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Jesup City Hall
Meeting Minutes - 06.03.2008
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CITY COUNCIL
June 3, 2008
Jesup City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 7:00 o’clock p.m.,
Berean Hall, of the First Presbyterian Church, 643 6th Street, Jesup, Iowa.
Mayor Jacob B. Spiegel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
On roll call the following members were present: Mike Joblinske, Bud Geweke, Rich
Schaefer, Dick Quackenbush, and Darren Engbretson.
Absent: None.
Council Member Quackenbush had a question concerning the purchase of fire department
radios from Electronic Engineering. He also had questions concerning the Resolution under Street
approving the contract for the Young Street Project and about the Bucketz Bar and Grill liquor
license renewal.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to approve and adopt the following items on the consent agenda. 1. Accept
the agenda. 2. Accept the minutes of the May 6, 2008 and May 12, 2008, council meetings. 3.
Accept the Clerk/Treasurer Reports and place on file. 4. Approve the claims as presented and
give direction to process and pay. 5. Approve cigarette licenses for Casey’s General Store, Kwik
Star #713, Jesup Golf & Country Club, and Schares Food Mart 6. Approve Liquor Licenses for
Jesup Farmers Day Inc. and Bucketz Bar and Grill 7. Approve all committee reports.
A roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Joblinske, Geweke, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Schaefer
NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the consent agenda carried and directed that those items
become a part of the proceedings.
CLAIMS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 3, 2008
WARRANTS WRITTEN SINCE THE MAY 6, 2008 MEETING:
Buchanan County Recorder
Rec. Birdnow Easement,Distler, Zoning Ord.
99.00
Mary Anne-Staples Webber
Replace Broken Fence - CH
53.12
Pieters & Pieters Trust Account
Closing Costs 713 Hawley Property
500.00
Bruce & Jan Erpelding
Purchase 713 Hawley Property
35,000.00
Dakota Supply Group
(6) 3/4" Badger Meters - WA
1,020.84
East Penn Mfg
4 Siren Batteries - FD
409.24
Faronics
3 Year Maintenance Renewal - LIB
98.50
Hawkeye Community College
EMT Test Steinbrons, Patterson,Spiegel - AMB
560.00
Citizen Herald
Publishing Costs - CH, Board of ADJ
769.85
Iowa Department of Health
Testing Steinbrons, Patterson,Spiegel - AMB
120.00
Keystone Laboratories
Water Wastewater Testing
250.10
Kwik Trip Inc.
22.3 Gal UNL,479.4 Gal UNP,200.3 Gal DSL
2,326.56
National Registry of EMS
EMT Testing Steinbron, Patterson - AMB
140.00
O' Reilly Automotive Inc.
Brake Parts - PD
156.84
Paul Niemann Construction Co.
8.92T 1" Roadrock - SW
60.48
Schares
Water Testing Supplies
14.11
Steinbron, Becky
Reimb. Tuition Paramedic Train. - B. Steinbron
100.00
Superior Welding
Oxygen, 1 yr. Oxygen Rental
112.76
U.S. Cellular
Cell phone Service, AMB,PD,BLDG,ST
289.79
Waste Management
April Cardboard/Recycling - CH
1,170.04
Banker's Trust
SWGold Principal,Interest,Registration
46,707.50
Banker's Trust
Phase IV Principal,Interest,Registration
42,521.25
Banker's Trust
SW Revenue Principal,Interest,Registration
93,090.00
Banker's Trust
Third St Principal, Interest, Registration
42,521.25
Accounts Payable
ACH Payroll-5-15-08
10,729.06
True North Companies
City and employee share-BCBS
7,126.37
IPERS
City and employee share-retirement
1,760.40
Farmers State Bank
Payroll Taxes-EFTPS
3,486.93
Treasurer, State of Iowa
Payroll withholding taxes
528.00
AFLAC
Employee self insurance
208.47
Teamsters Local 238
Police Union Dues
34.50
Nationwide Retirement Solution
Deferred Comp Savings
25.00
City Laundering
City & Empl Share-Uniforms-ST,WA,WW
93.93
Accounts Payable
ACH Payroll-6-01-08
14,111.70
Jacob B. Spiegel
Employee Payroll - Mayor Salary - CH
282.69
True North Companies
Employee Share Health Insurance-BCBS
791.83
IPERS
City & Employee Share Retirement
2,244.04
Farmers State Bank-EFTPS
Payroll Taxes-EFTPS
4,291.28
Treasurer, State of Iowa
Payroll Withholding Taxes
639.00
AFLAC
Employee Self-Insurance
226.44
Teamsters Local 238
Police Union Dues
34.50
Nationwide Retirement Solution
Deferred Comp Savings
25.00
City Laundering
City & Empl Share-Uniforms-ST,WA,WW
93.93
CLAIMS PRESENTED FOR JUNE 3, 2008
3E ELECTRICAL
FARMER'S DAY STAGE LIGHTS - PARK
589.70
ACS GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
SOFTWARE SUPPORT CONTRACT - FD
550.00
ADVANCED SYSTEMS, INC
COPIER CONTRACT-CH, LIB
155.55
ALUM-LINE, INC
OVAL DOME LIGHTS - FD
30.99
ANDERSON, MELISSA
RETURN OF WA DEPOSIT - WA
125.00
BADGER METER
RENEW SERVICE K METER READER-WA
651.20
BAKER & TAYLOR
LIBRARY BOOKS
170.32
BOOK LOOK
LIBRARY BOOKS
382.55
CAPMARK FINANCE
WATER TOWER BOND PAYMENT-WA
35,250.00
CARD SERVICES
NETS, CELL PHONE SAFETY SEAT CERT.
ACADEMY REG., EASELS-CH,PD,PARK,ST
856.24
CITIZEN HERALD
PUBLISHING COST - CH,BLDG, INRCOG
CCP RAILROAD
LEASE - JESUP PARK - PARK
100.00
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL SUPPLIES-AMB
100.00
D&S PORTABLES
MONTHLY RENT 6 UNITS
505.60
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
DELIVERY CHARGE 3: CMPD METER-WA
22.89
DELAGARDELLE PLUMBING
INFRARED FLUSH VALVE - LIB
435.31
DEMCO
LIBRARY BOOKS
794.25
DONS TRUCK SALES
SERVICE SAND AUGER, REP. LIGHTS
539.46
E & B SCALE COMPANY
CALIBRATE LAB SCALE- WW
100.00
EARTHTECH
ENGINEERING FEES -
7,070.17
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
PURCHASE 5 RADIOS - FD
2,710.00
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES-AMB
219.15
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE ASSOC
QUALITY CONTROL TEST
242.20
FARMERS MUTUAL
TELEPHONE SERVICES-ALL
571.16
GARDNER ARCHICTURE
SERVICES CITY HALL
2,100.00
GALLS, INC.
BARRIER TAPE - FD
97.79
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE,
HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID-WA
495.46
IA COUNTY ATTORNEY'S ASSOC.
IA ACTS OF INTEREST - DEITRICK - PD
50.00
INTER. FIRE CHIEF'S ASSN.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
215.00
IOWA CODIFICATION
PREP MAY '08 SUPP (495-498) - CH
155.00
IOWA FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP DUES - FD
10.00
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATE FAXES - WA
46.80
IOWA WALL SAWING
CORE DRILLING ( STAGE) - PARK
950.00
J. J. KELLER & ASSOC.
08 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDES-FD
45.50
JESUP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DUES - CH
65.00
JESUP POSTMASTER
STAMPS - ALL
84.00
KITE CONSTRUCTION
HANDICAP RAMP - LIB
939.00
LEE'S TOWING
SERVICE IMPALA - PD
30.00
LIBRARIANS' CHOICE
LIBRARY BOOKS
152.92
L.L. PELLING
6.19TT PREMIX - ST
392.14
LELLIG, CYNTHIA
REIMB LIB BOOKS, & MUSIC CD'S-LIB
275.83
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ELECTRIC, GAS - ALL
4,501.52
MIDWEST JANITORIAL SUPPLY
ROLLER BRUSH, DELIVERY CHARGE-LIB
46.38
MILLER VOGEL INSURANCE
WORK COMP, ADDITIONAL INSUR. - ALL
1,617.00
MONKEYTOWN
OFFICE SUPPLIES-CH, AMB, WA, WW
369.37
NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORES
LAB SUPPLIES, BATTERIES - WA, WW
840.34
OBERLE, HEATHER
RETURN OF WA DEPOSIT - WA
125.00
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SERVICES
SALVAGE THEFT EXAM CERTIFICATE - PD
30.00
OFFICE TOWN, INC
TYPEWRITER RIBBONS-LIB
29.95
PENWORTHY
BOOKS-LIB
297.75
PETERSON TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE
MISC SUPPLIES-PD,FD,PK,ST,LIB,WA,WW
180.88
PETTY CASH-LINDA BUNNELL
REPLENISH POSTAGE
22.04
PETTY CASH-CINDY LELLIG
REPLENISH POSTAGE
48.32
PIETERS & PIETERS
ATTORNEY FEES - CH, PD, FD, WA
5,775.75
PRESTO - X
PEST CONTROL - CH, WW, WA, PD
55.00
PRINT EXPRESS
BUILDING SITE PLANS - BLDG
77.50
RITE PRICE OFFICE SUPPLY
CASE PAPER, MARKERS - LIB
38.29
SCHABACKER, SCOTT
REIMB. POSTAGE - FD
4.80
SF TRAVEL PUBLICATIONS
ATLAS, TRAVEL GUIDE - LIB
188.90
SPAHN & ROSE
BLDG. MATRLS STAGE, SHOP DOOR-ST,PK
1,117.39
STATE FARM INSURANCE
AMBULANCE CLAIM REFUND-AMB
690.00
TEMPLE DISPLAY
CHRISTMAS DEOCRATIONS - PARK
2,026.76
TREASURER'S OFFICE ISU
FSTB CERTIFICATION - FD
100.00
TREASURER DEPT. OF REV. & FINANCE
MAY'08 SALES TAX
931.00
TRI COUNTY HEAD START
UTILITIES, PEST CONTROL - CH
194.89
WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE
MUTUAL AID-AMB
150.00
WERTJES UNIFORMS
UNIFORMS - MOORE - PD
506.39
WEST, KEVIN
REIMBURSE 436 MI @.505 PER MI - FD
220.18
TOTAL
78,461.58
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
POLICE
The monthly report was noted. The Chief discussed some of the abatements for lawns
that are not being mowed and junk cars.
The Chief informed the Council that the signs for the Recycling Center have been
ordered. No Skateboarding or Rollerblading signs have also been purchased for the stage in the
pavilion.
FIRE
The monthly report was noted. Council Member Quackenbush would like to thank the
members of the fire department for all of the hours that they put in during the recent storm. He
would also like to thank them for helping out the City of Hazelton.
The Council discussed reimbursing the fire department building fund the amount of the
purchase for the Erpelding property if it is decided that City Hall will be built in this location.
Council Member Schaefer introduced a Resolution approving a transfer, Geweke seconded and
the roll was called.
AYES: Schaefer, Geweke, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Joblinske,
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-66
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER
There was a question about whether fire fighters were required to serve the City for a set
number of years. There is no required time for a fire fighter to serve since the City does not have
any money invested in the training costs and the equipment stays with the fire department.
Upon motion by Quackenbush seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to approve Eric Jacobsen as a full time fire fighter.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Upon motion by Joblinske seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to approve Bob Gwin as a probationary fire fighter.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
AMBULANCE
The monthly report was noted. The Chief met with Council Member Engbretson to
discuss the amount of the stipend for members taking the paramedic training and how to
reimburse those taking the EMT-B course. The type of lap tops to purchase to use in the
ambulance for the new Med Media software was discussed.
LIBRARY
The monthly report was noted. The contract with Buchanan County is pretty well set. The
new step is working out well. The library will be adding a railing to it.
BUILDING/ZONING
The monthly report was noted.
STREET
The monthly report was noted. The seal coating project for the year was discussed. The
street committee will meet on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 7:00 to discuss the seal coating for the
year.
Council Member Schaefer introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION
APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND” and moved its adoption. Council Member
Quackenbush seconded the motion to adopt and the vote was,
AYES: Joblinske, Schaefer, Engbretson, Geweke, Quackenbush
NAYS: None
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-67
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND
Jeff Heil was present to discuss the City’s current debt limit and the schedule for the new
bond issue for the Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting Project and the South Street Culvert
Project.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the Letter of Intent for the Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting
Project and South Street Culvert Project financing.
A roll call vote was taken and the vote was:
AYES: Geweke, Joblinske, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Schaefer
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the letter approved.
WATER/WASTEWATER
The monthly report was noted. Anstoetter Construction will be in town later this week to
work on the valve project and will work on finishing up the 3rd Street Drainage Project next week.
Upon motion by Geweke, seconded by Joblinske it was;
RESOLVED: to terminate the water, sewer, and landfill customers who have not
responded to requests for payment using the normal procedures.
All voted aye the motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
Council Member Schaefer introduced an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1-
3.0.04(1) Regarding Day of Regular City Council Meetings, and moved that the same be adopted.
Council Member Quackenbush seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote
was,
AYES: Quackenbush, Geweke, Joblinske, Schaefer, Engbretson
NAYS: None
Council Member Joblinske moved that the statutory rule requiring said Ordinance to be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
finally be passed be suspended. Geweke seconded, and the roll was called.
AYES: Engbretson, Quackenbush, Geweke, Joblinske, Schaefer
NAYS: None
A motion was made by Joblinske, seconded by Quackenbush that the Ordinance entitled
“An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No 1-3.0304(1) Regarding Day of Regular City Council
Meetings,” now be put upon its final passage and adoption. The roll was called.
AYES: Joblinske, Geweke, Schaefer, Quackenbush, Engbretson
NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and said Ordinance duly adopted as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 500
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1-3.0304(1)
REGARDING DAY OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Joblinske it was;
RESOLVED: to establish a public works management position.
A roll call vote was taken and the vote was:
AYES: Schaefer, Quackenbush, Engbretson, Joblinske, Gewek
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Engbretson introduced a Resolution Adopting Supplement to the City
Code. Schaefer seconded and roll was called.
AYES: Geweke, Engbretson, Joblinske, Quackenbush, Schaefer
NAYS: None
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-68
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTS INTO THE
CITY CODE OF JESUP, IOWA
Council Member Joblinske introduced a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION
APPROVING TRANSFER FOR BUDGETARY PROVISIONS.” Quackenbush seconded and
roll was called.
AYES: Schaefer, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Geweke, Joblinske
NAYS: None
The Mayor declared the resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-69
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER FOR BUDGETARY
PROVISIONS
Council Member Quackenbush introduced a Resolution establishing a project fund for
the Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting and South Street Culvert Project. Geweke seconded.
The roll was called and the vote was:
AYES: Joblinske, Engbretson, Geweke, Schaefer, Quackenbush
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-70
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROJECT FUND FOR THE
YOUNG STREET SIDEWALK AND LIGHTING SOUTH STREET
CULVERT PROJECT
Council Member Quackenbush introduced a resolution setting salaries effective July 1,
2008, Geweke seconded and the roll was called:
AYES: Quackenbush, Engbretson, Joblinske, Schaefer, Geweke
NAYES: None
The Mayor declared the resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-71
RESOLUTION SETTING THE SALARIES FOR THE APPOINTED
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JESUP, IOWA,
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
ORDINANCES
None.
OLD BUSINESS
The Mayor had Earth Tech engineering survey the end of Stevens Street to see what
would be needed to extend it. Gary Bertch has agreed to give the City whatever it needs for an
easement to extend the street. The City Attorney was directed to contact the other property owner
to find out about acquiring an easement for the other half of the street.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Engbretson received a complaint about seeding not being replaced after
street lights were installed in the Emerald Acres Estates Addition. The City workers were directed
to check into it to see what needed to be done. Council Member Joblinske was approached about
run off from the Emerald Acres Estates Addition into the property of Mike Johnson. The Council
has no jurisdiction in this area since Mr. Johnson lives outside of the City limits.
CITIZEN INPUT
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Schaefer will present a report from the small city workshop he attended
at next month’s meeting.
Superintendant Sarah Pinion would like to thank the Street Department for filling in the
holes at the school by the entrance to the bus barn.
Upon motion by Geweke, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: adjourn the meeting.
All voted aye, the motion carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
_______________________________
J. B. Spiegel
Mayor
Attest:
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Linda Bunnell, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer
RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
GENERAL 67,129.20
ROAD USE TAX 13,865.32
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,599.59
EMERGENCY PLANNING 1,241.59
LOCAL OPTION 13,097.29
T.I.F. 768.57
HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM .00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 116.50
DEBT SERVICE 10,091.69
WEST INDUSTRIAL SITE .00
PHASE IV SANITARY SEWER .00
LIBRARY/PARK ROOF .00
SOUTH STREET WATER MAIN LOOP .00
3RD STREET DRAINAGE .00
WATER UTILITY 14,377.94
SEWER UTILITY 23,061.11
PROPRIETARY FUND 1,457.92
TOTAL 151,806.72
EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
GENERAL 139,076.37
ROAD USE TAX 16,385.24
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 18,805.60
EMERGENCY PLANNING .00
LOCAL OPTION SALES .00
T.I.F. 20,000.00
HOUSING REHAB .00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .00
DEBT SERVICE .00
WEST INDUSTRIAL SITE .00
PHASE IV SANITARY SEWER .00
GOLD MEDALLION .00
LIBRARY/PARK ROOF TOTAL .00
SOUTH STREET WATER MAIN LOOP .00
3RD STREET DRAINAGE .00
WATER UTILITY 13,832.86
SEWER UTILITY 20,596.24
PROPRIETARY 1,090.00
TOTAL 229,786.31
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