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Jesup City Hall
Meeting Minutes - 10.06.2008
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CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 6, 2008
Jesup City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. in the
Community Room at the Jesup Public Library, 721 6th Street, Jesup Iowa.
Mayor J. B. Spiegel called the meeting to order and led in the pledge of allegiance.
Members present: Mike Joblinske, Dick Quackenbush, Darren Engbretson, Richard Schaefer, and
Bud Geweke.
Absent: None.
Upon motion by Engbretson, seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the agenda and approve the consent agenda. 1. Accept the agenda. 2.
Accept the minutes of the September 8, 2008, city council meeting. 3. Accept the City Clerk/Treasurer
Reports and place on file. 4. Approve the claims as presented and give direction to process and pay. 5.
Accept all committee reports.
A roll call vote was taken and the vote was,
AYES: Joblinske, Quackenbush, Engbretson, Schaefer, Geweke
NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the consent agenda carried and that those items become a part of
the proceedings.
CLAIMS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR OCTOBER 6, 2008
WARRANTS WRITTEN SINCE THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 MEETING:
Accounts Payable
ACH Payroll for 9-15-08
12,804.72
True North
Employee Share Health Ins.
7,734.95
IPERS
City & Emp. Share Retirement
2,176.92
Farmers State Bank-EFTPS
Payroll Taxes-Fed, Medicare, SS
4,508.71
Treasurer, State of Iowa
State Payroll Withholding Tax
690.00
AFLAC
Employee Self Paid Insurance
218.57
Teamsters Local 238
Police Union Dues
34.50
Nationwide Retirement Solution
Deferred Comp Plan-Deitrick
25.00
City Laundering Company
Unif. Exp.,Shop Supp.City,Emp Share
93.93
East Central Iowa Cooperative
Spray Sewer Lagoons-SW
121.62
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete
Pay Req.#1 Young St. Project - St
36,654.80
Jesup Motor Supply`
Filter - St
3.91
Jesup Postmaster
October Water Billing Postage - WA
238.37
Kwik Trip, Inc
43 gal unl, 513 gal unp, 274 gal dsl. - All
2,946.12
Midwest Janitorial Supply Co.
Vaccum Cleaner Bags - Ch
29.23
Paul Niemann Construction
150.5T Roadstone, Screenings - St,Wa, Ww
1,058.31
Schares
Tissue,Lab Supplies,Water-Pd,Ch,Ww
118.92
Taylor Construction
Pay Req. #1 South St Culvert Project
22,543.50
U S Cellular
Cell Phone Charges-AMB, BLDG, PD, FD, ST
375.18
Data Technologies
User Group Mtg. Clerk/Dep Clerk-CH
170.00
IMFOA
Fall Conference - Ch
200.00
Vogel, Rock
Contract Mowing - Park
75.00
Accounts Payable
ACH Payroll for 10-01-08
14,597.24
Jacob B. Spiegel
Employee Payroll - CH
282.07
True North
Employee Share Health Ins.
746.44
IPERS
City & Emp. Share Retirement
2,423.68
Farmers State Bank-EFTPS
Payroll Taxes-Fed, Medicare, SS
4,722.54
Treasurer, State of Iowa
State Payroll Withholding Tax
711.00
AFLAC
Employee Self Paid Insurance
218.57
Teamsters Local 238
Police Union Dues
34.50
Nationwide Retirement Solution
Deferred Comp Plan-Deitrick
25.00
City Laundering Company
Uniform Exp. City & Emp Share-wa,ww,st
93.93
Hawkeye Bookstore
EMT Books, Cory & Skylar - Amb
216.00
Hawkeye Community College
Emt Training, Cory & Skylar - Amb
1,300.00
CLAIMS PRESENTED FOR OCTOBER 6,
2008
3 E ELETRICAL ENGINEERING
MH LAMP - PARK
105.08
ADAMSON INDUSTRIES CORP
SPOTLIGHT,CROWN VIC LAPTOP MT-PD
913.80
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
COPIER CONTRACT
188.22
AMERICAN LEGION
(6) 5X8 FLAGS - PARK
294.00
B&B FARM STORE, INC.
OIL FILTER, MOWER BLADE - PARK
66.56
BAKER & TAYLOR
LIBRARY BOOKS
87.59
BIRDNOW CHEVROLET
PLUG,BRAKES,SIGNAL,LINK,OIL,FILTER-
ST,PD
648.62
BOOS, CHRISTOPHER
REIMB. MEALS BATTERIES LAPTOP-PD
78.51
BRECHT, BRAD
RETURN WATER DEPOSIT - WA
24.04
BUCHANAN COUNTY CLERK OF COURT
COURT FEES-FOXEN,FOWLKES,MILES-PD
150.00
BUCHANAN COUNTY ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT FEES FOR STEVENS ST
220.00
BUNNELL, LINDA
REIMB. MI IAMU TRAINING
44.16
CARD SERVICES
MIDWEST/IA DATA SUMMIT - PD
35.00
CHRISTNER, BRIAN
RETURN WATER DEPOSIT - WA
125.00
CITIZEN HERALD
2 HELP WANTED ADS, PUBLICATIONS -
LIB,CH
277.93
CITY OF JESUP
WATER DEPOSIT FPO, BRECHT
100.96
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL SUPPLIES - AMB
63.12
D&S PORTABLES
MONTHLY RENT 6 UNITS, FUEL SURCG-PARK
436.80
DEITRICK, RICHARD
REIMB. 150 MI GTSB CONFERENCE - PD
87.75
DELAGARDELLE PLUMBING/HEATING
UNPLUG SEWER LINE - ST
143.73
DEMCO
BK POCKETS,LABELS,PROTEC.,AV BAGS-LIB
85.21
DUNKERTON CO-OP
DUST CONTROL NORTH/HAWLEY - ST
1,248.00
EARTH TECH
ENGINEERING FEES
11,311.30
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
REPLACE DTMF BOARD, RADIO ALIGN.- PD
321.00
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MEDICAL SUPPLIES - AMB
1,594.70
EXPRESS POLICE SUPPLY
SPRAY HOLDER - PD
27.49
FARMERS MUTUAL TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE-ALL
559.71
FARM & HOME
BLK HWK CTY PLAT BOOK - LIB
25.00
FOLLETT SOFTWARE CO
LASER BARCODE LABELS - LIB
44.60
GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS
RENEW SUBSCRIPTION-LIB
256.95
HARTMAN, CORY
REIMB. ELEC. WIRING SQUAD - PD
8.92
HAWKINS INC.
AZONE,FREIGHT-WA
253.40
IA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOC
CONF. REGIST. POWERS, EVEN - WW
50.00
INRCOG
AUG '08 COMP PLAN
2,850.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT
770.29
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
REFRESHMENTS PUBLIC INFO MTG - CH
56.99
JESUP MOTOR SUPPLY
AUTO CLEANING SUPPLIES, WIPERS-ST,PD
117.82
JESUP POSTMASTER
2 ROLLS STAMPS-ALL
84.00
KITE CONSTRUCTION
REPAIR DOUGLAS ST & CURB
1,584.00
KEYSTONE
WATER TESTING - WA
382.20
KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRIES
BOOKS-LIB
169.90
L.L. PELLING
5.51T PREMIX - ST
748.17
MARSHALL CAVENDISH CORP
BOOKS-LIB
146.90
MICROMARKETING
LIBRARY BOOKS
193.58
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
GAS, ELECTRIC-ALL
5,487.28
MONKEYTOWN
OFFICE SUPPLIES - CH,FD,WA,WW,ST,AMB
367.37
NORTHEAST IA LIB ASSOCIATION
2 REGISTRATIONS TOWN MEETING- LIB
40.00
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SERVICES
SALVAGE THEFT EXAM CERTIFICATE - PD
10.00
OLLIS BOOK CORP
LIBRARY BOOKS
49.80
OVERHEAD DOOR
BELT, LABOR - ST
204.25
PARKER, PAULINE
LEASE PARKER MUNCEY PARK
1.00
PCC-PHYSCIANS CLAIMS COMPANY
ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FEES-AMB
210.41
PENWORTHY
LIBRARY BOOKS
191.07
PETERSON TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE
MISC. SUPPLIES - ALL
383.84
PETTY CASH-CINDY LELLIG
REPLENISH POSTAGE-LIB
71.07
PETTY CASH-LINDA BUNNELL
REPLENISH POSTAGE-CH
54.56
PIPESTONE VETERINARY CLINIC
2 CITY STRAYS - ADM
83.00
PRIMROSE
REPAIR WA LEAK, WA HEATER-WA,CH
804.70
PRARIE ROAD BUILDERS, INC
3RD ST. STORM, CITY PATCH PROJ,MATER.
2,310.45
RITE PRICE OFFICE SUPPLY
PAPER,HIGHLIGHTERS,PLANNER,NOTES-LIB
24.47
SCHAEFER, RICHARD
REIMB. 546MI@58.5,LODGING,MEAL-CH
580.57
SCHARES FOOD MART
WW SUPPLIES - WW
19.94
SUPERIOR WELDING
ANNUAL FIRE EXT. INSPECTION, OXYGN. -
ALL
521.96
THE BOOK FARM
BOOKS-LIB
338.20
THOMAS ELECTRIC
GENERATOR REPAIR - WA
575.00
THOMAS JAMES LLC
SEPTEMBER GARBAGE-ALL
35.00
TREASURER'S OFFICE ISU
5TH ESSENTIALS BOOKS - FD
642.85
TRES. STATE OF IA-DEPT. REV & FIN
SEPTEMBER '08 SALES TAX 3RD QTR
1,115.00
TRI COUNTY HEAD START
UTILITIES, PEST CONTROL - CH
215.07
WERTJES UNIFORMS
BARS,BELT,CHAIN,ACCESSORIES-PD
102.75
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS
GUTTER BROOM - ST
239.00
TOTAL
41,659.61
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
POLICE
The monthly report was noted.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Joblinske it was;
RESOLVED: to approve Chris Hartmann as a reserve officer.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
There was discussion concerning the relocation of the Police Department. The location that the
police committee discussed is no longer an option due to the fact that it will cost approximately $8,000.00
to eliminate the black mold problem in the building. There were other options discussed at the meeting.
FIRE
The monthly report was noted. There is no call sheet in the report due to a printer problem. The
townships have been contacted to set up a meeting to work on the budget for the fire department.
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to approve Bryan Trumbaur as a probationary fireman.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
AMBULANCE
The monthly report was noted.
LIBRARY
The monthly report was noted. The month of September was unusually busy. There were 600 more
books checked out this year than last year. The library board has hired a new person her name is Candy
Lompe. Cindy Lellig and Julie Darby will both be attending the Iowa Library Association Conference in
Dubuque on the 16th and 17th. There will be a Flu Shot Clinic at the library on the 28th.
BUILDING/ZONING
The monthly report was noted.
STREET
The monthly report was noted.
Council Member Engbretson introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member
Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Engbretson, Schaefer, Quackenbush, Geweke, Joblinske
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-22
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Council Member Quackenbush introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member
Geweke seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Quackenbush, Engbretson, Geweke, Joblinske, Schaefer
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-23
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Council Member Schaefer introduced a Resolution approving payment for the Young Street
Sidewalk & Lighting Project, Quackenbush seconded and the roll was called.
AYES: Schaefer, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-24
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT FOR YOUNG STREET
SIDEWALK & LIGHTING PROJECT
Council Member Joblinske introduced a Resolution approving payment for the South Street Culvert
Project, Quackenbush seconded and the roll was called.
AYES: Quackenbush, Geweke, Joblinske, Engbretson, Schaefer
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT FOR SOUTH STREET
CULVERT DRAINAGE PROJECT
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to direct the City Engineer to do a survey of Tower Street as requested by the City
Attorney.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
There was discussion concerning the timeline for construction of the 12th Street Extension. The City
Attorney has received the deed from Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing. He is waiting to receive the mortgage
release from Cynthia Rabbitt’s mortgage company. Council Member Quackenbush inquired if the project
could be completed for under $100,000.00 so that the project would not have to be let for bid. The City
Engineer could not accurately answer due to the fact that he has not recently reviewed the project.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to direct the City Engineer to do a cross section of Stevens Steet.
A roll call vote was taken and the vote was:
AYES: Joblinske, Geweke, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Schaefer
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the motion passed.
WATER/WASTEWATER
The monthly report was noted.
Council Member Quackenbush introduced a Resolution certifying a lien to the Buchanan County
Treasurer. Engbretson seconded and the roll was called.
AYES: Geweke, Engbretson, Schaefer, Joblinske, Quackenbush
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-26
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A LIEN TO THE BUCHANAN COUNTY
TREASURER
Council Member Quackenbush introduced a Resolution setting fees for the Water and Wastewater
Departments. Engbretson seconded and the roll was called.
AYES: Schaefer, Quackenbush, Joblinske, Engbretson, Geweke
NAYS: None.
The Mayor declared the Resolution passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-27
RESOLUTION SETTING A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE FEES FOR THE
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION
Upon motion by Joblinske and second by Geweke, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the settlement agreement with Casey’s General Store for a tobacco
violation.
The all voted aye and the motion carried.
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the settlement agreement with Shares Food Mart for a tobacco violation.
The all voted aye and the motion carried.
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the settlement agreement with the Jesup Golf and Country Club for a
tobacco violation.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mayor Spiegel recommended the Jesup City Hall Citizens Committee be disbanded and that letters
are sent to the members to thank them for their time and input.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to disband the Jesup City Hall Citizens Committee and send thank you letters to the
members.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
There was discussion about the release of Gardner Architecture. Council Member Schaefer inquired
as whether the documents the Gardner Architecture has prepared to this point would be available to the
City. Mayor Spiegel stated that the materials would be available to the City since the City had paid for
those services.
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Quackenbush it was;
RESOLVED: to close out the agreement with Gardner Architecture.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
The City Hall – Finance Committee will meet on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
RESOLUTIONS
None.
ORDINANCES
The Mayor called for a motion for the second reading on the Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance
Establishing Permits and Fees for Use of Recycling Containers”. The Ordinance died for lack of a motion
for the second reading.
Council Member Quackenbush will introduce a Resolution next month stating that all Ordinances
should receive at least two readings before they are passed.
The Mayor called for a motion for the second reading Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance
Prohibiting “U” Turn at the Intersection of Sixth Street and North Street”. The Ordinance died for lack of
a motion for the second reading.
Sergeant Boos was questioned about the police officers being at the school during heavy traffic
hours before school and after school.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to send having a police officer at the school before and after school to the Police
Committee for discussion.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Water Operator John Powers had Meyers Nursery draw up a plan for landscaping in front of the
Welcome Sign at the Water/Wastewater office location. The plan was reviewed by the council.
Upon motion by Engbretson, seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to have the plan placed on the agenda for the City Hall – Finance Committee
Meeting.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Spiegel inquired as whether the council should have the City Hall building checked for
asbestos. Council Member Engbretson inquired as to whether the council should have the church building
checked at the same time.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to place on the City Hall – Finance Committee agenda the discussion about having
the City Hall building and the church checked for asbestos.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITIZEN INPUT
Rob Hampton will be presenting the request from the residents on North Street to have the street
hard surfaced to the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors on October 20th at 9:00 a.m. The council
members are invited to attend that meeting.
Street Worker John Fratzke advised the council that Black Hawk County will be resurfacing
Independence Avenue to the Black Hawk County line and they will also be resurfacing D-22 to the Black
Hawk County line. He inquired as to whether the City should check with the Black Hawk County
Engineer to see what the project actually is and what the approximate cost would be if Jesup decided to
have their end completed at the same time.
Council Member Schaefer gave a report on the Iowa League of Cities Conference that he attended
in Council Bluffs.
The government students that were present introduced themselves to the council.
Upon motion by Engbretson, seconded by Joblinske it was;
RESOLVED: to adjourn the meeting.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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J.B. Spiegel, Mayor
Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Linda Bunnell, CMC, ICMC
City Clerk/Treasurer
RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
GENERAL 70,772.40
ROAD USE TAX 16,393.22
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,496.24
EMERGENCY PLANNING 1,550.91
LOCAL OPTION 13,970.20
T.I.F. 649.95
HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM .00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 113.03
DEBT SERVICE 13,990.25
WEST INDUSTRIAL SITE .00
PHASE IV SANITARY SEWER .00
LIBRARY/PARK ROOF .00
SOUTH STREET WATER MAIN LOOP .00
3RD STREET DRAINAGE .00
YOUNG ST. & SOUTH ST PROJECTS .00
WATER UTILITY 16,440.88
SEWER UTILITY 24,839.88
PROPRIETARY FUND 1,518.07
TOTAL 166,735.03
EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
GENERAL 59,734.50
ROAD USE TAX 53,373.79
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 9,498.08
EMERGENCY PLANNING .00
LOCAL OPTION SALES .00
T.I.F. .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 4,852.26
YOUNG ST & SOUTH ST PROJECTS 65,341.78
WATER UTILITY 19,465.12
SEWER UTILITY 10,120.35
PROPRIETARY 1,332.00
TOTAL 223,717.88
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