COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
October 28, 2013
The Oelwein City Council met in regular session Monday, October 28, 2013. Mayor Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call PRESENT: Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan, Petersen
ABSENT: Stickel, VanVeldhuizen
ALSO PRESENT: Letzring, Rigdon
Adopt Agenda A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Ryan to adopt the agenda as amended. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Employee of Month Murphy presented the second Employee of the Month Certificate to Police Officer Bruce Barker.
30 Year Service Murphy presented 30 year service award to Utility Department employee Mike Scheidt.
Stickel entered meeting at 6:12 P.M.
Emergency Medical Murphy presented Certificates of Appreciation to 30 Emergency Medical Responders.
VanVeldhuizen entered the meeting at 6:25 P.M.
Consent Agenda A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Weber to approve the following consent agenda items:
A. Minutes of the October 14, 2013 regular meeting.
B. Minutes of the October 18, 2013 special meeting.
C. Claims Resolution in the amount of $685,609.29.
D. Class ‘C’ Beer, Class ‘B’ Wine and Sunday Sales Renewal for
Kana, LLC DBA Super Mart.
All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Success Center Wendy Mihm-Herold reported on Oelwein’s Success Center. Staff members Toni Angle, Sandy Magsamen, and Terry Rubner Center Director were introduced. Rams Center primary goals were reviewed. Mihm-Herold presented Oelweins Success Center quarterly update of the 32 individuals who completed the certificate training 25 are working in Oelwein. Others are employed out of town but live in Oelwein, are attending college, or are receiving additional “one on one” services. The Adult Literacy program has 37 individuals enrolled with 7 graduates thus far. The new Fall Certificate Training has 12 individuals registered and 39 individuals received recertification.
A motion was made by Weber, seconded by Stickel to approve continued funding support of Success Center in the amount of $10,000for the next quarter with subsequent funding to be discussed at that time.. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Golden Spike Award Murphy presented the Golden Spike award to the Oelwein Celebrations, Inc. and individual Certificates of Appreciations to 21 people. Oelwein Celebrations Inc. volunteers organize and work the July 4th celebration. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to: Oelwein Celebrations, Inc.
PO Box 44
Oelwein IA 50662
Ord. To Amend A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Ryan to adopt the second
Chapter 7 – 2nd reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 regarding service pipe
Reading specifications and water taps.
Ayes: Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan, Stickel, Petersen
Nays: None
Motion Carried
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Resolution #4753 A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Weber to adopt Resolution No. 4753 Adopting and Approving Tax Compliance Procedures to Tax-Exempt Bonds.
Ayes: Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan, Stickel, Petersen
Nays: None
Motion Carried
80 Well A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Stickel authorizing repairs to 80 well in amount of $42,258.50. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Mechanical Breakdown Liability Insurance may reimburse a portion of this repair to the city.
WWTP A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Stickel to authorize repairs/replacement on WWTP Variable Frequency Drive in the amount of $8,465 for parts and labor. Freight, installation and set up is billed separately and also approved. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
1st Avenue Lift Discussion on 1st Avenue Lift Station pay request to Summers’ Enterprise
Station was tabled.
Park & Green Space A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Ryan to approve contract with
Evaluation Bruce Bearinger for city wide Park & Green space evaluation in the amount of $4,000 with a full report to council in January 2014. 4 voted aye, 2 (Sherrets, Petersen) voted nay.
Motion Carried
It was noted that Bearinger has years of experience in vo-ag education also with the Iowa State Extension office. This evaluation includes questionnaire of citizens, Park Board, key staff, soil sampling, tree, grass, sod evaluations as well as park equipment assessment. The assessment will also include information on grant opportunities.
Airport Board Mtg. Stickel reported on the October Airport Board meeting. A Department of Transportation grant will pay 70% of the new Unicom Radio. A second grant is being applied for to cover the replacement of the Beacon. The new airport sign has been completed. Landscaping the area is yet to be done.
Ryan reported on the October Fayette County Conference Board meeting. The County Assessor, Joe Flores, will be retiring at the end of the year. A search committee is being formed to find a replacement.
Nuisance Properties VanVeldhuizen reported on several nuisance properties in Oelwein. City has acquired the following:
19 West Charles 517 8th Street SW
216 5th Avenue NE 613 2nd Avenue SW
440 1st Avenue SE 613 East Charles
312 1st Avenue NW
Two more properties may be purchased and demolished with NSP funds.
Letzring presented her Administrator’s report.
Due to the high number of watermain breaks, city crews are unable to properly close the street cuts before the weather turns too cold. It is councils consensus to contract out this work to Miller Construction in the amount of $19,530 with formal approval at the next council meeting.
Ericson exited the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
Ryan informed council a citizen approached him re: no parking on both sides of 8th Avenue SE.
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8th Avenue SE A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Weber to refer no parking on both sides of 8th Avenue SE to Public Safety to review. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Executive Session A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Stickel to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code 21.5(j) to discuss real estate.
Ayes: Sherrets, Weber, Ryan, Stickel, Petersen
Nays: None
Absent: Ericson
Motion Carried
Sherrets exited at 8:10 P.M.
Sherrets re-entered at 8:13 P.M.
Return to Regular A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Weber to return to
Session regular session.
Ayes: Sherrets, Weber, Ryan, Stickel, Petersen
Nays: None
Absent: Ericson
Motion Carried
Adjourn A motion was made by Stickel, seconded by Weber to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
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LARRY MURPHY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JAMIE LETZRING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
I, Jamie Letzring, City Administrator in and for the City of Oelwein, Iowa do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true accounting of the Council Proceedings held October 28, 2013 and copy of said proceedings was furnished to the Register November 4, 2013.
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JAMIE LETZRING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR