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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 2 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, 3 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. 4 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 5 ot, 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. 6 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, 7 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 l CITY OF IONA FOR BUDGET R E P O R T* PAGE 3 **** 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 R E P O R T** PAGE 4 **** 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 PAGE 5 **** 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 PAGE 6 **** 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 Page 1 of 2 NEWS - Northern Edition - Portland Edition - Southern Edition - Mid Coast Edition SPORTS - Northern Edition - Portland Edition - Southern Edition - Mid Coast Edition CALENDAR - Arts - Community PHOTO GALLERIES - Purchase photos OBITUARIES OPINION ADVERTISE WITH US CONTACT US CIRCULATION SEARCH 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 1/9/2009 City planners drafting windmill rules Page 2 of 2 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. http://www.theforecaster.net/story.php?storyid=17063 1/9/2009 Mount Desert Islander - Windmill ordinance is introduced Page 1 of 2 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. http://mdislander.com/site/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7729&pop=1... 1 /9/2009 THE CITY COUNCIL MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 3548 NORTH MAIN STREET, IONA. 2009 SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS: JANUARY 20TH FEBRUARY 17TH MARCH 17TH APRIL 21 sT MAY 19TH JUNE 23rd JULY 21 sT AUGUST 18TH SEPTEMBER 15TH OCTOBER 20TH NOVEMBER 17TH DECEMBER 15TH