CITY OF BADGER

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

             The Badger City Council met in regular session on January 9, 2012 at the Badger City Clerks office.  Mayor Chris Wendell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with council members Teresa Larson-White, Linda Rodenberg, Melissa Johnson, and Jim Chaney was present.  Absent, Janelle Wagner.

              Motion by Larson-White second by Johnson to approve the agenda, clerk’s report, minutes as presented and pay all bills as funds become available.  Roll call. All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Larson-White second by Rodenberg to approve the following Mayor Appointments with Resolution 2012-01-1. 

              Appointments:

              City Attorney-Monty Fisher                      City Clerk-Nadine Odor

              Mayor Pro Tem- Wagner                         Official Bank-Bank Iowa of Humboldt

              Official Newspaper-Messenger                Official Police Protection- Webster Co. Sheriff

              Fire Board-Johnson & Rodenberg           911 & Emergency Management-Mayor Wendell

             Water & Sewer-Gail Wetzel                     Building Permits-Tjaden & Larson-White

              Streets/Parks-Jim Chaney

Roll call:  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Johnson second by Chaney to purchase a new Alarm Dialer for the water plant in the amount of $2450.  Roll call:  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Larson-White second by Johnson to set Monday, January 23rd at 6:30   p.m. for the Budget Work Session.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Johnson second by Rodenberg to approve Resolution 2012-01-2 allowing Mayor Wendell authorization for expenditures without council consent and not to exceed $500.   Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Larson-White second by Johnson to approve the purchase of a secondary hard drive for the security cameras.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Johnson second by Chaney to purchase a Hi-E Dry commercial dehumidifier, at the water treatment plant from Sylvan for the amount of $1919.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Smelser gave a written report.  Snow removal and sanding was done on a weekend in early December.  The sand truck had a flat tire and was repaired, recorded water plant readings while Gail was on vacation, replaced batteries, wiring and a timer on the generator at the water plant. Ttwo outside water meter readers were installed and doing clean up at the shop.  New shelves will also be installed in the shop to get things off the floor.

.             Wetzel gave a written report that stated a quote from Healy-Ruff for a new alarm dialer has been sent to the city, Bianchi has been called to install the transformer for the furnace at the water plant., old generator batteries have been replaced with new and plant operations are working fine and all tests are good.   

              Clerk Odor thanked Mayor Wendell for reappointing her as City Clerk. Iowa Codification will reprint the City Code for $45 per book including tabs but no binders.  New binders are $20. each and ten new copies should be ordered.  Snowflakes will be down soon, nuisances around town were discussed and the Midas Government Conference will be held on April 24th.  A request from Trees Forever for a donation was received.  It would help areas that have a great loss of trees due to flooding or tornadoes.

              Mayor Wendell read a note from Jordon Yates thanking the Council for the support showed and the use of the Community Center.  It is no longer used by the 603 Group.  Iowa Prison Industries have started the restoration on the entrance to Knudson Park for $2900.   All fencing, gates and arch have been removed using inmates at Rockwell City and supervised by IPI employees.  Sandblast, repair and powder coat will be done at the prison.  A quote on the brick columns will be sent soon.  Discussion showed the majority of the council wanted the fencing black but will try to find out how it was originally.  A tree trimming quote from Kavale Tree Service is offering a discount from January 1-March 1 for a two man crew at $85.00 per hour.

              Motion by Larson-White second by Johnson to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried. 7.31 pm.

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                                                                                                                Christopher J. Wendell, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Nadine Odor, City Clerk