City Council

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN BRITT MUNICIPAL ROOM ON THURSDAY, JULY 6TH, 2023, 7:00 P.M. 1) OPENING BUSINESS a. Call meeting to order. Minutes: Mayor Pro Tem Gast called the meeting to order. b. Roll call. Minutes: Present were Stacy Swenson, Karrie Wallen, Ashley Weiss, and Abby Post c. Pledge of Allegiance d. Conflict of Interest (state if applicable) e. Approval of Agenda Minutes: It was motioned by Wallen and second by Swenson to approve the agenda. We removed 4b and all of 5 for the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 2) CONSENT AGENDA 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 06/06/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/12/2023, and 06/20/2023 Council Meetings b. Claim list in the amount of $887,244.05 c. Class C Retail Alcohol License at Sharks Bar d. Approval of Cigarette, Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor for Family Dollar Store #32891 Minutes: It was motioned by Wallen and seconded by Weiss to approve the consent agenda except for C. Class C Retail Alcohol License at Sharks Bar. Motioned carried unanimously. Ibarra will get with Earl Hill, City Attorney, to review next steps for Sharks License. 3) DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS a. Library Report – Linda Friedow b. Public Works – Vance Hagen i. Curb and Gutter Replacement on Main Ave Quotes Minutes: We had three quotes for this replacement. They were the following: Castor Construction for $36,450, Custom Koncrete LLC. for $24,960, and Custom Concrete Contractors Inc. for $34,320. It was motioned by Swenson and second by Weiss to approve Custom Koncrete LLC. for $24,960 to replace the curb and gutter on Main Ave. Motion carried unanimously. c. Police Report – Jordan Williams i. Computer/technology Update Quote/NGT Contract Minutes: It was motioned by Weiss and seconded by Wallen to approve the quote from NGT for $7,700 to replace old computers, install a battery backup and firewall router, and a monthly servicing fee of $420. Motion carried unanimously. ii. Resignation of Officer Reis Minutes: Officer Christopher Reis resigned last week. Reis wanted some guidance on his contract repayments. Gast explained to Reis that we would need to check with the City Attorney for a final decision. iii. Police Officer Posting Minutes: It was motioned by Weiss and second by Swenson to approve a two-week job posting for a police officer. Starting pay would be $22/hr. and would go up to $24/hr. once certified. Motion carried unanimously. d. Fire Department – Jon Swenson e. Zoning - Mike Boomgarden f. Park and Rec-Jen Weiland 4) CLERK’S REPORT a. Approve Pay Application 13 to Henkel Construction for $461,310.59 It was motioned by Wallen and second by Post to approve a pay application 13 for $461,310.59 to Henkel Construction. Motion carried unanimously. b. Planning and Zoning Committee Appointment c. Deputy Clerk Training Agreement Minutes: It was motioned by Wallen and second by Post to approve the Deputy Clerk Training Agreement, which includes a $1.00 raise each year they attend MPI (2-year training) and an additional $1.00 raise once receiving their certificate. A maximum raise of $3.00. Motion carried unanimously. d. Revolving Loan for Layne and Ashleigh Mosher Minutes: It was motioned by Weiss and seconded by Swenson to approve the Revolving loan for Red White and Brew, Layne, and Ashleigh Mosher for $25,000. Motion carried unanimously. e. City Hall Cleaning Bid Minutes: It was motioned by Swenson and seconded by Post to open bids for cleaning The City of Britt building. Motion carried unanimously. f. Hobo Trademark- Kay Brooks Minutes: Kay Brooks wanted to know if she could use the City of Britt’s Hobo Trademark to print on for the Flower Cart and herself. The council did not like the idea of allowing someone other than a nonprofit to use our trademark. g. Pool Information Minutes: It was motioned by Swenson and second by Post to update the Aquatic Center rules to the following: You must be 52 inches to go off the high dive and pass a swim test. Must be 8 years old to attend the pool by themselves. Age will go up to 9 years old in 2024 and 10 years old in 2025. The daycare facility ratio is now 1 to 5. Motion carried unanimously. 5) MAYOR’S REPORT a. WTP Update b. Golf Course Lease c. Golf Course Ceiling and Light Fixtures 6) PUBLIC COMMENT 7) ADJOURN Minutes: It was motioned by Weiss and second by Post adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. _______________________________ __________________________________ Elizabeth Ibarra, City Clerk Curt Gast, Mayor Pro Tem CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT ACCO UNLIMITED CORP LIQUID CHLORINATING $ 2,079.00 AGSOURCE SEWER CHEMICALS $ 1,217.25 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC $ 12,908.23 ALLIED ENS LLC 3 YEAR MAINTANCE FEE $ 1,838.59 AMERICAN LEGION POST 315 FLAGS $ 512.00 ANN HINDERS UMPIRE $ 60.00 ARAMARK CITY HALL $ 547.81 BADGER METER service $ 57.60 BARKEMA TREE SERVICE, LLC 2022 TREE PROGRAM $ 15,350.00 BASE REIMBURSEMENT $ 394.83 BMC AGGREGATES L.C. ROADSTONE $ 64.24 WTP CONSTRUCTION AND OBS BOLTON & MENK (004) $ 13,816.00 BOOK LOOK LIBRARY IF BOOKS $ 399.77 SUMMER REC/ ROAD/ CITY BRITT FOOD CENTER HALL $ 651.82 CARD SERVICES MISC $ 3,790.90 CARLSON DRAINAGE LIONS PARK SEWER JETTING $ 250.00 CJ KAMMRAD UMPIRE $ 300.00 CLAIRE JOHNSON ARTS AND CRAFT ASSISTANT $ 300.00 COLLECTION SERVICE CENTER GARNISHMENT $ 327.86 COLOFF DIGITAL WEBSITE SUPPORT $ 169.00 COMM 1 TELEPHONE $ 526.19 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP WATER SUPPLIES $ 1,850.00 DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DNTL/VISN-PRETX $ 772.74 EARL HILL ANNUAL FEES $ 3,000.00 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $ 14,926.75 ELIZABETH GRETILLAT ARTS AND CRAFTS TEACHER $ 550.00 FELD FIRE REPAIR $ 215.14 OVERPAYMENT ON LUNCHBOX FIRST STATE BANK LOAN $ 353.35 FIRST STATE BANK BONDS $ 199,612.59 GIFTS SEW SWEET SHIRTS SUMMER REC $ 2,387.50 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS COPIER LEASE $ 237.23 HANCOCK CO HEALTH SYSTEM FIREMAN PHYSICALS $ 1,140.00 LIBRARY- ONE4WATER HANK KOHLER PROGRAM $ 100.00 HASSEBROOK REFRIGERATION POOL REFRIDGERATOR REPAIR $ 105.00 HAWKINS INC. WATER CHEMICALS $ 1,281.04 HENKEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PAY APP 12 (4/5) $ 402,000.00 IMWCA WORK COMP $ 2,736.00 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES LIBRARY BOOKS $ 967.30 IOWA DEPT. OF REVENUE SALES TAX $ 3,619.78 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES 2023-2024 DUES $ 1,565.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES ROAD SIGNS $ 932.80 IPERS IPERS $ 20,186.71 REIMBURSEMENT FOR AXEL JORDAN WILLIAMS MISC $ 51.96 KIOW PUBLISHING $ 236.00 LIBRARY- ORPHAN TRAIN LORI VICKER PRESENTE $ 290.00 MAIN STREET SPECIALTIES, LLC FIRE TRUCK EQUIP $ 2,771.76 MARCY MAYLAND SUMMER REC OTTER POPS $ 23.94 MATHEW LARSON UMPIRE $ 120.00 METERING & TECH SOLUTIONS MISC WATER $ 598.41 MICRO MARKETING LIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS $ 227.21 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING LEGALS 05.18.23 $ 21.78 MIDWEST LIVING LIBRARY MAGAZINE $ 12.00 MIDWEST TAPE LIBRARY DVD $ 220.90 MIKE SAMPSON CONSTRUCTION SOUTH DOOR AT SHOP REPAIR $ 184.00 NATE JOHNSON UMPIRE $ 120.00 NEW COOPERATIVE DIESEL AND FUE CHARGES $ 2,186.22 NEXT GENERATION TECH INC ONSITE SUPPORT $ 334.50 NORTH IOWA LIBRARIES LIBRARY BEACON SUPPORT $ 1,155.13 PAYROLL JUNE 2023 $ 52,281.86 PAXTON JOHNSON UMPIRE $ 60.00 PETTY CASH LIBRARY PETTY CASH $ 80.28 PSI POST SIGN COUNCIL $ 36.65 R.J. WHITE UMPIRE $ 60.00 LIGHTWEIGHT BOOSTER GREEN SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY HOSE $ 289.79 SEBCO BOOKS NF BOOKS $ 1,059.30 SRF-IA FINANCE AUTHORITY BONDS $ 85,934.05 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY WATER ANALYSIS $ 27.00 STATE TREASURER STATE TAXES $ 1,985.98 SWENSON'S HARDWARE MISC $ 2,125.39 LIFEGUARD 8 CERTS 4 THONE GOLWITZER RENEWALS $ 2,300.00 LIBRARY- ANNUAL SUPPORT TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE INC. SOFTWA $ 540.00 TRULSON AUTO 2021 FORD EXPLORER $ 79.57 U S POSTMASTER UTILITY BILLING POSTAGE $ 405.00 UNITED HEALTH CARE HEALTH INSURANCE $ 10,427.16 UMB BANK NA 2018 GO BOND ADMIN FEES $ 300.00 VERIZON PD PHONES $ 464.20 WEBWISE SOLUTIONS WEBSITE BUILDING-LIBRARY $ 2,265.00 WHAS AED PATCHES $ 388.99 WHITFIELD & EDDY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 3,240.00 ZEPHYR JAMTGAARD UMPIRE $ 240.00 Accounts Payable Total $ 887,244.05 GENERAL $ 104,568.70 LIBRARY FUND $ 17,379.02 FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 4,430.17 GOLF $ 8.59 ROAD USE $ 213,221.73 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 5,986.21 DEBT SERVICE $ 300.00 CAPITAL PROJ-WTP PROJECT $ 415,816.00 WATER $ 105,562.15 SEWER $ 19,971.48 TOTAL FUNDS $ 887,244.05