Minutes October 2, 2024

FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2024

 

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were P. Schmitt, Glass, & Leuenberger. Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Steve & Marta Kelsay and Morgan Vsetecka and Alexis Elsbernd. Schroeder and K. Schmitt were absent.

Motion by Glass, second by Leuenberger to approve the consent agenda (agenda, claims, minutes and clerk/treasurer reports)  All aye, Carried.

 

Claims Sept ‘24
Acentek phone,int 1791.10
Allianat elec bill 1968.10
Badger Meter meter rd serv 51.22
Baker & Taylor books 611.34
Bank Iowa hsa 200.00
Bod Impl jb repair 96.28
Bruening Rock chips 137.24
Citizens Svgs taxes 1828.02
Coast to Coast pens 304.11
Column pub min 91.70
Decorah Tech updates 150.00
Donna’s Window windows 375.00
Farmers Union roundup 154.50
Forbin 365 100.00
Franzen Sales mower blades 168.24
Hawkeye Sanit contract 2255.58
Hawkins pump heads 699.42
Hawkins chemicals 588.77
Hoopla aud 51.66
Howards Tire tire repair 60.00
Hubers Store supp 480.91
Iamu dues 677.00
Iowa Dept Rev wet tax 449.61
Idnr supply fee 115.00
Ipers ipers 1390.99
Jay’s Auto fd 35.00
Keystone testing 64.50
L & R Mfg shelves 208.25
Lee’s Repair uni 200.00
Loren Franzen ramp lib 250.00
Marv Smith Elec supplies 133.82
Mediacom internet cc 168.02
Mid-American sub lib 47.00
Lee Fischer water leak 2071.74
NE Ia Metal pipe 547.07
NE IA const supplies 534.37
Rausch Const elm st 53000.36
Rausch Const staples,gun 163.55
RILEY’S toner 579.75
Simmering Cory code update 75.00
Star Equip nozzle 530.67
Storey-Kenworth receipt books 210.00
Superior Bldg fence well 1102.85
Treas St IA taxes 847.29
US Cell cell phone 36.85
Visa supplies 153.81
Wellmark ins 678.02
Payroll 6924.36
Total 83358.07
Exp by fund
General 11977.59
Road Use 1286.31
Benefits 878.02
Lost 53000.36
water 11591.08
sewer 4624.71
Total 83358.07
Revenue by fund
General 27713.61
Road Use 4374.15
Benefits 3628.34
Lost 3937.15
Debt Serv 14301.22
water 11215.95
sewer 14579.40
Total 79749.82

 

Steve Kelsay updated the council on the W-14 project and other county issues including the recycle bins and where they will be located.

Water improvement fees were discussed,  this fee pays the debt on the well and currently is not generating the funds needed for the yearly debt payment. Motion by Leuenberger, second by Glass to approve the first reading of Ordinance # 42 raising the Improvement fee $ 2.00 monthly and the bulk water rate minimum and cost per thousand. Aye:  Leuenberger, Glass, P. Schmitt. Motion carried.

Condition of the sidewalks within the city were discussed.  Many sidewalks have grass in the cracks that pose a hazard. Council members will be inspecting the sidewalks and letters notifying property owners of required repairs will be mailed.

The cities cost of the W-14 project increased approximately $ 3,000. The bid for the project was more than the engineers estimate and $ 3,000 is our projected cost increase.

Greg Barta reported that the trees at Oak Hill Cemetery were removed  and the stumps ground. He is placing dirt where needed. Trees also removed on E. Main Street with the property owner sharing the cost of removal with the city. The DNR was in Fort Atkinson on Monday to inspect the wastewater treatment facility. Greg reported all was satisfactory.   He stated he is still working with the water Chlorine Residual to get it within the DNR requirements. Water loss due to water leaks was discussed, this will be monitored to make sure all have been repaired.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the building permit for Marvin Krivachek. All aye, Carried.

The Mayor and City council received an  invitation to the IEDA best city practices meeting in Waukon.

Playground updates and ways to fundraise for the new equipment was discussed.  Resurfacing of the Pickle Ball Court was also discussed.  The city has no extra funds for this project so donations and fundraising will be needed. Anyone with ideas please contact Dale or Kay.

Motion by Leuenberger, second by P. Schmitt to adjourn.  All aye, Carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:41 P.M.

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

 

ATTEST:_________________________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

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