COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 12, 2008

5:30 P.M.

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

Chief of Police, Dan Taylor, addressed the Council regarding leaving the stop signs at Jefferson Elementary down all school year and close them up for the summer months. This will be on the next agenda.

On motion by Teeples second by Teusch, the Council approved the following consent agenda: July 22, 2008 Council Minutes; Class C Liquor Beer Permit Renewal for Casey’s General Store #70; approval of plumbing permit for H & H Plumbing Inc.; and a Class C Liquor License for Casa De Oro.

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

The Treasurers Report will be presented at the second meeting of each month.

Tom Schilling was recognized by the City of Jefferson for outstanding persistence and perseverance in achieving his Grade III Water Operator License.

On motion by Figenshaw second by Teeples, the Council approved in kind services of removing rock, concrete, etc. in the right of way and alley and hauling away for site plan improvements at Farm Bureau.

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

On motion by Teusch second by Black, the Council approved a contract with GEODE Environmental for Underground Monitoring Services for $2,164.20 at the former Warin Oil Property.

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

On motion by Monthei second by Teusch, the Council approved Pay Estimate #2 in the amount of $104,662.47 to Holbrook Construction for the Vest/Wilcox Way Waterline Replacement Project.

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

On motion by Black second by Teeples, the Council approved Change Order #3 in the net amount of $6,773 to Holbrook Construction for the Vest/Wilcox Way Waterline Replacement Project.

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

On motion by Teeples second by Figenshaw, the Council approved waiving the building permit fees for the Habitat for Humanity project at Grimmell and Clark St.

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

On motion by Monthei second by Teusch, the Council approved a contract not to exceed $16,000 from Tri-County Lumber to rebuild restrooms at Daubendiek Park that were destroyed by fire.

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

On motion by Teusch second by Monthei, the Council approved the following committee appointments: Councilmembers Black and Figenshaw on Cemetery Committee, Councilmembers Monthei and Teeples on Water/Sewer Committee and Councilmembers Monthei and Teusch on Street Committee.

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

City Engineer Milligan reported a Field Survey has started on the Railroad Overpass Project.

City Attorney Schwartzkopf explained the appeal process that had taken place regarding the license denial of the Lincolnway Grill on the day of Ragbrai.

City Administrator Palmer reported an Employee Appreciation Cookout for Ragbrai is being planned, and a work day is scheduled for August 23 at the Warin Oil site from 7:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Council also discussed asthetics of the Overpass Project; a feasibility study will be conducted regarding the proposed Sports Complex Project; shaping the ditches on Mulberry Street; and placing a memorial in Daubendiek Park for Kevin Wills.

The following bills were approved for payment from City funds:

ACCO PL-CHM 3,998.39
AFLAC INS W/H 130.84
AFSCME/IOWA COUNCIL 61 UNION DUES 383.76
ALLIANT ENERGY UTIL 27,223.35
AMERICAN CONCRETE WA-CNC 458.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS PL-MTRL 750.00
ANN OSTENDORF RN-INST 132.00
ARAMARK WA-CLG 158.39
BAKER & TAYLOR LB- BKS 3,988.91
BCR LB-OCLC 462.82
BEE & HERALD PA-PUB 458.42
BEN FRANKLIN SPPL 1,586.46
BETT & BEV'S RN-SNDW 32.00
BOMGAARS DP-LTR 338.92
BORDER'S LB-BKS 232.69
CARROLL BROADCSTG HOT/MOT-ADV 120.00
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRBTG SW-SPPL 207.00
CHAD MORTON RN-INST 548.00
CHAMPION FORD PD-SRV 450.49
CHEMSEARCH PL-EQ 210.23
CINTAS FIRST AID RN-SPPL 220.24
CITY OF JEFFERSON WA-AP DEL ACCTS 843.99
CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL RUT-SPRY 159.29
COLLECTION SERVICES CNTR DED 781.90
COLUMBIA HOUSE LB-DVD 184.68
COMPUSENSE WA-SRV 1,019.33
CONTROLLED DRAINAGE WA-RPR 1,066.40
COUNTRY BOOKS LB-BKS 28.98
COVENTRY HEALTH INS W/H 24,414.64
CU RECOVERY DED 100.00
DAN TAYLOR PD-CLOTH 183.91
DANIELSON AUTO PD-RPR 106.05
DAVE DAVIS CF PLN 64.00
DE LAGE LANDEN LB-FEE 251.00
DE LAGE LANDEN RN-FEE 412.17
DENICE EMMICK RN-RF 125.00
DIANE M. KENNEDY INS REIMB 1,450.00
DON'S ACE SPPL 699.52
DONITA SOUDER RN-RF 55.00
DREES RN- SRV 450.00
DURBIN AUTO/TRUCK REPAIR ST-SPPL 915.62
DURLAM ELEC PL-SRV 380.89
DUST-TEX SW-CLG 41.48
ED M. FELD EQPMNT FD-PUMP RPR 365.00
EFTPS FED W/H 31,801.32
ELECTRICAL ENG WA- SRV 152.17
ELEVATORS GROUP RN-PRMT 100.00
ELLIOTT EQPMNT SN-CNTS 3,168.90
EMILY VANDERWILT RN-SL 137.75
EXCUSES PL-FD 203.30
FAREWAY SPPL 352.67
FARM NEWS HOT/MOT-ADV 540.00
FARNER-BOCKEN PL-CONCESS 1,823.24
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE PA-SRV 1,168.05
FUDGES PD-FL 50.00
GADBURY PLMBG & HTG SW-SRV 2,062.47
GALE LB-BKS 54.32
GALLS PD-CLTG 140.99
GENESIS RC-FEES 776.49
GENESIS CDBG DR 14,020.00
GILBERT MONTEJANO WA-RF 43.19
GRAND RIVER CNTR LB-CONF 357.00
GREENE CO REDI MIX ST-CMT 1,415.00
GREENE CO SEC ROADS ST-GRVL 10,541.01
GREENE CO AUDITOR LEC 6,876.77
H D SUPPLY WA-RPR 199.12
HACH CHEM WA-CHM 489.17
HARLAND TECHNLGY PA-MT CONT 1,687.00
HARRISON RV ST-SPPL 13.09
HOLBROOK CONST WA PROJ 25,802.00
HOME STATE NSF CHK 173.44
HUTCHESON ENG WA-SPPL 5,614.00
HY-VEE LB-FLM 25.86
ICMA ASSN PA-DUES 552.00
IOWA AUTOMATION WA-SRV 696.30
IOWA CODIFICATION PA-ORD 2,017.50
IOWA DEPT OF NAT RES SW-FEE 210.00
IOWA DEPT OF TRANS SPPL 984.23
IOWA ONE CALL SRV 83.70
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES ST-SGNS 543.84
IPERS IPERS W/H 17,242.02
JANE MILLARD LB-MOV 17.91
JEFF LAMOUREUX PK-RMB 122.12
JEFFERSON TELE CO PHN 2,387.72
JEFFERSON VET CLINIC PA-SRV 106.25
KAFER TRUCK REPAIR ST-RPR 2,843.89
KALEB MAUCH RN-LBR 116.00
KGRA RN-ADV 30.00
L G I WA-SRV 68.60
L&M ELECTRONICS FD-BATT 64.25
LARUE DISTRBTG PL-CNC 1,104.35
LAURA WALKER RN-RF 10.00
LINWELD SPPL 153.55
LOUK PLMBG & HTG SW-SRV 1,102.23
LYNN & ELLIE MENZ PA-CLG 120.00
M & M AVIATION AP-MGR CNT 1,607.83
MANGOLD SW-TSTG 978.40
MCATEE ST-SRV 188.47
MES-MIDAM FD-HOSE 243.79
MHF ENG PA-RT SRV 1,091.57
MICHAEL SWADLEY WA-RF 12.82
MIDLAND POWER AP-UTL 478.12
MIDWEST TAPE LB-MOV 625.70
MIKE MCGINNIS RN-LBR 599.00
MIKE WRIGHT PA-MLG 119.79
MIRACLE RECREATION PK-EQ 341.55
MISSY CARVER RN-INST 60.00
MOTOR PARTS REPR SUPP 76.70
MUIR EMBROIDERY CLTHG 625.75
MUNICIPAL PIPE WA-SPPL 1,800.00
MUNICIPAL SPPL WA-SPPL 767.03
NAPA SUPP 754.35
NATIONAL ELEV INSPCTN RN-CKG 40.00
NORTH AMERICAN SALT WA-SLT 7,819.35
NORTH DALLAS LANDFILL SN-FEES 9,525.06
NORTH DALLAS REGIONAL SN-DUES 4,650.00
NORTHERN SAFETY WA-SPPL 375.89
OGREN'S GRAPHICS PK-SGN 20.00
ORKIN RN-CONT 115.50
OVERHEAD DOOR SN-SRV 266.00
PEDERSEN SOD RN-SOD 738.00
POLARIS LIBRARY SYSTEMS LB-MN 1,754.43
POWER LIFT RN-BKE 5,250.00
PREMIER PYROTECHNICS PA-FR WKS 3,000.00
R & R SEPTIC PD-RNT 299.60
REGION XII CDBG-FNL DR #23 14,020.00
RICH OSBORNE WA-DP RF 100.00
SARAH ERICKSON PP-RMB 10.47
SCHROEDER UPHOLSTERY FD-REPR 10.40
SELECT OFFICE LB-COPIES 322.40
SHADRAN LB-SPPL 2,263.71
SHANNON PRINTG RN-PRTG 90.00
SHERRI PETERSON WA-DP RF 100.00
ST. LUKES CNTR SW-TSTG 36.00
STAR ENERGY WA-SPPL 2,367.18
SULLIVAN & WARD PA-LGL 2,000.00
SUNLIFE INS 198.56
SUPERIOR LAMP & SPPL PL-LPS 839.61
TASHA BAXLEY WA-DP RF 100.00
TEEPLES HTG & COOLING PL-SRV 492.22
TERRY CLARK LB-REIMB 35.35
COUNTRY REGISTER HOT/MOT-ADV 129.00
GRAPHIC EDGE RN-SHTS 572.38
MESSENGER HOT/MOT-ADV 373.00
OFFICE STOP SPPL 30.27
PAVEMENT DR ST-SRV 6,533.40
PRINTERS BOX WA-UPS 25.29
SPOKESMAN HOT/MOT- ADV 472.50
TIM CHRISTENSEN WA-DP RF 100.00
TOM KENNEDY RN-INST 509.00
TREASURER , ISU FD-TRNG 115.50
TREAS STATE OF IOWA STATE W/H 4,830.00
TRI-COUNTY SPPL 212.94
U.S.P.O. PSTG 512.80
UPSTART LB-SPPL 192.78
USA BLUEBOOK SW-SPPL 443.32
VERTICALLY DRIVEN PROD PD-SPPL 94.95
VWR SW-FLTRS 244.92
W.R.L. ENTERPRISES RN-EQ 242.61
WEST GROUP PA-LGL 248.32
WILCOX LAW FIRM PA-LGL 15,738.14
ZACKARY CORNELL WA-DP RF 100.00

FUND TOTALS
001 GENERAL FUND 144,432.20
110 ROAD USE TAX 25,575.33
112 CAFETERIA PLAN 64.00
121 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 25,802.00
126 POLICE FORFEITURE 156.80
128 HEALTH INS. SINKING 1,450.00
134 LIBRARY AGENCY 769.47
140 WATER DEPOSITS 1,343.99
143 COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT 28,040.00
600 WATER 36,190.64
610 WASTEWATER 18,176.41
660 AIRPORT 1,997.27
670 SANITATION 28,529.15
671 RECYCLING 2,959.00
GRAND TOTAL 315,486.26

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