REGULAR MEETING: October 11, 2011. The regular meeting of the Oxford Junction City Council was held at the Wregie Memorial Library at 7 pm. Mayor Tank called roll. Council present were Chase, Ewing, Martin, Bonny and Balichek. Staff present was Hansen. Visitors were Marlene Flory-JFO & Midland Times.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to approve the agenda. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Balichek seconded by Bonny to approve the consent agenda. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
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AFLAC |
AFLAC INS |
$430.52 |
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AgVantage FS, INC |
PREPAID LP |
$12,284.02 |
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KEYS FOR SHOP |
$7.50 |
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ALLIANT |
STREET LIGHTS |
$876.86 |
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RUT |
$76.92 |
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SEWER |
$77.64 |
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WATER |
$272.06 |
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LIBRARY |
$94.05 |
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CITY HALL |
$63.74 |
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FIRE DEPT |
$179.95 |
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ALLIED WASTE SERVICES |
GARBAGE CONTRACT |
$2,299.00 |
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ANSTOETTER CONSTRUCTION |
WATER MAINS |
$31,977.59 |
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BAKER & TAYLOR |
LIBRARY MATERIALS |
$493.23 |
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BARD MATERIALS |
WEEKS SIDEWALK |
$607.11 |
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CHEM RIGHT LABS |
LAB TESTING |
$15.00 |
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CITY OF OXFORD JUNCTION |
D STEFFEN DEPOSIT REFUND |
$100.00 |
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COON'S CORNER |
SUPPLIES |
$18.45 |
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ECICOG |
CDBG ADMIN WATER MAINS |
$274.00 |
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FIRE PROGRAMS |
FIRE SOFTWARE |
$455.00 |
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FRANCINE BAHNSEN |
OPERATING EXPENSE |
$69.00 |
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HIPIOWA |
WINK HEALTH INS |
$1,624.77 |
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IIW ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, PC |
ENGINEERING FEES-WELL |
$760.48 |
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ENGINEERING FEES-WATER MAINS |
$3,625.75 |
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE |
FED/FICA TAXES |
$1,930.20 |
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURALRES |
PERMIT 6116 WATER USE FEE |
$95.00 |
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IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES |
BUDGET WORKSHOP |
$30.00 |
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IOWA WATER ENVRNMNT ASSOC |
WATER CONF. -WINK |
$30.00 |
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IPERS |
IPERS |
$1,278.32 |
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JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH |
C WIESE DRUG TEST |
$21.00 |
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JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL |
SUPPLIES |
$91.50 |
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KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, INC |
LAB TESTS |
$229.00 |
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LASACK BROS & CO.REPAIR |
FIRE TRUCK REPAIR |
$514.36 |
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LOST NATION TELEPHONE CO. |
CITY HALL |
$123.37 |
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LIBRARY |
$42.07 |
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FIRE DEPT |
$47.50 |
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SEWER |
$30.47 |
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MCNEILL TREE SERVICE |
D BENHART TREE |
$300.00 |
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MERLE TANK |
MILEAGE LANDFILL MTG |
$24.50 |
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MIDLAND TIMES |
PUBLISHING |
$159.25 |
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POSTMASTER |
POSTAGE |
$131.00 |
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RACOM CORPORATION |
NEW PAGER & REPAIRS-FIRE DEPT |
$496.00 |
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RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS |
RADIO CHARGERS |
$186.00 |
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RIVER VALLEY |
DIESEL-FIRE DEPT |
$66.69 |
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AMBULANCE |
$341.09 |
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RUT |
$497.62 |
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WATER |
$248.81 |
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SEWER |
$248.81 |
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STEVE FEUSS AUTO |
FD PARTS |
$74.80 |
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RED TRUCK-STARTER |
$208.50 |
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TLZ STOP |
FIRE DEPT FUEL |
$97.01 |
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CITY |
$198.02 |
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TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA |
STATE WITHHOLDING TAX |
$584.00 |
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STATE SALES TAX |
$1,168.00 |
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US CELLULAR |
CELL PHONE BILL |
$92.38 |
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VISU-SEWER, INC |
LINED 3 MANHOLES |
$4,200.00 |
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TOTAL |
$70,467.91 |
RECEIPTS: General $10,548.69; Library $8,023.16; RUT 4,249.55; Employee Benefits $1,162.95; Emergency $134.81; Debt Service $379.97; Water $7,076.29; Sewer $3,760.45; WWTF $6,867.36
Council was given a written complaint about a dog. They will refer it to the sheriff. Have also had a lot of complaints about the new garbage provider. The Mayor will try to remedy the situation.
Maintenance supervisor Wink has permission to go to a water conference in Manchester on October 26th. It was suggested that the part-time guy attend also.
Mayor Tank has had a lot of calls from residents and the construction crew regarding the curb & gutter that he has been dealing with. He has also finished up with community service kid. They got a lot of work done around town.
The City Clerk obtained permission to attend a budget workshop on November 16th in Iowa City.
Kathy Chase reported that the library has received a lot of donations recently. They also now have wireless internet service that was also a donation. They purchased a clock in memorial of Rich Law. They are also talking about replacing the lighting in the library.
Marlene Flory reported that the Junction for Opportunities will hold a breakfast and a Halloween party on Oct 30th. The Holiday in OJ will be held the 2nd Sat in December.
Mayor Tank reported that 4 manholes were relined on 1st Ave S. They also televised the sewer line and discovered that there is a telephone line going through it. This is a major source of infiltration and needs to be fixed. There are also 4 manholes on Main St that need to be relined.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to approve the mayor signing a letter to IDED for a grant time extension for the water main project. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Balichek seconded by Bonny to approve Change Order No. 6 from Anstoetter Construction. Roll Call Vote. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Balichek seconded by Bonny to approve Pay Application No. 8 from Anstoetter Construction. Roll Call Vote. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Three applicants were interviewed by Chase, Bonny and Tank for the part-time maintenance assistant job. It was the recommendation of this committee to hire Charlie Wiese.
Moved by Martin seconded by Balichek to hire Charles Wiese as the new part-time maintenance assistant. Roll Call Vote. Chase-Aye, Bonny-Aye, Ewing-Nay, Martin-Aye, Balichek-Aye. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held on renewing 4 CD’s with Citizens State Bank. A decision will be made at the November meeting.
A letter from IIW about a grant with the DNR for derelict buildings was discussed. The Mayor will do some more looking into it.
Sheriff Greg Graver presented the Council with the report from September and took down some new complaints.
Moved by Balichek seconded by Martin to approve the Annual Report. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Ewing seconded by Bonny to have a written report presented to the Council each month from the maintenance superintendant and from the fire chief. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 pm.
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Merle Tank, Mayor Attest: Stacia Hansen, City Clerk
These minutes are not official minutes until approved by the City Council.