Monday, January 9, 2012

The Readlyn City Council met in open session on Monday, January 9,2012 at 6:45 p.m. for Finance committee to review bills followed by a 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. Mayor Clemen in the chair and the following named council members present: Barry Wittenbug, Barry Fortsch, Mike Hupfeld, Dan Wedemeier, Jason Franck. Absent: Tom Cozart. Others in attendance: Jim Bisbee, Steve Aiello, Barney Wiersma, Erv Mussman, Kim Brown, Louie Hartman, Barb Sowers, Ella Matthias, Samantha Power, Ron Oltrogge.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve minutes from the December 12, 2011 council meeting. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wittenburg to approve bills presented for payment. All said yes. Motion carried.

Treasurer's report tabled.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wittenburg to approve the budget, clerk and library reports. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve police report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to adjourn as this concluded the 2011 business. All said yes. Motion carried.

The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Wedemeier. Council present: Fortsch, Wittenburg, Hupfeld, Franck. Absent: Cozart.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve agenda as printed. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wedemeier to approve Police Chief Steve Aiello to attend 24th Annual Sex Crimes Investigators Conference in Des Moines February 6-9, 2012. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Franck. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wittenburg to approve Shive-Hattery On-Call Service Agreement. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Franck, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Shive-Hattery, representative Erv Mussman gave an update on wastewater facility plans. Council reviewed the Antidegredation Alternatives Analysis Report. Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wittenburg to approve the Antidegredation Alternatives Analysis Report for the City of Readlyn, Iowa dated January 3, 2012 as prepared by Fox Engineering. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Franck, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wittenburg to direct the city clerk to perform the public notifications as required related to the Antidegredation Alternatives Analysis Report for the City of Readlyn. Roll call vote. AYES: Franck, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Readlyn Community Club representatives, Louie Hartman and Kim Brown, gave an update on plans for this year's Readlyn Grump days in June. Council also received a request for a $1,000.00 contribution toward the fireworks for this year. All was taken under consideration.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wittenburg to approve Visual Night Inspection Policy for the City of Readlyn. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Franck. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve Merri Burgart as member of the Readlyn First Responders. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Franck, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Fortsch to approve Mayor Wedemeier's appointment of Steve Aiello as Police Chief. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Franck, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Wedemeier made the appointment of Barry Fortsch as Mayor Protem.

Mayor Wedemeier appointed the following Council Committees to serve the next two years as follows:
Electric: *Hupfeld, Cozart, Franck
Sanitation: "Fortsch, Wittenburg, Hupfeld
Street: *Cozart, Wittenburg, Hupfeld
Purchase: *Wittenburg, Franck, Hupfeld
Water: *Hupfeld, Cozart, Wittenburg
Finance: *Wittenburg, Hupfeld, Cozart
Ordinance: *Hupfeld, Cozart, Franck
Parks: *Franck, Cozart, Hupfeld
Public Safety: *Cozart, Wittenburg, Fortsch
*First person will serve as chairperson.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Fortsch to appoint Barry Fortsch and Barry Wittenburg to the Tripoli-Readlyn Sanitation Board for the next two years. Roll call vote. AYES: Franck, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to appoint Police Chief, Steve Aiello as Readlyn's representative on the Bremer County and Black Hawk County E-911 Boards. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Franck. NAYS: None. Motion carried,

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Franck to approve Mayor Wedemeier and Herb Clemen as Readlyn's representatives on the EBRRA Board. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Franck, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wittenburg to approve council appointees for the next two years as follows:
City Clerk: Lois Buhr
City Attorney: Engelbrecht Law Office/Beau Buchholz
City Treasurer: Janice Heineman
City Superintendant: James Bisbee
Electric Utility Superintendant: Elmon Tatroe, dba Tatroe Electric
Water Superintendant: Bernard Wiersma
Sewer Superintendant: James Bisbee
Park Superintendant: Bernard Wiersma

Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Franck, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Council received budget requests for the FY12113 Budget from city departments. All budget requests and concerns will be studied further. Council will have a special budget meeting to be set later in the month.

City property located at 138 E 3rd Street tabled until February meeting.

Mayor Dan Wedemeier will be Readlyn's representative on the Waverly Area Development Board.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded Hupfeld to adjourn. All said yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM.

Dan Wedemeier, Mayor

ATTEST: Lois J. Bubr, City Clerk

Monday, December 12, 2011

The Readlyn City Council met in open session on Monday, December 12, 2011at 6:30 p.m. for a work session and at 6:45 p.m. for Finance committee to review bills followed by a 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. Mayor Clemen in the chair and the following named council members present: Barry Wittenbug, Barry Fortsch, Mike Hupfeld, Dan Wedemeier. Absent: Tom Cozart. Others in attendance: Jim Bisbee, Steve Aiello, Barney Wiersma, Jason Franck, Janice Heineman, Erv Mussman, Beau Buchholz.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wittenburg to approve minutes from the November 14, 2011 council meeting. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wittenburg to approve bills presented for payment. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve treasurer's reports for October and November. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to approve the budget, clerk and library reports. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve police report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Fortsch to approve agenda as printed. All said yes. Motion carried.

City attorney, Beau Buchholz discussed with the council options for canceling the sale of the property to Lavern and Lavonne Thurm described as Lot 5, except the North 10 feet, and all of Lot 6 in Block 7, in the Town of Readlyn, Iowa known as 138 E 3rd Street, Readlyn, Iowa. Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to proceed with forfeiture of down payment and real estate to resind agreement with Lavern and Lavonne Thurm. Release and quit claim deed to be signed as part of agreement. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Shive-Hattery On-Call Service Agreement tabled until January meeting.

Shive-Hattery, representative Erv Mussman gave an update on wastewater facility plans.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve James Bisbee and Bernard Wiersma to attend Iowa One Call meeting. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve spending up to $750.00 in this year's budget to replace "5 ton limit signs". Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Hupfeld,Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Fortsch to reimburse Kluesner Construction $1,000.00 as a shared cost for extra work in the alley by Sphan and Rose Lumber. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve LeRoy Platte as a member of the Readlyn Library Board to fill out the term of Nancy Platte expiring June 30, 2014. Roll call vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Council members received and update on the sand blasting and painting being done at the water treatment building.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded Wittenburg to adjourn. All said yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Herbert J Clemen, Mayor

ATTEST: Lois J. Buhr, City Clerk