
CITY OF VAN HORNE
Regular Council Meeting
April 12, 2021
6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at Van Horne City Hall at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Junge.
Council Present: Donald, Fisher, Knaack, Childs,
Council Absent: Parmenter
Others Present: Jared, Linda Hlas, Nancy Hlas, Jeremy Hlas, Trevor Vogeler, Scott Guysinger, Kim Rayman, Joel Brehm, Jennifer Zahradnik,
Motion by Childs to approve agenda. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Fisher to approve the Minutes of the March 8, 2021 Council Meeting. Seconded by Childs, all ayes, motion carried.
Mayor Junge opened the Public Hearing To Amend the official zoning Map of the City of Van Horne, Iowa by Rezoning 22027150 PARCEL H & E 1/2 PARCEL G EX PARCEL I N 1/2 NW 1/4 13 83 11 and 22027160 PARCEL C N 1/2 NW 1/4 EX PARCEL I 13 83 11 at 6:34 There were no written or verbal comments. Mayor Junge closed Public Hearing at 6:35 . Motion by Childs to approve Ordinance 2021-02 Approving the Amendment of Zoning Map. Seconded by Donald, all ayes, motion carried. Motion by Fisher to waive the second reading of Ordinance 2021-02. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried. Motion by Childs to waive Third Reading and Adopt Ordinance 2021-02. Seconded by Donald, all ayes, motion carried.
Scott Guysinger addressed the Council regarding a $2.00 per Capita charge for North Benton Ambulance. Questions were posed by Hlas, Rayman and Council. Council feels more information will be needed.
Council discussed 5 month sewer credit for those planting trees this summer. Zahradnik will draft for May meeting.
Vogeler addressed Council regarding the purchase of a Rotary Broom for $2,735.00. Motion by Knaack to order Broom. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Request from The Depot to renew liquor license with the change from a B License to an E License. Motion by Donald to approve license. Seconded by Childs, all ayes, motion carried.
Clerk advised Council that the First Responders had requested CDs be cashed in and the money by deposited into their City Savings account.
V & K submitted Pay Estimate #1 for $96,900 from WRH for the WWTF updates. Motion by Donald to pay Pay Estimate 1. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion, carried.
RESOLUTION 2021-421 setting Public Hearing date of April 28 at 5:30 p.m. to approve Budget FY22 was presented. Motion by Knaack to approve Resolution 2021-421. Seconded by Childs, all ayes, motion carried.
Discussion were had concerning Crisis Clean up and Tree Replacement Plans.
The following bills were presented:
CLAIMS REPORT | ||
VENDOR | INVOICE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
ALLIANT ENERGY | SEWER PLANT ELECTRICITY | $ 5,616.46 |
ATKINS LUMBER | PARK PAVILION SUPPLIES | $ 5,642.32 |
BENTON COUNTY LANDFILL | TIPPING FEES | $ 753.50 |
BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS | $ 18.00 |
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 135.42 |
CITY OF KEYSTONE – REC | SOFTBALL FEES FOR 2021 | $ 75.00 |
CITY OF NORWAY – REC | BASEBALL FEES | $ 75.00 |
CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER | LIFT STATION INSPECTION/REPAIR | $ 1,475.16 |
DCL CONSULTANTS, LLC | PARK PAVILLION PLANS | $ 750.00 |
EFTPS1 | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 3,506.37 |
EZ TRASH SOLUTIONS,LLC | CITY GARBAGE/RECYCLE PICKUP | $ 3,112.50 |
FARM AND RANCH | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION | $ 12.98 |
VAN HORNE FIRE DEPT | FIRE CALLS 2020-2021 | $ 1,700.00 |
HACH | LAB TESTING | $ 594.36 |
HAWKEYE ALARM | SIREN MONITORING | $ 63.00 |
HOMETOWN MARKETPLACE | PUBLISHING | $ 88.40 |
IOWA DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES | LAB RECERTIFICATION | $ 400.00 |
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 303.10 |
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY | FIRE DEPT SIREN AND GENERATOR | $ 440.25 |
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES | LINDA CONTINUING ED | $ 390.00 |
IPERS | IPERS | $ 2,278.89 |
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | IRWA DUES | $ 225.00 |
JOSHUA JANSS CONSTRUCTION | PARK PAVILION BUILD | $ 9,000.00 |
KEYSTONE LAB | WATER TESTING | $ 12.80 |
KOCH BROTHERS | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | $ 67.64 |
KOLLMORGAN & SCHLUE | LEGAL SERVICES | $ 314.50 |
LEAF | COPIER | $ 134.25 |
L.L. PELLING | CHANGEORDER #1 | $ 12,098.75 |
MENARDS-CEDAR RAPIDS SOUTH | CITY SHED | $ 59.94 |
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY | YEARLY | $ 1,800.00 |
NEW CENTURY FARM SERVICE | CITY FUEL | $ 2,145.66 |
NORTH CENTRAL LAB | SEWER LAB SUPPLIES | $ 119.31 |
PER MAR | UPGRADED NVR | $ 699.00 |
PER MAR | MONITORING CITY HALL | $ 225.54 |
PER MAR | MONITORING AT CC | $ 225.54 |
DEVIN PICKERING BACKHOE | SNOW REMOVAL | $ 1,402.50 |
PODS | RENTAL OF PODS | $ 285.90 |
POSTMASTER | WATER BILL POSTAGE | $ 115.00 |
POWESHIEK WATER | BULK WATER PAYMENT | $ 10,486.07 |
REAL SIMPLE | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION | $ 18.00 |
STOREY KENWORTHY | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 70.43 |
STOREY KENWORTHY | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 94.32 |
VAN HORNE TELEPHONE | CITY PHONE AND FAX | $ 492.32 |
TERRACON | PROJECT MANAGER FOR 1ST ST | $ 210.00 |
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | WATER EXCISE TAX | $ 1,594.00 |
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX | $ 427.00 |
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | STATE TAXES | $ 347.00 |
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | STATE TAX | $ 278.00 |
US CELLULAR | CITY CELL PHONES | $ 130.03 |
USA BLUE BOOK | SEWER LAB SUPPLIES | $ 149.88 |
V & K | ENGINEERING WWTF | $ 4,900.00 |
VAN HORNE REC | CONCESSION STAND STARTUP | $ 250.00 |
VINTON NEWSPAPERS | FEB MINUTES | $ 128.37 |
VINTON NEWSPAPERS | ORDINANCE ADOPT | $ 25.38 |
VINTON NEWSPAPERS | ZONING CHANGE HEARING | $ 17.24 |
WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 1,288.77 |
WRH, AKA WENDLER CONSTRUCTION | PAY ESTIMATE 1 – WWTF | $ 96,900.00 |
Accounts Payable Total | $ 174,168.85 | |
Payroll Checks | $ 11,025.21 | |
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 185,194.06 | |
GENERAL | $ 35,878.49 | |
ROAD USE TAX | $ 6,050.32 | |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 1,328.73 | |
WASTEWATER FACILITY | $ 101,800.00 | |
1ST ST OVERLAY | $ 12,308.75 | |
WATER | $ 19,000.53 | |
SEWER | $ 8,827.24 | |
TOTAL FUNDS | $ 185,194.06 |
March 2021 | Expenses | Revenue |
General | $ 59,618.02 | $ 27,470.69 |
Road Use Tax | $ 8,868.47 | $ 8,913.03 |
Employee Benefit | $ 2,490.92 | $ |
Emergency | $ | $ |
Lost | $ | $ 22,861.04 |
TIF | $ | $ 699.22 |
Debt Service | $ | $ 39,795.00 |
WasteWater plant updates $ 4,375.00 | $ | |
1st St Overlay | $ | $ |
Water | $ 17,456.31 | $ 10,824.67 |
Water Sinking | $ | $ |
Sewer | $ 16,314.28 | $ 15,601.07 |
Sewer Sinking | ___________ | $ ____________ |
$ 109,123.00 | $ 126,064.72 |
Motion by Donald to allow bills. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Knaack to approve Clerks Report. Seconded by Donald, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Childs to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Martin Junge, Mayor
Linda Klopping, City Clerk