City Council

CITY OF BRITT – BRITT IOWA – November 9Th, 2021 The City Planning and Zoning Committee met on November 5th, 2021, of the City of Britt, Iowa met in pursuant to law and the rules of said Council in regular session at 7:00 o’clock P.M. the 9th day November 2021. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arndorfer, and the following Council members were: PRESENT: Stacy Swenson, Curt Gast, Karrie Wallen, Paul Verbrugge & Chad Luecht. ABSENT: None The Mayor presented the agenda for approval with two changes, removing six and seven on the Clerk’s Report. It was moved by Gast and seconded by Luecht to approve the agenda with removing six and seven on the Clerk’s report. A roll call vote was had which was as follows: Ayes: Swenson, Gast, Wallen, Verbrugge & Luecht Nays: None The motion carried. It was moved by Luecht and seconded by Wallen that the following items contained in the Consent Agenda be approved and adopted: All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time Council votes on the motion. Consent Agenda items may include any non-controversial subjects. a. Approve Minutes of the 10/05/2021 Regular Council Meeting b. Claim list in the amount of $572,308.82 Ayes: Swenson, Gast, Wallen, Verbrugge & Luecht Nays: None The motion carried, and the Consent Agenda items were approved and adopted. Department head reports were given. Linda Friedow, Library Director, report was presented. Thursday, October 7th Brad Wilkening and “Lessons of the Holocaust.” We had a small but very engaged group. Wednesday, October 20th Duffy Hudson and his new program “The Black Dahlia”. We had a good crowd and a truly creepy mystery. Fall Story Time & Tot Time was to begin November 11, but with football playoffs, we will offer the meeting room and TV for viewing. Story Time can meet in the children’s room. Carol Couch and I attended the ARSL Conference in Reno, NV Oct 20 – 23. Friedow attended sessions on leadership and community involvement, Couch focused on children’s programs and outreach programs. I completed the State Library of Iowa Annual Survey and submitted it. Circ totals were at ½ of the previous year, electronic material circ was up 32%, registered users increased 5%, computer use down 70%, wireless usage up 30% July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, participated in “Treats on the Street”, the library has changed our hours permanently to our “Covid-Hours”, this is closing 1 hr. earlier on 3 nights. Parade of Trees will be during Frozen Frolic, Dec 9-11. Vance Hagen’s, Public Works Director, report was presented to council. Lion’s and Centennial Parks were winterized. Fire Hydrants were flushed. We finished smoke testing with Wes Boyer and Bolton & Menk. Hydraulic leaks were fixed on maintainer. Overlay and boxout were finished on 3rd St. SE. New one inch service to Ewing’s Funeral Home. New batteries for the Sander truck and truck #6. Hauled clean rock in for water service installation. Hancock County came to do flow testing on hydrants East of East tower. The department attended Region 2 water conference at NIACC. The pool was winterized. Repairs and maintenance were done on sweeper main broom, hydraulic hoses, conveyer sprockets, conveyer chain, and conveyer belt. Mckiness was working on Dollar General to replace the sanitary sewer manhole on Main Ave North. Mckiness replaced 2” galvanized main with 1” copper to serve hospital East of hospital garage. The department did locates, read meters, and did shutoffs. Applicants for the open Public Works position are still being reviewed. Mark Anderson, Chief of Police, presented his report. The PD had 205 calls for service since last Council Meeting. The department went to the Elementary on Friday, October 29th and welcomed kids to school then handed out candy for Halloween. The Dept. had annual rifle qualifications on Friday, November 5th. PD is working with Dot/DPS and KPD for shooting/use of force training that will come up later this month. Jon Swenson, Fire Chief, presented his report. The department had 3 Calls for Service: Oct. 2021, 1 tree fire and 2 accidents on HWY 18. The Fire Dept. was trained by WHAS on how to use the new breathing bags for CPR (Donated by WHAS). They refreshed on filling SCBA cylinders properly. They checked over equipment, exercise valves, and trucks. Roof is still leaking, and he talked to Vance and roofers still coming to look at it when they come to replace City hall Roof. The Pumpers were Midship certified in Oct. and recalls were updated on 727. The Amkus rescue tools were tested and serviced on 726 rescue trucks. The Fire Department applied for a Ley foundation grant to upgrade rescue tools to cordless. Mike Boomgarden, Zoning Administrator, report was presented. He issued six building permits and spoke with six residents who had zoning questions. We also had a planning and zoning meeting on storage tents. A representative from the Golf Course is asking for $5000 to help cover the Greenskeepers last paycheck. It will be paid of back to the City next year when membership fees start coming in. It was motioned by Wallen and second by Swenson to give a temporary loan to the Golf Course of $5000 that must be paid back by June 30th, 2022. The motion carried with councilman Verbrugge being the only one opposed. The City Clerk presented her report. Clerk Ibarra needed a motion to approve a renewal Class B Native Wine Permit to CCB Farms, LLC, Class C Liquor License for Captain’s Quarters Hob Nob LLC, and a Class B Native Wine Permit to Gifts Sew Sweet, Inc It was moved by Luecht second by Verbrugge to approve the renewal of the Class B Native Wine Permit to Sidetrack Lanes. The motion carried. Ibarra needed a motion to approve payment #6 and #7 for the new 150,000-gallon water tower tank to Maguire for $74,503.75 and $62,196.50. It was motioned by Luecht and second by Verbrugge to approve payment #6 and #7 to Maguire for $136,700.25. The motioned carried. Ibarra presented Resolution No 21-2021 Street Lighting Removal. This resolution addresses the removal of a light pole that was located on 667 5th ST SW, on Kim Dolphins storage unit property. It was moved by Gast and seconded by Luecht to approve Resolution No 21-2021 Street Lighting Removal. A roll call vote was had which was as follows: Ayes: Swenson, Gast, Wallen, Verbrugge & Luecht Nays: None The motion carried. Ibarra needed a motion to approve the 2022 Health Insurance Renewal. It was motioned by Luecht and second by Wallen to approve the 2022 Health Insurance Renewal for 2022. The motion carried.  Ibarra needed a motion to approve the 2022 Dental/Vision Insurance renewal. It was motioned by Luecht and second by Gast to approve the 2022 Dental/Vision Insurance renewal. The motion carried. Mayor Arndorfer presented his report. Arndorfer spoke with Jennifer with Crown Point Builders, and they are wanting to build three twin homes, a total of 6 units, in the City of Britt. They have some in Garner and are very successful. They are wanting the City of Britt to be able to provide the land to build these homes. Jill Kramer was also there and said it would be a wonderful opportunity for Britt and would definitely recommend Crown Point Builders. It was motioned by Swenson and second by Gast to continue to discuss with Crown Point Builders building 3 sets of twin homes in Britt. Next Arndorfer spoke on the City Administrator, Debra Sawyer’s, Leave. Sawyer has three weeks left of her medical leave. Arndorfer stated that Ibarra will go on maternity leave any day, but we have Marcy Mayland and Kelly Jost training to handle the office while she is on leave. Next Arndorfer wanted to speak on the Municipal Leadership Academy. Arndorfer said the classes will be in December, January, and April. There are three parts to the Academy and wanted to let the Council know that those who haven’t completed them and are interested, can get with Ibarra to sign them up. Next Arndorfer asked if anyone had a public comment. Dave Padderud said that he is very pleased with the City Public Works Department, they have kept the Tree dump open 24/7. He appreciates that anyone can use it at any time. It was moved by Gast and seconded by Wallen to move into closed session at 7:52pm. to discuss a potential land purchase opportunity in accordance with Iowa City Code 21.5(j). Motion carried by unanimous vote. It was moved by Gast and seconded by Wallen to return to open session at 8:32pm. in accordance with Iowa City Code 21.5(j). Motion carried by unanimous vote. It was motioned by Swenson to allow Mayor Arndorfer the ability to negotiate the amount discussed for the purchasing of land discussed. It was second by Luecht. The motion carried by unanimous vote. With no further business it was moved by Luecht and seconded by Gast to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. __________________________________ ______________________________________ Elizabeth Ibarra, Acting City Clerk Ryan L. Arndorfer, Mayor CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT MUNICIPAL ROOM AND A P CLEANING SERVICES FIRE $ 650.00 AGSOURCE TESTING $ 3,042.00 2021 WATER REV AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. CAPITAL LOAN $ 8,881.42 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $ 8,611.47 ALLIED ENS LLC DESKTOP MONITORING $ 1,158.15  LIBRARY- AMAZON PROGRAM/SUPPLIES $ 174.96 ARAMARK MISC SUPPLIES $ 274.96 BADGER METER SERVICES OCT 2021 $ 57.06 BASE MEDICAL REIMB $ 296.68 BMC AGGREGATES L.C. 1' CLEAN ROADSTONE $ 175.33 BOLTON & MENK SMOKE TESTING $ 49,840.00 REIMBURSEMENT INV BRITT FIRE ASSOCIATION 221090236 $ 1,160.00 BRITT FOOD CENTER MISC. SUPPLIES $ 533.58 DOWN INDICATOR/ BSN SPORTS VESTS $ 465.43 CARD SERVICES POLICE $ 6,812.88 COLLECTION SERVICE CENTER GARNISHMENT $ 939.96 COLOFF DIGITAL WEBSITE SUPPORT $ 169.00 COMM 1 INTERNET/PHONES $ 500.80 LIBRARY- COUNSEL COPIER/PRINTER/SCAN $ 2,620.00 DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DNTL/VISN-PRETX $ 558.16 LIBRARY- PROGRAM DEMCO SUPPLIES $ 239.19 EARL HILL 2020-2021 LEAGAL FEES $ 16,479.08 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $ 16,354.99 FELD FIRE AMKUS/PUMP TESTING $ 1,454.00 GIFTS SEW SWEET POLICE T-SHIRTS $ 1,030.40 LIBRARY-NEWSPAPER 1 GLOBE GAZETTE CIRC DEPT YR $ 49.99 GRAFIX SHOPPE 30X60 BANNERS $ 1,535.80 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL COLOR IMAGES/ SVCS STANDARD PAYMENT $ 453.48 GWORKS ANNUAL LICENSE FEE $ 6,159.79 HANCOCK CO HEALTH SYSTEM 11 FLU SHOTS $ 540.00 HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF GARNISHMENT3 $ 149.04 HEARTLAND ASPHALT FURNISH AND ASPHALT $ 170,465.64 HISCOCKS ENTERPRISES LLC FALL SPRAYING $ 3,467.09 HORSTMAN FARMS HAULING $ 5,358.40 IMWCA INSTALLMENT 5 $ 1,221.00 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES LIBRARY-BOOKS $ 794.19 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAXES OWED $ 12,468.21 IOWA FIRE CONTROL FIRE SUPRESSION $ 903.00 IOWA ONE CALL IOWA ONE CALL $ 61.20 IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC PUMP TEST $ 1,729.00 IPERS IPERS $ 7,869.12 SIDEWALK JOEL RODRIGUEZ REIMBURSEMENT $ 292.00 KIOW BRITT CAMPAIGN $ 223.18 LAMPE CUSTOM WELDING MISC MATERIAL $ 123.24 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT BELT CONVEYER $ 1,440.80  NEW 150 GALLO WATER MAGUIRE IRON, INC TANK APP 6 $ 136,700.25 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL SPEED WIPES PLUS $ 178.20 METERING & TECH SOLUTIONS LOW LEAD BRONZE BARE $ 2,063.33 MID AMERICA BOOKS LIBRARY- JF BOOKS $ 197.50 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING PUBLISHING $ 104.00 MIDWEST PIPE SUPPLY MISC SUPPLIES $ 2,158.92 MIDWEST TAPE LIBRARY-DVD $ 275.10 DIESEL/GAS CHARGES NEW COOPERATIVE OCTOBER $ 3,823.59 NEXT GENERATION TECH INC 365 OFFICE AGREEMENT $ 110.22 CLASSES FOR PUBLIC NIACC WORKS $ 180.00 SUMMIT TRIBUNE PUBLISHING $ 623.70 NORTHERN LIGHTS POOL CONCESSIONS $ 29.21 LAST HALF OF PAINT PALMER POOLS (POOL) $ 9,750.00 PRESTO-X-COMPANY PREST CONTROL $ 51.00 PRITCHARD AUTO SERVICE SALES $ 3,076.11 SEWER SMOKE TESTING PSI MAILING $ 1,047.88 ULTIMATE BALL WASHER R & R PRODUCTS KIT $ 3,557.60 REAL SIMPLE LIBRARY-2 YR SUB $ 43.00 ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES DRESSER ROAD GRADE $ 5,671.18 MILEAGE RYAN ARNDORFER REIMBURSEMENT $ 280.34 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY TESTING $ 54.00 STATE TREASURER STATE TAXES $ 1,903.00 STREICHER'S CONVERSION KIT $ 570.00 SWENSON'S HARDWARE MISC SUPPLIES $ 540.01 TRULSON AUTO MAINTENANCE $ 719.19 U S POSTMASTER NOVEMBER POSTAGE $ 413.24 UNITED HEALTH CARE HEALTH-PRE-TAX $ 9,400.00 VERIZON POLICE PHONES $ 646.95 Accounts Payable Total $ 521,951.19 Total Paid On: 10/06/21 $ 17,144.77 Total Paid On: 10/18/21 $ 17,813.86 Total Paid On: 10/19/21 $ 924.22 Total Paid On: 11/01/21 $ 14,474.78 Total Payroll Paid $ 50,357.63 ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 572,308.82