Minutes September 6, 2023

Fort Atkinson Regular City Council Minutes September 6, 2023

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 P.M. on September 6, 2023 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  Present were: Glass, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt and Schroeder.  Leuenberger was absent.  Also present were: Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Ron Franzen, Tom Madden and Steve Kelsay.

Motion by Glass, second by Schroeder to approve the consent items (minutes from August 2, 2023, clerk/treasurer reports and claims) All ayes. Carried.

 

Claims Aug 23
Acentek phone bill 44.88
Alliant elec bill 2292.47
Baker & Taylor books 706.48
Bank Iowa has 200.00
Blank Zoo Rdg prog 367.22
Blazek Corp ppe#6well 11265.10
Bruening Rock rock 1234.07
Citizens Svgs taxes 2113.48
City Launery supplies 266.52
Darin Barta mowing 552.00
Decorah Tech library 80.25
Demco supp 161.48
Diamond Vog paint 333.77
Forbin 365 fee 100.00
Fort Band band fees 250.00
Franzen Sales samples 39.73
Grafton Lib book 5.00
Greg Barta fuel patch 67.19
Hawkeye Sanit month 8 2208.41
Hawkins chemicals 473.27
Hoopla books 97.41
Hubers Store supplies 443.31
Iowa Dept Rev wet tax 355.62
Iowa Pump lift pump 905.00
Ipers pension 1580.48
JB Holland lagoon 223053.65
J.D. Financial supplies 157.94
Josh Nolte cc air 570.00
Kahn Tile well site 1519.84
Keystone testing 15.50
Lee’s Repair uniloader 364.00
Lib & Ed Serv books 69.96
Lickety Split fuel 3174.29
Mediacom internet 94.97
Mid-America pub 301.91
Midwest Geo map 15.00
Nationwide bond 123.00
NE Ia Metal repair 165.04
Post Office mail bills 102.00
Rausch Const tile 23.97
Roger’s Lock padlocks 429.18
SHE lagoon 3247.08
Sherwin Willia sprayer 26.94
Superior Bldg supplies 25.35
Thornton Lib book 12.00
US Cell greg cell 36.22
Uperc admin wel 579.01
Visa supplies 956.20
Welllmark ins greg 655.46
Winn Co. Eng salt 1634.09
Payroll Aug 7797.84
Claims by fund 271293.58
General 16638.80
Road Use 5251.01
Benefits 855.46
Water 5863.29
Well 11929.83
Sewer 4424.18
Lagoon 226331.01
Total 271293.58
Revenue by fund
General 28347.92
Museum 220.00
Road Use 3061.70
Benefits 441.05
Emergency 62.46
Lost 5271.13
Debt Serv 1320.60
Water 6917.04
Well 108060.93
Sewer 15251.18
Lagoon 196003.34
Total 364957.35

 

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve Resolution # 384 authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $ 1,984.600 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2023.  All ayes. Carried.  This amount is less than previously stated due to the return of the Initiation Fee from the original loan.

Tom Madden was present and stated that the well is basically completed but are waiting for the electrical components to come for the well house.  He presented Pay Request # 3 for Shawver Well in the amount of $ 51,980.20 which is all but the retainage.  Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve Pay Request # 3.  All ayes. Carried.  A contract change order # 3 from Blazek Corporation was received asking for a time extension until October 30th due to the delay in receiving the electrical components needed.  Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to approve Contract Change Order # 3.  All ayes. Carried.  Pay Request # 7 from Blazek Corporation in the amount of $ 81.332.16 was presented.  Motion by Schroeder, seconded by Glass to approve PPE#7.  All ayes. Carried.

Ron Franzen addressed the council with updates on the old tanker stored at the lagoon building and update on the summer band concerts.  He also stated there may be a notice of open burning ban coming for Winneshiek County.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to approve the second reading of Ordinance # 34 raising the cost of water in the city.  All ayes. Carried.   The clerk will put together a spreadsheet of water rates in the area.

Greg Barta was absent but the need for a brush mower and tractor was discussed.  Steve Kelsay stated that the County would be replacing one of theirs and that it may be an option for Fort Atkinson.

Motion by P. Schmitt, seconded by Glass to approve the building permit for Bob & Laure Rausch. All ayes. Carried.

Information was shared from the City Attorney regarding annexation. The city will not pursue this option.

A draft copy of the recent Audit report was shared with the council.

Myles Kupka sent a letter of resignation from the Historic Preservation Commission.  Motion by P. Schmitt, second by K. Schmitt to accept the resignation.   All ayes. Carried.   Information was received regarding our Historic Preservation Ordinance.  According to state regulations we can have no fewer than 3 members and they can serve a staggered term for a minimum of three years.  The current city code will be amended changing the number of members and the term from three to two years.

A written band concert report was submitted to the council.

The yearly library report was submitted to the council for review.

Information has been received from the DNR and FEMA regarding the need to update the City of Fort Atkinson’s floodplain ordinance.   The DNR sent a draft copy with all required items and the city will fill in the city information.  A public hearing will be held and the ordinance adopted at a later date after review by the Mayor.

Steve Kelsay was present and he shared information regarding the change in state tax laws,  Area water rates were discussed and he stated he presented a copy of the book, A History of Mills and Water-powered Sites of Winneshiek County to the Fort Atkinson Library.

Motion by K. Schmitt, seconded by Schroeder to adjourn.  All ayes. Carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.

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Paul Herold, Mayor

ATTEST:  ___________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk

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