MINUTES ARCHIVE
2011
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January 10, 2011PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 6:58 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, BobSchall, Glen Schueller, and Brad Stevens. Staff present - Wendy Ewoldt, Reitzell Wright, and City AttorneyBruce Green.
Motion by Stevens, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - Jan. 10th Corrected Tentative Agenda (tax abatement application is Commercial, not Residential, as previously noted), Dec. 13th Official Minutes,
Resolution 2011-01 APPROVING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER (Ayes - Black, Edwards, Schall and Stevens. Nay - Schueller),
Resolution 2011-02 APPROVING OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORIES and ESTABLISHING INVESTMENT LIMITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS,
Resolution 2011-03 APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, NOTE REGISTRAR, and TRANSFER AGENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT,
Resolution 2011-04 APPROVING and AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING and PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL LOAN NOTES and PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF NOTES,
Commercial Tax Abatement application for Nicholson and Edwards Grain,Liquor License renewal for Baxterz Bar and Grill, Library's December Financial Report. Motion carried.
Unfinished business:
Personnel Committee members Black and Schall updated Council on status of City Clerk applications. City Code Title IV Traffic and Streets, Article 5 Parking Regulations and Article 11 Snow Removal and Street Cleaning discussed with Atty. Green, motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to have Atty. Green draw up amendment for parking exemption for business owners and their employees, all ayes, motion carried. Also, Primghar Draft Code to be reviewed further with Atty. Green for enactment.
New Business:
Motion by Schall, second by Stevens, setting 2011 Townships Fire Protection rates with an every odd year financial re-evaluation, all ayes, motion carried. Recently implemented Cemetery Fee increase was re-assessed due to public concern, motion by Schall, second by Black, to draw up resolutionsetting weekend and holiday rates, all ayes, motion carried. Candidates for Planning and Zoning Board considered. Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards approving December Claims, Clerk's Financial Reports, and Deputy Clerks Utility Billing Reports, all ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Stevens to adjourn at 8:15 p.m., all ayes, motion carried.
ATTEST:
James A. Thompson, Mayor Wendy Ewoldt, Interim City Clerk
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
January 17, 2011PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present: Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller, and Brad Stevens. Kurt Edwards arrived at 5:45 pm. Staff present: Wendy Ewoldt. Workshop Business:FY11 year-to-date and FY12 projection figures were discussed, no action taken. City Clerk applications discussed, no action taken. Council agreed to advertise for Utility Billing/Deputy City Clerk position.Workshop session adjourned at 6:10 PM.
ATTEST:Wendy Ewoldt, Interim City Clerk _
James A. Thompson, Mayor
CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION February 14, 2011 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 6:55 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, Dennis Logan, and City Attorney Bruce Green. Visitors Present - Kevin Smith, Marlene and Brad Anderson.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - February 14, 2011 Tentative
Agenda, Official Minutes of Regular Session January 10, 2011, Official Minutes of Workshop January 17,
2011, Resolution 2011-05 Approving New Pleasant Hill Cemetery Weekend/Holiday Rates, Planning and Zoning Board Appointment. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments/Project Updates:
Foreman Logan mentioned the City Crew working with DOT and Primghar Chamber of Commerce on the placement and installation of Chambers' electronic sign board. Crew has started tree-trimming throughout town. Logan and Clerk Ewoldt are working with Alpha Wireless, Inc. regarding the 2013 narrowband compliance issues facing the City. Logan recently attended a continuing education course for his Pool Operators license and learned of new regulations to be in effect before the 2012 season; Handicap accessibility, pool lifts, and sloping of the baby pool with hand rails. No action taken.
Unfinished business:
Mayor and Council discussed concerns made by townships regarding the previously approved fire protection contract rates. Motion by Schueller, second by Stevens, resetting the FY12 rates to 5% above the FY11 rates, all ayes, and motion carried.
New Business:
FY12 Budget Hearing Date set for Monday, March 7, 2011, 7:00pm in council chambers. Utility Billing/Deputy City Clerk applications tabled. Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, approving the personnel committees' recommendations for City Clerk and Utility Billing/Deputy City Clerk. The personnel committee will provide follow-up. Motion by Schall, second by Edwards approving submitted claims, Clerk's Financial Reports, and Deputy Clerks Utility Billing Reports, all ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
2011 Council Appointments for committees, boards, and city representatives addressed, rotations made. Fire Chief Kevin Smith presented to Council his plans to send 8 volunteers to a training session in Sioux City March 18-19, and registration/lodging expenses. Clerk Ewoldt was recently visited by a representative of First Financial Merchant Services, who introduced credit/debit card terminals that could be used for Utility Services at City Hall, no substantial need is present therefore no action taken by Council. 2011 Summer Help applications reviewed; applications continue to be accepted and local/area advertising was suggested for pool and little league. Pool maintenance needs discussed; a new vacuum is needed. ADA regulations previously discussed with Foreman Logan.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to adjourn at 8:37 p.m., all ayes, motion carried.
ATTEST:James Thompson, Mayor
Wendy Ewoldt, Interim City Clerk
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 10, 2011 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:30 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.
Workshop Business: FY12 Budget discussed; Property Tax Levy Rates and Road Use Tax, Local Option
Sales Tax, Debt Service, TIF, and Proprietary Funds reviewed.
Motion by Stevens, second by Schueller to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., all ayes, motion carried.
ATTEST:James A. Thompson, Mayo
Wendy Ewoldt, Interim City Clerk
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION MARCH 14, 2011
PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 6:55 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, Dennis Logan, and City Attorney Bruce Green. Visitors Present - Joni Irwin, Kiana Johnson, Don Steffens,& Bill Wagner. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - March 14, 2011
Tentative Agenda, Official minutes of Feb. 10 Workshop, Feb. 14 Regular Session, and Mar. 7 Special Session, Liquor License Renewal for Barama Drug, and the Library's February FinancialReports. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizens Concerns:
Kiana Johnson of O'Brien County Economic Development shared several organizational achievements for business and industry throughout the county.
Don Steffens would like to faze- out of his position as the Primghar Rec Center Director (Skating Rink).
On behalf of her business, Pizza Ranch, Joni Irwin was concerned with the condition of her store-front sidewalk, and wondered the status of the "Street Project", of which her plans to make repairs could interfere.
Bill Wagner, newest Primghar Community Building Chairperson, presented the centers plan of a grant application and requested fiscal sponsorship from the City. Motion by Schall, second by Stevens, to provide Non 501c(3)Fiscal Sponsorship, all ayes, motion approved.
Employee Comments/Project Updates:
Foreman Logan and crew are continuing with community tree trimming and preparing for spring. Logan requested approval to attend the 2011 Consumer Confidence meeting in Alta, April 7, permission granted.
Unfinished business:
2011 summer help applications reviewed and considerations for city crew positions discussed by Council. Motion by Schall, second by Edwards to hire Don Steffens and Lee Irvine as seasonal crew member. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schall, second by Stevens, to grant a $0.25 hourly pay increase as 2nd year employees. All ayes, motion carried.
Pool maintenance and 2012 regulations readdressed, price quotes and engineering advice to be sought by Logan and Clerk Ewoldt.
Councilman Schueller re-introduced for discussion the need to repair 2nd Street NE between Hayes and Rerick Ave. Clerk Ewoldt will also seek professional advice relating to project plans, proposals, and competitive quote processes.
New Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller approving submitted claims, Clerk's Financial Reports, and Utility Billing Reports, all ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
IMWCA site visit report was reviewed and no discussion commenced. Councilman Schall presented the Revenue/Expenditure Report agenda item and is comfortable with the information provided.
Clerk Ewoldt informed Council of the 2011 Spring Clean-Up event being held Friday, May 20.
Ewoldt shared of a visit with Sharon Fritzsche of Sanford Home and Health. Primghar was selected as the 2011 Memorial Donation recipient and location for their summer event. Council unanimously agreed to allow them use of the Shelter House on Saturday, June 18th.
Ewoldt briefed Council of an incident occurring on Thursday, March 10th, where an individual fell outside of the Community Building and that investigation is being conducted to determine liability.
Utility Handheld Meter-Readers are in need of a system upgrade, which is outside of the current maintenance agreement. Motion by Stevens, second by Edwards, approving upgrade purchase. All ayes, motion carried.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., all ayes, motion carried.
ATTEST:
James A. Thompson, Mayor
Wendy Ewoldt, Interim City Clerk
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR
REGULAR SESSION
November 14, 2011
PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday November 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council in attendance was Bob Schall, Glen Schueller, Brad Stevens, Clara Black and Kurt Edwards. Staff present Marlene Anderson, Dennis Logan and City Attorney Bruce Green.
Visitors Present Mike Wilbur, Crystal Barclay, Kiley Hicks, Dave Hicks, Mark Wagner and Dee Vander Pol
Motioned by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items November 14, 2011 Tentative Agenda, Official minutes of October 10 meeting, Library October report, Liquor Licenses for Legends Pub.
Building permits: R McCauley addition, JRB Rental lean to shed, Legends Pub enclosed smoking area.
Nuisance Abatement extensions. All ayes, motion carried.
Martha Suarez requested to erect a Slow Children at Play sign in the alley approved.
Dave Hicks was in attendance to represent his daughter Kiley in reference to the nuisance abatement process. He was upset that she is required to pay court cost in due to a municipal infraction being filed. He was informed that she was not treated any differently than any other citizen that received abatement notice and failed to comply in a timely matter.
Crystal Barclay was in attendance to discuss the abatement of her home she informed the council that she was trying to complete the work required but due to her financial situation she is unable to comply. Marlene stated that she had spoken to Mr. Cmelik in reference to this home and he shared that she has completed some work to the home.
Mark Wagner was in attendance to share with council that his contractors are scheduled to side 11-15-11.
Denny Logan reported on projects the city employees have been working on the transformer was moved and we had some problems generating but these have been corrected. We are waiting for the concrete to be poured for the pad to set the new transformer on. New transformer is scheduled to be here mid November.
2nd Street project is complete and street is reopened. Denny discussed emergency lighting at the community center he will check into this further and it will be discussed at next meeting.
Square project was discussed council would like to set up a work session in Dec. Marlene will make the arrangements for this.
Edwards moved to appoint Bill Wagner as Planning and Zoning Officer seconded by Schueller. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Schall moved to appoint Gary Shea and DJ Weber to the Board of Adjustments, seconded by Black. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Stevens moved to appoint Kurt Edward as representative to NW Iowa Solid Waste Agency and Glen Schueller as the alternate, seconded by Black. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Black informed the group that she and Stevens had completed Marlene's 6 month evaluation which went well.
Stevens moved to approve a 5% wage increase for Anderson, seconded by Schall. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Edwards moved to approve the monthly revenue and expenses, bills to be paid to include Carl Carlson for 2nd Street Project, seconded by Schall. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Schueller moved to adjourn, seconded by Black. Ayes: All meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Jim Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marlene Anderson, City Clerk
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