Minutes January 4, 2022

Present:  P. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Glass, K. Schmitt, and Schroeder.  Absent: Greg Barta

Paul Herold called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Max Krivachek was not present at the meeting, but had sent an email to Mayor and all Council in regards to changes he wanted to see voted on from past minutes.  Johansen had time to pull the June 6, 2017 minutes, and reviewed with Council.  Minutes will be noted in the office, that it was not Joe and Agnes present, but family members speaking on their behalf.  In regards to the rest of Krivachek’s emails, motion was made by Leuenberger, seconded by P. Schmitt, to forward all emails from him to our City Attorney to respond.  All voted Aye.  Carried.

Greg Barta was not present at the meeting, but had left notes of a recent water main break in the alley by Earl Lensing’s home on 11th Avenue.  Budget items he will have include County redoing W14 and a Seal Coating project.

Motion was made by K. Schmitt, seconded by Schroeder, to approve November 30th, 2021 Council Minutes, December Clerk Reports and Monthly bills as presented.  All Aye.  Carried.

Herold received the final plans on the Lagoon Project this week.  The building may not be included in the project, and they have adjusted to an 8” water main. SEH provided a Service Agreement for Bidding Services on the Lagoon, not to exceed $9,250.  Motion was made by P. Schmitt, seconded by Glass, to approve as presented.  All Aye.  Carried.  Motion was then made by K. Schmitt, seconded by Schroeder, to approve Resolution 328, setting Public Hearing on Plans, Specs, Form of Contracts, and Estimates on the Lagoon Project for February 9, 2022 at 7pm.  All Aye.  Carried.  Speer Financial provided a performa for the upcoming project.  Johansen would like to discuss with them on the details and bring to next council meeting.

2nd Well Project.  Received notice we will be receiving the $300,000 CDBG funding.

The tablets have been set up, could look to do training at next meeting if needed.  Files will open as notepad to view.

Motion was made by Glass, seconded by P. Schmitt, to approve Calmar Courier as the official newspaper for the City of Fort Atkinson for 2022.  All Aye.  Carried.

Discussed Solar Ordinances, K. Schmitt advised there is a webinar on Winneshiek Energy District website to view.  Discussed adding solar to the current building permit.  More discussion to continue.

Other business, discussed touring all city buildings prior to a meeting sometime, and also inviting Winneshiek County Supervisor to a meeting.

Next meeting will be February 9, 2022 at 7pm in the Community Center.  Motion to adjourn was made by Glass, K. Schmitt, seconded.  All Aye.  Carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

Attest: __________________________                                            ________________________________

City Clerk                                                                                        Mayor Paul Herold

Acentek – Phone $280.29
Alliant – Electric $1,761.63
Amie Johansen – AVG, Notebooks $101.13
Baker & Taylor – Books $551.52
Bank Iowa – HSA Contribution $200.00
Big River Magazine – Subscription $36.00
Brittney Schmitt – Supplies $69.11
Bruening Rock – Rock $228.50
Calmar Courier – Publishing $300.36
Camanche Library – Supplies $14.00
Capital One – Tablets & Supplies, AVAST $1,614.13
FED/FICA Taxes $1,917.83
Consolidated Energy – Propane $2,589.44
Dan Gerleman  Land for 2nd Well $9,017.92
Don Dilaura – Contract $173.36
Drillings – Chainsaw $78.30
Engaged Media – Subscription $16.95
Farmers Union Coop – Fuel $402.83
Fort Atkinson Nursery – Greenery $40.40
Franzen Sales – Parts $147.82
Greg Barta – Tablet $1,263.52
GWorks – Software $3,067.50
Hawkeye Sanitation – Garbage $4,315.12
Huber’s – Supplies $252.33
Iowa One Call – Locates $28.80
IPERS – $1,064.66
Janice Myers – Supplies $117.37
John Deere – Supplies $159.43
Keystone – Testing $179.80
Kurt Anfinson – Soup $119.00
Laura Thomas – Supplies $70.21
Luana Savings Bank – Interest $1,026.28
Marv Smith – Electric Repair $159.20
Mary Schwamman – Supplies $322.61
Mediacom – Internet $275.11
Midwest Geographic – GIS Update $522.50
Monticello Library – Books $16.00
NEIA Backhoe – Repair $357.50
Post Office – Postage $80.00
Robert Barlow Library – DVD $20.00
Sales Tax – $750.64
Sam Hageman – Storm Drain Repair $360.00
Theresa Burke – Supplies $144.50
Treasurer, St of Iowa – WH Tax $660.00
Truck Country – Repairs $460.87
US Cellular – Phones $103.92
UERPC – CDBG Lagoon $649.50
Wellmark – Insurance $518.80
Winn Co Extension – Wreaths $34.00
Payroll $8,671.80
  Totals $45,312.49

Funds:                                   Expenses:             Revenue:

General                                  $  26,450.60         $ 12,601.45

Museum                                $                             $      0

Hist Preserv                                                          $      0

Road Use                               $    2,069.19          $      0

Employee Benefits              $       718.80         $      874.08

Capital Proj                           $                              $        0

Emergency                            $                             $      131.71

Debt                                                                       $      669.50

Local Opt.                             $          0                 $         0

Water                                     $    3,110.13         $   8,650.72

2nd Well                                  $    9,017.92         $        0

Sewer                                     $    3,296.35         $   9,539.37

Lagoon                                  $       649.50         $         0

Library                                   $             0              $     150.00

Total                      $  45,312.49         $ 32,616.83

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