October 12, 2015
The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Padavich presiding with
the following council members present: Freese, Goettsch, Schossow, Schubert and Wiese.
Guests: Dan Sinclair. Bryan Segebart
Motion by Schubert second by Freese to approve the agenda with the addition of a building permit
application. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Schossow second by Wiese to approve the Consent Agenda. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda a. Minutes of September 14, 2015; b, Clerk/Treasurer Financial Reports; c. Allow
bills presented.
BILLS PRESENTED October 12, 2015
Payroll Account – federal, state, fica & ipers withholding………………………….2202.22
Reserve Fund – transfer funds……………………………………………………………
153.00
Depreciation Fund – transfer funds ................................................... .....249.00
Aurelia Lumber – 4x4 post .............................................................. ...... 35.20
Bomgaars – supplies ...................................................................... ...... 55.28
Buena Vista Stationery – toner, paper .............................................. .....139.99
Cherokee Rural Water –1.752 gallons ............................................... ... 4730.40
Feld Fire – quarterly monitoring (4th qtr) ........................................... .....105.00
G & C’s – fuel ................................................................................ ...... 80.12
Hach – chlorine testing supplies………………………………………………………….
461.44
Holstein Sanitation – 3rd qtr residential contract ................................. ... 9500.00
IIMC – dues .................................................................................. .....155.00
IDNR – annual water use fee ........................................................... ...... 99.00
Iowa League of Cities – budget class ................................................ ...... 36.00
Mangold Environmental –wastewater testing ..................................... ...... 20.00
Keith Merrick – plaques .................................................................. .....102.03
MidAmerican Energy – utilities ......................................................... .....998.96
Mid-America Publishing Corp – publications ....................................... ...... 92.00
Martin’s Flag Company – flag pole w/ solar light ................................ .....475.09
Paul Larson Insurance – snow plow premium..................................... .....317.00
Pilot Rock Signs – decals for snow plow ............................................ ...... 50.00
Schaller Telephone – phone ............................................................ ...... 22.34
SKC Striping – street lines .............................................................. ... 1530.52
SIMPCO – housing trust fund ........................................................... ... 4000.00
Stevenson Hardware –supplies ........................................................ ...... 12.17
Treasurer – State – 3rd qtr sales tax ................................................. ... 1504.00
Walmart – office supplies, clock, garbage bags .................................. ...... 41.28
Brad Pedersen – certified operator ................................................... .....597.37
Jordan Beckman- salary .................................................................. ... 2500.00
Anita Brandt – Salary .................................................................... ... 1290.10
Reimb. medical insurance ......................................... .....217.00
Reimburse mileage .................................................. .....443.07
Reimburse motel ..................................................... .....328.96
LIBRARY BILLS
Payroll Account – federal, state, fica & ipers withholding ..................... .....579.63
Schaller Telephone ......................................................................... ...... 37.97
Mid American Energy ...................................................................... ...... 59.80
Baker & Taylor – books ...................................................................
Pockets Full of Fun – puppet show....................................................
Walmart – books, dvd’s, .................................................................
Judy Whitmer – salary – ................................................................
- reimburse medical insurance ..................................
- reimburse mileage .................................................
Mary Wiese –payroll .......................................................................
Aimee Kell – payroll .......................................................................
.....154.33
.....250.00
.....183.45
.....988.92
.....215.00
...... 49.96
...... 64.54
...... 55.32
RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – 13820.37; ROAD USE – 3864.61; EMERGENCY –
286.23; LOST – 0; TRUST & AGENCY –1233.86; WATER UTILITY – 7812.25; RESERVE FUND –
153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTILITY – 3937.82; SOLID WASTE – 4187.24;
WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT –90.00.
DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – 2654.64; LOST – 475.09; ROAD USE –
2042.68; TRUST & AGENCY – 345.36; WATER UTILITY – 6861.80; SEWER UTILITY – 519.19; SOLID
WASTE – 9500.00.
IDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Sheriff Harrimann was unable to attend the council
meeting.
METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS - DAN SINCLAIR TALKED with the council about his
cellular based Badger meters. The meters have a "beacon" that can be read thru the internet as often
as hourly if the user wants/needs the usage information. Mr. Sinclair told the council that the meters
have an expected 20-year life span. there is a battery in each beacon that lasts approximately 14
years. He also told the council there is a monthly fee for cellular access of $.89 per month which
should be passed on to the customer. Following discussion it was decided to look into financing for
changing to this cellular based metering system.
ZIG'S AUTOMOTIVE - JUNK/NUIISANCE VEHICLES - Bryan Segebart was present at the request
of the council to discuss complaints received about his junk and nuisance vehicles. Councilman
Schubert told Mr. Segebart that he has too many cars sitting there and the area needs to be cleaned
up. Mr. Segebart told the council he has removed some vehicles and is working on removing/cleaning
up the area.
FIRE BOARD PROPOSED BUDGET 2017-2018 - Mayor Padavich reported on the September 14,
2015 Galva Township Fire Board meeting and the proposed formula to set the township and city’s
levy. This levy would increase the city's portion $5000 over the present asking of $4231.00 for an
approximate total of $9231.00. The next annual Galva Township Fire Board meeting will be
September 2016.
OFF-SET PROGRAM APPEALS PROCESS - RESOLUTION - Motion by Freese second by Schossow to
approve the Resolution Approving Iowa Offset Appeal Process. All ayes. Motion carried.
HALLOWEEN PROCLAMATION - The council set trick-or-treating for Saturday, October 31, 2015
from 5 to 7:30 PM. Residents are encouraged to have their porch lights on if they want trick-ortreaters
IDA ALIVE - BIIKE RACKS - The council read the email from Ida Alive telling of their grant
application that will be used to place bike racks in each city of the county.
GEODE ENVIRONMENTAL - ACCESS AGREEMENT - Following discussion motion by Schubert
second by Freese to approve Access Agreement for Environmental Investigation, Main and First Street
by Geode Environmental to perform soil and groundwater testing. All ayes. motion carried.
SIDEWALK @ FIRE STATION - The Fire Board will be replacing the cement in front of the fire station
and the property next to the library within the next thirty days. Council member Freese will check
with Wiese brothers Construction to see how much it would cost to replace the sidewalk on the north
side of the library while they are replacing the other cement.
RECODIFICATION - ORDINANCES CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 9 - Motion by Goettsch, second by
Freese to table this and schedule a work session just for re-codification after harvest. All ayes.
Motion carried.
LED LIGHT PROGRAM - Following discussion about the cost of the bulbs and the rebate from
MidAmerican Energy it was decided to have City Hall, the shop, library and possibly the shelter house
changed to led lights. All ayes. Motion carried.
SNOW STORAGE - Motion by Goettsch second by Schossow to pay G & C's $400 to store snow on
his lot on Main Street this winter. All ayes. Abstain: Freese Motion carried
PROSPECTTIVE CITY BUILDING - It was decided to get bids on a 30x40 building for equipment
storage.
MAINTENANCE POSITION - OWI & INSURANCE - Mayor Padavich told the council about
Maintenance man Beckman receiving an OWI in September. After checking with the city's insurance,
Employer's Mutual Insurance has said he cannot drive any city vehicle that has a license plate during
the time that he does not have a license.
FLAG POLE - The council discussed the new flag pole installed at city hall.
BUILDING PERMIT - TOM GOETTSCH - NEW GARAGE - Motion by Schossow second by Schubert
approving the garage. All ayes. Abstain: Goettsch Motion carried.
IN OTHER BUSINESS THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED:
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Spraying city properties
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Stop Sign at First and Monona Streets
There being no further business the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese.
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Mayor TJ Padavich
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, MMC/IaCMC