Minutes November 1, 2023

FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on November 1, 2023, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  Present were  Glass, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Leuenberger and Schroeder.  Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, George & Shirley Tupy, Tom Madden, Steve and Marta Kelsay and Sam Hageman.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to approve the consent agenda( minutes from October 4, 2023, claims and clerk/treasurer reports)  All aye.  Carried.

 

Acentek phone 296.69
Alliant utility bills 2390.17
Anderson Law legal 288.00
Baker & Taylor books 439.39
Bruening rock 586.67
Citizens Svgs taxes 1736.36
Drake Lib book 2.00
Driveway Spec fill cracks 800.00
Earl Lensing safety 40.11
Farmers Union supplies 365.95
Forbin 365 100.00
Franzen Sales samples 32.89
Franzen Sales fd repairs 1319.22
Gworks license/support 3581.00
Hach water testing 706.16
Hawkeye Sanit garbage 2246.54
Hoopla books 73.46
Hubers Store supplies 447.98
Iamu safety dues 265.00
Ia Dept Rev wet tax 440.55
Idnr permit 4973 115.00
Ia One Call locates 18.00
Ia Rl Water dues 305.00
Ipers ipers 1344.18
Jay’s Auto 1999 rescue 680.44
Keystone Labs testing 15.50
Lakeview Books books 142.69
Lee’s Repair uniloader 332.00
Marie Riha file protectors 19.17
Marv Smith Elec siren repair 451.39
Mediacom internet 237.07
Mid-America minutes sept 105.32
Mihm Trans #2 diesel fd 267.96
Lee Fischer for water 537.50
Northern Ia Con hdpe dual wall 292.72
Post Office mail bills 102.00
Rausch C onst apron 435.00
Riley’s cartridges 607.10
Smart Apple Me books 196.64
Total Tree tree rem 5300.00
Truck Country tanker unit 5 1686.03
US Cellular cell phone 36.34
Ueco paint 290.64
Uperc admin well 241.32
Ventura Lib book 15.00
Visa greg water 584.06
Wellmark ins 655.46
Payroll 6,714.46
Total 37,886.13
Claims by fund
General Fund 20,506.71
Road Use 1,519.86
Benefits 655.46
Water 9,319.25
Wellmark 241.32
Sewer 5,643.53
Total 37,886.13
Revenue
General Fund 42,400.34
Library 20
Museum 1150
Road Use 3091.29
Benefits 4247.75
Emergency 601.35
Lost 3802.02
Debt Serv 12717.18
Water 8017.79
Wellmark 60394
Sewer 18365.74
Lagoon 16.47
Total 154,823.93

 

Tom Madden presented for approval pay estimate # 8 from Blazek Corporation in the amount of $ 43778.37.  He explained that this was for electrical, mechanical and seeding.  They will be doing a start up of the new well on Tuesday and he should have all the paperwork to close out the project at the December meeting.  He also stated that the samples for the lagoon came back with excellent results.

George and Shirley Tupy addressed the council regarding the alley to the south of their property.  Mayor Herold stated that it had been surveyed but that we have not received any descriptions or mapping. This will be discussed at the December meeting when maps will be available to view the area of concern.   Steve Kelsay stated that a new county engineer had been hired and that they feel that the projects can now continue on schedule.  He said he is in discussion with the supervisors, county zoning, and cities in the county regarding secondary residences on properties.  This is needed to help with the housing shortages in the area.  Sam Hageman was present to address the issue of his neighbor’s dog (Randy & Cheryl Wagner) coming to his property and confronting him very aggressively.   It was then brought to the attention of the council that the dog has been confrontational with neighbor Bob Glass and Christy Coral.  The city council will have the city attorney address the issue.

The council will update appointments to the Historic Preservation and Museum Committees at the December meeting.

There were no building permits submitted.

The clerk discussed the IRS issue dating back to 2020, advised council that the Community Foundation Grant Workshop was is November 13th. (Kay Schmitt will attend), and stated that the Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund was requesting their annual contribution.  Members were invited to a Legislative Forum in Elkader on December 6th. Sponsored by UERPC.

The December meeting will be held on Monday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to adjourn.  All ayes. Carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

 

ATTEST: ______________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

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