Rolfe City Council
Regular Session
Thursday September 9, 2004
The Rolfe City Council met in regular session on Thursday September 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Cullen called the meeting to order. Councilmembers present were: Dreith, Higgins, Johnson, Kuchenreuther and Sandvig. Absent: City Administrator/Clerk Thomas Smith. Also present were Wm Winkleblack, Shirley Poppen, Bill Howland, James DiNatale, Jarrad Pratt, Lana Pratt, Chief Hoopingarner, Jon Iverson and Janice Young.
Sandvig moved, Higgins seconded to approve the agenda and minutes of last meeting. All ayes motion carried.
Total Salaries for August: 20,363.84
Total Receipts for August: 35,978.85
Total Disbursements for August: 63,337.02
Airgas – oxygen 107.69
Alliant – elec 132.38
Armstrong Machine-impeller/repairs 3708.25
Barco – supplies 257.99
Battery Zone – batteries 54.00
Bill’s Foods – mdse 40.90
Brown Supply – battery for reader 115.25
B V Stationary – envelopes/supplies 192.00
Petty Cash – supplies 12.71
Electronic Specialties – radio/pager repair 1341.95
Elliott Equip. – garb truck repairs 2019.95
G & S Carpets – floor mats 192.56
Hawkins Water Treatment – chlorine 152.00
Heartland Pronto – fuel 342.66
IA Codification, Inc. – 2 copies of ordinances 85.00
Ia Office Supply – copies/supplies/mdse 156.22
IA Utilities Board – assessment 290.00
Keith Truog – ammo 72.85
Knoer Industrial – plow blade/fittings 1014.42
Martin Marietta – rock 1694.04
Mercy Clinics – physical-police reserve 60.00
Matt Parrott & Sons – laser bills 605.83
MIDAS – tax abatement plan 500.00
National Waterworks – water plant repairs 2242.90
Pocahontas Office Supply –stapler 28.99
Pocahontas Record Democrat – publications 171.80
Pocahontas Solid Waste – assessment 2027.00
Pro Co-op – fuel/repairs 1690.65
Rog’s Electric –labor/photo eye/bulb 112.74
Rolfe Auto & Farm – mdse 141.70
Rolling Signs – building lettering 622.00
Shamrock Recycling – assessment 852.80
State Treasurer – sales tax 645.65
Witt’s General Repair – door lock 22.25
The Messenger – urban tax abatement ad 16.27
Zeman Feed & Supply – service car/brakes 116.90
Motion by Dreith seconded by Johnson to approve the bills. All ayes motion carried.
Treasurer’s reports were presented. After discussion, motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Dreith to accept the reports for August and September. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Kuchenreuther to approve a building permit for Doris Di’Natale. All ayes motion carried.
Chief Hoopingarner presented his monthly report.
Mayor Cullen reported that Alliant Energy was requesting a meeting with the City Council. After discussion, agreed to hold a special meeting on September 22, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
Council discussed the sewer repairs at Garland’s Bar. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Kuchenreuther to decline Garland’s proposal for a 50/50 split of the sewer repair bill. Ayes: Dreith, Johnson, Higgins, Kuchenreuther. Nays: None Abstain: Sandvig.
Sandvig left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion was held concerning the sewer project. Council agreed that there was a need to review the sewer tapes.
Jarrad Pratt requested that the Council re-zone his property located at 104 Broad Street from residential to commercial as Lana Pratt wanted to have an antique business there, but if the house were sold, it would go back to residential again. After discussion, motion was made by Dreith, seconded by Johnson to grant Pratt a variance to the property located at 104 Broad Street for the project. All ayes, motion carried.
Mayor Cullen presented Resolution #416, a resolution for a FEMA disaster assistance. Motion was made by Johnson seconded by Dreith to adopt the resolution. Mayor called for the vote: Ayes: Dreith, Johnson, Higgins, Kuchenreuther. Nays: None. Absent: Sandvig. Mayor declared Resolution #416 duly adopted.
Jon Iverson from Water Tower Paint and Repair discussed with the Council on the needs of repairs and painting of the water tower next summer. After discussion, Kuchenreuther moved Higgins seconded to put the project up for bids. All ayes motion carried.
Cullen presented a letter from Denny Backstom encouraging the City Council to support the gaming initiative of Palo Alto Development Corporation and Northwest Iowa Gaming Company. After discussion, the council declined to support this project.
The council was informed that City Administrator Smith would be recognized at the IMFOA meeting in Des Moines in October for the completion of schooling to becoming a Certified Clerk.
Mayor Cullen informed the council on various activities that the library has going on during the month.
The Mayor informed the Council that they should be thinking about purchasing a backhoe, as there is a need for one. Mayor also informed the Council that several Spencer businesses were sponsoring a free trip to the Spencer fair for people from Bradgate and Rolfe that were affected by the tornado.
Mayor Cullen asked the council for their support and authorization when he attends the school board meeting in regards to the decisions on the Rolfe building.
He also asked to have a special meeting with the council, school board and citizens of Rolfe concerning the Rolfe building. Agreed to have the meeting at the Community Center on September 16th at 7:00 p.m. to talk over options with the building.
Wm Winkleblack commented on the various items that need to be completed on the new building so the project would be done. He also asked if they would be a way that the Rolfe Area Pool could allow free swimming if the temperature reached the 90’s. This would be a good way to draw people to the community and a good public relations with the area towns.
Personnel issues were discussed.
Council discussed the need for another part time employee so the regular workers could get comp time and vacation used. Motion by Kuchenreuther seconded by Dreith to offer the position to Glenn Munson with a salary of $8.25 per hour starting immediately.
All ayes motion carried.
With no further business before the council, Johnson moved Dreith seconded to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. All ayes motion carried.
Next regular meeting will be held on October 14, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rolfe Community Center.
Gregory Cullen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Young, Deputy Clerk
Created on 10/25/2004 12:52 PM by MayorCullen
Updated on 10/25/2004 12:59 PM by MayorCullen
