SlaterRegularCityCouncil Meeting February 12, 2018

The regularmeeting of the Slater City Council was called to order by MayorJohn Kahlerat 6:30 P.M. on February 12, 2018, at Sheldahl City Hall, 803 2nd Ave, Sheldahl, Iowa. The roll being called, the following Council members were present: Steve Ransom, Ken May, Shawn Birdsall, and Sue Erickson (arrived at 6:32pm). Absent: none – currently one empty Council seat.

Sheldahl’s meeting had been called to order first. There was discussion of the upcoming construction of the sewer treatment facility. Both Sheldahl’s engineer and Slater’s engineer explained how the cost share of approx. 16% for Sheldahl had been figured. The operation /function of the plant was reviewed. The construction plans have been completed and submitted to DNR for approval. Construction could begin by June 2018. Slater will be obtaining a State Revolving Fundloan and Sheldahl is working with USDA for financing.

Motion was made by Ransom, seconded by Birdsall, to suspend Slater’s Council meeting and reconvene at Slater City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa by7:30pm. Motion approved with a vote of 4-0.

The regular meeting of the Slater City Council was called back to order by Mayor John Kahler at 7:32 P.M. on February 12, 2018, at Slater City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa. The roll being called, the following Council members were present: Steve Ransom, Ken May, Sue Erickson, and Shawn Birdsall. Absent: none.

Tina Howell was present and willing to serve on Council. Clerk reported that no additional residents have expressed interest. Howell was appointed to the Slater City Council to fill the vacancy. She then took the Oath of Office and joined the Council for the remainder of the meeting.

Motion by May, seconded by Erickson,to approve the consent agenda. Items approved include agenda for February 12, 2018 meeting;minutes from the January 8, 2018 meeting; and billslisted below totaling $142,568.05.

VENDOR / REFERENCE / AMOUNT
AFFINITYCARE, INC / $ 21.00
AFLAC / AFLAC- PRE-TAX / $ 177.36
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. / HEARTLAND COOP 2017 DEV AGREE / $ 166.85
ALLIANT ENERGY / UTILITIES 5231311000 / $ 11,004.04
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS / BOOKS / $ 349.94
CASEY'S GENERAL STORE / FUEL / $ 237.21
CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR, LLC / SERVICE CALL 1/3/18 PUMP#2 / $ 282.80
CFI TIRE SERVICE / FLAT TIRE / SERVICE CALL / $ 217.50
COMPUTER RESOURCE SPECIALISTS / TECH SUPPORT / $ 180.00
CULLIGAN / WATER & RENTAL / $ 32.95
ELECTRIC WHOLESALE COMPANY / RECEPTACLE, HUBS, COVER / $ 47.16
FICA / FED/FICA TAX / $ 6,299.31
GARBAGE GUYS / TRASH COLLECTION / $ 320.00
GATEHOUSE MEDIA / PUBLICATIONS / $ 667.58
GIS BENEFITS / LIFE INSURANCE / $ 43.20
GRAFF EXCAVATING INC / SEWER HOOK UP TO GREENTECH / $ 7,775.00
GRAFF EXCAVATING INC / SEWER EXPAN - PAY APP #5 / $ 25,987.25
HALLETT MATERIALS / FILL SAND/WATER MAIN BREAK / $ 93.87
HARRISON TRUCK CENTERS / SWITCH / $ 5.23
HAWKINS, INC / CHEMICALS / $ 959.56
HEARTLAND COOPERATIVE / LP @ WATER & SEWER / $ 2,396.41
HUXLEY COMMUNICATIONS / PHONES, INTERNET / $ 460.89
IOWA DNR / TESTING FOR SEWER OPERATOR CER / $ 60.00
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE / STATE TAX / $ 595.00
IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION / STOP & YIELD SIGNS / $ 566.99
IOWA INTERACTIVE / CREDIT CARD SWIPER / $ 125.00
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING / LIVE TRAP SIGNS, SMALL SLATER LOGO / $ 284.00
IPERS / IPERS / $ 2,035.57
JORDAN & MAHONEY / LIBRARY REVIEW OF POLICY / $ 80.00
KEMPKERS TRUE VALUE / 50 QT TOTE / $ 105.83
KEYSTONE LABORATORIRES / TESTING / $ 818.60
MADRID AUTOMOTIVE / VEHICLE REPAIR / $ 156.92
MALLON EXCAVATING, L.L.C. / WATER MAIN BREAK 8TH STREET / $ 275.00
MIDAMERICA BOOKS / CHILDREN'S BOOKS / $ 107.70
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC. / REPAIR CLAMP / $ 342.50
NORTHWAY WELL AND PUMP CO / SERVICE CALL TO WELL #1 / $ 2,725.00
PARTSMASTER / SOCKET SET, SCREWDRIVER, WRENC / $ 883.84
PENWORTHY COMPANY / BOOKS / $ 81.09
POLK COUNTY / WATERSHED MANAGEMENT / $ 175.00
POSTMASTER-SLATER / FEBRUARY UTILITY BILLS / $ 206.15
REESE ELECTRIC / MOTOR ON FURNACE @ WATER PLANT / $ 136.15
SAFE BUILDING COMPLIANCE&TECH / 101 1ST-ELEC; 914 TRAIL-BUILD / $ 141.24
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES / 1ST AVE N & CARROLL ST IMPROV / $ 64,965.32
SOUTH STORY CREDIT CARD / MIXED / $ 2,575.04
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN / MINUTE BOOK PAPER / $ 59.98
STORY COUNTY RECORDER / SURVEY & PLAT-PRAIRIE CRK #6 / $ 107.00
STUTSMAN, INC / SALT / $ 3,570.60
SUPPLYWORKS / KEYED PADLOCK, 24X48 / $ 409.83
TANIS SOTELO / PERFORMANCE FEE - MARCH 2 / $ 25.00
TOWN & COUNTRY MARKET / LIBRARY SOUP & SOUND / $ 50.00
UNITED BENEFIT SOCIETY, INC / LIFE INS / $ 31.25
VERIZON WIRELESS / CELL PHONES / $ 209.48
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS & SHIELD / HEALTH INSURANCE / $ 2,937.86

Expenses above by category:JanuaryRevenues:$234,086.50

GENERAL / 13,650.95
ROAD USE / 5,987.82
PROJECT-SEWER FACILITY / 3381.00
PROJECT–SEWER EXPANSION / 38,859.04
PROJECT-STREET PAVING / 48,712.53
PROJECT-STORM WATER / 0
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS / 2,981.06
WATER / 13,416.71
SEWER / 14,709.86
STORM WATER / 463.48
RESOURCE RECOVER / 334.75
TIF / 70.85
GENERAL / 21,739.09
ROAD USE / 12,421.72
LOST / 17,030.07
ECON DEV / 6,409.58
UTILITIES / 64,330.48
SEWER PROJECT-SRF LOAN / 112,155.56

Motion approved with a vote of 5 – 0.

The deputy from Sheriff’s office reported citizen academy is being offered this spring. Anyone interested should contact the Sheriff’s office for dates and details.

Fire Chief Doug Nelson presented budget requests for FY 2019. Fire department is hoping with rollover funds, the sale of current truck, donations, and city budget a new fire truck can be purchased in FY2019.

Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by May, to approve the City Boards & Board Officers as presented. Motion approved with a vote of 5-0.

Motion was made by Birdsall, seconded by May, to approve Resolution #25: pay application #5 for Sanitary Sewer Expansion. Motion approved with a vote of 5-0.

Motion was made by May, seconded by Birdsall, to approve Resolution #26: Setting date for public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, opinion of probable costs, form of contract and setting date for Bid letting for the 1st Ave North and Carroll street improvements. Motion approved with a vote of 5-0.

Motion was made by May, seconded by Erickson, to approve renewal of liquor license for Nite Hawk Bar & Grill. Motion approved with a vote of 4-0. Birdsall abstained from the vote.

Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by May, to approve the FY2017 Audit report. Motion approved with a vote of 5-0.

Motion was made by Ransom, seconded by Birdsall, to approve the FY2019 Law Enforcement Contract with Story County Sheriff’s Office. Motion approved with a vote of 5-0.

Motion was made by Ransom, seconded by Howell, to approve contract with Kelley without Public Works. Motion approved with a vote of 5-0.

Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Ransom, to approve Resolution #27: Approval of Official Statement for GO Capital Loan Notes, Series 2018A- Not to Exceed $3,125,000.00 for street improvements. Roll call vote: Ayes: Erickson, Ransom, May, Birdsall, and Howell. Nays: none.

There was discussion of 2018 RAGBRAI. They will be overnighting in Ames July 24th.

Council reviewed FY 2019 Budget. Property tax rate levied by the City of Slater will NOT increase this year. A special meeting to finalize FY 2019 budget will be February 26, 2018 at 7:30 P.M.

Mark Estrem and Zach Smith will be attending training for the Sewer February 14, 15, 21 & 22.

Motion was made by Ransom, seconded by Erickson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 P.M. All Ayes.