REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 2024
Mayor Nelson opened the regular meeting of the Salix City Council at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. Council members present: Karen Allen, Nick Black, Denise Burkhart, Emily Clayton (arrived at 7:28pm), and Cindy VanAuken. Others present: Kathy Brouillette, Ed Colyer, Justin Mitchell, Sgt. Petersen, Sandra Escobar, Angel Sanchez and Christian Mendiola (via phone).
The Woodbury County Sheriff Report was reviewed by the council.
Christian Mendiola interpreted for Sandra Escobar and Angel Sanchez regarding a nuisance abatement for their property.
Resolution 2024-8, a resolution approving the Iowa Dept of Transportation Official Financial Report for City Streets and Parking for fiscal year 2024 was approved on motion from Burkhart, seconded by Black. Roll call vote: Allen (aye), Black (aye), Burkhart (aye), Clayton (aye), VanAuken (aye).
Ordinance 2024-3, an ordinance amending revisions and additions to Chapter 51, Junk and Junk Vehicles was tabled until September’s meeting. The council requested more time to review.
Ordinances 2024-4 (parking of cars) and 2024-5 (motor vehicle sales) were discussed, however, Burkhart motioned to take no action and revisit these another time if problems persist. Clayton seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.
July financial reports and claims (to include addition of reimbursement to Jason Burkhart of $63.85 for concrete sealer) were approved on motion from Burkhart. Allen seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Claims approved: ACCO…chemicals…$1221.20, CHN…garbage…$2808.75, CINDY VANAUKEN…reimburse for tree stones and air fresheners…$42.03, CITY OF PIERSON…shipping…$10.40, CRARY HUFF…legal services…$971.38, D&H PLUMBING…service call…$79.50, DJ GONGOL…lift station parts…$298.51, ED COLYER…reimburse playground equipment bolts…$9.13, EFTPS…taxes…$1380.86, IA DEPT OF REVENUE…sales tax…$490.67, LONG LINES…phone…$34.75, MENARDS…shop supplies…$91.07, MIDAMERICAN…electric…$1345.42, MIKE’S MINI MART…fuel…$164.47, PELLA ENGRAVING…plague for park…$1255.01, PNW…playground equipment repair…$250.00, RICHARDSON TRUCKING…lagoon rock…$2000.00, ROTO ROOTER…sewer jetting…$625.00, SALIX FIRE DEPT…city hall electric…$32.62, SGT. BLUFF ADVOCATE…publication…$98.40, SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH…testing…$14.00, TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL…fogging…$525.00, VERIZON…cell phones…$126.43, VISA…hoses for street sweeper, postage, mower blades, battery and surge protector…$898.28. PAYROLL…$4,993.38 FUND TOTALS: GEN: $10,365.10, ROAD USE: $2,686.21, WATER: $4,919.64, SEWER: $4,217.57
Maintenance reports were reviewed by the council. Colyer stated that there were 51 houses remaining to follow up on lead service line inventory.
Minutes from the July 10th council meeting was approved on motion from Black. Burkhart seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.
The Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, was approved on motion from VanAuken and seconded by Clayton. All ayes, motion carried.
The council identified 5 properties that require mowing and/or clean-up of junk vehicles and asked Brouillette to send notices.
Brouillette provided an update on drainage stating that requests for proposals for engineering services related to scoping study, application development, cost-benefit analysis, design, bidding and construction for stormwater runoff have been published.
Brouillette stated that MidAmerican is beginning work on bringing electricity to Aspen Estates. The expectation is to have electricity this fall so we can test the new lift station and close out the city’s project.
Mayor Nelson discussed the idea of preparing for a process for voluntary annexation and asked the council to investigate opportunities for city growth.
The council suggests the addition of two yield signs and two stop signs be added to our ordinances and will look at any other potential areas that may require additional signage. Brouillette will have an ordinance prepared for the next council meeting to approve.
The council wished to thank Jason Burkhart for volunteering to mow and weed whack the park. Also, Lonnie and Nick Black, Andrew Feeser, Phillip Dean and Ed Colyer for their assistance in installing new park playground pieces.
The council suggests adding Summer Help for mowing and weeding the park and would like Brouillette to post for summer help next March.
Revenues received by fund for July 2024:
General: $7,240.53, Road Use: $3,683.26, Employee Benefits: $98.62, Emergency: $18.22, Local Option Sales Tax: $5,351.60, Debt Service: $5,421.21, Water: $9,400.02, Water Sinking: $3,578.33, Sewer: $2,471.02, Sewer Sinking: $455.00. Total Revenues: $37,717.81
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43pm on motion from Clayton and seconded by Burkhart.
Attest: Kevin Nelson, Mayor
Kathy Brouillette, Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Salix and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (08/22/2024/NP)
