HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCMeeting_01202009CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 2009 6:30 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY
CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor, Brad Andersen; Council President, Dennis McArthur; Council
members; Steve Elliott, Jane Shaw, Dan Gubler; Treasurer, Ron Nelson; Public Works
Supervisor, Zech Prouse; City Clerk, Robyn Keyes.
ABSENT: Police Chief, Shannon Basaraba
VISITORS: Sally Price, Herb Wilde, Darlene Wilde, Barbara Schreier, Michael Schreier,
Adrian Beazer
Mayor Andersen welcomed everyone and Clerk Keyes led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda Mayor Andersen pointed out that at three months into the fiscal year,
the City is about $20,000 under in expected revenue, and noted that with the tight
economy, the City needed to be frugal with its spending. Treasurer Nelson informed the
Council the budget report did not reflect the property tax revenue yet and he should have
that amount added in by next month. Mayor Andersen asked why the Community Care
expense for Chief Basaraba's physical was $3, 147. Treasurer Nelson said that was an
error and the amount should read $31.47 and he would make the correction. Council
member Gubler asked if the Schiess & Associates expense was related to the Safe Routes
to School project, Mayor Andersen said it was. Mayor Andersen asked if there were any
other questions. There were none, so the Mayor entertained a motion to approve the
consent agenda. Council member Gubler made a motion to approve the consent agenda
with the amount for Community care corrected. Council member Elliott seconded the
motion. The Mayor asked if there was any further discussion, there was not. All were in
favor.
Motion Carried, consent agenda approved.
Approval of City Clerk Mayor Andersen explained that the clerk, treasurer, City
attorney, and Council President positions needed to be approved each year and then
entertained a motion to approve Robyn Keyes as City Clerk. Council President McArthur
made a motion to approve Robyn Keyes as City Clerk. Council member Gubler seconded
the motion. The Mayor asked if there was any further discussion, there was not. Roll call
as follows:
Aye: President McArthur, Council member Elliott, Council member Shaw, Council
member Gubler.
Nay: None
Motion carried, Robyn Keyes approved as City Clerk.
Approval of City Treasurer Mayor Andersen entertained a motion to approve Ron
Nelson as City Treasurer. Council member Elliott made a motion to approve Ron Nelson
as City Treasurer. Council member Gubler seconded the motion. Mayor Andersen asked
if there was any further discussion, there was not. Roll call as follows:
Aye: President McArthur, Council member Elliott, Council member Shaw, Council
member Gubler.
Nay: None.
Motion carried, Ron Nelson approved as City Treasurer.
Approval of City Attorney Mayor Andersen entertained a motion to approve Dale
Storer as City Attorney. Council member Shaw made a motion to approve Dale Storer as
the City Attorney. Council member Elliott seconded the motion. Mayor Andersen asked
if there was any further discussion, there was not. Roll call as follows:
Aye: President McArthur, Council member Elliott, Council member Shaw, Council
member Gubler.
Nay: None.
Motion carried, Dale Storer approved as City Attorney.
Snow Removal Mayor Andersen noted that last year the City spent a little over $15,000
for snow removal, not counting the removal that Supervisor Prouse did with the
snowplow. The Mayor noted just for the month of December this year the bill was $3,980
and asked the Council's input regarding the expense and the possibility of cutting back on
plowing in some places. Mayor Andersen asked if Idaho Falls plowed sidewalks. Council
member Elliott said they did not plow side walks but hired a private contractor to clear
driveways where the plow has placed snow from the road. Mayor Andersen said the
contractor that the City had hired was plowing the sidewalks on both sides of Main
Street, Cliff Long Park, the walking paths around the square, Stanger Memorial and City
building parking lots, and the steps and walkway in front on the City building. The
Mayor asked if the Council thought it might benefit the City to hire a person to use the
City's equipment, therefore cutting down on the expense. Council member Elliott asked
if the City could hire a semi -retired person that might be available during the winter to
plow. Council Elliott said that $4,000 for one month seemed like a lot of money for snow
removal. The Mayor noted that the contractor had plowed twice on the same day a couple
of times and came when the City building was not open during Christmas. Supervisor
Prouse said the contractor did a great job, but believed he charged too much. Council
member Elliott agreed with both comments. Council member Gubler asked how much
the City had budgeted for snow removal. The Treasurer said that it was part of the
maintenance budget. Mayor Andersen noted that since it was part of a general fund, then
less money will be available to go toward other maintenance needs. Council member
McArthur said he liked the idea of hiring part time employees and suggested hiring two
semi -retired people to take turns so that it did not become over whelming for one. And in
the event that one wanted to go somewhere, the other one would be available. Council
member Elliott said that the person hired would need to be dependable. Council member
McArthur liked the idea of saving money but would like to keep the sidewalks clear,
because he sees a lot of older folks walking to get their mail on the sidewalks. Mayor
Andersen said in the spring the City would put a request in the newsletter for people
interested in snow removal for next year. Council member Gubler suggested making it
clear with the new people to clear snow only during business hours, and if the building is
rented plow only once a day. Barbara Schreier said that on days with heavy snow fall the
snow needed to be moved right away, or it becomes hard and slippery. The Council
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agreed with her. Clerk Keyes suggested hiring a part time seasonal employee that is
around in the event twice a day removal is necessary. Mayor Andersen said the issue will
be looked at over the summer.
Windmill issue Clerk Keyes said she had received a phone call from someone in the
county asking if the City had a windmill ordinance and suggested the City look into the
issue. Clerk Keyes said that renewable energy systems were becoming more common and
found a couple news articles that discussed some of the issues with windmills. Which
included; height restrictions, setback requirements, glare, and noise. Clerk Keyes said t
the Planning and Zoning Commission was in the process of gathering information to help
compile an outline for an ordinance. Mayor Andersen said if the City was going to adopt
a windmill ordinance, it would be in the best interest to make the ordinance a tall
structure ordinance that would include cell phone towers and ham radio towers. Council
member Gubler suggested in the interim with developing an ordinance, perhaps we
should place a moratorium on the structures. Mayor Andersen said the City Attorney
discouraged placing moratoriums. The Mayor said he would like to get the Attorney's
opinion and perhaps a resolution or ordinance might be a better way to go. Mayor
Andersen agreed with Council member Gubler that something needed to be done, and the
Mayor said he would talk with the attorney. Everyone agreed.
Reports
Treasurer Nelson, no report.
Public Works Supervisor Prouse reported the SCADA system was installed and online,
and a fiber optic cable installation project went out for bid that will run up 55th and down
Iona Road. Supervisor Prouse said that the company is keeping Prouse informed, and he
will be at the preconstruction meeting to represent the City's best interest.
City Clerk Keyes reported she had created an annexation/zoning application for small
annexations. Planning and Zoning had looked at the application and approved it. Mayor
Andersen asked the Council to look at the application and make comments or suggestions
to Clerk Keyes by Friday. Mayor Andersen noted the City Attorney drafted larger
annexation and the application would be beneficial for smaller annexations like one or
two homes. Mayor Andersen said Supervisor Prouse was compiling some basic
information for larger developments regarding requirements for homes. Clerk Keyes said
that no businesses had come forward to purchase or renew their business license yet for
2009 and she would send letters out next week reminding the businesses of the
requirement. Mayor Andersen said he knows of some people that have a beauty salon in
their home and some of these smaller, in home businesses probably don't know they need
a license. Mayor Andersen suggested that Planning and Zoning come up with a
recommendation for the Council regarding conditions that would require the business to
obtain a business license. Planning and Zoning member Beazer said the issue was already
on the agenda for next month.
Dana Izatt, Auditor Mr. Izatt gave each Council member a copy of the City's annual
financial report, compliance report, auditor's report, and management report (attached).
Mr. Izatt said in his report, the City was given the best opinion it can get from an auditor,
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called a clean opinion. Mr. Izatt went through the report page by page to explain the way
the report was compiled. Mr. Izatt asked if anyone had any questions, and Mayor
Andersen asked if the people hired to work as umpires for t-ball needed a W-2. Mr. Izatt
said that they did not if they were contracted by the recreational director. Mr. Izatt
thanked the City for being in compliance and easy to work with and said that if anyone
had any questions that he would be glad to meet with them at anytime. Mayor Andersen
thanked Mr. Izatt for his time.
State of the City Mayor Andersen handed out copies of the State of the City Address to
members of the audience and noted what a historical day it was with the inauguration of
the President and said it was fitting that the State of the City Address fell on the same
day. The Mayor proceeded to read the State of the City Address (attached).
Approval of Council President Mayor Andersen recommended that Dennis McArthur
remained Council President for 2009 and entertained a motion from the Council. Council
member Elliott made a motion to appoint Dennis McArthur as Council President. Council
member Shaw seconded the motion. Roll call as follows:
Aye: Council President McArthur, Council member Elliott, Council member Shaw,
Council member Gubler.
Nay: None.
Motion carried, Dennis McArthur appointed as Council President.
Council Reports
Mayor Andersen said that he will be attending the annual legislative conference to lobby
with the legislators regarding City and County issues.
Mayor Andersen asked Clerk Keyes to send a copy of the meeting schedule to the
Attorney so he would be available for questions during those times. The Mayor also
reminded the Council that the meetings would be as scheduled unless Clerk Keyes called
to say otherwise.
The Mayor asked Council member Elliott to get with Betty McKinlay and continue the
project of displaying historical pictures of the City throughout the Community Center.
Mayor Andersen thanked Supervisor Prouse and Chief Basaraba for their work toward
the delinquent water bills and asked the Council for advice on how to handle the
delinquent water bills for the apartments across the street since it is the landlord that is
responsible for the bill and not the tenants. Council President McArthur asked if the
tenants could pay the landlord $23 less each month on their rent and then the tenants can
pay the City directly for their water. Council members Shaw and Gubler said they do not
think that legally the tenants can do that. Mayor Andersen stated concern that shutting off
the water would not affect the landlord, only the tenants. Council member Shaw said if
the water got shut off, the tenants can pay the bill, keep the receipt for reimbursement
from the landlord, or hold it out of their rent, and potentially sue the landlord. Mayor
Andersen said he would contact the Attorney regarding the issue.
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Mayor Andersen asked if each Council member had received a copy of the letter to Lynn
Rockwood. Council President asked if anyone had checked with the Attorney is see if the
City had to pay the rent Mr. Rockwood was billing the City. Mayor Andersen said the
issue was addressed in the letter from the Mayor to Mr. Rockwood, and the Attorney was
looking further into the matter to locate the paper work regarding the donation of the land
from Bill Storer and Lynn Rockwood's father. Council member Elliott said the proper
thing for Mr. Rockwood to do would be deed the easement strip to the City and then the
City could pay the taxes on the land. Mayor Andersen commented if Mr. Rockwood was
expecting the City to pay the taxes on the land, then the City should own the land.
Council member Elliott noted the land in issue was an easement and not large enough to
even worry about. Mayor Andersen said the letter he sent to Mr. Rockwood addressed the
property issue and the issues that Mr. Rockwood had with his development.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion from the Council to authorize himself and the
Treasurer Nelson to talk with a financial advisor regarding diversification of the money
the City has in savings. Due to the state of the economy and the hardships that many
banks were experiencing, the Mayor believed that it was wise to diversify the City
accounts and would like to roll the money over from savings to CD's to make sure that
the money is insured. Council member Gubler asked if the Treasurer could add to the
monthly financial report, the amount of CD's and their maturity date. Council member
Gubler made a motion to authorize the Mayor and Treasurer Nelson to meet with an
advisor regarding the savings in Key Bank and diversify the money according to the
Advisors recommendation. Council President McArthur seconded the motion. All were in
favor.
Motion carried. Mayor Andersen reiterated that he wanted the Council involved with
what was happening with the City money.
Mayor Andersen asked the Council to look at the Planning and Zoning (P/Z) minutes and
addressed some issues and question that P/Z had. P/Z was not sure where the City got
their maps. The Mayor said that the County will print a map for the City.
Mayor Andersen suggested that the City meet with County Commissioner Roger
Christensen regarding the impact area and the Iona cemetery issue. Currently, the Iona
cemetery is part of Ammon's impact area. Council President McArthur asked if the issue
of future expansion of the cemetery had been discussed. Mayor Andersen asked if it were
that big an issue whether the cemetery was in the City's impact area. Council member
Gubler said it is not that big of issue unless down the road someone would want to
change the name of the cemetery. Mayor Andersen and Council member Gubler
suggested talking directly with Ammon regarding the issue. Council member Shaw said
that through conversations at the Ammon city building, she thought Ammon might agree
to the changes.
Mayor Andersen addressed the issue of an agreement between the County and the City
which stated the County was required to enforce City zoning regulations within the City's
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impact area. The Mayor said such an agreement already existed and is on file in the City
office.
Mayor Andersen addressed the issue of properties being annexed into the City that were
not hooked up to the sewer system. The Mayor stated that under the advice of the City
attorney, it was in the best interest of the City to require sewer and water hook-ups.
Mayor Andersen asked the Council to check their mailboxes once a week in the City
office and, if they can not get into the office, to call Clerk Keyes and have her forward
any important information on to them.
The Mayor said he was informed of a possible community block grant. The City would
pay $100,000 and the grant would pay $400,000 toward upgrading and enhancing the
commercial zone. The grant is designed to help city's bring in a larger commercial
business such as a hardware store or a smaller grocery market that would strengthen the
City's economy. Mayor Andersen asked the Council to think about the idea.
Mayor Andersen said Lance Ellis would be implementing an emergency response, civil
defense plan for the City of Iona as a project for a college course he is taking, and he
would be working with Council member Gubler.
Mayor Andersen also noted the issues this winter with some of the Christmas light
displays and the problems between neighbors and traffic. The Mayor said this spring the
Council should create some conditions and limits regarding the time the lights could be
on and how the display might affect the neighbors. The Mayor suggested those who want
to put up a bigger display might be required to obtain a conditional use permit through a
public hearing. Michael Schreier commented on the problems he had with access into his
property and the trash and litter left behind by the people.
Council member Gubler gave his report and said the City would have to eventually
purchase the new radios that would be used with the new emergency response system.
Council member Gubler said he originally thought the grant would include a radio for the
City, but that was not the case. Mayor Andersen asked how much the radios would cost.
Council member Gubler said they were expensive and the City can use their existing
radio for awhile longer. Council member Gubler said new equipment had been installed
on the Iona hill and generators would be installed. Council member Gubler said he
needed to coordinate with the churches, school and local ham radio users in the area
regarding emergency response. Mayor Andersen suggested informing the public through
the newsletter about using the siren in the event of an emergency or natural disaster and
to educate the public about what to do. Council member Gubler suggested supplying the
City office with a secondary radio for communication purposes. Council member Gubler
also mentioned a grant through Homeland Security that was specifically for water
pressure and deficiencies in the system. The purpose of the grant was to enable the
municipal water system to still work effectively in the event of a natural disaster or
terrorist attack. Council member Gubler said he would look into the grant.
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Council President McArthur gave his report. The tree committee will meet on Tuesday to
discuss the tree inventory and suggested advertising the spring clean up scheduled for
May 2°a in the newsletter a month in advance. Council President McArthur also
suggested only serving hot dogs during the clean up.
Council member Elliott, no report.
Council member Shaw, no report.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion to adjourn. Council President McArthur made a
motion to adjourn. Council member Elliott seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
PR,
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MONTHLY EXPENSE REPO!
12/31 /2008
Amount
Date
Description
ROCKY MTN POWER
$ 2,226.13
AIC
$ 25.00
MEETING
ALLTEL
$ 113.40
CHASE CARD SERVICE
$ 1,899.15
POLICE -RADAR
BONNEVILLE CO SHERIFF
$ 8.00
ALARM PERMIT
DIG LINE
$ 9.80
DENNIS MCARTHUR
$ 25.82
GAS TO BURN LIMBS
COMMUNITY CARE
$ 3,147.00
POLICE -PHYSICAL
SAMS CLUB
$ 35.00
DUES
CONST
$ 38.90
PAINT
_AMERICAN
IDAHO TRANS DEPT
$ 48.00
POLICE -CAR LICENSE
PSI
$ 48.24
ASPHALT MAINT
$ 51.00
COLD MIX
ROSE SHOP
$ 58.95
PROUSE
CAL STORES
$ 59.01
PEAK ALARM
$ 87.00
TETON COMMUNICATIONS
$ 93.00
IDA DIV OF BUILDING SAFETY
$ 100.00
ELEVATOR CERTIFICATE
AT&T
$ 277.90
FARR CANDY CO
$ 200.00
CHRISTMAS CANDY
ZECH PROUSE
$ 297.74
HEALTH INSURANCE
6-12 EZ MART
$ 303.29
HOLDEN KIDW ELL
$ 600.00
JOE DERRICOTT
$ 600.00
REMOVE TREE
IKON OFFICE
$ 818.32
SOFTWARE
BONN CO ROAD & BRIDGE
$ 910.501
SANDING MATERIAL
BONN CO TAX COLLECTOR
$ 946.00
LAND FILL
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO
$ 1,156.40
CITY OF IDAHO FALLS
$ 7,757.00
POLICE -DISPATCH
WALMART
$ 23.60
OFFICE SUPPLIES
BRAD ANDERSEN
$ 530.00
CHRISTMAS PARTY
DIANA NELSON
$ 105.00
CLEANING
BLUE CROSS
$ 27.90
Q WEST
$ 297.24
BOB MCBRIDE
$ 588.00
REGENCE BLUE SHIELD
$ 2,166.00
HEALTH INSURANCE
SCHIESS & ASSOC
$ 6,990.00
POSTMASTER
$ 242.34__
CONNIE BATES
$ 10.00
PHONE CARDS
SHAUNA HEMSLEY
$ 15.00
COMPUTER SERVICE
FRED & WAYNES
$ 25.00
FLAT REPAIR
JIMS TROPHY ROOM
$ 27.10
NAME PLATES
LARSEN REPAIR
$ 56.99
SNOW PLOW
UNITED MAILING
$ 77.38
POLLARD WATER
$ 192.28
PARTS
TETON MICROBIOLOGY
$ 615.00
WATER TESTS
FERGUSON ENT
$ 7,369.73
FIRE HYDRANTS
MICRO SERV
$ 102.90
WHEELER ELECTRIC
$ 391.40
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CITY OF IONA
FOR
BUDGET
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**** GENERAL FUND **** ESTIMATED
FUND ACCOUNT* ACCOUNT TITLE REVENUE
** R E C E I P T E D'* UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
MTD YTD
BALANCE RECEIPTED
001 305.000 STATE HIGHWAY USERS 48,000.00 .00 11,185.43 36,814.57
001 310.000 STATE REVENUE SHARING 44,000.00 .00 11,378.39 32,621.61
001 315.000 STATE LIQUOR TAX 24,000.00 .00 7,110.00 16,890.00
001 320.000 BEER & DOG LICENSES 200.00 .00 .00 200.00
001 325.000 COURT REVENUE 1,800.00 129.60 377.10 1,422.90
001 330.000 INTEREST 4,000.00 77.08 294.40 3,705.60
001 335.000 CABLE TV FRANCHISE 3,600.00 .00 .00 3,600.00
001 340.000 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE 10,000.00 .00 1,025.34 8,974.66
001 345.000 POWER FRANCHISE 12,000.00 .00 4,034.50 7,965.50
001 355.000 BUILDING RENT 5,000.00 863.75 2,622.50 2,377.50
001 357.000 BUILDING INSPECTION FEES 15,000.00 .00 2,125.00 12,875.00
001 358.000 GRANTS 10,000.00 .00 .00 10,000.00
001 360.000 PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 180,000.00 3,313.22 11,750.14 168,249.86
001 390.000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6,000.00 .00 150.25 5,849.75
001 395.000 RESERVES 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
23.30
25.86
29.63
20.95
7.36
10.25
33.62
52.45
14.17
6.53
2.50
**TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 413,600.00
4,383.65 52,053.05
361,546.95 12.59
* GENERAL FUND ****
D ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
ESTIMATED *EXPENDED***
EXPENSE
MTD YTD
UNEXPENDED PERCENT
BALANCE EXPENDED
001 410.000 PAYROLL 96,000.00 9,501.00 30,203.00 65,797.00 31.46
001 420.000 RETIREMENT 8,000.00 1,019.36 3,102.28 4,897.72 38.78
001 422.000 HEALTH INSURANCE 21,000.00 2,491.64 9,466.60 11,533.40 45.08
001 424.000 PAYROLL TAXES 9,000.00 742.45 2,302.52 6,697.48 25.58
001 440.000 ELECTRICITY - NATURAL GAS 24,000.00 1,903.35 4,480.67 19,519.33 18.67
001 445.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 9,000.00 774.72 1,530.38 7,469.62 17.00
001 446.000 TRAVEL 6,000.00 25.00 25.00 5,975.00 .42
001 447.000 ADVERTISING 2,000.00 .00 165.84 1,834.16 8.29
001 450.000 INSURANCE LIABILITY 8,500.00 .00 3,573.00 4,927.00 42.04
001 455.000 LEGAL & AUDIT FEES 10,000.00 600.00 1,800.00 8,200.00 18.00
001 460.000 POLICE 40,000.00 9,662.19 15,164.37 24,835.63 37.91
001 465.000 VEHICLE RENT 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 100.00
001 470.000 MAINTENANCE 90,000.00 3,377.56 13,885.77 76,114.23 15.43
001 472.000 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 6,000.00 588.00 2,773.00 3,227.00 46.22
001 475.000 CIVIL DEFENSE 500.00 .00 .00 500.00
001 480.000 LIBRARY 2,000.00 .00 .00 2,000.00
001 490.000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 70,600.00 7,808.32 7,808.32 62,791.68 11.06
001 495.000 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 6,000.00 765.00 1,796.00 4,204.00 29.93
**TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 413,600.00
39,258.59 103,076.75
310,523.25 24.92
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 34,874.94-
51,023.70- 51,023.70
CITY OF IONA
* *BUDGET
FOR 12-31-08
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**** WATER FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
REVENUE
MTD YTD
BALANCE RECEIPTED
002 305.000 COLLECTIONS 154,000.00 15,761.04 43,017.04 110,982.96
002 310.000 HOOK UP FEES 45,000.00 .00 6,000.00 39,000.00
002 315.000 INTEREST 2,500.00 52.34 165.69 2,334.31
002 350.000 TANK REPLACEMENT FUND 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
002 358.000 GRANTS 12,500.00 .00 .00 12,500.00
002 395.000 RESERVES 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
002 397.000 WATER BOND .00 .00 .00
27.93
13.33
6.63
**TOTAL WATER FUND REVENUE 289,000.00
15,813.38 49,182.73
239,817.27 17.02
**** WATER FUND ****
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED**
EXPENSE
MTD YTD
UNEXPENDED PERCENT
BALANCE EXPENDED
002 410.000 SALARIES & BENEFITS 55,000.00 .00 .00 55,000.00
002 440.000 ELECTRICITY 25,000.00 1,479.18 6,934.06 18,065.94
002 445.000 OFFICE, SUPPLIES, LEGAL 8,000.00 555.52 2,994.75 5,005.25
002 450.000 ENGINEERING COSTS 20,000.00 .00 .00 20,000.00
002 460.000 VEHICLE EXPENSE .00 .00 .00
465.000 VEHICLE RENT 7,000.00 .00 7,000.00 .00
470.000 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 40,000.00 1,280.67 6,367.86 33,632.14
002 480.000 BOND PAYMENT .00 .00 .00
002 482.000 BOND INTEREST .00 .00 .00
002 485.000 TANK REPLACEMENT FUND 70,000.00 .00 .00 70,000.00
002 490.000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 89,000.00 7,369.73 10,952.40 78,047.60
002 497.000 WATER SYSTEM UPATE .00 .00 .00
27.74
37.43
100.00
15.92
12.31
**TOTAL WATER FUND EXPENSE 314,000.00
10,685.10 34,249.07
279,750.93 10.91
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 25,000.00-
5,128.28 14,933.66
39,933.66- 59.73-
CITY OF IONA
** B U D G E T R E P O R T**
FOR 12-31-08
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**** EQUIP REPLACEMENT **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE REVENUE MTD YTD BALANCE RECEIPTED
003 305.000 EQUIP RENT --WATER 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00
003 310.000 EQUIP RENT --GENERAL 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00
003 395.000 EQUIP RESERVES --WATER 35,000.00 .00 .00 35,000.00
003 396.000 EQUIP RESERVES --GENERAL 35,000.00 .00 .00 35,000.00
**TOTAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT REVENUE
80,000.00 .00
.00 80,000.00
**** EQUIP REPLACEMENT **** ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED* * UNEXPENDED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED
003 410.000 EQUIP REPLACEMENT --WATER 40,000.00 .00 .00 40,000.00
003 415.000 EQUIP REPLACEMENT --GENERAL 40,000.00 .00 .00 40,000.00
003 490.000 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE .00 .00 .00
**TOTAL EQUIP REPLACEMENT EXPENSE
80,000.00 .00 .00 80,000.00
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) .00 .00 .00
CITY OF IONA
** B U D G E T R E P O R T**
OR 12-31-08
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**** RECREATION FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
REVENUE
MTD YTD
BALANCE RECEIPTED
004 305.000 BASEBALL FEES 12,000.00 .00
004 310.000 SHELTER RENTAL 500.00 .00
004 320.000 WESTERN BOYS FEES 500.00 .00
004 395.000 RESERVES .00
.00
25.00
.00
.00
12,000.00
475.00
500.00
.00
5.00
**TOTAL RECREATION FUND REVENUE 13,000.00 .00 25.00 12,975.00 .19
**** RECREATION FUND **** ESTIMATED
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE
* *EXPENDED**
MTD YTD
UNEXPENDED PERCENT
BALANCE EXPENDED
004 410.000 RECREATION EQUIPMENT
004 415.000 RECREATION LABOR
004 420.000 BASEBALL SUPPLIES
004 470.000 RECREATION MAINTENANCE
**TOTAL RECREATION FUND EXPENSE
1,000.00
5,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
.00 .00 1,000.00
.00 .00 5,000.00
.00 .00 3,000.00
.00 .00 4,000.00
13,000.00 .00 .00 13,000.00
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) .00 25.00 25.00-
CITY OF IONA
State of the City Address
By Mayor Brad Andersen
January 20th, 2009
We are here to discuss the State of the City. Before we reflect on last year's
accomplishments I would like to personally thank Robyn Keyes our City Clerk, Ron
Nelson Treasurer, Dale Storer Attorney, Zech Prouse Public Works Director, Shannon
Basaraba Police Chief, Bob McBride Building Inspector, our P/Z Commission (e.g. Jared
Wight, Bradley Bateman, Bruce Case, Adrain Beazer, and Roy Hobbs), and all of the
other committees and volunteer's that make Iona great. We also would like to recognize
City Council members: Dennis McArthrur (President), Steve Elliott, Dan Gubler, and
Jane Shaw for their service and commitment to making Iona a great city.
In 2008, there were a few changes. Betty McKinlay retired in May after being the City
Clerk for over 17 years. Robyn Keyes was hired as the new City Clerk and has done an
excellent job learning her job responsibilities and stepping right in. Former Police Chief
SanDee Knowles left in February to go work for the State of Idaho. September 1st the
City hired a full-time police officer and code enforcer, Shannon Basaraba; who has in
four short months done a great job for the City. Lastly, January 2008 we had the addition
of two new council members, Jane Shaw and Dan Gubler, who have served this
community very well the past year
Accomplishments for 2008:
1. Annual City Easter Egg Hunt was chaired by Tammy Nelson and coordinated by
Ron Nelson.
2. Remodeling of the multi -purpose room downstairs by the Lions Club and
volunteers.
3. Tree Committee — Robyn Keyes and committee sponsored Arbor Day Celebration
on April 25th and dedicated the park in Ashwood Acres as the "Cliff Long
Memorial Park." Also, this is the 5th year that the City of Iona is a Tree City -USA
4. Purchasing of the Tithing House for a museum and work on the monument by the
Historical Committee and Lion's Club.
5. Installing of security cameras for the Square and City building.
6. May 3rd the City had its annual clean up day.
7. Iona's T-Ball and pitching machine program continued as it has in the past but
with the addition of girl's softball league and an adult co-ed softball league the
recreation program almost doubled in participants and revenue, so the City
installed another softball field. Thanks goes to our Program Coordinator Kaylyn
Resendez, and staff for heading up this effort.
8. Electronic water billing.
9. Started a monthly newsletter.
10. Upgrade of water system with a Supervisory Control Data Accusation (SCDA)
system and variable speed pump (VFD).
owl
11. Iona's Lion's Club continued to have the 4th of July breakfast, the Iona Day's
breakfast, and provided service to the community through donations, time, and
labor.
12. Received a $100,000 grant from safe routes to school (SR2S) to extend walking
and biking paths in 2009.
13. 125th Anniversary of the City and Iona Days Celebration with a movie in the park.
14. There were many Eagle Scout Projects and service projects that saved the City
money and enhanced the community.
As you can see by all we accomplished this past year no one person can not do it all.
When we work together as a team for the common goal of improving the City of Iona,
much can be accomplished. I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for
your service and support to the community.
CHALLENGE: Economy wise, 2009 will be a tough year and we will need to frugal
and work together as what is best for the community.
VISION: My vision for the City of Iona is as follows:
1. Manage the growth of the City and enforce strict development requirements.
2. Upgrade our water system and ensure it is adequate for our community now and
in the future.
3. Keep Iona as a family community and manage commercial growth.
4. Establish an outdoor swimming pool.
5. Improve our parks - add play ground equipment, upgrade bathrooms, refurbish
tennis court, in the Iona Square and expand our bike/pedestrian pathways
through out the City.
Once again I would like to thank you all for your service to the City of Iona and I look
forward to a great 2009 because of the efforts of great people like you.
Sincerely,
Brad D. Andersen, Mayor
City planners drafting windmill rules
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City planners drafting windmill rules
By Randy Billings (published: November 13, 2008)
SOUTH PORTLAND - Although there are no proposals to date, city
planners are working proactively on an ordinance to regulate windmills.
Planning Director Tex Haeuser said the planners hope to have a draft of
the ordinance complete by the end of the year - a schedule that could put
any proposed regulations in front of the City Council in the spring.
Haeuser indicated the city is looking at rules that would allow smaller
windmills for residential use and larger turbines for industrial or
commercial users.
Councilor Tom Blake said the initiative is a welcome change from more
recent ordinance discussions, which have largely focused on regulating
dogs, bees, chickens and tattoo parlors.
"I think it's excellent they're moving forward on this," Blake said. "This is
where we're headed."
Although South Portland may not have the land capacity for commercial
wind farms, Blake said there is potential for residential wind turbines,
which would reduce demand for nonrenewable energy resources.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, windmills are most effective
in areas with winds speeds in excess of 10 mph. Although wind speeds
must be tested to determine the feasibility of placing a windmill at a
specific location, the Southern Maine coast is generally described as
having fair wind conditions, around 14-15 mph.
"No one's really come forward yet (with a proposal), which really surprises
me," Blake said. "But this will put us a head of the curve. Whether it's to
energize one house or to sell energy, it's good stuff."
While wind power is a clean and renewable energy source, specific
proposals for wind turbines often meet resistance from an unlikely group -
environmentalists. Many object because they believe windmills destroy the
beauty of the landscape, while others argue that the rotating blades can
kill birds. The steady hum of windmills is also a source of protest.
Haeuser said the city is trying to strike a balance between allowing people
to utilize wind potential while not impeding residents' peace of mind.
"As a coastal community, we probably have enough wind in various areas
for wind systems to make a reasonable payback," Haeuser said. "But we
want to be a bit careful about how we do it so windmills don't become
nuisances."
South Portland is one of a growing number of area communities exploring
possible wind regulations.
In Cape Elizabeth, a wind turbine ordinance was approved this summer,
allowing up to a 100-foot tall windmill on residential and municipal lots
greater than a half acre. Turbines must be a neutral color and produce no
more than 55 decibels of sound at the property line.
http://www.theforecaster.net/story.php?storyid=17063
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That ordinance, however, was the result of more than a year's worth of
work, where planners struggled with turbine heights and aesthetic
concerns from residents, some of whom claimed the financial returns from
wind power would never exceed the cost.
Residents of Topsham, meanwhile, were scheduled to vote on a wind
turbine ordinance in a special meeting Thursday.
Besides height and aesthetics, Topsham's ordinance would regulates
windmills by the amount of energy produced, since there are a variety of
windmill styles. Noise from windmills would be limited to between 45
decibels for a residential abutter and 55 decibels for a commercial abutter
at the property line. There is a required setback greater than height of the
turbine.
Also, the Topsham code enforcement officer would have the authority to
review windmills less than 60 feet tall, while taller turbines would need
Planning Board approval after a public hearing. Turbines of 150 feet would
be allowed in industrial zones.
Meanwhile, the towns of Scarborough, Cumberland and Yarmouth are also
considering windmill ordinances. Freeport may address the issue within
the context of its Comprehensive Plan.
Randy Billings can be reached at 781-3661 ext. 100 or
rbillings@theforecaster.net.
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Mount Desert Islander - Windmill ordinance is introduced
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Mount Desert Islander
Windmill ordinance is introduced
Written by Robert Levin
Friday, October 24, 2008
BAR HARBOR — The first draft of land -use rules to allow the installation of wind turbine towers was introduced to the planning board
Oct. 15. The standards in the draft ordinance were set with the aim of making wind energy production possible for home and business
owners here, staff planner and ordinance drafter Kris Hultgren said.
As proposed, homeowners could put up a maximum 80-foot-high tower, to hold a turbine with a maximum 10 kilowatt (kW) capacity.
On properties less than 5 acres in size, one tower would be allowed. On parcels of 5 acres or more, up to three towers would be
allowed.
Draft language proposes allowing towers of up to 120 feet tall in industrial and educational districts, with turbines of a maximum 50
kW capacity.
With that restriction, only several locations in town would qualify for the bigger turbines, such as MacQuinn's gravel pit in Hulls Cove,
The Jackson Laboratory, and the College of the Atlantic, board member David Bowden pointed out. He suggested that the ordinance
be expanded to allow hotels and other commercial businesses to install the larger turbines, while also urging a cautious approach
because many of those businesses abut residential districts.
The added height allowance for the bigger turbines was included because 50 kW turbines would need access to stronger winds, Mr.
Hultgren said.
Under the draft ordinance, a tower would have to be set back from any structures and property lines a distance equal to the height of
the tower. The setback could be reduced, however, if the tower design is certified by a licensed engineer.
The setback distance was set up to allow the installation of turbines on lots as small as 1 acre, Mr. Hultgren said.
Some board members said they would likely favor greater setbacks, largely because of potential noise generated by a turbine. Board
member Kevin Cochary, for instance, suggested that an 80-foot tower should have to be set back from property lines by at least 120
feet, to help push the noise further from neighboring houses.
Mr. Hultgren said that such a provision would basically eliminate towers from one -acre lots, which Mr. Cochary said he didn't have a
problem with.
According to the American Wind Energy Association, modern residential wind turbines are no noisier,than the average refrigerator.
As the draft ordinance is written, towers of less than 60 feet in height would be permitted by code enforcement officer approval, while
taller towers would trigger planning board review.
Some on the board said that all towers more than 40 feet tall (the typical allowable height for structures in most zoning districts)
should at least trigger a process whereby neighbors are notified and given the opportunity to comment.
The draft ordinance will be reviewed and commented upon by other town bodies, such as the conservation commission, and town
department heads and staff over the coming weeks, Mr. Hultgren said. If the review process goes according to plan, the draft
ordinance will go before the town council in time to be placed on the ballot for the June 2009 town meeting.
The comments listed below are the opinion of the listed author and do not necessarily represent those of Ellsworth
American, Inc.
t. Yes for Turbines
Rebecca Wanner
How refreshing it is to pick up a newpaper and read something proactive that our community is doing regarding alternative energy
solutions! The new technology for wind is by far easier to maintain that their predecessors, and in conjuction with using solar in
the summer there really is no reason to be on grid. That is, unless you wish to have your meter run backwards, meaning you sell
your excess to Bangor Hydro. It will be interesting to see the financial incentives offered by the state and federal government after
this election. Thus far, the Roe v. Wade seems to have more significance than learning how to support our energy requirements
in a more efficeint and earth friendly way.
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EACH MONTH AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATED AT 3548 NORTH MAIN STREET, IONA.
2009 SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS:
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MAY
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