
3,441.83 |
|
|
|
| GENERAL FUND
|
16,928.40 |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND
|
4,101.56 |
| EMT TRAINING FUND
|
25.00 |
| HOSPITAL DEDUCTIBLE FUND
|
250.85 |
| SEWER PROJECT FUND
|
1,752.50 |
| WATER UTILITY FUND
|
3,689.46 |
| UTILITY DEPOSITS FUND
|
100.00 |
| SEWER UTILITY FUND
|
19,811.56 |
| SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND
|
4,967.02 |
| RECYCLE UTILITY FUND
|
1,088.26 |
| PAYROLL CLEARING FUND
|
7,019.65 |
|
|
59,734.26 |
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. on voice vote.
Richard Snyder, Mayor
Sharon Ann Irwin, City Clerk
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