CITY OF NORWAY
June 10, 2019
Meeting of the Norway City Council called to order by Mayor Martin Schulte at 6:00 PM. Roll Call – Present: Curtis Mell, Jay Hahn, Darrell Schulte, Bruce Volz, Loras Schulte. Absent: None.
Motion L. Schulte, seconded by Volz to accept agenda, minutes of previous, and bills presented. Motion carried, 5-0.
Steve Smith with Johnson County Refuse was present to discuss changes to garbage/recycle program with automation due to worker’s comp compliance regulations and rates for garbage contractors. Rate increase would be approximately $6.00 per residence. Two choices of trash bins will be offered, 65 gallon and 35 gallon, with one 65 gallon recycling bin offered. Pick up day will be moved to Fridays. Johnson County Refuse will work with the clerk to begin the transition letters to residents. Probable date for change will be September 1, 2019 but it is possible it could be sooner. Motion L. Schulte seconded by Mell to accept the offer and sign a 10 year contract at the July meeting. Motion carried, 5-0.
A request for a hearing for a fence permit at 109 E Tuttle was on agenda but not attended by property owner. Council feels the fence is unacceptable and a letter will be sent to find out the intentions on removal.
Updates on the wastewater treatment plant included the start up of Nitrox Generator this week. Ultraviolet is up and running. Ultraviolet runs in the summer only. De-Sludging will take approximately 2-4 weeks once it begins. An Industrial Pre-Treatment Agreement with Frontier to set standards and limits will be worked on to meet DNR recommendations. Motion L. Schulte seconded by Volz to approve change order from Reese Electric for ventilation fan in lift station building in the amount of $600. Motion carried, 5-0.
Discussion on vacant and nuisance properties. Many properties continue to be in violation of nuisance ordinances and will be notified by the city attorney to bring their property into compliance before a municipal infraction is issued. Mayor asked for council’s help in resolving these ongoing nuisance properties. The possibility of a letter being served by the sheriff or coming directly from the attorney will be checked into to help alleviate some of the time elapsed before action may be taken.
Alley approaches and responsibility for maintenance was discussed again. More information will be gathered.
Bernice Hartsock was present to discuss the water pressure at her property at 514 Harper St. Pressure was checked that afternoon and found to be between 45#-48# at properties on Harper St. Council suggested that it may be a water flow issue, possibly stemming from the water service line. Mike Miller will locate the curb stop and speak with plumbing company when they are onsite.
Ordinance 307 Accepting the Code of Ordinance for City of Norway introduced by L. Schulte seconded by D. Schulte. Roll Call: Ayes: Mell, Hahn, D. Schulte, Volz, L. Schulte. Nay: None. Absent: None. Ordinance 307 passes the 2nd reading.
Motion L. Schulte seconded by Mell to renew a Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit for Depot Express. Motion carried, 5-0.
Motion L. Schulte seconded by D. Schulte to introduce Resolution 19-04 Accepting City Road Work for FY20. Motion carried, 5-0.
Motion Volz, seconded by L. Schulte to introduce Resolution 19-05 Setting Wages for Appointed Officers and Employees for FY20. Motion carried, 5-0.
Tree trimming or tree removal outside city limits will not be allowed to be brought into city compost area as stated in city code 107.04.
Discussion on the parking of semi cab at 302 W Tuttle. Council will permit the parking of the cab only, without attached trailer.
Motion D. Schulte seconded by L. Schulte to meet in regular session every 2 weeks through September 2019. Motion carried, 5-0. It was noted that meetings should be held to 1 hour or less. Next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2019 at 6 PM.
Motion L. Schulte seconded by Mell to adjourn at 7:45 PM. Motion carried, 5-0
Martin Schulte, Mayor
Attest: Wendy Erger, City Clerk
| CLAIMS REPORT 6/10/19 |
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| VENDOR | REFERENCE | AMOUNT |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS & ELECTRIC | 3,485.72 |
| BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR | QUARTERLY LAW ENFORCEMENT | 3,055.00 |
| BOOMERANG CORP. | PAY REQUEST #5 | 308,115.88 |
| CARD SERVICES | UPS-VEHICLE SUPPLY-COMP.SUPPORT | 288.38 |
| CEDAR VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY | CALL OUT & SHELTER CARE | 205.00 |
| CRAWFORD QUARRY CO. | 2′ CLEAN | 174.09 |
| DEPOT EXPRESS | GAS/DIESEL | 407.31 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,790.09 |
| EVER-GREEN LANDSCAPE NURSERY | PLAYGROUND MULCH | 660.00 |
| FURLER UTILITY SERVICE | TESTING | 435.00 |
| FURLER UTILITY SERVICE | TESTING | 360.00 |
| IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | WASTEWATER RENEWAL APPLICATION | 85.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATES | 39.60 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,206.08 |
| JUDY BRIES | PAVILION DEPOSIT REFUND | 50.00 |
| KEYSTONE LABORATORIES | TESTING | 464.50 |
| L.L.PELLING | PREMIX | 57.60 |
| MENARDS CR SOUTH | PAINT/STEEL NITRILE/SPRAYER | 63.84 |
| MENARDS CR SOUTH | SUPPLIES | 43.06 |
| PICKERING BACKHOE SERVICE | JETT CULVERTS | 300.00 |
| POWESHIEK WATER ASSOC. | WATER PURCHASE | 3,097.50 |
| SCHIMBERG CO | GASKET | 51.76 |
| SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC | CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | 10,520.36 |
| SOUTH SLOPE COOP | PHONE | 236.51 |
| STAR EQUIPMENT LTD | COMPACT EXCAVATOR | 433.66 |
| STORM STEEL | SUPPLIES | 189.90 |
| UNITED HEALTH CARE | GROUP INS. | 2,581.12 |
| US CELLULAR | CELL PHONES | 173.85 |
| USA BLUEBOOK | VALVE BOX KEY | 159.54 |
| USPS | CITY PO BOX RENT | 94.00 |
| USPS | STATEMENTS | 85.40 |
| VINTON NEWSPAPERS | PUBLISHING | 109.73 |
| WELLMARK BC & BS | DENTAL | 170.67 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | 3,054.43 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | 342,244.58 |
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