CITY OF POMEROY
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
MINUTES
February 9 , 2010
Public Hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Gene Becker
Council present: S Juilfs, B Meyer, C Meyer and R Bachman Absent: Dan Devore
Public Hearing regarding adoption of Ordinance #207 Amending Chapter 3 Utilities-Refuse Collection
Public Comment: One resident told the Council that the Garbage ordinance was abusing his constitutional rights by forcing garbage on him. The resident also asked how many additional accounts Gray sanitation would be collection with the passing of ordinance 207; the Council responded that Gray Sanitation would gain around fifty customers. Dan DeVore arrived at 7:15.
C Meyer read the 3rd reading of Ordinance #207. Motion: D DeVore made a motion seconded by S Juilfs to pass the 3rd reading and adopt Ordinance #207 effective upon publication. Ayes: S Juilfs, B Meyer and D DeVore. Nays: Ron Bachman and C Meyer. Motion carried. C Meyer made a motion seconded by B Meyer to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: S Juilfs, D DeVore, R Bachman, C Meyer and B Meyer. Nays: None. Motion Carried. Public Hearing closed at 7:20 P.M.
CITY OF POMEROY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
February 9, 2010
Roll Call: B. Meyer, C. Meyer, S Juilfs, R Bachman and D DeVore.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: C Meyer asked about the Steve Johnson meeting, Mayor Becker stated that because of weather he had to reschedule it.
Mayor and Council Comments: The Council was informed that someone broke into the Fire Station since the last Council meeting. City Hall received an estimate to replace the walk in door at the Fire Station. The Council asked that the Fire Dept fix the existing door’s problem of sticking on the bottom making it hard to open.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: C Meyer made a motion, second by R Bachman to approve the Agenda. Roll call: Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer, D DeVore and B Meyer Nays: None. Motion Carried.

CONSENT AGENDA: D DeVore made a motion, second by S Juilfs to approve the Consent Agenda: Financials, Minutes, Requests, Reports, and Bill List Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer, D DeVore and B Meyer Nays: None Motion Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: 
Fire Dept: Training Burn New Cooperative was tabled to next meeting due to the weather.
Water/Sewer/Streets: Dave George addressed the Council about a City Employee plowing in a car left on the street and creating a 3 foot crumb roll in his driveway. The Mayor said he would meet with the Maintenance Department about the issue. The Council discussed radio read water meters and concluded that other leak check measures should be taken first. D DeVore and R Bachman will be meeting to discuss installation of electrical service in the new maintenance building and report back to the Council at the March regular meeting. The Council reviewed a Monitoring Violation the City received from the IDNR for taking a sample at an incorrect location. The violation letter informed the Council that a new sample in the correct location needed to be taken by February 28, 2010 and a letter notifying the public of the violation needed to be sent out. The Public notice and the 2009 Water Quality report will be mailed out before April 30 to all water customers. The Council reviewed an evaluation of Richard Beisch’s water account for the past 3 years. After review a motion was made by C Meyer, seconded by R Bachman to credit Richard Beisch $506.99 going back to June and July of 2006. Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer, D DeVore and B Meyer Nays: None Motion Carried.
Police Dept: Chief Gerdes is to bring recommendations to the next Council meeting on citation fines. Chief Gerdes questioned allowing cars to park on Cayuga Street between Maple St and Harrison St. and asked the Council to consider making it a no parking street. She stated that because of the snow cars couldn’t park next to the curb and some cars double park while picking and dropping kids off for school making it impossible for cars to get out of the angled parking spots. The Council asked that an ad be placed in the paper reminding people not to double park and be courteous to people trying to get out of the angled parking. C Meyer and B Meyer are going to investigate into an issue that occurred over the weekend between one Fire Dept member and the Police Chief and report back to the Council at the next meeting.
Summer Rec.: D DeVore is going to contact last year’s summer rec. coordinators to see if they are interested in running this year’s program.
Cemetery/Parks: The volunteer group asked if they could use all the money collected from the can redemption last year to redo the gazebo park this summer. The Council agreed that the volunteer group would receive all the money from the can redemption last year to be used for city beautification. The Council asked if there were any changes to the mowing contract, City Hall is to contact Dale Oberhelmen and report back at the next meeting.
City Hall: A motion was made by C Meyer seconded by D DeVore to approve the Liquor License for Food on Four. Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer, D DeVore and B Meyer Nays: None Motion Carried. Motion was made by C Meyer seconded by D DeVore to get updated Municipal Policy Leaders’ Handbook for the Council, Mayor and City Hall. Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer, D DeVore and B Meyer Nays: None Motion Carried. The Council reviewed the Cost of ordering the 2010 Iowa Law Publications. The Council asked that City Hall review the online code and discuss with the Police Chief to see it’s necessary to order a set. The Council looked over the insurance valuations for next year’s insurance policy and tabled the discussion so that more information could be collected. The Region V Municipal Government Conference is set for March 22, 2010; the Council members will check their calendars and decide at the next meeting if they will be attending or not.
Budget FY 2011: A motion was made by C Meyer seconded by S Juilfs to have a Public Hearing to approve the budget for fiscal year 2011 on March 9, 2010. Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer, D DeVore and B Meyer Nays: None Motion Carried. As of July 1st there will no longer be a Deputy Clerk position, the position will become a part-time Utility Billing position. The decision was made at the budget workshop meeting due to increasing expenses the position will be part-time. The Council decided to renew a Cemetery CD for one year. A motion was made to increase paid holidays to include Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Presidents Day and Columbus Day. Ayes: R Bachman, S Juilfs, C Meyer and D DeVore. Nays: B Meyer. Motion Carried.
Public Comment: Cindy Loots asked that the Council follow thru with their actions and make sure they are getting done. Loots also complained about the mowing of Vet’s Park said it needs to be done more often this summer. Don Mann complained about the railroad crossing on Seneca St. and Ontario St, asking the Council to try and repair the crossings.

ADJOURNMENT 9:13 P.M.  


___________________________ Gene Becker Mayor


___________________________ Sarah Juilfs City Clerk

Bill List:
KATHLEEN ALLEN
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS
SARAH J JUILFS
CAL CO ECONOMIC DEV
CAL CO JOURNAL HERALD
CALHOUN COUNTY TREASURER
CASEY'S
COLLECTION SERVICES
D&K IMPLEMENT LLC
D&K SERVICE
DEMCO, INC
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
GENERAL BUSINESS INTERIOS
GERDES LORIE
GRAY SANITATION
KIM GUTZ
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT
IOWA ONE CALL
IOWA TELECOM
IPERS
LARSON, HAROLD
THE MACHINE SHOP
MANGOLD ENVIRON
MEYER GENERAL STORE
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
NORTHWEST COMM
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
OFFICE ELEMENTS
POMEROY INDUSTRIAL CORP
RC SWANSON HARDWARE
KENNY RHEA
DAN ROSA
SAFEGUARD
KAREN SCHWARDT
STAR ENERGY
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
U S POST MASTER
UTILITY SERVICE CO., INC
WELLMARK
 BOOKS/DVDS/PROG SUPPLIES
BOOKS
CLRK01/12/MIDASX2/SUP OFFMAX
ANNUAL DUES
CNCL MIN 1-12/PBLC NTC GARB RA
SALT&SAND MIX 10 TON
4 DEPT'S GAS CREDIT CRDS
GARNISHMENT
UPS TO MET
FUEL/ WIPER BLADES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
FED/FICA TAXES
SCOUT MESH-BACK CHAIR
BOOTS
3 RECY PKUPS/COMM BLDG BUMP
OCT 09 TO JAN 10 AMB DIR
AZONE 15
15 FAXES
JAN PHONE
IPERS
COMM BLDG MAINTENANCE
STEEL/WELDING RODS
WATER ROUTINE BACTERIA
WIPER BLADES/SCREWS/BIT EXT
WATERSTAND
INTERNET
ALLEN WRENCH/2JACK STANDS
MAIN CONT #7575
RENT
58 SALT BAGS/SHOVEL GRAP
POKY 27 MILES
OCT 09 TO JAN 10 FIRE CHIEF
CHECKS/ENVELOPES
6BOOKS/4DVDS
MAIN SHED
STATE TAXES
WATER BILLS
QRT PAYMENT
FEB HEALTH INS
Total
$ 70.69
$ 156.50
$ 136.91
$ 500.00
$ 103.48
$ 237.70
$ 702.74
$ 903.48
$ 7.87
$ 398.60
$ 87.47
$ 2,526.02
$ 200.00
$ 113.98
$ 310.00
$ 100.00
$ 791.00
$ 13.50
$ 406.15
$ 1,310.49
$ 32.56
$ 28.97
$ 423.00
$ 21.11
$ 1,555.37
$ 49.95
$ 62.97
$ 14.45
$ 559.83
$ 306.91
$ 10.80
$ 100.00
$ 206.61
$ 82.95
$ 1,329.47
$ 2,174.00
$ 77.00
$ 4,981.45
$ 2,631.29
$ 23,725.27

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