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Home My Public Portal AboutFeb 07 OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the public hearing for amending Ordinance # 35.10 subparagraph 12, for Riverdale City at 7:00 pm. on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Present: Franklin, Ulrich, Stickler, Grindle and Halsey Also present: Carl Bulat, Floyd Bruns, Eric Ackerman (MidAmerican Energy), Jim Mack (MidAmerican Energy), David Graham (MidAmerican Energy) and Marie Randol Mayor Wren read the proposed amended Ordinance #35.10, subparagraph 12 as follows: 12. Records. Cause to be kept records of the fire department personnel, the number of responses to alarms, their cause and location, and an analysis of losses by value, type and location of buildings. Mayor Wren asked for comments or questions from the council and public. No discussion was given by the public nor Council. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The public hearing closed at 7:05. Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Roll Call: Present: Stickler, Ulrich, Halsey, Grindle, Franklin Absent: None Also present: Carl Bulat, Floyd Bruns, Eric Ackerman (MidAmerican Energy), Jim Mack (MidAmerican Energy), David Graham (MidAmerican Energy) and Marie Randol Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote, 5 ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Ulrich accept the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2007. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Grindle to amend a motion made at the December 5, 2007 council meeting to not exceed $2,000.00 for the purchase of a laptop computer, and change limit to $2,111.40. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made to approve the following warrants for payment by Halsey and seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. February 6, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-51 BRENT GOERS 2006 services $1,250.00 10-53 BAUER BUILT vehicle maintenance $10.54 10-54 RAMCOM CORPORATION edacs access $77.25 10-54 VERIZON monthly cell phone $15.71 10-54 SJ SMITH CO 12 mo cyl rent $57.78 10-57 US BANK Hyvee/pop $66.71 10-90 CHRISTMAN'S WILDLIFE SERVICE deer removal $375.00 20-30 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY street lighting $986.37 20-50 NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO bulk hwy salt $1,239.54 20-50 MAHLER CONCRETE & EXCAVATING snow removal $6,680.00 20-70 D & S street cleaning $1,188.00 40-30 AUNT RHODIES plan for Tower park $535.00 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $576.82 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER december services $1,181.00 60-51 QWEST monthly phone $143.50 60-51 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY utilities $1,240.67 60-52 MCCLOUD pest control $75.00 60-52 MYRA HALSEY December cleaning $200.00 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $272.90 60-62 US BANK hp home store/laptop $2,111.49 60-62 NORMA WREN folders $5.34 60-63 BI STATE REGIONA COMMISSION mayor dinner meeting $18.57 60-63 K & K HARDWARE light bulbs/wastebasket/cord $27.32 60-70 UNITED INSURANCE COUNSELORS policy $17,248.53 80 HEIMAN FIRE silvex, 5 gallon pail $575.60 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $36,158.64 TRANSFER From GF checking to GF CD $100,000.00 SEWER FUND 90-20 City of Davenport $1,829.71 RECEIPTS Mediacom $1,001.77 copies $10.50 QC Bank (CD interest) $1,991.10 QC Bank (CD interest) $1,991.10 OLD BUSINESS: A motion to accept the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-166 an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Riverdale, Iowa an electric system and communications facilities and to furnish and sell electric energy to the city and its inhabitants for a period of 25 years was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-abstain due to a conflict of interest, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes and Halsey-yes. Motion carried. A motion to accept the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-167 an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Riverdale, Iowa a NATURAL GAS SYSTEM and to furnish and sell NATURAL GAS to the city and its inhabitants for a period of 25 years was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-abstain due to a conflict of interest, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes and Halsey-yes. Motion carried. The third and final reading of Ordinance No. 07-166 and No.07-167 will be February 20, 2007. The council reviewed literature from the League of Cities regarding requirements for official city minutes. Franklin questioned whether all fund balances needed to be recorded in the minutes, and would like information from Eide Bailey or the City Attorney stating what is required. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich that the city newsletter be used as a mechanism for the Mayor, Council, City Clerk, Asst. City Clerk and Fire Chief as a means to communicate what is deemed important information to the community. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The council examined a request for quotation document that Franklin wrote regarding a Document Management System. Because an amount was needed for the 2008 budget the Mayor Wren and the City Clerk have spoken with two companies that handle document systems to obtain an approximate cost for equipment and software. The council discussed what requirements the system would need. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to approve the job description for Assistant City Clerk and advertise for position. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A motion to accept the first reading of Amendment to Ordinance # 35.10, subparagraph 12, which states: Records. Cause to be kept records of the fire department personnel, the number of responses to alarms, their cause and location, and an analysis of losses by value, type and location of buildings was made by Franklin seconded by Stickler. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The council reviewed an updated Residential Waste/Refuse collection contract completed by Franklin. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey to accept the updated residential waste/refuse collection contract and to set an open bid date of April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. the request for contract bid will be sent to qualified haulers. Mayor Wren appointed Theresa Ralfs as City Clerk and Steve Hunter as City Attorney. A motion to accept Mayor Wren’s appointments was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. No Board of Adjustment appointment was made at this time. A motion to approve a request to serve alcohol in the community room on March 14, 2007 was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. After some discussion a motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Franklin to offer an old computer table that is no longer needed at City Hall, to anyone on a first come first serve basis. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The table will be publicized in the city newsletter. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ulrich reported to the council that he checked into Qwest DSL service and was told by a representative that it would be noted that service is not given to the City of Riverdale. Ulrich offered to investigate further about this issue, but the council agreed nothing else should be done at this time PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Marie Randol asked if anything is happening with the Neighborhood Watch Program. Mayor Wren stated the information has been forwarded to Jim Beran. Carl Bulat was interested in cost information for Tower Park. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Mayor Wren updated the council with a letter from Ament regarding the Belmont Road Project. Mayor Wren stated the first public hearing for this project will be approximately late March. Mayor Wren told the council she had received a phone call from John Taylor. Mayor Wren stated that John has taken issue with the statement Jim Beran made some time ago regarding the city having no money for flags on Manor Drive. John wants to reiterate that what he heard from Jim and reported in his letter to the council was accurate as to what Jim discussed with John at the time. The matter has been discussed in council and clarified in previous council minutes. John reports that he has recently spoken with Jim about the matter. This matter further is in the hands of the two gentlemen involved. Mayor Wren spoke to the council about a recent announcement from the EICCD regarding the purchase of the Wacky Waters property and the future use as a safety instruction campus. Mayor Wren asked the council to consider donating the old 1984 Ford fire truck #5 to this cause for an educational tool. Chief Floyd Bruns attended a meeting regarding a study of a potential change in the use of emergency radios. This could impact all emergency and public works in the Scott County. The public hearing regarding the 2008 Budget will be held March 6, 2007. Mayor Wren told the council she spoke to the State Auditor’s office regarding their report of the examination of city records. Mayor Wren was told the report that was expected in January will not be ready until late March at the earliest. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Ulrich, Stickler, Grindle, Halsey Absent: None Also present: John Claussen, Jim Mahler, Steve Wilson, John Sehnert (MidAmerican), Eric Ackerman (MidAmerican), Pat Mohr and Marie Randol Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Grindle and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Franklin to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2007 with one correction. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried Warrants: A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. February 20, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-52 QUINT CITIES PETROLEUM fuel $66.35 10-53 US BANK repair truck/QC auto service $1,412.28 10-54 US BANK HP cart./sheet protector @Staples $355.72 10-55 CHRIS BERNARD winter fire school $36.54 10-55 MIKE KLEINSMITH winter fire school $120.61 10-55 TIM MANNING winter fire school $50.41 10-55 TJ NEVEAU winter fire school $336.08 10-55 DUSTIN MCDONALD winter fire school $46.72 10-55 JONATHAN CLINTON national registry written/practical test $310.00 10-56 TRI-STATE FIRE CONTROL boots $210.00 10-56 TRI-STATE FIRE CONTROL helmet $200.00 10-57 US BANK pop/water @HyVee $62.42 10-57 IOWA FIRE CHIEFS ASSN renewal fee/manual $35.00 20-50 NORTH AMERICAN SALT bulk hwy salt $1,298.38 20-50 MAHLER CONCRETE snow removal $5,605.00 20-90 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES monthly contract $1,795.00 40-40 ADRIENNE PICCIOTTI reissued check for #13178 $71.88 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $576.82 60-20 MARY HANSON monthly $73.65 60-20 US BANK monthly withholding $472.55 60-20 IPERS monthly $159.08 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER service $988.86 60-51 QWEST monthly phone $144.39 60-51 AT & T long distance $247.18 60-52 MILLTOWN WOOD PRODUCTS counter $4,992.00 60-52 MIDLAND COMMUNICATIONS repair/parts $158.66 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $5.86 60-62 MEDIACOM monthly online service $45.95 60-63 QUALTIY ASSEMBLY WERKS setup laptop with accessories $110.00 60-63 US BANK water @ Hyvee $12.96 80 US BANK NE to inspect new truck $270.56 80 TRI-STATE FIRE CONTROL equipment for new truck $640.50 80 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT foam $1,164.15 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $22,075.56 SEWER FUND: 90-20 City of Davenport $2,367.82 RECEIPTS: CD Interest (QC bank) $5,117.57 CD Interest (QC bank) $2,517.29 Room Rent $25.00 Fire Dept. Flag (Wren) $31.50 OLD BUSINESS: A motion to accept the third reading of Ordinance No. 07-166 an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Riverdale, Iowa an electric system and communications facilities and to furnish and sell electric energy to the city and its inhabitants for a period of 25 years was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-abstain due to a conflict of interest, Stickler-yes, Halsey-yes, Grindle-yes. Motion carried. A motion to accept the third reading of Ordinance No. 07-167 an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Riverdale, Iowa a NATURAL GAS SYSTEM and to furnish and sell NATURAL GAS to the city and its inhabitants for a period of 25 years was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-abstain due to a conflict of interest, Stickler-yes, Halsey-yes, Grindle-yes. Motion carried. A motion to accept the second reading of Amendment to Ordinance # 35.10, subparagraph 12, which states: Records. Cause to be kept records of the fire department personnel, the number of responses to alarms, their cause and location, and an analysis of losses by value, type and location of buildings was made by Stickler seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Stickler asked for the council’s consideration on pursuing specifications for Water Tower Park. After some discussion, a motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Franklin to allow the Water Tower Park committee to pursue specifications for the developed concepts of Water Tower Park with the condition that the total amount does not exceed $3000.00 (three thousand). Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. The city clerk informed the council that the cost of running an ad for the asst. city clerk position in the QC Times for 4 days, 30 days on website and 7 days on the Top Job list would cost $532.85. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey to approve the amount of $532.85 to run the ad for an asst. city clerk with the QC Times. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion to accept the appointment of George Seaburg to the Board of Adjustment was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: The council discussed the issue of moving and repairing three storm water inlets on the east side of Bellingham Road. Mayor Wren informed the council that she has been in contact with Alcoa and a main concern for them is to keep vehicles going in and out of the area during the repair. Franklin made a motion to contact Ament and have them prepare a drawing that shows repairs and extends the inlet boxes outside the roadway on the eastern side of Bellingham Road seconded by Stickler. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The city clerk will contact Ament. The council talked about the stop signs on Kensington. The stop signs have been in place for over 6 months now and the council would like input from the residents in that area regarding the stop signs. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Ulrich to mail a survey to all residents on Kensington, Wisteria and Sycamore with the question: Have the stop signs been effective in slowing traffic down by Haven Acres Park? Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey to accept the quote from Midland Communications to relocate the phone extension in the city hall office for the amount of $460.00. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The January Financial report was discussed. A motion to approve the January 2007 Financial report was made by Ulrich and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin discussed the document management system. Mayor Wren stated that representative from two companies will come and speak with the council about their particular product. Franklin also told the council that Alcoa may be interested in the old fire truck Stickler reported to the council that she had spoken with Carl Bulat regarding a covered shelter for families to have picnics. Grindle stated that money has been budgeted for new picnic tables and that the council should consider a handicap picnic table for strollers and wheel chairs. Mayor Wren updated the council about the sewage disposable plant and that she will be on that committee for another year. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2008 budget at Riverdale City Hall on March 6, 2007 at 7pm. PUBLIC communications: Steve Wilson expressed his concerns for the safety of children moving across Manor Drive between two parks, and suggested updating Bicentennial Park instead of creating a new park. Mr. Wilson stated that there are qualified landscapers and other local vendors in Riverdale that should be contacted for work on the new park. Mr. Wilson stated that a piece of property does not need to be developed just because the city has it. Pat Mohr suggested the council consider dividing the land at the proposed Water Tower Park into two lots and sell it, and then use the money to purchase a shelter with picnic tables and bathrooms for Bicentennial Park. Stickler stated the concept for the new park has been around for over 20 years and the city should keep the property for 4th of July activities. Mr. Mohr stated that the street could be blocked off to see the fire works. Jim Mahler updated the council regarding three manholes that are set to high above the street and need concrete. The manholes in need of repair are on Sycamore and Circle. A motion to adjourn was made by Haley and seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05. ____________________ ____________________ John Ulrich, Mayor pro tem Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk 1 From the City of Riverdale February 2007 Though the 4th of July Celebration seems to be a long way off….it is never too early to begin planning! If you are interested in helping with this wonderful Riverdale tradition, please call Theresa at City Hall at 355-2511. Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success, so please consider volunteering. Residents are reminded not to plow or shovel snow into the street as this causes driving hazards and the state of iowa storm water runoff mandate does not allow it. thank you for your cooperation. Form 631.1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 City of Riverdale , Iowa The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at Riverdale City Hall on March 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property. 2.50485 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 2.50401 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. (563) 355-2511 Theresa Ralfs phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME Neighborhood Watch Program A meeting will be held Wednesday, March 7th at Riverdale City Hall at 7:00pm For anyone interested in establishing a Neighborhood Watch Program in the City of Riverdale. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Beran at 355-9458 Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows: Jack Franklin (359-6612)-Contracted Support Service & Budget Jeff Grindle (359-7676)-Infrastructure & Safety John Ulrich (359-5704)-Mayor Pro Tem/Parks/Budget Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Contracted Support Service & Parks Teri Stickler (359-3044)-Parks & Contracted Support The Council as a whole will work on the Celebration Committee Mayor Norma Wren can be reached at 355-1300. Lou Wren is the Zoning Inspector. You may contact Lou at 355-1300. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY 2008 2007 2006 (a) (b) (c) Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property 1 146,860 146,134 172,726 Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 Net Current Property Taxes 3 146,860 146,134 172,726 Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0 TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0 Other City Taxes 6 134,743 135,069 131,392 Licenses & Permits 7 390 390 446 Use of Money and Property 8 39,000 39,000 71,219 Intergovernmental 9 56,000 55,000 54,673 Charges for Services 10 30,000 30,000 29,200 Special Assessments 11 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 12 10,000 12,000 23,668 Other Financing Sources 13 300,000 0 0 Total Revenues and Other Sources 14 716,993 417,593 483,324 Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety 15 74,900 54,550 37,446 Public Works 16 203,500 134,500 79,217 Health and Social Services 17 0 0 0 Culture and Recreation 18 81,287 55,147 44,709 Community and Economic Development 19 60,000 20,000 890 General Government 20 198,000 146,500 109,780 Debt Service 21 0 0 0 Capital Projects 22 675,000 350,000 250,963 Total Government Activities Expenditures 23 1,292,687 760,697 523,005 Business Type / Enterprises 24 41,000 41,000 26,609 Total Expenditures # 1,333,687 801,697 549,614 Transfers Out 27 300,000 0 0 Total Expenditures/Transfers Out # 1,633,687 801,697 549,614 Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out # -916,694 -384,104 -66,290 Continuing Appropriation 0 0 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 1,838,122 2,222,226 2,288,516 Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 921,428 1,838,122 2,222,226 Fire Department Report for January 16 to Febraury 20, 2007 Calls: 3-EMS 1-Mutual Fire 1-Car accident Training: Quarterly recertification Respiratory Emergencies Salvage and Overhaul Forcible Entry Serve your community-Come and join us! Spring is just around the corner! If you would be interested in helping with the annual Easter Egg Hunt please call City Hall at 355-2511