HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCMeeting_06232009CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUKE 23, 2009 6:00 P.M. IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Council President Dennis McArthur, Council
member Steve Elliott, Council member Dan Gubler, Treasurer Ron Nelson, Public Works
Supervisor Zech Prouse, Police Chief Shannon Basaraba, City Clerk Robyn Keyes.
ABSENT: Council member Shaw
VISITORS: Adrian Beazer, Barbara Shreier, Michael Shreier, Julia Hansen, Lance Ellis,
Sharon Welker, Deb Sorenson, Hollie Miyasaki
Mayor Andersen welcomed everyone, and Council member Gubler led with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Consent agenda. The Consent agenda was reviewed. Mayor Andersen asked if Wheeler
Electric had finished their work in the library. Supervisor Prouse said they had.
Council member Elliott asked if the meter was installed on the corner of Main and
Owens. Supervisor Prouse said the box was installed, but the meter had not been installed
yet.
Mayor Andersen said that Ryan Loftus had not gotten back with him regarding the
property behind the new church.
Mayor Andersen said the City was within the budget for maintenance and capitol
improvements, and the next two months would help determine the actual revenue. The
Mayor said next year would be a difficult year for budgeting revenue due to the effects of
the economy. Mayor Andersen asked the Council members and employees to think of
projects that should be included for next year's budget and let him know by the end of
June.
Treasurer Nelson said he had more money to deposit for the summer recreational
revenue.
Mayor Andersen said Clerk Keyes had contacted the people in charge of renting the ball
field for the Cal Ripkin League, and they should be sending a payment soon.
Council member Gubler made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member
Elliott seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion carried, consent agenda approved.
Chicken update. Lance Ellis, a resident of Iona, and the Fremont County Extension
Agent presented a slideshow that explained the responsibilities of raising chickens which
include the following: breeds, housing, social responsibilities, management, waste
management, and restraint restrictions. Mr. Ellis said some cities required a permit for
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chickens, at least'/4 acre of land, a limit of 5 chickens per acre, and a means for
keeping track of complaints.
Mayor Andersen thanked Mr. Ellis for the information. The Mayor reminded the Council
that Mr. Ellis was approved for the Planning and Zoning Commission a couple of months
ago and now that Mr. Bateman resigned, Mr. Ellis would take his position.
Mayor Andersen reminded the audience that the Council was still gathering information
and a decision would hopefully be reached at the public hearing held next Council
meeting. The Mayor advised the Council to research the subject and to consider issues
such as; lot size, limiting the number of chickens, and square footage per chicken. The
Mayor also advised the Council to consider the option of adding chickens to the
residential agriculture zone with restrictions. Mayor Andersen asked if the Council had
any comments.
Council President said the people that have talked with him are either adamantly for, or
against chickens, with few people neutral.
Council member Elliott said the majority of the people that have talked with him are
against chickens.
Clerk Keyes said that out of 581 homes, only 50 have responded.
Iona Days. Clerk Keyes said Council member Shaw secured Dick Gardner for Friday
night. Mayor Andersen suggested expecting approximately 175 adults and 26 children for
the dinner.
Mayor Andersen asked Council member Gubler if he would help with the setup and
teardown again this year. He said he would. Mayor Andersen and Supervisor Prouse said
they would help also.
Council member Elliott said the Historical Society would like to set up an auction during
the event as another fundraiser. Council member Elliott said everything was ready to go
for the entertainment, but he still needed to find a flatbed trailer for the band to play on.
Clerk Keyes said she would call Albert Davidson regarding the movie in the park.
Council President McArthur reported he would not be here for the Pioneer Day weekend
due to his daughter living in West Virginia having her first baby.
Recognize citizens from the floor. Mayor Andersen asked the members of the audience
if they where in attendance for a special reason. Sharon Welker stated concern with a
broken foot bridge across a ditch on Walker Ave. and asked when the weeds would be
cut down in the easements. Mayor Andersen asked Supervisor Prouse to check on the
bridge. Supervisor Prouse said the easements were on his list of projects; he was just
waiting for the rain to slow down.
Barbara Shreier asked when her street would be paved. Mayor Andersen said the City is
working toward budgeting that project.
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Hollie Miyasaki said she wanted to talk with the Mayor regarding the chicken issue and
said she was in favor of chickens with restrictions. Mayor Andersen said he was typically
in his office on Wednesday evenings, but he had been gone to a conference last week and
would be gone to a church camp the next week.
Deb Sorenson said he was concerned with kids riding their bikes and skate boards on the
tennis courts. Clerk Keyes said she would walk out and talk to the kids when she saw
them, and Chief Basaraba said he would do the same.
Recreational equipment. Mayor Andersen said in the past the City had budgeted a new
piece of recreational equipment each year, and the Mayor suggested something for older
kids such as a skateboard rail. Council member Gubler said he would rather maintain the
equipment the City already had. Mayor Andersen said bigger projects such as the tennis
courts can be put on the budget for next year because it was several thousand dollars.
Mayor Andersen said he was suggesting a small piece of equipment to augment the
activities at the park. Clerk Keyes said she thought a skateboard rail was a good idea and
to perhaps place it in the park away from the smaller children's playground. Chief
Basaraba suggested hiring a grant writer to help make a bigger skateboard park. Chief
Basaraba said he had talked with an Idaho Falls Police officer about the skateboard park
at Tautphus Park. Chief Basaraba said there had been no reports of problems with the
skateboarders at Tautphus Park. Mayor Andersen said that since the park had a
playground for the younger children and exercise stations for older people, something for
teen age children would be appropriate.
Mayor Andersen said he would research different pieces of equipment for the park and
report back to the Council next meeting. The Council approved moving forward with
obtaining more information regarding choices for equipment.
Park restrooms. Council member Elliott said he had information regarding self
contained restrooms that the Forest Service used in parks, and suggested the same for the
City Park. Council member Elliott showed pictures of the restrooms to the Council and
explained that the restrooms were easier to maintain. The Council members were in
favor of the idea and approved moving forward with obtaining more information. Council
member Elliott said he would check on current prices and report back at the next meeting.
Approval of City attorney's retainer. Mayor Andersen said Attorney Storer was
offering his retainer fees at the same rate they were last year. Mayor Andersen
entertained a motion to approve the retainer fees. Council President McArthur made a
motion to approve the City attorney's retainer fees. Council member Elliott seconded the
motion. All were in favor.
Motion carried. City attorney's retainer fees approved.
Water quality report. Mayor Andersen said the water quality report had been released
(attached) and asked Clerk Keyes to put the information on the website along with
information in the newsletter about how to obtain a copy of the report. Clerk Keyes said
she would.
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Reports.
Chief Basaraba suggested that the City try to begin cutting down weeds in the easement
as soon as possible. The Chief said he had talked with the County Prosecutor regarding
threats being made toward him on Face book. The Prosecutor was looking into the
matter.
Mayor Andersen said the City will be holding a town meeting on July 9th to address some
of the misconceptions being said regarding law enforcement in Iona, and to give the
people the opportunity to ask questions.
Public Works Supervisor Prouse said the new drinking fountain was ready to be installed
and three-way stop had been installed on the intersection of Free Ave. and 50th
Clerk Keyes said that vandalism had been on the rise around the City building and in the
park. Council President McArthur reported seeing four young men hanging out beside
and in front of the City building after 10:00 p.m. on a Sunday night, and that most of the
vandalism happened after dark.
Treasurer Nelson had no further report.
Mayor Andersen gave his report regarding the AIC conference, and reminded the Council
that if they wanted anything approved, it must be on the agenda.
Mayor Andersen asked the Council what they wanted to do regarding the DEQ low
interest rate loan that was offered to the City. Council member Elliott said it was a good
rate and a good opportunity. Mayor Andersen asked Supervisor Prouse if the City could
have all of the information needed by November. Supervisor Prouse said that was not
enough time. Council member Gubler said the City could do most of the projects in house
as money was budgeted, Mayor Andersen agreed. Council member Gubler said that none
of the projects were an emergency situation and he would rather wait until the City knew
exactly what was involved with each project. The Council agreed they could not be ready
by November as required by DEQ to secure the low interest rate for the loan and decided
to stay with the original plan of budgeting money each year for the projects.
Council President McArthur said he would ask individuals to help with the tree inventory
when they were needed as no one had responded to requests for volunteers. Clerk Keyes
added that the software for listing trees was still not ready for use. Council President
McArthur also reported that Linda McArthur was the new Lion's Club President. The
Lion's Club was in the process of dedicating more funds to help finish the pioneer
monument.
Council member Elliott had no further report.
Council member Gubler said he was waiting on the price list for the mixer equipment for
the sound system.
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Mayor Andersen asked if there were any further items to discuss; there were not. Mayor
Andersen entertained a motion to adjourn.
Council member Gubler made a motion to adjourn, and Council President McArthur
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.
Robyn Keyes, City Clerk
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CITY OF IONA
** B U D G E T R E P O R T**
'001005-31-09
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**** GENERAL FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE REVENUE MTD YTD BALANCE RECEIPTED
001 305.000 STATE HIGHWAY USERS 48,000.00 .00 34,342.43 13,657.57
001 310.000 STATE REVENUE SHARING 44,000.00 .00 29,885.98 14,114.02
001 315.000 STATE LIQUOR TAX 24,000.00 .00 21,330.00 2,670.00
001 320.000 BEER & DOG LICENSES 200.00 66.00 198.00 2.00
001 325.000 COURT REVENUE 1,800.00 .00 1,221.74 578.26
001 330.000 INTEREST 4,000.00 40.02 477.03 3,522.97
001 335.000 CABLE TV FRANCHISE 3,600.00 .00 4,407.52 807.52-
001 340.000 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE 10,000.00 6,246.21 10,143.12 143.12-
001 345.000 POWER FRANCHISE 12,000.00 .00 12,612.95 612.95-
001 355.000 BUILDING RENT 5,000.00 790.00 6,727.50 1,727.50-
001 357.000 BUILDING INSPECTION FEES 15,000.00 3,237.00 7,426.00 7,574.00
001 358.000 GRANTS 10,000.00 .00 .00 10,000.00
001 360.000 PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 180,000.00 4,037.79 112,855.42 67,144.58
001 390.000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6,000.00 482.00 1,742.64 4,257.36
001 395.000 RESERVES 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
71.55
67.92
88.88
99.00
67.87
11.93
122.43
101.43
105.11
134.55
49.51
62.70
29.04
**TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 413,600.00
14,899.02 243,370.33
170,229.67 58.84
I **** GENERAL FUND **** ESTIMATED
D ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE
** E X P E N D E D**
MTD YTD
UNEXPENDED PERCENT
BALANCE EXPENDED
001 410.000 PAYROLL
001 420.000 RETIREMENT
001 422.000 HEALTH INSURANCE
001 424.000 PAYROLL TAXES
001 440.000 ELECTRICITY - NATURAL GAS
001 445.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
001 446.000 TRAVEL
001 447.000 ADVERTISING
001 450.000 INSURANCE LIABILITY
001 455.000 LEGAL & AUDIT FEES
001 460.000 POLICE
001 465.000 VEHICLE RENT
001 470.000 MAINTENANCE
001 472.000 BUILDING INSPECTIONS
001 475.000 CIVIL DEFENSE
001 480.000 LIBRARY
001 490.000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
001 495.000 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE
96,000.00 10,913.00 81,380.00 14,620.00 84.77
8,000.00 1,030.81 8,628.08 628.08- 107.85
21,000.00 2,505.94 21,738.94 738.94- 103.52
9,000.00 750.40 6,109.63 2,890.37 67.88
24,000.00 1,394.02 15,877.04 8,122.96 66.15
9,000.00 141.10 5,284.14 3,715.86 58.71
6,000.00 647.25 1,602.00 4,398.00 26.70
2,000.00 176.40 500.16 1,499.84 25.01
8,500.00 .00 5,955.00 2,545.00 70.06
10,000.00 .00 7,461.00 2,539.00 74.61
40,000.00 .00 22,951.26 17,048.74 57.38
5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 100.00
90,000.00 7,538.31 36,187.21 53,812.79 40.21
6,000.00 590.00 5,908.00 92.00 98.47
500.00 .00 .00 500.00
2,000.00 .00 .00 2,000.00
70,600.00 3,192.00 15,719.79 54,880.21 22.27
6,000.00 90.00 2,411.69 3,588.31 40.19
**TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 413,600.00
28,969.23 242,713.94
170,886.06 58.68
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 14,070.21-
656.39 656.39-
CITY OF IONA
**BUDGET
5-31-09
R E P O R T*
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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 14,225.00 119,357.46 34,642.54
002 310.000 HOOK UP FEES 45,000.00 6,000.00 18,000.00 27,000.00
002 315.000 INTEREST 2,500.00 35.89 315.31 2,184.69
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
77.50
40.00
12.61
**TOTAL WATER FUND REVENUE 289,000.00
20,260.89 137,672.77
151,327.23 47.64
**** WATER FUND ****
ESTIMATED *EXPENDED.** UNEXPENDED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED
002 410.000 SALARIES & BENEFITS 55,000.00 .00 .00 55,000.00
002 440.000 ELECTRICITY 25,000.00 1,346.41 14,442.83 10,557.17 57.77
002 445.000 OFFICE, SUPPLIES, LEGAL 8,000.00 706.16 5,698.51 2,301.49 71.23
002 450.000 ENGINEERING COSTS 20,000.00 .00 .00 20,000.00
460.000 VEHICLE EXPENSE .00 .00 .00
OIS 465.000 VEHICLE RENT 7,000.00 .00 7,000.00 .00 100.00
002 470.000 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 40,000.00 4,263.36 19,852.60 20,147.40 49.63
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 .00 10,952.40 78,047.60 12.31
002 497.000 WATER SYSTEM UPATE .00 .00 .00
**TOTAL WATER FUND EXPENSE 314,000.00
6,315.93 57,946.34
256,053.66 18.45
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 25,000.00-
13,944.96 79,726.43
104,726.43- 318.91-
CITY OF IONA
* *BUDGET
OS-31-09
R E P O R T**
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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
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE
* *EXPENDED**
MTD YTD
UNEXPENDED PERCENT
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
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MONTHLY EXPENSE REPOI
5/31 /2009
Amount
Date
Description
ROCKY MTN POWER
$ 2,272.48
AIC
$ 560.00
AIC CONFERENCE
BRAD ANDERSEN
$ 52.32
CLEAN UP DAY
CRAIG MARSHALL
$ 100.00
CLEAN UP DAY
DENNIS MCARTHUR
$ 71.35
CLEAN UP DAY
SHANNON BASARABA
$ 87.25
TRAVEL-SHANNON
ZIP PRINT
$ 24.65
BMC WEST
$ 60.20
PSI
$ 108.00
ALLTEL
$ 118.87
PRO RENTAL
$ 127.50
ACTION MOTOR SPORTS
$ 158.95
ZECH PROUSE
$ 297.74
HEALTH INSURANCE
BOB MCBRIDE
$ 590.00
C & B OPERATIONS
$ 648.47
LAWN MOWER REPAIR
CAL STORES
$ 1,182.34
ROWEN SWEEPING
$ 2,970.00
IDA ST INSURANCE FUND
$ 3,192.00
WORK COMP
POSTMASTER
$ 243.84
STAPLES
$ 19.47
EGANS GREENHOUSE
$ 299.08
FLOWERS
BLUE CROSS
$ 29.20
BEACHLER ENT
$ 90.00
KEY TO CITY
POST REGISTER
$ 176.40
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SUNNYSIDE GARDENS
$ 285.10
TREES
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO
$ 467.95
R & J LAWN CARE
$ 1,300.00
REGENCE BLUESHIELD
$ 2,179.00
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ELECTRICAL CONTROL SVC
$ 65.00
JOEL KEYES
$ 110.00
CLEANING
FALLS PLUMBING
$ 61.53
TETON MICRO BIOLOGY
$ 80.00
UNITED MAILING
$ 181.50
HOME DEPOT
$ 412.72
6-12 EZ MART
$ 490.72
WATER DIST #120
$ 670.99
LANDON EXCAVATING
$ 2,547.50
FAIR POINT
$ 283.48
CITY OF IONA
BANK REPORT
DATE
05/31/09
BANK OF COMMERCE
GENERAL CHECKING
$ 250.00
WATER CHECKING
$ 10,151.00
GENERAL SAVINGS
$ 211,729.00
WATER SAVINGS
$ 183,792.00
KEY BANK
GENERAL SAVINGS
$ 156,260.00
WATER SAVINGS
$ 52,086.00
WELLS FARGO
SAVINGS
$ 51,495.00
MERRILL LYNCH
SAVINGS
$ 101,020.00
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report For - 2008
City of Iona
PWS #7100041
As your back-up licensed drinking water operator and mayor I am pleased to present to you this year's Annual
Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you
every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to
understand the efforts we make to continually improve and protect our water resources. We are committed to
ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is (i.e., groundwater, well) from the East Snake River Plain
Aquifer.
I am pleased to report that your drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. A source water
assessment was completed for your water system. Your system received a rating of "moderate" because of past
historical data and where your water source is located (i.e., agriculture area). If you would like a copy of this report
you can contact the Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) or the City of Iona. If you have any questions about
this report or concerning your water utility, please contact me at 523-9112. We want our valued customers to be
informed about their water utility. Please contact the City of Iona of the next scheduled city council meeting.
si:=:<Y routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws_ This
table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1'to December 31 st, 2008. As water travels over
the land or underground it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic
chemicals, and radioactive substances_ All drinling water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably
expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It's important to remember that the presence of
these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk.
In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better
understand these terms we've provided the following definitions_
Non -Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/1) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years
or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a
single penny in $10,000,000.
Pico curies per liter (pCi/L) - Pico curies per liter are a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which
a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (11) - (mandatory language) A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level - (mandatory language) The "Maximum Allowed" (MCL) is the highest level of a
contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best
available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - (mandatory language) The "Goal" (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
TEST RESULTS
Contaminant
violation
Y/N
Level
Detected
Unit
Measurement
MCLG
MCL
Likely Source of Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants
1. Total Coliform
Bacteria
N
Absent
Presence or
Absent
0
> 1
Naturally present in the environment
2. Fecal coliform
and E.coli
N
Absent
Presence or
Absent
0
a routine
sample
and
repeat
sample
are total
coliform
positive,
and one
is also
fecal
coliform
or E. coli
positive
Human and animal fecal waste
3. Turbidity
N
0
NTU
n/a
TT
Soil runoff
Radioactive Contaminants
4. Beta/photon emitters
N
0
mrem/yr
0
4
Decay of natural and man-made deposits
11 5. Alpha emitters #2
well
N
5.42
pCi/1
0
15
Erosion of natural deposits
6. Combined radium
#2 well
N
0.67
pCi/1
0
5
Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
7. Antimony
N
0
ppb
6
6
Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire
retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder
8. Arsenic
N
0
ppb
0
10
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from
orchards; runoff from glass and
electronics production wastes
9. Asbestos
N
0
MFL
7
7
Decay of asbestos cement water mains;
erosion of natural deposits
10. Barium
N
ppm
2
2
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge
from metal refineries; erosion of natural
deposits
11. Beryllium
N
0
ppb
4
4
Discharge from metal refineries and coal-
buming factories; discharge from
electrical, aerospace, and defense
industries
12. Cadmium
N
0
ppb
5
5
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of
natural deposits; discharge from metal
refineries; runoff from waste batteries and
paints
13. Chromium
N
0
ppb
100
100
Discharge from steel and pulp mills;
erosion of natural deposits
14. Copper
10 samples collected
N
.18
ppm
1.3
AL=1.3
Corrosion of household plumbing
systems; erosion of natural deposits;
leaching from wood preservatives
15. Cyanide
N
0
ppb
200
200
Discharge from steel/metal factories;
discharge from plastic and fertilizer
factories
16. Fluoride
N
0
ppm
4
4
Erosion of natural deposits; water
additive which promotes strong teeth;
discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories
17. Lead
10 samples collected
N
4
ppb
0
AL=15
Corrosion of household plumbing
systems, erosion of natural deposits
18. Mercury
(inorganic)
N
0
ppb
2
2
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge
from refineries and factories; runoff from
landfills; runoff from cropland
19. Nitrate
(as Nitrogen)
N
1.25
Well #1
& 1.57
Well #2
ppm
10
10
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from
septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
20. Nitrite
(as Nitrogen)
N
0
ppm
1
1
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from
septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
21. Selenium
1
N
0
ppb
50
50
Discharge from petroleum and metal
refineries; erosion of natural deposits;
discharge from mines
22. Thallium
N
0
ppb
0.5
2
Leaching from ore -processing sites;
discharge from electronics, glass, and
drug factories
Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides
23.2,4-D
N
0
ppb
70
70
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
24. 2,4,5-TP
(Silvex)
N
0
ppb
50
50
Residue of banned herbicide
25. Acrylamide
N
0
0
TT
Added to water during
sewage/wastewater treatment
26. Alachlor
N
0
ppb
0
2
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
27. Atrazine
N
0
ppb
3
3
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops
28. Benzo(a)pyrene
(PAH)
N
0
nanograms/1
0
200
Leaching from linings of water storage
tanks and distribution lines
29. Carbofuran
N
0
ppb
40
40
Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice
and alfalfa
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30. Chlordane
N
0
ppb
0
2
Residue of banned termiticide
31. Dalapon
N
0
ppb
200
200
Runoff from herbicide used on rights of
way
32. Di(2-ethylhexyl)
adipate
N
0
ppb
400
400
Discharge from chemical factories
33. Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate
N
0
ppb
0
6
Discharge from rubber and chemical
factories
34. Dibromochioro-
propane
N
0
nanograms/1
0
200
Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used
on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and
orchards
35. Dinoseb
N
0
ppb
7
7
Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans
and vegetables
36. Diquat
N
0
ppb
20
20
Runoff from herbicide use
37. Dioxin
[2,3,7,8-TCDD]
N
0
picograms/1
0
30
Emissions from waste incineration and
other combustion; discharge from
chemical factories
38. Endothall
N
0
ppb
100
100
Runoff from herbicide use
39. Endrin
N
0
ppb
2
2
Residue of banned insecticide
40. Epichlorohydrin
N
0
0
TT
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories; an impurity of some water
treatment chemicals
41.Ethylene dibromide
N
0
nanograms/1
0
50
Discharge from petroleum refineries
42. Glyphosate
N
0
ppb
700
700
Runoff from herbicide use
43. Heptachlor
N
0
nanograms/1
0
400
Residue of banned termiticide
44.Heptachlor epoxide
N
0
nanograms/1
0
200
Breakdown of heptachlor
1 45.Hexachlorobenzene
N
0
ppb
0
1
Discharge from metal refineries and
agricultural chemical factories
46.Hexachlorocyclo-
pentadiene
N
0
ppb
50
50
Discharge from chemical factories
47. Lindane
N
0
nanograms/1
200
200
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on
cattle, lumber, gardens
48. Methoxychlor
N
0
ppb
40
40
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on
fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock
49. Oxamyl Fydate]
N
0
ppb
200
200
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on
apples, potatoes and tomatoes
50. PCBs
[Polychlorinated
biphenyls]
N
0
nanograms/1
0
500
Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste
chemicals
51. Pentachlorophenol
N
0
ppb
0
1
Discharge from wood preserving factories
52. Picloram
N
0
ppb
500
500
Herbicide runoff
53. Simazine
N
0
ppb
4
4
Herbicide runoff
54. Toxaphene
N
0
ppb
0
3
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on
cotton and cattle
Volatile Organic Contaminants
55. Benzene
N
0
ppb
0
5
Discharge from factories; leaching from
gas storage tanks and landfills
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56. Carbon
tetrachloride
N
0
ppb
0
5
Discharge from chemical plants and other
industrial activities
57. Chlorobenzene
N
0
ppb
100
100
Discharge from chemical and agricultural
chemical factories
58. o-Dichlorobenzene
N
0
ppb
600
600
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
59. p-Dichlorobenzene
N
0
ppb
75
75
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
60. 1,2-
Dichloroethane
N
0
ppb
0
5
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
61. 1,1 -
Dichloroethylene
N
0
ppb
7
7
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
62. cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene
N
0
ppb
70
70
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
63. trans - 1,2 -
Dichloroethylene
N
0
ppb
100
100
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
64_ Dichloromethane
N
0
ppb
0
5
Discharge from pharmaceutical and
chemical factories
65. 1,2-
Dichloropropane
N
0
ppb
0
5
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
66. Ethylbenzene
N
0
ppb
700
700
Discharge from petroleum refineries
67_ Styrene
N
0
ppb
100
100
Discharge from rubber and plastic
factories; leaching from landfills
68_ Tetrachloroethylene
N
0
ppb
0
5
Leaching from PVC pipes; discharge
from factories and dry cleaners
69. 1,2,4-
Trichlorobenzene
N
0
ppb
70
70
Discharge from textile -finishing factories
70. 1,1,1 -
Trichloroethane
N
0
ppb
200
200
Discharge from metal degreasing sites
and other factories
71. 1,1,2 -
Trichloroethane
N
0
ppb
3
5
Discharge from industrial chemical
factories
72. Trichloroethylene
N
0
ppb
0
5
Discharge from metal degreasing sites
and other factories
73. TTHM
[Total
trihalomethanes]
N
0
ppb
0
100
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
74. Toluene
N
0
ppm
1
1
Discharge from petroleum factories
75. Vinyl Chloride
N
0
ppb
0
2
Leaching from PVC piping; discharge
from plastics factories
76. Xylenes
N
0
ppm
10
10
Discharge from petroleum factories;
discharge from chemical factories
77. Uranium
N
0.95
ppb
0
30
Erosion of natural deposits.
As you can see by the table, our system had no violations.We're proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all
Federal and State requirements. We have leamed through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have
been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man
made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals and radioactive substances. All drinking
water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.
The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information
about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's
Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
MCL's are set at very stringent levels_ To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated
constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one -
in -a -million chance of having the described health effect.
Total Coliform: The Total Coliform Rule requires water systems to meet a strict limit for coliform bacteria.
Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease -causing bacteria.
When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the
water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio.
Nitrates: As a precaution we always notify physicians and health care providers in this area if there is ever a higher
than normal level of nitrates in the water supply.
Lead: Lead in drinking water is rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning, but it can add to a person's total lead
exposure. All potential sources of lead in the household should be identified and removed, replaced or reduced.
In our continuing efforts to maintain a safe and dependable water supply it may be necessary to make improvements
in your water system. The costs of these improvements may be reflected in the rate structure. Rate adjustments may
be necessary in order to address these improvements.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain
a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
These improvements are sometimes reflected as rate structure adjustments. Thank you for understanding.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population Immuno-
compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly
at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other
microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Please call our City of Iona Office if you have questions.
City of Iona works around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap, said Public Works Supervisor Zech
Prouse. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our
way of life and our children's future. Please call Zech Prouse at 523-5600 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Brad D. Andersen, Mayor
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
19114
JUNE
23rd
JULY
21 sT
AUGUST
18TH
SEPTEMBER
15TH
OCTOBER
20TH
NOVEMBER
17TH
DECEMBER
15Th