City Council

CITY OF BRITT – BRITT IOWA – March 22nd, 2022 City of Britt, Iowa Council met in pursuant to law and the rules of said Council in Special Council session at 7:00 o’clock P.M. the 22nd day of March 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arndorfer, and the following Council members were: PRESENT: Stacey Swenson, Curt Gast, Karrie Wallen, Ashley Weiss, ABSENT: Chad Luecht The Mayor presented the agenda for approval with removing Maguire Iron payment (approved last month) and Resolution 08-2022 (Not ready for approval). It was moved by Swenson and seconded by Weiss to approve the agenda with removing Maguire Iron payment and Resolution 08-2022 off the agenda. A roll call vote was had which was as follows: Ayes: Swenson, Gast, Wallen. & Weiss Nays: None The motion carried. Next, Mayor Arndorfer stated it was time for the public hearing for Resolution 07-2022 Adopting the budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022- June 30th, 2023 and Certifying Tax Levies to Hancock County Auditors. The public hearing was opened at 7:03pm. There were no written or verbal questions on the Proposed Property Tax Dollar Levy for Fiscal year 2022/2023. The public hearing was closed at 7:08pm. It was motioned by Swenson and second by Wallen to Approve Resolution 07-2022 Adopting the budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022- June 30th, 2023 and Certifying Tax Levies to Hancock County Auditors. A roll call vote was had. Ayes: Swenson, Gast, Wallen, & Weiss Nays: None The motion carried, and the resolution was approved and adopted. Next Jen Weiland, head of the Summer Rec Programs was present to speak. Weiland mentioned that some of her can monies were deposited into our city account instead of the summer rec can account. Ibarra will look into those and get them placed where they are supposed to be. Parks and Rec have also agreed to run the Hobo Day Run as a fundraiser and also to ensure that the run continues to happen. Summer Rec salaries have also been miscoded, so those will also need to be looked at to see how much is actually left in the budget. They have increased the cost of ballfield signs to $40, it was originally $25 last year. They have not hired a pool manager yet, but they have had some interest from a couple girls. The board wants to pay for lifeguard certifications, but they will have to use it out of their funds. Next council meeting will be a discussion for lifeguard pay. Donations are now being accepted for summer rec programs at City Hall. There are new sign-up sheets this year. They have removed Track and Field from the program. There is now one sheet for baseball/softball and another for other activities (arts and crafts, golf, soccer). Volleyball is going through Northern Lights League in the Spring. Cheerleading has been moved to football season. There will be new uniforms for T-ball, baseball, and softball. Stephanie Daugard is currently serving as the contact for borderline league for bb/sb. They are also offering tackle football for grades 5 & 6 and flag football for grades 3 & 4. Jeremy Purvis accepted the position of football coordinator. Weiland presented a quote for renovating the baseball diamonds. Small field was estimated at $17,305.77, large field at $7,942.99, and to add a T-ball infield at $17,163.16. They would really like to see, the small field done this year. Ibarra will look at their budget to see if it is possible this year. Chief of Police, Mark Anderson, is wanting to purchase a new police vehicle. It was decided to move that to the next meeting once the budget has been approved. Ibarra needs the approval for resolution 09-2022 Making Elizabeth Ibarra the Title VI Coordinator. It was motioned by Swenson and second by Wallen to approve Elizabeth Ibarra as the Title VI Coordinator. A roll call vote was had. Ayes: Swenson, Gast, Wallen, & Weiss Nays: None The motion carried, and the resolution was approved and adopted. The Pool Rates were kept the same as last year. Which were as follows: Family Pass-$130 Individual Pass- $85 Punch Pass (x10)-$35 Daily- $4 Non-Swimmers-$2 **There will be a $10 discount on the Family and Individual Passes, good through May 1st. The Council wanted to move forward with Ibarra’s recommendation of hiring Marcy Mayland as the Deputy Clerk at $15.75/hour. It was motioned by Gast and second by Wallen to approve Ibarra’s recommendation of hiring Marcy Mayland as the Deputy Clerk at $15.75/hour. Motion carried unanimously. With no further business it was moved by Wallen and seconded by Weiss to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. __________________________________ ______________________________________ Elizabeth Ibarra, Acting City Clerk Ryan L. Arndorfer, Mayor