The Elgin City Council met in their regular session on Monday November 6th at 7:00pm, at the Kohler Memorial Building meeting room. Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Knobloch. Motion to approve the agenda by Frieden, 2nd by Wenger, vote 5-0 carried. Pledge of Allegiance was led by mayor Knobloch. Motion to approve the 10/16 meeting minutes by Wenger, 2nd by Wachal, vote 5-0 carried. Motion to approve the following bills by Frieden, 2nd by Callahan, vote 5-0 carried.
BILLS PAID – GENERAL
ELWOOD LAW FIRM ALMIRA STREET ALLEY VACATION $82.00
ALLLIANT ENERGY UTILITY BILL $1,767.40
BILLS PAID – GENERAL SUBTOTAL $1,849.40
BILLS TO BE PAID – GENERAL
IOWA CODIFICATION FINAL PAYMENT- CODE BOOK UPDATE PROJECT $1,000.00
ELGIN AREA AMBULANCE NOVEMBER 2023 SUPPORT $500.00
GINGER WANDER 10/2023 IMFOA CONF MEALS, MILE REIMBURSEMENT, BUDGET WORKSHOP MILEAGE $415.57
JILL CHRISTIANSON OCTOBER 2023 LIBRARY CLEANING $280.00
BILLS TO BE PAID – GENERAL SUBTOTAL $2,195.57
GENERAL SUBTOTAL $4,044.97
BILLS PAID – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BLAZEK CORPORATION WWTP LAGOON LINER PROJECT- PAYMENT #1 $11,177.59
BILLS PAID - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $11,177.59
BILLS TO BE PAID – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BLAZEK CORPORATION EAST/OTTER STREET PROJECT- PAYMENT #2 $67,928.51
BILLS TO BE PAID - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $67,928.51
BILLS PAID – WATER
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITY BILL $471.17
BILLS PAID– WATER SUBTOTAL $471.17
BILLS TO BE PAID – WATER
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION 2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES $305.00
IOWA ONE CALL JULY 2023 BILLING $12.60
TOM MARTIN 10/2023 IRWA CONFERENCE MEALS, MILEAGE, AND HOTEL REIMBURSEMENT $283.67
MICROBAC LABORATORIES TESTING $15.50
BILLS TO BE PAID– WATER SUBTOTAL $616.77
BILLS PAID – SEWER
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITY BILL $2,316.30
BILLS TO BE PAID– SEWER SUBTOTAL $2,316.30
BILLS TO BE PAID – SEWER
IOWA ONE CALL JULY 2023 BILLING $12.60
MICROBAC LABORATORIES TESTING $554.25
BILLS TO BE PAID– SEWER SUBTOTAL $566.85
BILLS TO BE PAID – SOLID WASTE
KLUESNER SANITATION OCTOBER TRASH PICK UP $3,182.57
BILLS TO BE PAID – SOLID WASTE SUBTOTAL $3,182.57
BILLS PAID – PAYROLL
STAFF NET WAGES TOTAL - $3,816.75
PAYROLL SUBTOTA $3,816.75
GENERAL SUBTOTAL $4,044.97
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $79,106.10
RUT, WATER, SEWER, SOLID WASTE SUBTOTAL $7,153.66
PAYROLL SUBTOTAL $3,816.75 TOTAL $94,121.48
City Superintendent shared the south access gate has been installed at the lagoon for the liner project. The last week and a half call #1 has been drawing down, sludge removal set to begin. Fall cleanup and winterizing vehicles has been done. Christmas lights are up. This Thursday will be training on the GIS mapping system. Motion by Wenger to approve the City Superintendent report, 2nd by Christianson, vote 5-0 carried. In old business the Council approved an additional scope agreement with Fehr Graham for the lagoon project rebid in the amount of $2000, motion by Christianson, 2nd by Frieden, vote 5-0 carried. Motion to approve pay estimate #2 to Blazek Corporation on the East and Otter Street project in the amount of $67,928.51 by Frieden, 2nd by Wachal, vote 5-0 carried. Bulk water charges were discussed on the possibility of increasing. The public hearing on the proposal to sell the 305 Water Street property opened at 715pm, 1 person was present to inquire on the property. The public hearing closed at 730pm. The public hearing for the FY budget amendment #1 opened at 730pm, with no public comment the hearing closed at 732pm. In new business Resolution 2023-11.2 was read approving FY2024 budget amendment #1, with a motion by Wenger, 2nd by Christianson, vote 5-0 carried. Resolution 2023-11.3 was read setting the public hearing for the Code of Ordinances adoption, motion by Christianson to approve, 2nd by Wachal, vote 5-0 carried. Motion to approve depositing the US Bank credit card rebate revenue into the General Fund by Wenger, 2nd by Frieden, vote 5-0 carried. Motion to approve the Clerk’s request to attend the UERPC legislative forum on 12/6 by Frieden, 2nd by Wenger, vote 5-0 carried. Resolution 2023-11.4 was read to transfer funds form the ARPA savings account to the General checking account to pay bills for the East and Otter Street project, motion to approve by Wenger, 2nd by Christianson, vote 5-0 carried. Clerk shared the FY2025 budget timeline, and the new changes with the new house file 718 law. In open session it was shared a new business will be opening in town in December, Beloved Clothing Co will be opening in the old Fauser office building. Motion to adjourn at 810pm by Wenger, 2nd by Christianson, vote 5-0 carried.