August 11, 2015
The Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting Tuesday, August 11th, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the city
meeting room. The meeting was called to order by Chairman DeShaw. Present were DeShaw, Lange,
Guthrie and Melchert. Absent, none. Motion by Lange, seconded by Guthrie, to approve the agenda
and the minutes of the July meeting. Ayes, all. Carried. The bills were presented for payment as
follows:
ELECTRIC:
PAYROLL
PAYROLL TAXES
TYLER COLE
BARD MATERIALS
GREINER CONST. INC
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
LEICK SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
THE MINI MART
RICK'S REPAIR SERVICE
PAINT "N" PLACE
RPGI
HARRIS ELECTRICAL SERVICE
BHMG
CITY LAUNDERING CO
CITIZENS STATE BANK
MIDWEST LAMP RECYCLING
LEADER PUBLICATIONS
USPS
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
BOSS OFFICE
US CELLULAR
WINDSTREAM
WELLMARK BCBS
TREAS STATE OF IA
K & L CONTRACTING
DELHI LUMBER
LESS TAXES & INS
FED WH-SS-MED-IPERS
DEDUCTIBLE SELF-INSURANCE
SWITCHGEAR FOUNDATION
USE OF CONCRETE FORMS
AUGUST BILLINGS
LINK CHAINS
GAS
OIL CHG, BELTS & PULLEY
‘15 U'COAT, BEDLINER & RUNNING BDS
PURCH PWR (459,872 kWh)
MISC LINE SUPPLIES
SERVICES ON SWITCHGEAR
MAT & TOWEL SERVICE
MONTHLY CASH MGT & ANNUAL LK BX
LAMP/BALLAST DISPOSAL
PROCEEDINGS
JULY BILLS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
LASERPRINT PAPER
AUGUST SERVICE
JULY BILLING
AUGUST HEALTH INS
JULY SALES TAX
BACKHOE - CEMENT REMOVAL & FTGS
REBAR, SCREWS, NAILS, CDX, LBR ETC
WATER:
US CELLULAR
WINDSTREAM
WELLMARK BCBS
TREAS STATE OF IA
K & L CONTRACTING
DELHI LUMBER
USA BLUE BOOK
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
MAGUIRE IRON INC
AUGUST SERVICE
JULY BILLING
AUGUST HEALTH INS
JULY SALES TAX
BACKHOE -CEMETERY WATERLINE
READY MIX GRAVEL
KOP KIT, INJ VALVE ASSY, SERVICE KIT
BALL VALVE - CHLORINATOR
CLEAN/INSPECT WATERTOWER
$8,364.12
4,867.52
1,500.00
2,175.00
455.20
67.69
54.83
265.29
331.70
1,310.75
25,312.41
218.07
1,611.65
79.68
33.95
209.53
81.09
102.55
79.86
66.82
114.01
168.46
234.00
1,120.00
695.00
561.03
114.02
60.06
1,876.05
407.00
355.00
63.55
366.99
16.02
1,390.50
August 11, 2015
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
USPS
6/18-7/20/15 PUMPING & POWER
POSTAGE - WATER SAMPLES (3)
374.50
40.59
METER:
MARJORIE FELDMANN
DEP REFUND
100.00
Motion by Guthrie, seconded by Lange, to allow the bills as presented. Ayes, all. Carried.
Supt. Melchert reported on the following items:
 The waterline as discussed in July has been replaced at the cemetery. Another leak surfaced
following the repair and another section of pipe was replaced. There appears to still be an issue
of some sort and they will be hand digging to locate the problem.
 A water leak was repaired in front of 112 First St SE. It required digging down to the main on the
north side of the street to shut it off.
 A customer wishing to install a carport requested an UG service installation. 106 Walnut SE
 Repair of the bucket truck is complete and will be picked up Wed, August 12th.
 A DOT permit has been approved to install UG wiring in front of 101 School St NW which will
allow the removal of an overhead line across highway 38.
 Additional water samples were submitted this month for nitrates, radionuclides, and Stage 2
disinfection byproduct rule.
The used switchgear purchased from McLeansboro, IL, was moved in on Tuesday, August 4th. For
the next phase, Melchert would like to replace the 3 pole mount transformers located in the cabinet
next to the gear with a 3 phase padmount. He hopes to have the wall replaced along First St. sidewalk
within the next week or two.
The Board reviewed the watertower inspection report and pictures. It is recommended by Maguire
Iron that the inside of the tower be painted at the same time as the exterior, which is tentatively
scheduled within the next year. No action taken at this time. In the future, we will be requesting that
the inside of the tower be powerwashed when the cleaning/inspection is done.
Melchert requested permission to purchase new tool boxes for the new pickup. He is pricing 68”
DeeZee side mounts. He has one price and is awaiting a second. Permission granted, cost not to exceed
price already quoted.
A discussion was held concerning selling the old pickup. It was decided to advertise for sealed bids.
The description will include the following information: 2002 Chevrolet 1500 pickup, dark blue, regular
cab, 4 WD, auto, 102K, with receiver hitch, good rubber, toolboxes and some rust. Bids will be due Sept.
1st. We will reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
It was decided to sign Cole up for IAMU’s UG course September 16-18th in Ankeny. The Board asked
if Cole had completed his testing for water and wastewater certification. It has not yet been scheduled
to Melchert’s knowledge. The Board would like it to be done as soon as possible.
Delinquent accounts were reviewed. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Receipts for July 2015:
Balance 7/31/15:
Electric
$49,310.86
Water
6,070.25
Meter
275.00
Sales tax
1,489.33
MMG
72.69
Investments
$28,089.57
91,346.92
6,974.00
827.00
151,678.23
35,000.00
________________________________ Secretary _________________________________ Chairman
August 11, 2015