City of Albion City Council met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The Albion City Council met in regular session on June 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Albion City Hall. Mayor John Henze called the meeting to order and led Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present- Eric Eirikson, Kim Dostal, and Jordan Hinkle. Absent Pat Hemming and Eric Schmidt.
Dostal moved to approve the agenda and Hinkle seconded it. Motion passed 3-0
Dostal moved to approve the consent agenda and was seconded by Eirikson. The consent agenda consisted of regular minutes from May 21, 2018, minutes, approval claims for payment, and financial reports. Motion passed 3-0.
Reyes, Connor W/S Deposit Refund 1001202 $ 64.34
Albion Fire Dept. May 18 3 Meet & 11 Calls $ 396.00
Alliant Utilities 4/16-5/14/18 $ 3,910.36
BDH Technology May 2018 Romote Camera Donatio $ 21.25
Card Services May 2018 Truck Wash $ 10.25
Caseys General Store, Inc May 2018 Fuel Purchases $ 432.78
EFTPS FED/FICA Tax $ 1,779.65
Heart Of Iowa Communications Jun 18 Service & May Long Dist $ 369.57
Iowa League Of Cities 7/1/18-6/30/19 Member Dues $ 887.00
Ipers Ipers $ 1,203.69
Jason Giesking Contruction May 19, 2018 Main St Water BRK $ 1,390.00
John Deere Financial May 2018 Thiensens Purchases $ 302.73
Keystone Laboratories Inc. May 2018 WW $ 224.30
Marshall County Sheriff July 2018 Law Enforce Contract $ 2,985.00
Racom May 2018 Install Of Camera $ 6,627.00
Rhonda R Guy May 1-31, 2018 W/WW MNGMT $ 1,042.00
Schade Lime & Rock May 2018 1' RR $ 716.94
Scharnweber Water Cond. Inc. May 19 2018 Main St Main Break $ 3,382.00
Schendel Pest Control May 31 2018 Mosquito Spray $ 525.00
Times Republican May 2018 Legals Published $ 636.57
Tri-State Lock Service May 18, 2018 Service Call $ 90.00
Us Bank Equipment Finance 5/31-6/30/18 Contract Payment $ 183.55
Us Cellular $ 197.87
Veenstra & Kimm Inc. May 2018 Consulting $ 650.00
Payroll Checks 5/22-6/18/18 $ 5,952.88
**** Paid Total ***** $ 33,980.73
Fund Breakdown
General $20,343.03
Road Use Tax $ 2,007.36
Employee Benefits $ 110.96
Water $ 7,465.01
Water Depoits $ 64.34
Well 5 Capital Project $ 957.00
Sewer $ 3,033.03
Total $33,980.73
Deputy Dean gave the Sheriff’s report.
Public Safety – nothing to report.
Evan McRill, Fire Chief, reported that Pride Days went well. Several teams played in water ball. FD is getting bids for building expansion.
Doug Loffgren, EMS, reported that all is in compliance.
Kim Dostal, wastewater, reported an aerator at the lagoons needs repaired.
Julia Ohrt, Librarian, stated the State Library of Iowa came to Albion Library for their archive program.
Jordan Hinkle, parks and rec, went over inspection report from EMC insurance.
Eric Eirikson, streets, reported there are spots in need of repair.
Doug Loffgren, city maintenance, reiterated aerator needs repaired, and areas on streets need repaired. He is having an issue with water and repairs are being made.
Eirikson moved to approve an extension agreement with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement protection through June 30, 2019 Dostal seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Dostal moved to approve part “a” to repair the length of the bolts at the skate park Hinkle seconded. Motion passed 3-0
Dostal moved to table part “b” paint testing and repainting until we have the results back from Rick Matney, Insurance Agent, Eirikson seconded. Motion to table passed 3-0.
Dostal moved to approve the purchase of pea gravel for cushioning under playground equipment Eirikson seconded. Motion passed 3- 0.
The council had good discussion with the public in regards to the discussion topics. It was a great Q&A session.
The City of Albion has a new business in town Creative Quilting. They have a long arm quilting machine located at 407 S Dubuque.
Dostal motioned and Eirikson seconded for adjournment of the meeting. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.
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