COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 12, 2007

5:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Figenshaw, Teeples, Bunkers, Hertel, Teusch
ABSENT: None

Mayor Madson presided.

Joan Sorenson addressed the Council. She was inquiring about the information she asked for at the last meeting regarding the Downtown Streetscape Project.

RESOLUTION NO. 20-07
On motion by Hertel second by Teeples, the Council approved the following consent agenda: May 22nd and June 5th Council Minutes, approval of Plumber’s License for David Frank of Frank & Son Plumbing and Heating from Carroll, IA, approval of cigarette permits for Casey’s General Stores (2 stores), Fareway, Kum & Go, Last Draw Saloon, Peep’s Stop, and Sparky’s One Stop, Resolution No. 20-07, a resolution approving employee salaries for calendar year 2006, approval of a liquor license renewal for B.P.O. Elks Lodge #2306, approval on Draw #20 for Genesis Development CDBG Project in the amount of $48,719, approval of hiring Rod Robbins as a Street Worker 1 starting at a recommended entry level wage of $12.80 per hour, approval of hourly wage adjustment to $10.20 for Clerk, Tammy Tweed, approval of a Class B Wine Permit for Pit Stop Liquor, approval of a Class C Beer Permit (BC) for Pit Stop Liquor, and payment of bills from City funds.

This was the time and place for a Public Hearing on the Resolution of Necessity related to Lincoln Court Improvement special assessments. City Clerk Kennedy received a letter of objection from Joe and Jill Wanninger. The letter stated their objection would be withdrawn if their assessment would be lowered to $10,000 or less.

On motion by Figenshaw second by Bunkers, the Council closed the public hearing.

AYE: Teusch, Teeples, Hertel, Figenshaw, Bunkers
NAY: None

RESOLUTION NO. 21-07
On motion by Bunkers second by Teeples, the Council approved Resolution No. 21-07, a resolution amending the proposed Resolution of Necessity to change the schedule showing the amount proposed to be assessed against each lot related to Lincoln Court Improvement special assessments.

AYE: Teeples, Hertel, Figenshaw, Teusch, Bunkers
NAY: None

RESOLUTION NO. 22-07
On motion by Figenshaw second by Teeples, the Council approved Resolution No. 22-07, a resolution approving Resolution of Necessity for the Lincoln Court Improvement Project.

AYE: Figenshaw, Bunkers, Teusch, Hertel, Teeples
NAY: None

On motion by Bunkers second by Teusch, the Council directed the City Clerk to file certified copies of the Resolution of Necessity and Preliminary Plat and Schedule of Assessment with the County Treasurer of Greene County for the Lincoln Court Improvement Project.

AYE: Bunkers, Teusch, Teeples, Hertel, Figenshaw
NAY: None

RESOLUTION NO. 23-07
On motion by Teusch second by Figenshaw, the Council approved Resolution No. 23-07, a resolution ordering preparation of detailed plans, specifications, notice of hearing, notice to bidders and form of contract.

AYE: Figenshaw, Teeples, Bunkers, Hertel, Teusch
NAY: None

RESOLUTION NO. 24-07
On motion by Teeples second by Bunkers, the Council approved Resolution No. 24-07, a resolution approving detailed plans and specifications, notice of hearing, notice to bidders and form of contract, and setting a Public Hearing for July 10th at 5:00 p.m.

AYE: Teeples, Bunkers, Figenshaw, Teusch, Hertel
NAY: None

RESOLUTION NO. 25-07
On motion by Hertel second by Figenshaw, the Council approved Resolution No. 25-07, a resolution accepting Dedication and Grant of Sanitary Sewer Line and Easement through Adams Court property from Jefferson Village to accommodate assisted living project.

AYE: Bunkers, Hertel, Teusch, Teeples, Figenshaw
NAY: None

Mar Smith, with the P.A.W.S. organization addressed the Council regarding adjusting pet licensing fees and changing location for purchasing animal licenses. The Council will consider their request.

On motion by Teeples second by Hertel, the Council approved using $100,000 from the CIP Bond fund for the construction of sidewalk on Highway #4 from McKinley to Central.

AYE: Figenshaw, Hertel, Teeples, Teusch, Bunkers
NAY: None

Discussion was held on sidewalk improvements on West Lincolnway from Grimmell Road west to Westwood Drive.

On motion by Bunkers second by Hertel, the Council agreed to waive a bill for Genesis Development for a water main relocation due to a construction project by Genesis Development.

AYE: Teeples, Hertel, Teusch, Bunkers, Figenshaw
NAY: None

Mayor Madson reported attending a meeting in Perry regarding housing projects.

Administrator Hailey reported she had delivered a presentation to the Iowa Department of Transportation Commission regarding the Railroad Grade Separation Project.

Councilman Bunkers reported the Library Board is very happy with the library project that was completed on the north side of the library.

Councilman Figenshaw reported on attending a Greene County Development Corporation Meeting. The group discussed the proposed soccer facility.

Councilwoman Teusch reported on attending a Housing Meeting. Norm Fandel presented a program and that program is airing on the cable channel. She also reported that two contractors are ready to build spec housing.

The following bills were approved for payment from City funds:

ACE INDUSTRIAL SPPL WA-PT 134.43
AFLAC INS W/H 151.19
AFSCME/IOWA COUNCIL 61 UNION DUES 381.70
ALLIANT UTIL 22,894.92
ALLIED 100 PD-EQ 52.99
ARAMARK WA-CLG 95.90
BAKER & TAYLOR LB-BKS 2,523.49
BEE & HERALD ADS 1,050.64
BELL TOWER FOUNDATION PA-C SRV 3,800.00
BEN FRANKLIN SPPL 1,047.04
BOMGAARS SPPL 618.81
BORDER'S LB-BKS 351.17
BRODART LB-RCK 140.98
BULK FOODS LB-CDY 198.96
BUNKERS DUNKERS FD 22.80
C.H. MCGUINESS PL-HTR 14,440.00
CAMPBELL SPPL PK-PT 128.83
CAREER/ TRACK LB-FEE 78.00
CARPENTER UNIFORM PD-CLTG 510.72
CARSON-DELLOSA PBLG LB-BKS 151.64
CBA LIGHTING & CONTROLS AP-SPPL 166.25
CHILDCRAFT ED LB-SPPL 27.94
CITY OF JEFFERSON WA-AP DL ACCTS 396.93
COLLECTION SERVICES CASE #377481 954.50
COLONIAL LIFE INS W/H 0.00
COLUMBIA HOUSE LB-MV 297.97
COVENTRY HEALTH INS W/H 26,117.21
CROSSINGS LB-BK 28.98
CULLIGAN PA-SPPL 20.50
D B AERO AP-MGR 1,545.83
DAN TAYLOR PD-RMB 29.40
DANIELSON & DURBIN CEM-SRV 512.76
DAVE DAVIS CF-PLN 50.00
DAVE MORLAN PD-RMB 60.25
DEMCO LB-PRG 138.33
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT ST-PT 633.15
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SPPL LB-SPPL 163.71
DNR/OPERATOR CERTIF WA-RN FEE 180.00
DON'S ACE LB-SPPL 654.71
DONALD HARSTAD LB-FEE 311.46
DOUBLEDAY LB-BKS 121.67
DURLAM ELEC LB-LTS 2,235.48
DUST-TEX SW-CLG 63.44
EFTPS FED W/H 25,647.24
ELLIOTT EQPMNT SN-EQ 1,688.00
ENGINEERING ALLIANCE PA-SRV 1,750.00
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SW-PH 149.19
FAIRCHILD AP-MN 210.00
FAREWAY LB-SPPL 455.94
FARM NEWS HOT/MOT-ADV 161.00
FARNER-BOCKEN PL-SPPL 951.23
FINCH'S GR. CO. MOTOR PD-SRV 41.77
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN LB-RNT 30.00
FOX ENG WWTP-SRV 1,393.85
GALLS PD-CLTHG 245.24
GAYLORD BROS LB-SPPL 967.27
GENESIS DVLPMNT RC-ED 1,743.40
GEODE PA-EC DVL 5,868.16
GR CO REDI MIX LB-CNCRT 2,598.14
GR CO SEC ROADS FUEL 7,676.69
H D SUPPL WA-BX 82.35
HACH CHEM WA-CHM 512.25
HARRISON RV FD-EQ MN 53.23
HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY PA-SRV 189.75
HIGHSMITH LB-RCK 468.66
HOFFMAN BROS PD-TWNG 75.00
HOME STATE BANK PTY CSH 189.12
HOME STYLE LB-BK 32.95
HOSKINSON TREE SERV CEM-SRV 320.00
HOWARD R. GREEN CO TIF 1,154.50
HY VEE LB-SPPL 82.54
HYDRITE CHEM WA-CHM 606.06
IA CMA SUMMER CONF PA-CONF 150.00
IOWA ASSN OF MUNI UTIL DUES 941.47
IOWA CITY/COUNTY MNGMNT PA-DUES 160.00
IOWA DEPT OF AG RUT-LIC 45.00
IOWA DEPT.OF NAT RESOURCES WA-FEE 138.00
IOWA NETWORK SERVICES LB-SRV 12.75
IOWA ONE CALL SRV 112.40
IOWA WORKFORCE DVLPMNT LB- RMT 110.00
IPERS IPERS W/H 11,307.06
JANE MILLARD LB-RMB 113.78
JEFFERSON CHAMBER HOT/MOT-XMS LTS 1,458.69
JEFFERSON MONUMENT CEM-SRV 50.00
JEFFERSON LIBRARY LB-PTY CSH 39.70
JEFFERSON SPORTING GOODS PD-SHLS 147.48
JEFFERSON SWIM TEAM RN-RMB 60.00
JEFFERSON TELE LB-SRV 1,150.99
JEFFERSON VET CLINIC PA-SRV 65.00
JEFFREY PARRIS PD-LBR 180.00
JO ANNE DANIEL WA-DP RF 100.00
JOE'S BODY & PAINT PA-SRV 683.81
JOSEPH G POLLARD WA-EQ 157.26
KENNETH SCHMIDT INS SK FD-C SHARE 200.00
KEYSTONE WA-TSTG 622.35
KRUCK PLMBG & HTG PLMBG/HTG 2,674.49
L G I WA-TSTG 60.00
LAW ENFORCEMENT PD-TRGTS 29.93
LINWELD SN-OXY 23.25
LOGAN CONTRACTORS LB-SPPL 32.00
LYNN & ELLIE MENZ PA-CLG 120.00
MANGOLD SW-TSTG 1,445.80
MARIAN KELLEY WA-DP REF 100.00
MARILYN COPELAND RN-PLTS 102.33
MARQUART CONCRETE ST-SPPL 35.35
MCATEE TIRE SPPL 323.57
MHF ENG PA-RET 1,050.00
MIDLAND POWER AP UTIL 358.56
MIDWEST TAPE LB-MV 39.23
MIKE WRIGHT PA-MLG 125.83
MOTOR PARTS SPPL 33.97
MUNICIPAL EMERG SERV FD-CLTG 262.06
MUNICIPAL SPPL WA-SPPL 339.17
MY OFFICE ITEMS LB-SPPL 109.90
NAPA SPPL 235.76
NORTH AMERICAN SALT WA-SLT 4,543.74
NORTH DALLAS LANDFILL SN-FEES 7,922.92
ORIENTIAL TRADING LB-SPPL 382.60
ORKIN SRV 243.38
OVERHEAD DOOR SRV 585.59
OXMOOR HOUSE LB-BK 32.91
PAMIDA SPPL 113.94
PAT JANS PD-TRNG 100.00
PLUMB SPPL PL-EQ 7,133.98
POLLARD WATER.COM WA-EQ 1,319.22
POOL TECH PL-SPPL 10.64
PREMIER PYROTECHNICS FD-FR WKS 1,500.00
RUETER'S AP-PTS 74.40
SARAH ERICKSON PP-RMB 8.00
SELECT OFFICE SYSTEMS RN-RT 438.91
SHADRAN LB-SPPL 1,501.88
SHERIFF OF GR COUNTY PA-LGL 99.00
SHRIVER CONST LB-DR 2,946.00
SNYDER & ASSOC AP-SRV 891.51
SPRING VALLEY FD-EQ 1,527.50
ST. LUKES SRV 144.00
STEVEN POTTS WA-DP RF 3.07
SUBWAY PA-FD 24.97
SUNLIFE INS 179.07
SUZANNE SIEVERS DESIGNS LB-SPPL 60.00
TEEPLES HTG & COOLING SRV 2,250.05
TELRITE PH SRV 138.81
OFFICE STOP PA-SPPL 73.75
PRINTERS BOX WA-UPS 11.96
TINA NELSON LB-RMB 52.80
TOM HEATER PA-CD ENF 120.77
TRACTOR SPPL PK-EQ 141.72
TREAS STATE OF IOWA STATE W/H 4,090.00
TRI-COUNTY LB-SND 1,611.81
TRUSCO MFG ST-PT 104.06
U.S.P.O. LB-PSTG 220.00
U.S.P.O. PSTG 451.15
U.S. TOY LB-SPPL 303.96
USA BLUEBOOK WA-SPPL 379.32
VAN METER WA-RPR 386.24
VESSCO WA-EQ 1,884.82
VISIT PITTSBURGH HSG PA-RG FEE 516.00
WATKINS PA-CLG 11.98
WEST CENTRAL PK-SPPL 121.15
WEST GROUP PA-LGL 124.16
WILCOX LAW FIRM LGL 13,176.50
WORLD MEDIA LB-BKS 235.79
WRIGHT ELEC FD-SRV 148.00
WYATT'S WATER CNDTNG WA-SPPL 76.40

FUND TOTALS
001 GENERAL FUND 136,665.15
110 ROAD USE TAX 12,971.22
112 CAFETERIA PLAN 50.00
128 HEALTH INS. SINKING 200.00
134 LIBRARY AGENCY 1,330.59
139 ENRICH IOWA 1,001.70
140 WATER DEPOSITS 596.93
201 DEBT SERVICE-TIF 1,154.50
361 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLNT 1,393.85
391 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS 891.51
600 WATER 25,497.04
610 WASTEWATER 15,002.76
660 AIRPORT 2,720.53
670 SANITATION 19,690.34
671 RECYCLING 3,587.46
GRAND TOTAL 222,753.58

There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn.

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Todd Madson, Mayor

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Diane M. Kennedy, City Clerk