2.4.19 – Council Meeting Minutes
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Mayor Moorman called to order the Public Hearing to advise the public of the City of Corydon’s intent to sell the property at 110 S. Franklin Street also known as the building that houses the LeCompte Memorial Library. Present were Kay Milner, Rhonda Mason, Kelly Alexander, Leona Darrah, Donna Donald, Heidi Bellon, Harriett Gustafson, Glenn Williamson, Mike Thomas, Tonya Bartlett, Melinda Martley, Jacob Goben, Marilyn Jackson, John Ambelang and Don and Doris Seams. Rumors around town were stating that the City would be getting rid of the library. The guests were assured that the City has no intentions of doing away with the library itself. The City would like to sell the building to someone that would have the funds, or the availability of grant funds, to maintain the building. The Buyer would be required to sign an agreement requiring that the library be allowed to remain in the building for a number of years.
Jaeckel made the motion to close the public hearing. Holmes seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
The regular meeting of the Corydon City Council was called to order at 7:22 p.m. by Mayor Dennis Moorman. Present were Council Members Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Others in attendance were the above mentioned audience members, Casey Coates, employee Brandon Trower, Jen Reed from the Times Republican and the City clerk.
Council member Rodgers introduced Casey Coates as the Guest Council Member for the month of February. The audience was informed as to how the Guest Council Member program works and why is has been put in place.
Don and Doris Seams were present to inquire about the street project and expressed concerns about asphalt overlay vs. concrete. Once again, rumors have stated that the City would be doing a Special Assessment to residents on the designated streets which would finance the street project. They were assured that this is not the case. The street project will be paid by GO Bond funds with the loan term being ten (10) years.
Holmes made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-3, a resolution that approved the preliminary budget for 2019/2020 fiscal year and set a public hearing for March 4th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
Jaeckel made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-4, a resolution to approve the new five year 28E agreements with the county townships. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
Jaeckel made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-5, a resolution approving the APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT UNDER THE CITY OF CORYDON’S URBAN REVITILIZATION PLAN from Andrew and Mary Goben for their new residence at 410 N. Lincoln Street. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
Jaeckel made the motion to adopt ORDINANCE 338 as revised by legal counsel and to waive the second and third readings. ORDINANCE 338 IS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE CORYDON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE COLLECTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, BULKY WASTE AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE CITY OF CORYDON, IOWA. Bennett seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
A resident has set a refrigerator outside. Holmes asked Trower to be sure that it either has the doors off or that it is placed face down on the ground.
Jaeckel made the motion to approve the minutes and treasurer’s report as presented. Rupe seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
Bennett made the motion to allow the unpaid and prepaid bills. Rodgers seconded. Ayes-Jaeckel, Bennett, Holmes, Rupe and Rodgers. Nays-none.
The City clerk asked for a work session Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. Topics to discuss include animal control, the library building and the street project.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
RECEIPTS: | ||
General Fund | receipts | 25,171.52 |
Road Use Tax Fund | receipts | 17,293.46 |
Employee Benefits Fund | receipts | 704.35 |
Emergency Fund | receipts | 78.82 |
Local Option Sales Tax Fund | receipts | 11,932.01 |
Debt Service Fund | receipts | 1,174.78 |
GO Bonds & Interest | receipts | 2,870.12 |
Water Operating Fund | receipts | 32,766.83 |
Water Debt Service Fund | receipts | 5,677.00 |
Water Deposit Fund | receipts | 1,200.00 |
Sewer Fund | receipts | 20,087.94 |
Sewer Sinking Fund | receipts | 14,968.00 |
Rural Fire Protection Fund | receipts | 3,511.42 |
Rural Fire Protection Donation Fund | receipts | 1,000.00 |
Swimming Pool Project Fund | receipts | 2,000.00 |
TOTAL RECEIPTS | $140,436.25 | |
EXPENDITURES: | ||
GENERAL FUND: | ||
Alliant Energy | Electric | 1,470.06 |
City of Chariton | Landfill Closing Fees | 170.00 |
City of Corydon | Water Bills | 204.00 |
Dollar General | Supplies | 1.00 |
IPERS | IPERS | 69.57 |
MasterCard | Supplies | 11.80 |
Norris, Verle W. | Legal Fees | 320.00 |
Office Machines Co. | Supplies | 136.85 |
Post Office | 25 rolls of Stamps | 1,250.00 |
South Central Communications | Telephone | 284.46 |
Treasurer State of Iowa | State W H | 5.00 |
Wayne Co. Newspapers | Publications | 405.54 |
Wayne Co. Sheriff | Law Enforcement | 7,916.66 |
Wellmark | Pershy & Fry Premiums | 40.00 |
Net Payroll | January 4 | 435.53 |
Federal Deposit | January 4 | 38.81 |
Net Payroll | January 18 | 511.28 |
Federal Deposit | January 18 | 45.81 |
TOTAL FUND | 13,316.37 | |
ROAD USE TAX FUND: | ||
Alliant Energy | Electricity | 2,466.15 |
Bruening Rock Products Inc. | Road Rock | 2,876.62 |
City of Corydon | Water Bills | 60.00 |
Dollar General | Supplies | 41.45 |
Everman, Stewart | Tire Chains | 50.00 |
Iowa Prison Industries | Street Name Signs | 2,293.50 |
Lockridge Lumber | Parts & Supplies | 80.89 |
Ziegler Inc. | Parts for mini | 394.19 |
TOTAL FUND | 8,262.80 | |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND: | ||
IPERS | IPERS | 104.41 |
Wellmark | Pershy & Fry Premiums | 1,885.25 |
Federal Deposit | January 4 | 38.81 |
Federal Deposit | January 18 | 45.81 |
TOTAL FUND | 2,074.28 | |
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND: | ||
Wayne County Treasurer | ½ L.O.S.T. | 5,966.01 |
TOTAL FUND | 5,966.01 | |
STREET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: | ||
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Fees for GO Bonding | 6,129.40 |
Speer Financial Inc | Svcs for GO Bond-Streets | 7,900.00 |
TOTAL FUND | 14,029.40 | |
WATER OPERATING FUND: | ||
Alliant Energy | Electricity | 429.32 |
Auxiant | Insurance | 100.00 |
Avesis | Optional Vision Insurance | 10.64 |
Bruening Rock Products Inc. | Road Rock | 655.66 |
GIS Benefits | Life Insurance | 10.80 |
IPERS | IPERS | 1,005.47 |
Iowa One Call | Locates | 9.90 |
Keystone Laboratories Inc | Water/Wastewater Testing | 76.00 |
LW Electric Service | Replace Old Fire Station Meter | 1,895.31 |
Municipal Supply Inc. | Parts & Supplies | 184.65 |
Post Office | Postage-Water Bills | 207.76 |
Rathbun Regional Water | Water | 11,739.00 |
South Central Communications | Telephone | 17.51 |
South Central Iowa Medical Clinic | Clark Vaccination | 304.00 |
Treasurer State of Iowa | State W H | 218.00 |
Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales Tax | 42.00 |
Treasurer State of Iowa | WET Tax | 6,073.00 |
Wayne Co. Hospital Clinics | Clark Vaccination | 247.00 |
Wellmark | Insurance | 1,237.04 |
Net Payroll | January 4 | 2,407.75 |
Federal Deposit | January 4 | 653.64 |
Net Payroll | January 18 | 2,500.66 |
Federal Deposit | January 18 | 687.52 |
TOTAL FUND | 30,712.63 | |
WATER DEPOSIT FUND: | ||
Munden, Giles | Deposit Refund | 75.70 |
TOTAL FUND | 75.70 | |
SEWER FUND: | ||
Alliant Energy | Electricity | 2,574.40 |
Auxiant | Insurance | 50.00 |
Avesis | Optional Vision Insurance | 9.31 |
Electric Pump | Service Lift Stations | 1,275.85 |
GIS Benefits | Life Insurance | 5.40 |
IPERS | IPERS | 456.56 |
Keystone Laboratories Inc. | Water/Wastewater Testing | 252.00 |
Municipal Supply Inc. | Parts & Supplies | 296.05 |
South Central Communications | Telephone | 124.98 |
Treasurer State of Iowa | State W H | 136.00 |
Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales Tax | 647.00 |
Wellmark | Insurance | 618.52 |
Net Payroll | January 4 | 1,753.39 |
Federal Deposit | January 4 | 572.97 |
Net Payroll | January 18 | 1,049.27 |
Federal Deposit | January 18 | 357.70 |
TOTAL FUND | 10,179.40 | |
RURAL FIRE PROTECTION FUND: | ||
Danko Emergency Equip | Therm. Camera | 644.11 |
Lockridge Lumber | Parts & Supplies | 255.91 |
TOTAL FUND | 900.02 | |
TOTAL DISBURSED | $85,516.61 |
Dennis Moorman
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann Stevens
City Clerk