February 13, 2017
The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Goettsch, Schossow, and Wiese. Absent: Bloyer.
Guests: Michele Bostinelos, Amanda Harper.
Motion by Freese, second by Wiese approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Goettsch second by Schossow, approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of 1 -9 & 18-12, 2016 b. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Reports; c. Allow bills presented;
BILLS PRESENTED January 9, 2017
Payroll Account – federal, state, fica & Ipers withholding 862.00
Reserve Fund – transfer funds 153.00
Depreciation Fund – transfer funds 249.00
Auditor of State – periodic exam fee 900.00
Aurelia Lumber – lumber/supplies 206.03
Badger Meter – beacon services 198.47
Cherokee Rural Water –1,880,000 gallons 5076.00
Feld Fire – monitor ww plant 106.58
Foundation Analytical – ww testing 18.00
G & C’s – fuel 246.67
Repairs 473.15
Labor – sewer plant 1010.00
Galva Post Office – postage 49.00
IMFOA – dues 50.00
IAMU – dues 522.60
I & S Group – engineering fees 1033.30
Lumber Inn – ice for ww testing 10.00
MidAmerican Energy – utilities 1446.59
Mid-America Publishing Corp – publications 138.47
Mid Sioux Opportunity – budget allotment 250.00
Momar – hydro clean – ww plant 826.05
PC Repairs – cable for printer 9.95
Quill – office supplies 16.99
Schaller Telephone – monthly phone bill 16.44
Stevenson Hardware – ice melt 39.95
Unity Point – data testing dues 30.00
USA Blue Book – charts pens for ww plant 164.49
Mark Vogt – 20 hours 443.83
Brad Pedersen – certified operator 609.32
Jim Rasmussen – salary 2500.00
Anita Brandt – Salary 1315.90
Reimb. medical insurance 217.00
LIBRARY BILLS
Payroll Account – federal, state, fica & Ipers withholding 381.35
Schaller Telephone 38.47
Mid American Energy 193.14
Baker & Taylor – books 136.24
Walmart – dvd’s, 290.94
Susan Davis– book 16.00
Rich Gill – install bathroom vanity 125.00
Patricia Niemeier – salary 74 hours 910.20
Reimburse medical insurance 219.40
Reimburse mileage 23.54
Mary Wiese – 4.5 hours at 9.22 41.49
Cindee Lichter – 7.5 hours at 9.22 69.15
Aimee Kell – 3 hours at 9.22 27.66
RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – 4255.30; ROAD USE – 3510.20; EMERGENCY 10.27; LOST – 2694.16; TRUST & AGENCY –27.96; WATER UTILITY – 10208.46; RESERVE FUND – 153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTILITY – 3730.14; SOLID WASTE – 4057.55.
DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – 3415.07; LOST –0.00; ROAD USE – 1357.34;WATER – 7114.50; SEWER – 4483.78
PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING LOT 1 & N 32’ LOT 2 BLOCK 13 2ND ADDITION TO CITY OF GALVA – The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5 PM. Motion by Goettsch second by Freese to change the zoning from residential to commercial. All ayes. Motion carried.
IDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – Sheriff Harriman was unable to attend the meeting.
SIMPCO MICHELLE BONSTINELOS & AMANDA HARPER HOUSING TRUST FUND & SIMPCO SERVICES – Michelle Bostinelos talked with the council about the different services SIMPCO has to offer. Amanda Harper talked with the council about the Housing Trust Fund and requested $4000 for housing rehab projects in Galva. She told the council about a project that was funded last year in Galva. Motion by Freese second by Goettsch to approve the $4000 for the Housing Trust Fund. All ayes. Motion carried.
WASTE WATER PROJECT – I & S GROUP – There was no update from I & S on the project.
WATER TOWER CONTRACT – The council asked the clerk to ask Maguire Iron why the contract is increasing $800 and to get quotes from other businesses.
2017 STREET WORK – SOLICIT BIDS – The clerk was instructed to seek bids for seal coating for 2017.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – MAY 4, 2017 – The clerk told the council Cherokee County Solid Waste has set our date for Household Hazardous Waste Pick Up for May 4, 2017. It was decided to hold our Spring Clean Up Days this weekend as well. The dates will be May 4 through 7, 2017.
APPOINT OFFICIAL PAPER – Motion by Schossow second by Freese to appoint Mid America Publishing d/b/a Ida County Courier as the City’s official paper. All ayes. Motion carried.
E911 BOARD REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE – Mayor Nading will be the representative with Mayor Pro Tem Freese as alternate.
MOSQUITO CONTROL – TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL – CONTRACT – motion by Freese second by Goettsch to accept the 2017 contract with Triple C Pest Control for $1900 for the 2017 season. All ayes. Motion carried.
KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL GRANT – The clerk told the council Anne Johnson has applied for the Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant for paint for the park equipment. The council appreciates her work on behalf of the city.
PAINTING THE PARK EQUIPMENT – It was decided the City will have Maintenance Supervisor Rasmussen paint the park equipment.
GORDON FREYER DONATION – It was decided to deposit the donation from the Gordon Freyer Estate into the general fund.
SOUTH VIEW ADDITION – STORAGE SHED – A new homeowner has asked about putting a storage shed at a house in South View Addition. Following discussion it was decided it would need a cement foundation and must adhere to the covenants for South View. They would also need a building permit.
CD #4394 & #4477 RENEWAL – Motion by Schossow second by Freese to renew both cd’s for one year. All ayes. Motion carried.
IDA COUNTY COMMUNITY BETERMENT GRANT APPLICATION – CITY COMMITMENT – Following discussion it was decided to ask the Library Board to contribute $2000 to the project and the City would contribute $1000 to complete the project.
2017/2018 BUDGET – Following discussion motion by Goettsch second by Wiese to table this until Wednesday night. All ayes. Motion carried.
IN OTHER BUSINESS THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED:
· New Equipment – trading in the tractor for a skid loader
§ Trading in the pick up for a newer vehicle
· Shelter House Improvements – insulate the rest of the walls, replace the refrigerator, and screens for the doors and windows. Change the tables inside to regular tables instead of the picnic tables.
There being no further business the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese.
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Mayor Stan Nading
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt. IACMC/MMC