REGULAR MEETING: September 13, 2011. The regular meeting of Oxford Junction City Council was held at the Wregie Memorial Library at 7 pm. Mayor Tank called roll. Council present were Bonny, Balichek, Ewing, and Chase. Martin was absent. Staff present was Hansen at 7:15 pm. Visitor was Shirley Jones-Midland Times.
MARTIN IS ABSENT ON ALL VOTES
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 |
$301.84 |
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ALLIANT |
STREET LIGHTS |
$860.90 |
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RUT |
$71.23 |
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SEWER |
$79.08 |
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WATER |
$282.72 |
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LIBRARY |
$91.73 |
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CITY HALL |
$61.25 |
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FIRE DEPT |
$189.85 |
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ALLIED WASTE SERVICES |
GARBAGE CONTRACT |
$2,299.00 |
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BAKER & TAYLOR |
LIB MATERIALS |
$672.85 |
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CHARLIE WIESE |
MILEAGE/DRUG TEST |
$20.50 |
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CHEM RIGHT LABS |
LAB TESTING |
$15.00 |
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CITY OF OXFORD JUNCTION |
JULIE CARLTON-WA/SW REFUND |
$93.61 |
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COON'S CORNER |
SUPPLIES |
$35.70 |
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DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP |
METERS/OUTSIDE READERS |
$151.24 |
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DOBLING INSURANCE |
FIRE DEPT INSURANCE |
$29.00 |
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ECICOG |
CDBG ADMIN FEES/WATER MAINS |
$475.00 |
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CDBG ADMIN FEES/WELL |
$367.50 |
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FRANCINE BAHNSEN |
MILEAGE TO BORDERS IN DAV |
$46.10 |
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GASSER TRUE VALUE |
PAINT FOR WELL HOUSE |
$54.98 |
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GREEN VALLEY AG & TURF |
SUPPLIES |
$12.24 |
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IIW ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, PC |
ENGINEERING FEES/CURB&GUTTER |
$1,928.50 |
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE |
FED/FICA TAXES |
$1,493.37 |
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IPERS |
IPERS |
$853.16 |
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J & R SUPPLY |
SUPPLIES |
$275.00 |
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JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL |
SUPPLIES |
$178.89 |
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JONES COUNTY TREASURER |
PROPERTY TAXES-LIBRARY |
$523.00 |
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LOST NATION TELEPHONE CO. |
POSTAGE WATER SAMPLES |
$15.96 |
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CITY HALL |
$121.26 |
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LIBRARY |
$41.87 |
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FIRE DEPT |
$46.84 |
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SEWER |
$27.42 |
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MATT PARROTT AND SONS COMPANY |
LASER CHECKS |
$197.57 |
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MEGA LIFE AND HEALTH INS CO |
HANSEN HEALTH INS |
$2,706.96 |
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WINK DENTAL/VISION |
$63.00 |
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MERLE TANK |
MILEAGE/LANDFILL MTG |
$24.50 |
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MIDLAND TIMES |
PUBLISHING |
$112.37 |
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OJ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. |
ALTERNATOR/RADIO BATTERIES |
$240.72 |
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POSTMASTER |
POSTAGE |
$102.00 |
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RIVER VALLEY |
PREPAID LP-LIBRARY |
$1,098.00 |
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STATE OF IOWA LIBRARY |
LIBRARY MEETING |
$15.00 |
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STEVE FEUSS AUTO |
VEHICLE MAINT/BATTERIES |
$561.14 |
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TLZ STOP |
FUEL FIRE DEPT |
$63.03 |
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CITY |
$321.24 |
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US CELLULAR |
CELL PHONE BILL |
$97.51 |
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UTILITY SERVICE CO., INC |
TOWER CONTRACT |
$3,764.73 |
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WALMART |
OFFICE SUPPLIES |
$22.79 |
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WORLD WAR II |
LIB MATERIALS |
$38.95 |
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WYOMING AUTO PARTS & SERVICE |
SUPPLIES |
$145.05 |
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PARTS-FIRE DEPT |
$13.29 |
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TOTAL |
$21,304.44 |
RECEIPTS: General $5,390.19; Library $500.16; RUT $4,563.73; Emergency $28,421.87; LOST $6,837.16; Capital Projects $5,817.09; Water $6,569.51; Sewer $3287.96; WWTF $6,872.30
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to approve the resignation of Tom Ihrig as our part time maintenance assistant. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Balichek seconded by Bonny to post for the part-time maintenance assistant job. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held on what to include in the ad and when the application deadline will be. There will also be no vacation, insurance or any other benefits with this job. Applications will be due Sept 30th and the appointment will be made at the meeting on Oct 11, 2011.
Mayor Tank reported that he has been working with a community service kid and has got him down to 13 hours left.
The final walk through on the Water Main project was held on Monday with the DNR and the Engineer. We are just waiting on approval from the DNR to close out the project.
Kathy Chase reported that the library is doing very well. Angie attended some training on Sept 9th. The library had 572 visitors last month!
Junction for Opportunities is planning a breakfast on Oct 30th from 7:00-1:00. They will also be having a Halloween party before trick or treating.
The curb and gutter project is in full swing and scheduled to be completed by the end of October.
Some discussion was held on the well project. The engineer will send the letter to the DNR requesting a site approval visit. There may be a possibility of getting up to a 50% forgivable SRF loan for this project. The Council also suggested waiting until after the well project is complete to look into the radio read water meters.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to approve the contract with AgVantage FS for 7000 gallons of pre-paid LP totaling $12,873. Roll Call Vote. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to approve letting Last Call close a portion of Broadway St on Sat Sept. 17th for her 2nd Anniversary Celebration. A one day outdoor alcohol permit will be issued with the understanding that she will have adequate security and if there is a problem she will not be allowed to do this again. Role Call Vote. Bonny-Aye, Ewing-Aye, Balichek-Aye, Chase-Nay. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held on planting some trees in the ROW in town. The Mayor will get some ideas on where to plant and see how many homeowners would like them and get back to the Council. The Mayor is also working on gathering information about some grants available for derelict houses/buildings in town.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to approve renewing the liquor license for Schakey’s Place. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Moved by Bonny seconded by Balichek to adjourn at 8:05 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.