COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 8, 2008

5:30 P.M.

PRESENT: Teusch, Monthei, Black, Figenshaw, Teeples
ABSENT: None

Mayor Berry presided.

Troy Weary, Alliant Energy, presented the Jefferson Tree Committee with a $5,000 Alliant Energy Branching Out grant.

Joan Sorenson addressed the Council during open forum expressing views and opinions on the Downtown Streetscape Project.

On motion by Teeples second by Figenshaw, the Council approved the following consent agenda: March 25, 2008 Council minutes; payment of bills from City funds; and Class C liquor license renewal for Larry’s Restaurant and Lounge.

AYE: Monthei, Teeples, Black, Teusch, Figenshaw
NAY: None

Discussion was held on the Administrative Contract with Region XII Council of Governments. A minimum of 10 homes will be rehabilitated with the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant. On motion by Teeples second by Teusch, the Council approved the Administrative Contract for $15,000 with Region XII Council of Governments for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant.

AYE: Figenshaw, Monthei, Teeples, Teusch, Black
NAY: None

This was the time and place for a public hearing regarding the 2008 Water Main Replacement Project on East Vest and East Wilcoxway. Mayor Berry called for any oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Monthei second by Teusch, the Council closed the public hearing.

AYE: Black, Teusch, Figenshaw, Monthei, Teeples
NAY: None

The City received one bid for the 2008 Water Main Replacement Project on East Vest and East Wilcoxway from Holbrook Construction in the amount of $202,983.

RESOLUTION NO. 3-08
On motion by Monthei second by Black, the Council approved Resolution No. 3-08, a resolution approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for 2008 water main replacement project and awarding contract to Holbrook Construction in the amount of $202,983.

AYE: Figenshaw, Black, Teeples, Monthei, Teusch
NAY: None

On motion by Teeples second by Figenshaw, the Council approved a new Class B Native Wine Permit for Prairie Blue.

AYE: Black, Teusch, Monthei, Teeples, Figenshaw
NAY: None

On motion by Monthei second by Teeples, the Council approved setting May 13th at 5:30 for a Council priority workshop.

AYE: Monthei, Figenshaw, Teeples, Teusch, Black
NAY: None
On motion by Figenshaw second by Monthei, the Council approved an Arbor Day Proclamation, with Arbor Day being April 25, 2008.

AYE: Teeples, Black, Figenshaw, Monthei, Teusch
NAY: None

Drafts of the proposed Zoning Code were distributed to the Council. Planning and Zoning Commission will meet regarding this code and will make a recommendation to the Council.

City Administrator Palmer updated the Council on the funding status of the Downtown Streetscape Project.

The Council directed $3,000 of the $5,000 budgeted for marketing of the community be used for a postcard campaign for persons riding in RAGBRAI.

Councilperson Teusch reported a sidewalk repair and replacement plan will be brought to the next Council meeting.

The following bills were approved for payment from City funds:

AFLAC INS W/H 130.84
AFSCME/IOWA COUNCIL 61 UNION DUES 383.04
AGRI DRAIN SW-PVC 33.25
AIR-MACH WA-DRN 254.50
ALAN TUHN WA-DP RF 100.00
ALLIANT ENERGY UTIL 28,409.90
AMERICAN CONCRETE WA-CNCR 221.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS WA-EQ 228.45
ARAMARK WA-CLNG 105.52
ASHLEY TUHN WA-DP RF 100.00
BAKER & TAYLOR LB-BKS 3,582.19
BAKER/TAYLOR LB-CDS 11.76
BCR LB-SRV 506.13
BEE & HERALD PRTG 806.19
BEN FRANKLIN PD-CHRS 2,425.65
BILL DAYLONG WA-DP RF 75.00
BOMGAARS SPPL 380.42
BORDER'S LB-BKS 69.54
BREADEAUX RN-PRGS 189.00
BUNKERS DUNKERS RN-FD 7.80
CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS SPPL 90.00
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRBTG SPPL 155.00
CENTRAL IOWA LIB SERV LB-BKS 122.20
CENTRAL IOWA PBLG HOT/MOT-AD 32.50
CHEMSEARCH WA-SPPL 344.47
CHRIS BLACKBURN RC-RMB 39.88
CINTAS FIRST AID SPPL 70.98
CITY OF JEFFERSON WA-AP DEL ACCTS 1,000.00
COLLECTION SERVICES CNTR DED 699.00
COLUMBIA HOUSE LB-MV 185.03
COLUMBIA HOUSE LB-MV 128.13
COMPUSENSE LB-RPR 213.75
COVENTRY HEALTH INS W/H 24,414.63
CRAIG KINSEY ST-RMB 149.79
CRYSTAL CLEAR PA-CLG 22.00
CU RECOVERY DED 100.00
DAN TAYLOR PD-RMB 11.12
DANIELSON AUTO FD-RPR 294.47
DAVE DAVIS CF-SRV 153.00
DAVE MORLAN PD-RMB 17.57
DON'S ACE LB-SPPL 474.14
DPC INDUSTRIES WA-CHM 377.70
DREES WA-SRV 1,355.56
DURBIN AUTO/TRUCK REPAIR ST-RPR 4.50
DUST-TEX SW-CLG 40.48
EFTPS FED W/H 26,006.76
EYE CARE ASSOC SN-GLS 301.00
FAREWAY LB-SPPL 89.74
GALLS PD-SPL 13.99
GENESIS DVLPMNT RC-MKTG 708.52
GREENE CO SEC ROADS FUEL 5,704.76
GREENE CO DEVELOP CORP CS-CNT SRV 11,250.00
GREENE CO MED CENTER ST-LB 22.00
GUTHRIE CENTER TIMES HOT/MOT-ADV 29.75
GUTHRIE COUNTY VEDETTE HOT/MOT-ADV 22.00
HACH CHEM WA-LAB 142.52
HAWKINS SW-AQ H 987.44
HEARTLAND TCHNLGY LB-EQ 230.00
HEMPING PAINT LB-DR CL 84.39
HERALD PBLG HOT/MOT-ADV 58.50
HERITAGE MICROFILM LB-MICRO 93.30
HIGHSMITH LB-SPPL 264.82
HOME STATE BANK RN-NSF CK 94.71
HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ST-KT 619.29
IOWA ASSN OF MUNI UTIL WA-DUES 570.24
IOWA NETWORK SERVICES LB-SRV 16.45
IOWA SECTION AWWA SW-RG 340.00
IPERS-FOAB IPERS W/H 11,966.43
ISO GROUP WA-EQ 510.00
JAMES CATES WA-DP RF 100.00
JANE MILLARD LB-RMB 119.13
JASON ROBERTS WA-DP RF 100.00
JEFF LAMOUREUX PK-RMB 598.08
JEFFERSON AREA CHAMBER RC-EDU 35.00
JEFFERSON LIBRARY LB-PTY CSH 50.00
JEFFERSON TELE CO SRV 1,611.09
JEFFERSON VET CLINIC PA-SRV 160.00
JEREMY GANOE WA-DP RF 100.00
KIWANIS PA-DS 111.25
KRUEGER'S HANDYMAN LB-SRV 47.00
KUM & GO RN-FD 39.96
L & G PRODUCTS CEM-BTS 149.95
L G I WA-TSTG 71.00
LAB SAFETY WA-RKS 66.98
LANESBORO WEB MNGMNT PA-WEB 309.00
LARRY GRAY WA-DP RF 100.00
LINWELD LB-CYL 34.65
LYNDSIE SCHEUERMANN WA-DP RF 100.00
LYNN & ELLIE MENZ PA-CLG 120.00
M & M AVIATION AP-MGR CN 1,545.83
MANGOLD SW-TSTG 1,112.80
MARCUS HARMEYER WA-DP RF 100.00
MCATEE TIRE SN-RPR 40.95
MHF ENG PA-ENG 2,915.00
MID CON SYSTEMS WA-SPPL 185.67
MIDLAND POWER SRV 653.10
MIDWEST RADAR PD-MN 60.00
MIDWEST TAPE LB-MV 546.73
MIKE PALMER PA-MVNG 4,071.87
MIKE WRIGHT PA-MLG 151.50
MOTOR PARTS SPPL 32.83
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY WA-SPPL 94.70
NAPA SPPL 409.48
NATIONAL CONTRACTORS RN-RPR 71.51
NO SWEAT RN-SRV 1,120.00
NORTH AMERICAN SALT WA-SLT 5,113.85
NORTH DALLAS LANDFILL SN-SRV 6,503.60
NORTHERN SAFETY ST-SPPL 106.61
NORTHWEST IOWA COMM COLLG WA-EDU 125.00
OFF-ROAD FLOATER SW-PTS 441.76
ORKIN SRV 161.82
OUR IOWA LB-SBS 19.98
OVERHEAD DOOR ST-SRV 427.26
PAMIDA RC-CLTG 33.98
PEPSI-COLA RN-PP 163.20
PLANET CD ROM LB-SPPL 193.17
QUALITY BOOKS LB-BKS 176.21
QUALITY PUMP WA-RPR 3,796.82
RAM RESTAURANT RN-MLS 30.00
REGION XII COUNCIL-GOVT RN-SRV 4,819.15
ROYAL JEWELERS RN-MDLS 384.00
SELECT OFFICE SRV 578.71
SHADRAN SPPL 964.45
SIMPLEXGRINNELL RN-SRV 1,961.85
SUNLIFE INS 198.56
TELRITE SRV 131.62
INK SPOT RN-SPPL 432.06
OFFICE STOP PA-FL 2.39
SPOKESMAN HOT/MOT-ADV 94.50
TIM MCCOY INS 200.00
TOM HEATER PA-MLG 98.47
TOM SCHILLING INS 200.00
TREAS STATE OF IOWA STATE W/H 4,480.00
TRI-COUNTY SPPL 440.35
TRUCK COUNTRY ST-RPR 341.30
TYLER TCHNLGY PA-TRNG 25.00
U.S.P.O. PSTG 497.67
UPSTART LB-SPPL 286.15
USA BLUEBOOK SPPL 247.10
VESSCO WA-SPPL 1,086.19
VICKY LAUTNER CF-PLN 131.00
WILCOX LAW FIRM LGL 4,823.11
WILL THOMSEN RN-RMB 22.08
WRIGHT ELEC LB-SRV 526.50
ZIEGLER ST-SPPL 592.74

FUND TOTALS
001 GENERAL FUND 95,404.97
110 ROAD USE TAX 13,744.97
112 CAFETERIA PLAN 284.00
128 HEALTH INS. SINKING 400.00
134 LIBRARY AGENCY 786.57
139 ENRICH IOWA 552.11
140 WATER DEPOSITS 1,875.00
145 DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE 4,000.00
201 DEBT SERVICE-TIF 1,865.00
600 WATER 27,271.64
610 WASTEWATER 17,144.04
660 AIRPORT 2,199.37
670 SANITATION 17,952.56
671 RECYCLING 3,155.73
GRAND TOTAL 186,635.96

There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn.

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Craig Berry, Mayor

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Diane M. Kennedy, City Clerk