The Bode
City Council met in regular session Monday October 1, 2018 in the council
chambers. All council members were present. Mayor Miller called the meeting to
order, with a motion by Douglas, second by Rongved to approve the agenda as
posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made Tepner, second by Rongved
to approve the minutes of the previous council meeting as published, all ayes
motion carried.
City
Maintenance, Todd McMahon, informed the council that the fall draw down at the
lagoon has begun, he also informed the council that the new tractor tires have
been installed. A couple of quotes for a new chassis underneath our current
packer/garbage truck was reviewed, quotes from Hiway Truck Equipment were
reviewed; following discussion a motion was made by Douglas, second by Rongved
to approve the purchase of a 2005 International 4300, the cost for the truck
(which includes switching our current packer over) is $39,500. All ayes, motion
carried.
Public Nuisance Properties
were discussed, the two properties one located at 501 1st street and
the second located at 101 Rossing Ave were brought to the council, the property
located at 501 1st street did have the notice of redemption process
and the current certificate holder was moving to get a tax sale deed. Following
discussion, a motion was made by Peterson, second by Douglas to approve the
payment of 656.28 for the back taxes on the 501 1st street property.
All ayes, motion carried.
The property located at 101
Rossing Ave has personal property on land belonging to another person, the city
would need to acquire rights to the property first and then proceed on the disposal
of the abandoned mobile home; following discussion a motion was made by
Douglas, second by Tepner to contact our attorney on proper procedures to move
forward on acquiring this property. Council member Tepner, Rongved, Dale, and
Douglas voting aye, council member Peterson to abstain from voting on this
location.
The Community Center Building
was discussed, the council approved paying the attorney fees to have the
building deeded over to the city, they also agreed to continue to provide the
community center with liability Insurance. The city clerk informed the council
that the next community club meeting will be held November 8th and
this item will be up for a vote through the community club members.
A motion was made by Dale,
second by Douglas to remove the tree located at 100 1st street, a
cost of 1250 from McPeak Trenching was received for this removal. All ayes,
motion carried.
A motion was made by Dale,
second by Rongved to approve a building permit to Larry Johnson at 605 Humboldt
Ave for a 2-car garage. Larry was present and is aware of all set back
requirements. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Douglas,
second by Tepner to approve the Recycling Contract with Bennett Recycling, the
city will pay $400 per month for recycling. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Douglas,
second by Dale to approve the 2018 Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Council member Douglas
presented information to the council in regards to amending the City of Bode’s
Ordinance pertaining to “Dumping of Snow”.
A
public hearing will be set as Monday November 5th at 6:30PM in the
council chambers:
Title VI Physical Environment
Chapter 7 Sidewalk Regulations “Dumping of
Snow on Streets” It is unlawful for any person to throw, push, or place or
cause to be thrown, pushed or placed, any ice or snow from private property
onto the streets.
The following bills were
examined and approved for payment:
Farmers Coop 246.45 Monthly Gross Wages 7197.59
Iowa DNR-Water Use Fee 134.00 Fed & FICA 1526.18
Humboldt Newspaper minutes
82.00 IPERS 1065.31
S&S Jetting 420.00 Quill Corporation toner
190.99
Alex Air Apparatus barrier
gloves 130.29 CNH Capital fuel filters 71.50
ACCO Corp chlorine 146.30 City of Spencer landfill fees
286.57
MS & Sons valve 96.24 Mangold
Environmental 146.00
Jacks OK tires 2092.13 Bennett Recycling 1175.00
MidAmerican Energy 1187.54 Carquest Auto parts 218.39
General 3864.85
Road Use Tax 1396.33
Water 2158.46
Sewer 146.00
Landfill/Garbage 2191.35
A motion was made by Dale,
second by Tepner to set the next meeting as November 5th.
A motion was made by Tepner,
second by Douglas to adjourn at 7:15 PM