City Council Regular Meeting - February 11, 2010

Alden City Council
Special Meeting
February 11, 2010

Mayor Fiscus called the special budget meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. with all council members present.  Also in attendance was Tom Vanderloop, Dan Zoske, Lorrie Watts,

Leonard Baker, Janeice Murra and Sarah Day.

Bill Ramspott motioned to approve the Alden Fire Fighters Association Stag Liquor License for February 20th, 2010, Bob Hoversten seconded the motion, all present voted aye.

Budget Planning:

Law Enforcement: Janaan Harding motioned to approve the Law Enforcement budget of $21,018.00 which reflects an increase of $226.00, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Vehicle Fund: Bob Hoversten motioned to approve putting $3500.00 into the vehicle fund savings fund, Janaan Harding questioned the necessity of the City purchasing new vehicles as often and thought keeping the vehicles longer and purchasing used vehicles may be more economical.  Tom Vanderloop says value is better on trade-in for the City and repairs/maintenance are minimal. Steve Hunt seconded the motion on the floor and all present voted aye.

Fire Department:

Leonard Baker presented the budget of $36876.00, Steve Hunt motioned to approve, Bob Hoversten seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Landfill/Garbage Budget:

City Clerk Lorrie Watts informed the council that the current garbage contract with McDowell & Sons will expire October 1st, 2010 and she would be sending out bid proposals to four different contractors; Moeller Sanitation, McDowell & Sons, Knight Sanitation and The Trash Man in March or April.  A thirty day written notice will need to

be sent by certified mail to McDowell & Sons before September 1st, if the contract is going to be changed to a different contractor.  The Clerk states that it is a possible way to reduce costs by going out for new bids. Bill Ramspott motioned to approve the landfill rent of $23532.00 and waste removal based on the current McDowell’s contract of $54277.00, Janaan Harding seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  The Council encouraged the Clerk to look into other contractors.

Mosquito Control:

Mike Oliver motioned to approve $3250.00 for mosquito control, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye. 

Park Budget:

Mike Oliver motioned to approve the Parks Budget of $39008.00, Bill Ramspott seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Pool Budget:

Bob Hoversten motioned to approve the pool budget of $53,388.00 which includes the purchase of three drain required drain covers and a new chemical shed, Janaan Harding seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Legion Building:

Steve Hunt motioned to approve the Legion Building budget of $8752.00, Bill Ramspott seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Mayor/Council Budget:

Steve Hunt motioned to approve the Mayor/Council budget of $3596.00, Mike Oliver seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Clerk’s Budget:

Bob Hoversten motioned to approve the Clerk’s budget of $41613.00, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Policy & Admin Budget:

Bob Hoversten motioned to approve $400.00, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Library Budget:

Janeice Murra was present to go over the proposed Library Budget.  Bob Hoversten motioned to approve the budget of $77480.00 which reflects an increase of $2426.00 for

the hiring and training of the new director, Bill Ramspott seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Street Department Budget:

Bob Hoversten motioned to approve the Streets budget of $149594.00 this includes the purchase of a new bucket for the snow removal tractor and a $5000.00 deposit to the equipment replacement fund, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Debt Service Budget:

The Clerk informs the council that the Library Bond issue will be retired as of June 1st 2010. There will be more debt service after the sewer lining project in under way.  That will have to be added to the budget at a later date once the paperwork is complete. Steve Hunt motioned to approve the debt service budget of $8633.00, Bill Ramspott seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Water Budget:

Steve Hunt motioned to approve $93,209.00, Bob Hoversten seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Water Plant Operation:

Janaan Harding motioned to approve $52160.00, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Water Plant Maintenance:

Janaan Harding motioned to approve $1650.00, Steve Hunt  seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Water Budget Total: Bill Ramspott motioned to approve the total of $147459.00, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Refunds-Utility Budget:

Mike Oliver motioned to approve $1200.00, Janaan Harding seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Sewer Budget:

Janaan Harding motioned to approve the Sewer budget of $1,491,242.00 which includes the sewer lining project of $1,424,500.00 and sewer operation of $66,742.00, Steve Hunt seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Total Budget: $2,162,468.00

Public Input: None

Mayor Fiscus called for a motion to adjourn: Steve Hunt motioned to adjourn, Bill Ramspott seconded the motion and all present voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M. 

                                                                 Signed:_____________________________

                                                                            Jeff Fiscus, Mayor

ATTEST;

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Lorrie Watts,  City Clerk