City Council Regular Meeting - February 22, 2010

Alden City Council
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 22, 2010

Mayor Fiscus called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.  The following council members were present; Mike Oliver, Janaan Harding, Bill Ramspott, Steve Hunt and Bob Hoversten.  Also present was Frank Cearley, Chuck Steen, Deputy Sheriff J.D. Holmes,

Tom Vanderloop and Lorrie Watts.

Consent Agenda: Bill Ramspott motioned to approve, Janaan Harding seconded, all present voted aye.

Veenstra & Kimm Engineering Invoices: Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation & Improvement Project with invoice dates 12/13/09-01/13/10, #1 $1185.35,  $1960.00, dates 01/17/10-02/13/10 #2 $1960.00, $240.00. Janaan Harding motioned to approve the invoices, Mike Oliver seconded and all voted aye.

Set Public Hearing for 2010/2011 Budget Adoption: Steve Hunt motioned to set the Public Hearing for March 11, 2010 at 12:00 NOON at Alden City Hall, Bill Ramspott seconded, all voted aye.

Health Insurance Proposal: Frank Cearley was present to provide quotations on health insurance premiums for the City employees.  New policy year starts July 1st, 2010, and the City should expect an increase of 13.9%-20% on Wellmark premiums which are currently $2737.00/month. Current quotations from United Healthcare are $2912.67/month, Health Alliance $2780.00/month and Principal $7658.57/month.  Janaan Harding requested  that Frank Cearley submit a dental insurance quote and also  provide the root company on the above policies.

Public Input: Steve Hunt mentioned that he received a complaint from Georgina Iverson in regards to a hole in her siding from the snow removal in the alley behind her house.  Tom Vanderloop reported that it is not a City maintained alley and that he would check with Dan Zoske to be sure that the City has not plowed that alley.  A resident has been

plowing the snow.  Frank Cearley asked about the Horizon’s Group and the update on

the Legion Project.  Janaan Harding reported that they are working on some different grants but do not want to get into a project that can’t be completed.  The pool renovation has taken a front priority at this time.  She also reported that Lynn Bollinger and her have

looked at the plumbing at the Legion  for possible restroom movement in the building.  The bathrooms and mechanical rooms are going to have to remain where they are and the there is a possibility that the storage room may have a main support beam area.  They currently do not have costing and have not consulted an engineer or architect.  She also reported that she has met with a paint rep. from Diamond Vogel and has confirmed that the blocks at the pool can be painted.  She has completed a grant for the paint.  The next pool renovation meeting will be held on March 2nd, @ 5:30 P.M. at City Hall.  Mike Oliver asked if the City of Alden participated in the National Flood Insurance Program. Lorrie Watts confirmed that the City does and has since 1995.

Adjourn: Mayor Fiscus called for a motion to adjourn, Bob Hoversten motioned and Bill Ramspott seconded, all present voted aye.  The meeting adjourned at 7:34 P.M.

                                                               Signed:________________________________

                                                                           Jeff Fiscus, Mayor 

ATTEST;

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Lorrie Watts, City Clerk