Rolfe City Council
Regular Council Meeting
February 14, 2005
6:30 p.m. Rolfe Public Library
Rolfe City Council met in regular session on February 14, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rolfe Public Library with Mayor Cullen presiding. Council members present: Kuchenreuther, Johnson, Thoren, Higgins. Absent Dreith. Others present were Jack DeWolf, Shane Braby, Dave Sandvig, Bill Lindley, Janice Young, Greg Kaiser, Trisia Fallison, Shirley Poppen, Wm Winkleblack, Curt Wiseman, and Chief Hoopingarner.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Thoren to approve the consent agenda. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Higgins seconded Johnson seconded by Thoren to approve the minutes. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Higgins to approve the bills. All ayes motion carried.
Treasurer’s report was presented. Johnson questioned the interest rates on the C
-D’s. After discussion motion by Johnson seconded by Kuchenreuther to approve the report. All ayes motion carried.
BILLS
FIRE:
Alliant elec. $ 66.80
City of Rolfe gas 321.00
Rolfe Auto mdse 19.83
Pro Co-op fuel 28.69
Fire Service Training Bureau 2 day –fire school 60.00
AMBULANCE:
U.S. Cellular cell phone $ 11.86
City of Rolfe utilities 107.00
Electronic Specialties pager repair 65.67
Matt Parrott amb. trip sheets 590.43
Alliant elec. 22.26
Healthcare Connection diabetic classes 127.25
Petty Cash postage 3.53
Airgas oxygen 158.14
Pro Co-op fuel 34.96
STREET LIGHTS:
Alliant elec. $1097.10
MOSQUITO CONTROL:
ANIMAL CONTROL:
Rolfe Vet Clinic 2 dogs- board/euth/disposal $ 162.00
LIBRARY:
Salaries $1070.59
Bette Brinkman postage 4.85
Baker & Taylor books 323.80
Karen Kerns video, postage,anti virus 102.06
Brenda Reis postage 3.07
Don Fisk games 20.00
City of Rolfe utilities 39.20
Alliant elec. 100.02
Meyer Construction replacement door sweeps 37.46
Alliant elec. 90.97
PARKS:
Alliant elec. 37.60
POOL:
Alliant elec. $ 14.33
Ia Telecom phone 12.82
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Petty Cash postage 13.35
ROADWAY MAINT.
Salaries $ 486.01
Bill’s Foods ice melt 7.54
City of Rolfe utilities 58.18
Alliant elec. 90.03
Rolfe Auto ice melt 32.68
COMMUNITY CENTER:
Alliant elec. $ 110.48
City of Rolfe utilities 90.23
Alliant elec. 50.47
POLICY & ADMINISTRATION:
Salaries $ 2020.31
Heartland Pronto fuel 26.48
City of Rolfe utilities 16.10
Data Tech bal. of module 228.60
U S Cellular phone 22.17
City of Pocahontas receipt tape 36.00
Ia Office Supply copy paper,fax machine/copies 303.23
Alliant elec. 77.09
Bill’s Foods supplies 21.58
Record Democrat publications 162.84
NW Iowa Clerks dues 15.00
Sarah Munson web site 60.00
Petty Cash 10.86
Rolfe Auto mdse 11.14
Farm & Home humidifier filter 17.99
B V Stationary minute book, writeable cd’s 29.95
Lana Pratt mileage/mini blinds 46.16
Data Tech training 235.60
ROAD USE:
Salaries $ 1215.20
Ia DOT grader blade/fittings 251.17
Heartland Pronto fuel 175.00
Pro Co-op fuel 184.42
Data Tech training 235.60
WATER:
Salaries $ 1594.33
James Reinholt deposit refund 50.00
Data Tech balance of receipt module 228.60
City of Rolfe utilities 244.55
State Treasurer sales tax 392.21
Alliant elec. 481.18
Hach chlorine 58.60
Heartland Pronto fuel 24.00
Brown Supply repair lids- water shut-offs 85.62
Data Tech training 235.60
SEWER:
Salaries $ 1594.33
Kuehl/Payer professional fees 3288.00
Data Tech balance of module 228.60
State Treasurer sales tax 39.75
ISU research project-lagoon 1545.00
Alliant elec. 124.97
Heartland Pronto fuel 16.00
The Messenger hearing ad 18.13
Rolfe Auto mdse 8.01
Data Tech training 235.60
NW Communications sonicwall 725.00
Mangold testing 100.00
GAS:
Salaries $ 2692.30
Heartland Pronto fuel 42.90
Data Tech balance of module 228.60
Ia. One Call calls 5.40
U.S. Cellular phone 11.86
B P Canada gas
Rolfe Post Office mail bills 74.75
City of Rolfe utilities 172.00
James Reinholt deposit refund 125.00
State Treasurer sales tax 2699.37
Hemphill Law legal fees 975.41
Ferguson Enterprises fittings 7.93
Alliant elec. 40.30
Rolfe Auto spark plugs, dist. cap,muffler,
Clamps, anti-freeze, 195.68
Data Tech training 235.60
GARBAGE:
Salaries $ 630.96
Shamrock Recycling assessment 852.80
Data Tech balance of module 228.60
State Treasurer sales tax 51.50
Rolfe Auto turn/tail lamps 19.80
Pro Co-op fuel/service/repairs 381.22
Data Tech training 235.60
TRUST & AGENCY:
IPERS $ 564.95
FICA 1600.16
Chief Hoopingarner presented the monthly police report.
Pratt reported to the Council on various meetings she will be attending.
Bill Lindley of Clayton Energy Corp. discussed with the Council the purchasing of gas for the City. Discussion followed.
Mayor Cullen reported on the CPPC and stated he had gotten a grant for $l500.00. He presented a contract for approval to accept the monies. Motion by Johnson seconded by Thoren to approve the signing of the contract. All ayes motion carried.
Mayor also reported setting up a Mayor’s Advisory Board. After discussion motion by Thoren seconded by Higgins to approve this board. All ayes motion carried.
FEMA monies were discussed. Mayor Cullen stated that the tree pile had to be taken care of. A chipper will be brought in to do the project at the County Supervisors request.
Generator pole was discussed. Pratt stated there were no other bids brought in so after discussion, motion by Kuchenreuther seconded by Johnson to accept the bid from Rog’s Electric. All ayes motion carried.
Jack DeWolf, Pocahontas County Supervisor informed the council that the bridge located at the east end of town was going to be removed unless the city wanted ownership. Council denied taking over the bridge because of the liability. Reason for
removal of the bridge was do to deteriation. DeWolf also encouraged the council to write a letter to the Ia DOT in regards to the condition of highway #l5.
At 8:00 p.m., a public hearing was held on the wastewater project. Curt
Wiseman from Kuehl & Payer was present. He updated the council on the project and answered various questions. There was no participation from the audience. Public hearing ended at 8:l5 p.m.
Dave Sandvig reported to the council concerning the west side of the city shed leaking. He had gotten two bids for the repairs. After discussion, motion was made by Randy seconded by Johnson to accept the bid from Tom Ford to put a new metal roof on. All ayes motion carried.
Pratt presented a letter of request for a donation from the Community & Family Resources. After discussion motion made by Johnson seconded by Kuchenreuter to give $200.00. All ayes motion carried.
Council discussed rates for hook-ups. After discussion motion by Johnson seconded by Thoren to have $75.00 for gas hook-up and $50.00 for water hook-up. All ayes motion carried. These charges will replace deposits.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Thoren to approve Resolutions #42l-#426. All ayes motion carried. These resolutions were in regards to the Sewer Project.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Higgins to approve Resolution #427, a resolution setting March l0, 2005 for the public hearing date for the budget. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Higgins to approve Resolution #428 for transferring Local Option Sales Tax and Emergency monies to the General Fund. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Thoren seconded by Kuchenreuther to approve resolution # 429 setting the price for guaranteed rental on the Sunset Ridge Park at $25.00. All ayes motion carried.
Resolution #430 a resolution setting rental rates for the Community Center was tabled. Mayor’s Advisory Board will determine this and rules for the rental of Sunset Ridge Park and the Community Center.
Resolution #43l, a resolution adopting the Mayor’s revised Personnel Manual was tabled. Each council member was to read it thru and report to Mayor or City Administrator on any changes needed before adoption of the resolution.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Thoren to approve Resolution #432 setting the dog license fees at $5.00. All ayes motion carried.
Ordinance #l57, an ordinance adopting a dog license penalty date change to February lst of the year the licenses are due. Motion by Johnson seconded by Higgins to approve. All ayes motion carried. Motion by Johnson seconded by Higgins to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Kuchenreuther to approve Resolution #433, a resolution setting the employees wages for 2005. All ayes motion carried.
Wm Winkleblack updated the Council on the 3-Rivers Trailhead, and the bike trail.
Council discussed further on contracting with Clayton Energy Corp. to purchase gas for the City. Motion by Thoren seconded by Johnson for clerk to contact Bill Lindley and get common language on the contract. All ayes motion carried.
No further business, motion by Johnson seconded by Thoren to adjourn at l0:00 p.m. Next regular meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. on March 10, 2005 at the Community Center. All ayes motion carried.
______________________________
Gregory W. Cullen, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lana Pratt, City Clerk/Administrator
Created on 05/26/2005 04:37 AM by LanaPratt
Updated on 07/29/2005 11:07 AM by MikeMajorowicz
