October 21, 2002
Atkins, Iowa
Council met in regular
session. Members present: Herman,
Gilson, Lieb, Carbaugh, and Jacobsen.
. Mayor Steffen called the
meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Motion was made by Lieb,
second by Carbaugh, to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of
October 7th and a list of bills.
Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman, Lieb, Gilson and Carbaugh. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Atkins Automotive
FD truck service & repairs
$1,354.83
Iowa One Call
locates
18.90
Institute of Decision
Making services
500.00
J A Reno Assoc.
health & disability ins
339.85
Metz’s Outdoor
Equipment
FD saw blades
27.95
MidAmerica Energy
natural gas
53.66
Lee Nelson
wages
40.17
POOL Tech
chlorine
490.00
Schimberg Co.
pipe fittings for water plant
173.69
Snyder & Assoc.
engineering services
134.00
Treasurer State of Iowa
sales tax deposit
254.25
Staples
phone battery
19.99
Utility Equipment
water plant
34.44
Library
bills:
Cathy Becker
wages
$
624.87
Carol Jeffries
“
39.00
J A Reno Assoc.
health & disability Ins
311.70
Sam’s Club
books
334.66
On motion by Lieb, second by
Gilson council voted to approve an application for the renewal of a Class C
Liquor License for Atkins American Legion Post # 217. Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman, Lieb, Gilson and
Carbaugh. Nays: none. Motion
carried.
John & Cathy Merck of
121 First Avenue were present to request a clarification on the placement of the
portion of their garage they are rebuilding. It was determined that since less
then 60% of the valve of the building was torn down, the new structure could be
place in the same proximity as the old garage in regards to the set back
requirement from the alley. On
motion by Gilson, second by Herman, the council voted to allow the west wall of
new structure to align with the west wall of excising garage. Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman, Lieb, Gilson and
Carbaugh. Nays: none. Motion
carried.
On motion by Carbaugh,
second by Herman, council voted to authorize the Mayor to sign a 28E Agreement
for county-wide Mutual Aid for fire protection services. Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman, Lieb, Gilson and
Carbaugh. Nays: none. Motion
carried.
Dennis Hertle was present to
discuss the poor drainage in the ditch behind his property. The council had talked to Dave
Schmitt Construction about retiling the area, but felt the cost was
prohibitive. The council will get
an estimate for installing a concrete pad in the bottom of the ditch to provide
better drainage.
Discussion was held
regarding a sample “Fiscal Responsibility Ordinance” and proposed changes to the
operation of the Newsletter. Action was tabled until next
meeting.
The Mayor reported the
information from the “Town Meeting” is being compiled by the facilitator and
will be presented in four to six weeks at another Town Meeting.
There being no further
business, on motion by Gilson, second by Jacobsen, Council voted to adjourn.
Aye: Gilson, Carbaugh, Lieb, Herman, and Jacobsen. Nay: none. Motion carried. Next regular meeting will be
Monday, November 4, 2002 at 7:30 pm at City Hall.
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Shawn Steffen,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Richard Lange, Clerk