April 15,1996_______Atkins, IowaSeptember 3, 2002 Atkins, Iowa Council met in regular session. Members present: Lieb, Carbaugh, Herman and Jacobsen. Absent was Gilson. Mayor Steffen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Motion was made by Carbaugh, second by Lieb to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes of August 19th , August Finance Report and a list of bills. Ayes: Jacobsen, Carbaugh, Herman and Lieb. Nays: none. Motion carried. Bills approved: Alliant Utilities electrical service $2,381.00 A-1 Disposal dumpster for celebration 75.00 Atkins Telephone Co. phone service 152.23 Break Point Store mower 76.80 “ “ “ FD 64.01 Benton County Title Co. abstract 350.00 Benton County Auditor law enforcement 2,340.00 Cellcom FD cell phone 10.70 Doug Franck Trucking road stone 170.88 D J C-Stores beer permit refund 37.50 Dyna-med FD supplies 286.89 Furler Utilities BOD Tests 252.00 Galls Incorporated FD equipment 112.42 Keystone Lab water tests 8.00 John Lauterwasser till soccer field 45.00 Lee Nelson wages 124.67 MPC Newspaper publications 107.74 Office Express paper 27.90 Pool Tech Chlorine 340.00 Staples supplies 17.98 Utility Equipment meter wire 95.00 Library bills: Cathy Becker wages $ 518.90 “ “ mileage 18.98 Ashley Lenz wages 24.00 Geri Mackal “ 60.95 Beth Volker “ 18.00 MPC Newspapers subscription 26.00 Atkins Telephone Co. phone service 38.97 “ “ “ rent 250.00 Aramark floor mats 20.33 August Finance Report Receipts Warrants General Fund $ 3,624.76 $21,695.60 Road Use Tax $ 6,614.11 $ 150.55 Water Fund $10,104.92 $ 3,440.60 Sewer Fund $ 7,861.64 $ 1,302.93 Sewer Debt $16,212.00 $ .00 Totals $44,417.43 $26,589.68 The Mayor welcomed Boy Scout Troop # 93 to the meeting. Doug Stout was present to explain a new business he is starting with Tom Latteyer. They could contract with the city to do building inspections, both new construction and additions. Cost of the inspection would vary depending on the type of improvement. Council took no action at this time. The Clerk presented the Annual Street Finance Report for the year ended June 30, 2002. On motion by Jacobsen, second by Herman, council voted to approve Resolution # 409, a resolution approving the report. Aye: Lieb, Carbaugh, Herman, and Jacobsen. Nay: none. Resolution was approve. Jeff Niemeier from AiroLink Communications was present to explain what his company is about and request the city allow him to install an antenna on the water tower. His company would then be able to provide wireless inter-net service to the City and surrounding area. The cost of the service would be $40.00 per month and would eliminate the need for a phone line to a computer. The City would receive a per cent of the profit from customers that use the Atkins tower. The council referred the contract to the City Attorney for review. Council received the renewal of the five-year lease for the Round House Area from the County. It was decided to see if the county would agree to a lease that would automatically renew every five years. The clerk will contact the County Attorney. There being no further business, on motion by Carbaugh, second by Lieb, Council voted to adjourn. Aye: Lieb, Carbaugh, Herman, and Jacobsen. Nay: none. Motion carried. Next regular meeting will be Monday, September 16, 2002 at City Hall. ____________________________ Shawn Steffen, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Richard Lange, Clerk