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City of Albion City Council met November 20.

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City of Albion City Council met Dec. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The Albion City Council met in regular session on Oct 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Albion City Hall. Mayor pro tem Hemming called the meeting to order and led Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Present- Pat Hemming, Eric Eirikson, Eric Schmidt, Kim Dostal, and Jordan Hinkle

Dostal moved to approve the agenda and Schmidt seconded it. Motion passed 4-0

Schmidt moved to approve the consent agenda and was seconded by Dostal. The consent agenda consisted of regular minutes from Oct 16, 2017, approval claims for payment, and financial reports. Motion passed 4-0.

VENDOR                                                  REFERENCE                                                           AMOUNT

AIRGAS USA, LLC                                   NOV 2017 LEASE OF CYLINDERS                         $ 33.40

ALBION FIRE DEPT.                                 OCT 2017 3 METTTING & 3 CALLS                       $ 246.00

ALLIANT UTILITIES COVERAGE              9/14-10/16/17                                                         $ 3,208.65

BAXTER COMFORT SOLUTIONS            NOV 2017 HEATING TUNE-UP                               $ 99.50

CARD SERVICES                                      OCT 2017 PURCHASES                                         $ 87.06

CASEYS GENERAL STORE, INC             OCT 2017 FUEL PURCHASES                                $ 308.24

DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.                   2018 LICENSE & SUPPORT FEES                          $ 2,076.71

EFTPS                                                      FED/FICA TAXES                                                     $ 1,658.13

FARMERS SAVINGS BANK                     DEC 2017 INTREST PAY FIRE TRK                         $ 190.00

GRAYBILL COMMUNICATIONS              OCT 2017 FD RADIO PURCHASES                        $ 604.00

HEART OF IOWA COMMUNICATIONS    NOV 17 SERVICE OCT LONG DIST                        $ 248.49

IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY                   DEC 1, 2017 BOND PAYMENT                               $ 3,330.00

IOWA ONE CALL OCT                              2017 ONE CALLS                                                   $ 27.00

IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION      2018 MEMBERSHIP DUES                                     $ 225.00

Hajoca Corporation                                   NOV 2017 W TOILET REPAIR                                 $ 20.81

IPERS                                                        IPERS                                                                      $1,079.06

JARED MCRILL                                        SEPT 2017 REPAIRS #5 PUMP TRK                       $ 225.00

KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, INC.          OCT 2017 WW                                                         $ 418.75

MOLER SANITATION                                GARBAGE/RECYCLING                                           $ 117.00

RHONDA R GUY                                      OCT 1-31 W/WW & WELL #5                                   $ 1,042.00

SCHENDEL PEST CONTROL                  NOV 2017 PEST CONTROL                                     $ 25.00

TIMES REPUBLICAN                               OCT 17 LEGALS PUBLISHED                                  $ 115.86

TREAS-IA - SALES TAX                           QTR #3 SALES TAX PAYMENT                                 $ 1,353.00 

TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA                3RD QUARTER WITHHOLDING                                $ 837.00

TUTTLE, SHELLY                                    11/7/17 AHA-BLS CONT. ED.                                    $ 69.00

US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE           10/31-11/30/2017 CONTRACT PAY                          $ 177.50

US CELLULAR COVERAGE                    10/12-11/11/17                                                          $ 85.22

WALMART COMMUNITY/RFCSLLC       OCT 2017 CLEANING SUPPLIES LIB                       $ 11.30

WEB ELECTRIC                                       OCT 17 INSTALL LED LIGHTS LIB                           $ 356.80

PAYROLL CHECKS                                  10/17-11/20/17 $ 7,004.80

***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 25,280.28

Fund Breakdown

General                            $12,081.01

Road Use Tax                  $ 2,081.18

Employee Benefits          $ 137.50

Debt Service                   $ 190.00

Water                               $ 4,021.22

Water Debt Fund             $ 3,330.00

Well 5 Capital Project      $ 307.00

Sewer                              $ 3,132.37

TOTAL                             $25,280.28

Public Safety, EMS, Park & Rec, and Streets had nothing to report.

Deputy Lenehan gave the sheriff’s report.

Fire Chief Evan McRill reported he’d like Fire Station room rental to go back into the budget for payment of utilities used during the rental.

Liberian Julia Ohrt reported on the fall festival that was held on Oct 30, 2017. Mayor pro-tem Hemming approved of the appointment of a new board member, Kim Mercer.

Doug Loffgren gave the city maintenance report stating that he was getting trucks ready for winter, putting up Christmas lights, and was moving items around the garages to make room for winter storage.

Rhonda Guy gave the water/wastewater report stating that everything is quiet now on the water side. For the wastewater will renew in January for final on lagoons with Vandyke.

Municipal Leadership Academy was offered to council members and Mayor if they chose to attend.

Discussion was had about the purchase of two cameras for Main St. Cameras would be maintained by Raymond. Schmidt and the Sheriff’s department are to get together on best placement.

Council members and Mayor as well as citizens were reminded and informed of a special water meeting to be held on 11/27/17.

Mayor John Henze and City Man Doug Loffgren had a meeting with Marty Wymore to start rebidding for the demolition of the community center. Eirikson stated that he would like to attend these meetings as well.

The Mayor, Council Members, and Clerk reviewed follow up exam from the Office of Auditor of State. Schmidt volunteered to review and sign off on journal entries to correct a deficiency.

The Mayor and Council Members were reminded that they will renew their Oath of Office and any employment papers at Dec 18, 2017 meeting.

Dostal moved to adjourn and Schmidt seconded. Motion passed 4-0 Meeting adjourned 6:58 pm.

http://www.albioniowa.com/citygovernment/minutes/2017-11-20AlbionCCRegMtg.pdf

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