CITY OF NORWAY

February 17, 2020

A special meeting of the Norway City Council called to order by Mayor Bruce Volz at 3:00 PM. Roll Call – Present: Jay Hahn, Darrell Schulte, Loras Schulte. Absent: Curtis Mell.

Mayor Volz administered the Oath of Office to Council appointee Kevin Frese to fill a vacancy. Frese joined the meeting.

Motion L. Schulte seconded by D. Schulte to accept agenda. Motion carried, 4-0.

Mayor Volz opened the Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy at 6:03 PM. Hearing no comments, oral or written, motion L. Schulte, seconded by D. Schulte to close the public hearing at 6:06 PM. Motion carried, 4-0.

Resolution 20-02 – Approving the Maximum Tax Dollars from Certain Levies for the City’s Proposed FY 20-21 Budget was introduced by motion of L. Schulte, seconded by D. Schulte. Motion carried, 4-0.

Ordinance 315 – Amending Zoning Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures introduced by L. Schulte, seconded by D. Schulte. Roll call: Ayes: Hahn, Frese, D. Schulte, L. Schulte. Nays: None. Absent: Mell. Ordinance 315 passes the 1^st reading.

Discussion of citizen’s plowing snow on City streets and damage to streets and curbs. Mayor will prepare a letter citizen’s reminding them that City streets should only be done by City employees as well as regulations of parking on street during snow events.

Discussion on setting fees for snow removal and mowing of properties by City employees or their designee. The ordinance will be looked at to evaluate the not to exceed height requirements of grass. A resolution will be prepared to set the charges for snow removal and mowing.

Curtis Mell joined the meeting at 6:30.

Discussion on complaints received of cats at large accessing a vacant property. A letter has been sent to the property owner. If no response is received the attorney will be contacted for further action.

Discussion on the conditions present at commercial property on Railroad St. The attorney will be contacted as to how to proceed with commercial property.

Budget workshop conducted.

Motion L. Schulte seconded by D. Schulte to adjourn at 7:05 PM. Motion carried, 5-0.

Next meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2020 at 6 PM.

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Bruce Volz, Mayor

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Attest: Wendy Erger, City Clerk

CLAIMS REPORT 2/17/2020
VENDOR	REFERENCE	AMOUNT
ALLIANT ENERGY	GAS & ELECTRIC	5,782.83
BAKER & TAYLOR	LIB BOOKS	88.73
BC SOLID WASTE COMMISSION	3RD QTR LANDFILL FEES	3,960.50
BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR	QTRLY LAW ENFORCEMENT	3,250.00
BENTON COUNTY TREASURER	COUNTRY VIEW LOTS TAX	8.00
BOOMERANG CORP.	PAY APP. 8 & 9	159,332.58
CARD SERVICES 2/1/20	IT SUPPORT-LIB.BOOKS-OFF.SUPP	404.76
CARD SERVICES 3/1/20	OFF SUPP-SOFTWARE SUPP&REPAIR	980.07
CEDAR VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY	SHELTER CARE-STRAY CAT	130.00
DEPOT EXPRESS	GAS/DIESEL	655.00
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,797.36
HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY	EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION	53.50
IMFOA	DUES	50.00
ION ENVIRONMENTAL	TESTING	206.50
IOWA DEPT. OF REVENUE	Q-4 SALES TAX	284.00
IOWA DEPT. OF REVENUE	Q-4 WATER EXCISE TAX	1,003.00
IPERS	IPERS	1,142.04
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE	JAN. CONTRACT	3,811.50
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES	TESTING	220.00
KOCH BROTHERS, INC	CONTRACT COPIES	6.76
MEARDON, SUEPPEL & DOWNER	LEGAL	1,050.00
MENARDS CR SOUTH	ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES	313.63
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOC.	WATER PURCHASE	4,336.50
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC	CONSTRUCTION SERVICES	3,324.48
SOLBERG’S	PLACQUE	34.24
SOUTH SLOPE COOP	PHONE	448.84
US CELLULAR	CELL PHONES	170.18
USPS	STAMPS	55.00
USPS	STATEMENT	85.40
VINTON NEWSPAPERS	PUBLISHING	100.64
WELLMARK BC & BS	DENTAL 2/1/20 INV.	170.67
WELLMARK BC & BS	DENTAL 3/1/20 INV.	170.67
Payroll Checks		5,714.02
***** REPORT TOTAL *****		199,141.40
GENERAL		19,721.44
ROAD USE TAX		1,774.40
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS		170.67
WATER		8,126.66
SEWER		169,348.22
TOTAL FUNDS		199,141.39