CITY OF VAN HORNE
Regular Council Meeting
May 10, 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:, Knaack, Fisher, Parmenter
Council Absent: Donald, Childs
Others Present: Jared,
Motion by Parmenter to approve agenda. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Fisher to approve the Minutes of the April 12, 2021 Council Meeting. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Parmenter to approve the Minutes of the April 28 Special Council Meeting. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
As the City Council of Van Horne feels that an ambulance service being funded is a necessity and benefit for all Van Horne residents, motion was made by Fisher to approve payment of $700 to North Benton Ambulance for this year and $1400 for FY22. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Sewer Ordinance 2021-03 addressing temporary discount for tree watering was presented. Motion by Fisher to adopt Ordinance 2021-03 Sewer Credit. Seconded by Knaack, all aye, motion carried. Motion by Parmenter to waive the second reading of Ordinance 2021-03 Sewer credit. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried. Motion by Knaack to waive the third reading of Ordinance 2021-03 Sewer Credit and adopt Ordinance. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Resolution 2021-422 setting June 14th , 2021 for a Public Hearing on Budget Amendment was presented. Motion by Parmenter to approve Resolution 2021-422. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Request from Benton Community Seniors to do a Senior Parade on Commencement Day was discussed. Motion by Knaack to grant permission for Parade. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
WWTF Pay Estimate #2 was presented from V & K for payment to WRH for $117,407.65. Motion by Parmenter to approve and pay estimate. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Vogeler addressed Council regarding the progress of the WWTF updates.
Discussion was had regarding employee wages and contracts. Resolution and contracts will be approved at the June 2021 meeting.
The following bills were presented:
| CLAIMS REPORT | ||
| VENDOR | INVOICE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| ALICIA RAUSCH | REC APPAREL | $ 177.53 |
| ALICIA RAUSCH | REC BATS FROM DICKS | $ 171.18 |
| ALICIA RAUSCH | DICKS SPORT REIMBURSEMENT | $ 213.96 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | TEMP SERVICE AT REC | $ 149.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | SEWER PLANT ELECTRIC | $ 5,331.45 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR | WIPER BLADES | $ 27.78 |
| ATKINS LUMBER | REC STORAGE REBUILD | $ 28,321.64 |
| BARR PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC | FIRE STATION REPAIRS | $ 183.57 |
| BSN | BASEBALLS | $ 126.37 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 166.98 |
| CITY OF KEYSTONE – REC | 2ND TEAM FEES | $ 75.00 |
| CITY OF NORWAY | 2ND TEAM FEES | $ 75.00 |
| DEMCO | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | $ 310.26 |
| EFTPS1 | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 5,363.93 |
| ELITE SPORTS | REC UNIFORMS-HATS/JERSEYS/VISO | $ 3,434.17 |
| ELITE SPORTS | BASEBALL/SOFTBALL UNIFORMS | $ 6,870.47 |
| EZ TRASH SOLUTIONS,LLC | TRASH PICK UP AT FIRE STATION | $ 3,112.50 |
| HOLIDAY INN DES MOINES | IMFOA HOTEL – LINDA | $ 224.00 |
| HOMETOWN MARKETPLACE | NEWSLETTER | $ 19.40 |
| INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 197.84 |
| IPERS | IPERS | $ 2,392.56 |
| IREAD | PROGRAMMING | $ 40.56 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | CITY SHED SUPPLIES | $ 198.31 |
| JOHNS LOCK | SEWER PLANT KEY | $ 176.37 |
| JOSHUA JANSS CONSTRUCTION | 2ND 1/2 OF REC COMPLEX | $ 6,750.00 |
| JOSHUA JANSS CONSTRUCTION | 1/2 DOWN FOR REC COMPLEX | $ 6,750.00 |
| KEYSTONE LAB | WASTEWATER ANALYSIS | $ 70.50 |
| KEYSTONE LAB | WASTEWATER ANALYSIS | $ 85.80 |
| KCC – CONTINUING ED | KATLYN HLAS – EMT | $ 2,065.00 |
| KLOPPING, LINDA | SIGN FOR CC | $ 292.52 |
| KOCH BROTHERS | COPIER MAINTENANCE | $ 74.96 |
| LAURIE DONALD | SAMS REIMBURSEMENT | $ 751.54 |
| LEAF | COPIER | $ 134.25 |
| MATHESON-TRIGAS | MEDICAL OXYGEN | $ 230.82 |
| MECHELLE LAMBERT | STORYTIME CRAFT SUPPLY REIMBUR | $ 38.65 |
| MENARDS-CEDAR RAPIDS SOUTH | 3 SHELF METAL UNIT | $ 300.93 |
| MID-AMERICA BOOKS | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 548.60 |
| NEW CENTURY FARM SERVICE | CITY FUEL | $ 371.77 |
| NEW CENTURY FARM SERVICE | FIRE DEPT FUEL | $ 99.92 |
| P & K | ROTARY BROOM | $ 2,735.00 |
| PENWORTHY | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 100.78 |
| PEPSI | REC CONCESSIONS | $ 798.22 |
| PODS | REC STORAGE CONTAINER | $ 111.28 |
| POSTMASTER | WATER BILL POSTAGE | $ 115.00 |
| POWESHIEK WATER | BULK WATER | $ 12,204.15 |
| STOREY KENWORTHY | CITY HALL OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 192.71 |
| STOREY KENWORTHY | LIBRARY OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 371.67 |
| VAN HORNE TELEPHONE | CLERK PHONE/FAX | $ 509.12 |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY | REC CONCESSION | $ 662.34 |
| TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | STATE TAXES | $ 975.00 |
| US CELLULAR | CITY CELL PHONES | $ 130.16 |
| V & K | WWTF – CONSTRUCTION ADMIN | $ 6,475.00 |
| VINTON NEWSPAPERS | MARCH MINUTE PUBLICATION | $ 113.04 |
| VINTON NEWSPAPERS | FY22 PROPOSED BUDGET PUBLISH | $ 125.44 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 1,294.41 |
| WRH, AKA WENDLER CONSTRUCTION | WWTF UPDATES PAY ESTIMATE 2 | $ 117,407.65 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 225,250.96 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 11,614.72 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 236,865.68 | |
| GENERAL | $ 81,079.98 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 6,287.86 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 1,294.41 | |
| WASTEWATER FACILITY | $ 123,882.65 | |
| WATER | $ 16,786.83 | |
| SEWER | $ 7,533.95 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 236,865.68 |
April 2021 | Expenses | Revenue |
| General | $ 304,250.89 | $ 44,213.77 |
| Road Use Tax | $ 19,791.82 | $ 7,344.16 |
| Employee Benefit | $ 24,163.75 | $ 3,045.23 |
| Emergency | $ 2,502.62 | $ |
| Lost | $ 4,122.69 | $ |
| TIF | $ 27,460.84 | $ |
| Debt Service | $ 19,601.82 | $ |
| WasteWater plant updates $ 96,900.00 | $ 101,800.00 | |
| 1st St Overlay | $ | $ 12,308.75 |
| Water | $ 8,699.64 | $ 21,131.85 |
| Water Sinking | $ | $ |
| Sewer | $ 12,511.44 | $ 10,558.88 |
| Sewer Sinking | ___________ | $ ____________ |
| $ 520.005.51 | $ 200,402.64 |
Motion by Parmenter to allow bills. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Knaack to approve Clerks Report. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Parmenter to adjourn. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Martin Junge, Mayor
Linda Klopping, City Clerk
