MINUTES (UNOFFICIAL) ARCHIVE***
2010
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR ~ REGULAR SESSION
January 11, 2010 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Brad Stevens. Staff present - Scott Bowles, Linda Nieman and Reitzell Wright. In general attendance Bob Baxter, Laura Bowles, Traci Einck, Don Klaahsen, Randy Nieman and Brad Smith.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - January 11th tentative agenda, Resolution No. 2010-01, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, Resolution No. 2010-02, OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORIES AND ESTABLISHING INVESTMENT LIMITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS ,Resolution No. 2010-3, AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUNDS, Baxterz Bar and Grill Liquor License Renewal with Sunday Sales, Legends Bar New Liquor License (New Owners), Building permit to Randy Nieman (Fence), Official Minutes of Regular Session December 14, 2009 and Library's December Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Don Klaahsen presented his concerns with the process of building permits.
Employee Comments:
Wright gave a update report on the snow removal and addressed holiday pay. Nieman reported that the office would be estimating the utility bills for January and maybe February, depending on the snow accumulations. Also the new handhelds should be in place by March of 2010.
Unfinished business:
Rental Board-Landlord appointment remains open. Board meetings may begin in the Spring. Black updated information on the new website. The official city website address will be primghariowa.org
New Business:
Motioned by Black, second by Stevens to pay former City Clerk, Lansink all her vacation hours. All ayes, motion carried.
New "No Parking on this side of street" signs will be placed on North Side of 3rd St NE and on East side of North Hayes as soon as they can be ordered and arrive.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, approving 2010 Mayor appointments: Mayor ProTem - Edwards, wage committee - Edwards/Stevens, personnel committee - Schall/Black, audit committee -Edwards/Schall, Re-codification committee - Black/Edwards/Schall, Buildings and Grounds committee - Schueller/Schall, water dept - Black/Schall, sewer/lagoon dept - Black/Schall, street dept - Edwards/Stevens, electric dept - Edwards/Schueller, fire/ambulance/E911 - Black/Edwards, park/pool - Schueller/Stevens and cemetery/airport - Edwards/Schall. City representatives and alternates; PAC - Bowles/Schall, MRES - Bahrenfuss/Thompson, VECTOR - Logan/Bahrenfuss, OCEDC - Rodd Holtkamp/Edwards, Landfill - Thompson/Schueller, County Enterprise Zone - Black, Library - Schall, Chamber - Edwards, P&Z - Nieman and TCA - Edwards/Stevens. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Schall, Second Schueller to approve December's claims, Deputy Clerk's December Financial Report and Utility Billing Clerk's December Utilities Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motioned by Edwards second by Schueller to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
_____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:___________CMC Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
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February 8, 2010 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall and Glen Schueller. Absent - Brad Stevens. Staff present - Scott Bowles, Linda Nieman and Denny Logan. In general attendance Laura Bowles and Traci Einck.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - February 8th tentative agenda, building permit - Scott Baker, Official Minutes of Regular Session January 11, 2009, Workshop Minutes from January 27th, February 3, 2009 and Library's December Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Logan gave updates - No Parking signs for North Side of 3rd St NE and on East side of North Hayes by the school are here but not yet in place. NIPCO report on the power outage on January 22nd discussed. Accepting summer employment applications. Snow removal continues.
City Attorney Comments:
Discussion held on 575 1st St NE, further actions tabled till Spring.
Unfinished business:
Official ownership of old bank building and 520 S Hayes Ave have been acquired.
New Business:
Motion by Schall, second by Edwards, donating Family Pool Pass to the Primghar Chamber Annual Meeting. All ayes, motion carried.
Motioned by Schueller, second by Schall to purchase a SHARP printer from Glenn's Copier for $1,069.00.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to accept Cory VanderPol's resignation from Board of Adjustments and reappoint Von Kilts to the Planning and Zoning Committee(5 year term). All ayes, motion carried. New appointment for BOA pending.
Black articulated concerns to purchase an electric sign board.
Motioned by Edwards, second by Black to hire CMS for further financial training of office personnel. All ayes, motion carried.
It was a consensus of the council to hold FY11 Budget hearing on for March 8th.
Motion by Schueller, Second by Black to approve January's claims, Deputy Clerk's January Financial Report and Utility Billing Clerk's January Utilities Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue form in regards to Ordinance No. 2004-23 violation has been resolved.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motioned by Blacks second by Schall to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
_____________________ James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF PRIMGHAR ~ REGULAR SESSION March 8, 2010
PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Brad Stevens, Bob Schall abd Glen Schueller. Absent - Kurt Edwards. Staff present - Scott Bowles, Linda Nieman, Wendy Ewoldt abd Denny Logan. In general attendance Laura Bowles, Jim Edwards, Darwin Gaudian abd Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - March 8th tentative agenda, Official Minutes of Regular Session February 8, 2010, Barama Drug's Liquor License Renewal abd Library's February Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Jim Edwards, representing PAC, discussed drainage projects needed at the Primghar golf course. No official action taken. Darwin Gaudian, O'Brien Co. Fair Board, sought fiscal sponsorship from the City to obtain an O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant for new bathrooms; motion by Black, second by Stevens, approving fiscal sponsorship. All ayes, motion carried. Clara Black, representing the Primghar Chamber of Commerce, sought fiscal sponsorship from the City to obtain an O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant for a electronic community sign; motion by Stevens, second by Schueller, approving fiscal sponsorship. All ayes, motion carried; Black abstained from vote.
Employee Comments:
Logan gave updates - New handheld devices to be implemented next month. Motion by Schall, second by Black, to purchase three (3) charging stands for handhelds. All ayes, motion carried. Water projects planned north of school. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to approve consumer confidence report training for Logan and Ewoldt. All ayes, motion carried. Bowles will gather dates to hold recodification meetings.
City Attorney Comments:
Discussed Leng addition covenants and old First National Bank demolition.
Unfinished business:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to approve the appointment of Dan Ginger and Doug Harms to Board of Adjustments. All ayes, motion carried. No official action taken on township fire contracts. Summer help applications still being accepted.
New Business:
Public hearing for the FY11 budget commenced at 7:40 pm with no written or oral objections neither received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Resolution No. 2010-04, ADOPTION OF FY11 CITY BUDGET abd CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving holiday comp for Christmas holiday. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Stevens, second by Schueller, to accept bids for Old First National Bank demolition. All ayes, motion carried.
Bowles reviewed employee handbook changes. Consensus to hold special workshop to discuss changes.
It was the consensus of the council to search for liens on 475 N. Albright Ave.
Motion by Schueller, Second by Schall, to approve February's claims, Deputy Clerk's February Financial Report abd Utility Billing Clerk's February Utilities Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Gas Franchise expiration date discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motioned by Schall, second by Black, to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
_______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________Scott J Bowles, Administrator/City Clerk
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR ~ REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 12, 2010 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Brad Stevens. Absent - Kurt Edwards, Staff present -Wendy Ewoldt, Denny Logan & Linda Nieman. In general attendance Jim DeBoom. Motion by Schall, second by Stevens, approving Consent Agenda items - April 12th tentative agenda,
Resolution No. 2010-06, AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUNDS, Building permit to Nicholson & Edwards (Grain Bin), Official Minutes of Regular Session March 8, 2010, Workshops sessions from March
22 & 29, 2010 & Library's March Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Jim DeBoom introduced himself to the council.
Employee Comments:
Logan gave an updated report on the water project on 3rd & Albright. Logan will be in contact with Dave Stoll to repair the in-let at the lagoon. The City Crew would like to set up a "Black-Out Day" to see what if the generator can handle the load from a black out due to this past winter's outage.
Community will be notified prior to the event.
Motion by Stevens second by Schueller to approve attendance of upcoming meetings to Logan & Wright to waste water course in Cherokee in April, and Ewoldt to attend a financial class in May and Clerk School in July. Also Council agreed to a visiting Boy Scout group from Illinois to an overnight stay at the Fire Dept in June pending Fire Chief's digression.
Unfinished business:
Employee Handbook workshop tabled.
New Business:
Motioned by Schall, second by Black to approve Fiscal Sponsorship to the O'Brien Co. Fair Board for a grant from Monsanto. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to solicit bids for a new fire truck tanker. Using awarded grant money. All ayes, motion carried.
Motioned by Black, second by Stevens to approve Mosquito Control Contract. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Schall, Second Schueller, to be officially disband sending any official City information to the www.primghar.com website. All official city information will be available on the Cities new website www.primghariowa.org . All ayes, motion carried.
Long Lines cell phone contract and setting up voicemail in City Hall tabled.
Part-time summer applicants considered. Motion by Stevens, second by Black, to hire Jessie Appledorn, Reagan Ebel, Krissa Hetletvedt, Thor Klinker, Meagan McCauley, Robert McCauley, Steve Raymond, Cassie Rehder, Aphton Roberts, Allison Schimmer & Kelly Schroeder as lifeguards. Ashton Lansink as Little League 3-6 grades softball coach and Knute Klinker as Little League 3-4 grades baseball coach. Pool positions to be determined after the pool board meets. All ayes, motion carried
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to hire Matt Cole & Don Steffens as city mower/worker. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion Schueller, Second Schall to approve March's claims, Deputy Clerk's March Financial Report & Utility Billing Clerk's March Utilities Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Citizen issue form - 275 2nd St SE - the City Guys will decide. Council consensus was given to Cmelik Law Office to pursue action on 475 N Albright Ave.
Motioned Black, second by Stevens to give the OK for the County to repaint the lines on 1st St SW for the motorcycle courses.
Board reports & upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motioned by Schueller second by Schall to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
_____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR ~ REGULAR SESSION May 10, 2010 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, May, 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Brad Stevens. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Wendy Ewoldt, Denny Logan & Linda Nieman. In general attendance Gary Lansink, Brad Puhrmann and Kevin Smith. Motion by Stevens, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - May 10, 2010 Tentative Agenda, Resolution No. 2010-7, RESOLUTION SPONSORING COBBLESTONE DAYS CELEBRATION AND AUTHORIZING PARADE ROUTE, STREET CLOSINGS AND FREE SWIMMING, Resolution No. 2010-8, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, TCA Programming Board Appointment (2- Year) - Joan Roos, Approve Building permit to Glen Schueller (Deck), Dan Ginger (Garage) Shirley Fernstum and Russ Boles (Entrance Enclosures) and Pro-Go sign permit, Official Minutes of Regular Session April 12th and 21st and Workshop Session May 3, 2010 and Library's April Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried. Schueller respectfully abstaining from his Deck Permit.
Visitors:
Gary Lansink proposed Fire Tanker Bids, with motion by Schall, second by Schueller to purchase 2010 Freightliner from Midwest Fire for $177,163.00 using the grant money ($143,254.00) receiving. The remaining difference and NFPA Equipment not in the bid price will be divided between the City and townships(Approximately $41,309.45). All ayes, motioned carried.
Employee Comments:
Council agreed for Deputy Clerk Nieman to attend the Clerks Academy in July to earn credits toward remaining certified.
Cemetery Regulations tabled pending more investigation.
Logan gave updates on the pool with consensus to order pool cover from ACCO.
City Wide Black-out test went as planned, and Spring Clean-up is scheduled for May 14, 2010.
Logan advised that the '96 Int'l Dump Truck is being repaired; replace clutch and re-manufactured transmission.
Deputy Clerk Ewoldt asked permission to attend a grant workshop in Carroll, IA on May 19th and to attend SRF workshop in Milford, IA on May 24th. Permission granted.
Unfinished business:
Fire Townships Contracts discussed, consent was to raise the contracts to $160.00 per section. Contracts will be updated and sent out for next month's regular council meeting.
Motioned by Schueller, second by Stevens accepting proposed pool positions, wages, and admission fees for the 2010 season. Resolution of wages will be presented in June.
Motioned by Schueller, second by Schall to stay with US Cellular for cell phone services and to look into cost effective package. All ayes, motioned carried.
Re-Codification tabled until information received from Darren Baumgartner.
New Business:
Five demolition bids for Old First National Bank Building received. Motion by Edwards, second by Stevens, to accept lowest bid, $37,000, submitted by S and H Excavating, and accepting ND Millwerk salvage bids for Bank and S. Hayes Ave. locations. All ayes, motion carried.
Motioned by Black, Second by Edwards to hire Thor Klinker to Co-Coach the ¾ grade Little League Baseball Team with Knute Klinker. All Ayes, motion carried.
Motioned by Black, second by Schall not to advertise in the 101 Things to do in NW IA but to see if the JC's or Chamber would be interested. All ayes, motion carried.
Motioned by Schueller, second by Schall to accept 30 day written resignation of Tracy Bahrenfuss as City Lineman with last day of employment being June 4, 2010. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, deputy clerk's April financial reports and billing clerk's April utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Permission granted to the Deputy Clerks to advertise for a lineman and to solicit bids for 520 S. Hayes Ave.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motioned by Schueller second by Schall to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
_______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
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June I4, 2010 - 7:00 pm
PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met In regular session on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM In council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller, and Brad Stevens. Staff present-Wendy Ewoldt, Linda Nieman, Denny Logon and Steven Raymond. In general attendance - Joni Irwln, Linda Torberg, Shelly Guthridge, Aaron Kilts, Michelle Wilbur, Jen Mars, Dan and Jen Engers, Ken and Rebecca Miller, Rose VanderPol, Mark Hanson, Dave Hicks, Larry Dau, Lowell Appleton, and Dan Wilson.
Motion by Schall, second by Edwards, approving Consent Agenda Items-June 14, 2010 Tentative Agenda,
Resolution No. 2010-05, Authorizing Employee Handbook Revisions,
Resolution No. 2010-11, Establishing New Pool Admission Rates,
Resolution No. 2010-12, Designation of Authorized Representative-Vector Group,
Resolution No. 2010-13, Designation of Authorized Representative-MBMECA,
Resolution No. 2010-14, Partial Street Closing for Fire Fights during Cobblestone Days,
Resolution No. 2010-10, Setting FY11 Employee Salaries/Wages.
TCA Programming Board Appointment (6-yr) Jake Mulder, Cigarette Permits to Legends Bar, Baxterz Bar and Grill, Pro-Go, and Shortee's, Bob and Scott's Beer Permit Renewal, Outdoor services to Legends Bar& Baxterz Bar and Grill (Cobblestone Days), Building Permits to Jonathan Hintz and Steve Koel (deck) and Mike Riordan (utility shed), Residential Tax Abatement Applications for Tom Edwards (house/garage) and Randy Nieman (house/garage). Official Minutes of Regular Session May 10, Library's May Financial Reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Aaron Kilts, on behalf of Trl-Town Football League would like to make some improvements to the Football Field; Press Box for the videographer and time/score keeper and "Welcome" sign to sit behind the scoreboard. No objections from Council, deputy clerk will look into Insurance coverage needs.
Highland Township voiced concerns regarding Fire Contract and renewal; they would like to meet with Council at a later date after figuring shared needs and budget.
Primghar Jaycee's questioned future of Primghar Municipal Pool and the Council's position on continuing operations. They are willing help gather community support and share fundraising suggestions with the Pool Board.
Employee Comments:
Foreman Denny Logan spoke of May's Spring Clean-Up Day, his suggestion to remove a Maple Tree located at 180 N. Albright Ave. since receiving a citizen concern, the request made by the Fire Dept. for use of the Boom or Digger for the Cobblestone Days fire fights, and his need to purchase Copper piping for water line project. Pool Manager Steven Raymond expressed satisfaction in the turn-out over and since opening over Memorial Day Weekend, also the operational status of employees and equipment. Deputy Clerk, Wendy Ewoldt, summarized the Carroll, IA Funding workshop attended on May 19 and advised of completed asbestos Inspections and DNR notices for the 2-upcoming Demolition projects. Deputy/Utility Billing Clerk Linda Nieman provided Billing Collections' Rules and Regulations.
City Attorney Comments:
Current Utility Billing Collections' Rules and Regulations are standard and within legal boundaries.
Unfinished business:
The consensus was to leave the Townships' Fire Contract as-is for FY11, to increase the cemetery Open/Close Rates and implement more explanatory Regulations. Motion by Schall, second by Edwards accepting recommended proposal, resolution of Fee Increase to be presented in July. Re-Codification of City Ordinance tabled.
New Business:
Three Demolition Bids for 520 S. Hayes Ave. received. Motion by Schueller, second by Stevens, to accept lowest bid of $4,300.00, submitted by Jeppesen Gravel. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, accepting FY11 O'Brien County Law Enforcement Agreement. All ayes, with Stevens respectfully abstaining, motion carried.
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for July 29, 2010 (Square Project and Pool).
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving submitted claims. Deputy Clerk's May Financial Report and Utility Billing Clerk's Utilities Report. All ayes, with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from the business' claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All ayes, motion carried.
James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST: Wendy L. Ewoldt, Deputy Clerk
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