CITY OF BADGER

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

MARCH 10, 2008

 

              The Badger City Council met in regular session on March 10, 2008 at the Badger City Clerks office.  Mayor Conkling called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with council members Chris Wendell, Jim Tjaden and Linda Rodenberg.  Absent, Teresa Larson and Janelle Wagner. Citizens Roger Curtis, Crystal Wendell and Gerry Oman with Mid American Energy was also present. 

              Motion by Wendell second by Rodenberg to approve the consent agenda, clerk’s reports, minutes as presented and pay all bills as funds become available. Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

MARCH  BILLS

February Net Payroll                                            4731.26            Federal Monthly withholding             1572.98

IPERS, monthly withholding                                    623.53            Baker & Taylor Books, books             31.91

MidWest Tape, DVD                                               24.66            Time Books, book                               48.20

People Books, book                                                 42.95            NCLSA, Library license                      25.00

Bianchi Heating, service call                                      66.78            Deluxe, deposit books, checks           155.00  

City of Badger, deposit for final                                 33.44           Electrical Materials, heater                  993.39     

Hiway Truck Equipment, parts                                  37.20            Humboldt Office Supply, supplies         46.69

Health Insurance, coverage                                   1234.20            Humboldt Reminder, ad                       11.90 

LGI, lab fees                                                            17.30            Mel’s Alternator, repair                        50.00

Life Books, books                                                    48.20            Fort Dodge Machine & Supply, parts   46.38

Menards, supplies                                                   157.11            Mid American Energy                      2495.28

Messenger, legal publications                                   174.16            Lisa Mack, service deposit  refund      69.56

Office Max, supplies                                                  63.69           Shoppers Supply, tools                        11.16

Nadine Odor, mileage,                                               81.90           Pederson Sanitation, garbage           1276.79

Pederson Sanitation, recycling                                  350.00           Postmaster, postage                           164.94

R & J Material Handling, filters                                  17.04            RMS, parts, labor                            1071.37

Verizon, cell phone service                                        39.18            Web/Cal Telephone Assoc. service    189.61

Tjaden Electric, service                                            376.00           W & H Cooperative, gas                  338.29

Webster Co. Treasurer, Wilson taxes                       179.00

FEBRUARY  TOTAL REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS BY FUND

FUND                                                                         REVENUE                                        EXPENDITURES

General                                                                             381.64                                                  4803.13

Library                                                                                    .00                                                  1234.04

Local Option                                                                   2898.95                                                    108.37

RUT                                                                               3977.60                                                   3728.85

Debt Service                                                                        3.62                                                           .00

Water Utility                                                                   6155.91                                                   4069.76

Sewer Utility                                                                   2361.52                                                    860.68          

Garbage                                                                         1276.79                                                   1301.44

Recycling                                                                         337.42                                                      350.00

Landfill                                                                            236.82                                                            .00

TOTAL                                                                       17630.27                                                  16456.27

             

              Being said date and time for the Budget Public Hearing, Mayor Conkling opened the hearing. No written or oral objections were presented and Mayor Conkling closed the hearing. 
              Motion by Wendell second Tjaden to approve Resolution 2008-03-10-1 adopting the Annual Budget for fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009.  Roll call.  Ayes. Wendell, Rodenberg, Tjaden. Nays: None. Absent: Larson, Wagner.  Motion carried.

              Crystal Wendell voiced her concerns and complaints about the way snow removal was done or not done. A lengthy discussion showed this year was not normal for snowfall totals and ice accumulation that occurred early is still present.  Sidewalks at the Community Center need to be cleared for the Lion’s Club and 39’ers meetings.

              Roger Cutis addressed storm drainage issues that had caused a large amount of damage to his finished basement.  He has taken several measures to prevent this from happening again and questioned whether the city had plans to clean the storm sewers.  An agreement with Midwest Waterblasting and Vac, Inc. from Fort Dodge will start cleaning the storm sewers during the month of May.  A relief tile was also suggested and the city is willing to do anything that is possible, but cleaning the storm drains will help.

              The job proposal from Rehab Systems, Inc. was tabled until the April meeting.

              The right-of-way on P-59 south of town was discussed and the Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on March 25th.  Discussion, no action was taken.

               Motion by Tjaden second by Rodenberg to have A City Wide Garage Sale and Clean Up Day.  It is set for May 3rd.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Tjaden second by Wendell to pay the registration fee for the Municipal Government Conference to be held on March 25th.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Rodenberg second by Tjaden to obtain a City Business Debit Card from Bank Iowa and a $500 limit.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Gerry Omen with Mid American presented Mayor Conkling a $1,000 Trees Please check.

              Motion by Rodenberg second by Wendell for Clerk Odor to attend the IMFOA Spring Meeting is Des Moines, April 16-18 and the city to pay the normal expenses.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Wetzel is on vacation and Smelser is filling in for him.  Tjaden reported the new heater for the water plant is here and will be installed this week. The shaker motor on the sand truck was repaired and they will check on lining the box with a non stick material.

              Motion by Tjaden second by Wendell to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  8:27 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                                Alvin Conkling, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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Nadine Odor, City Clerk