City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Council Chambers
501 4th Street; Sergeant Bluff, IA
1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:
1.Roll Call
2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence
Attendee Name Title Status
Mark Reinders Present
Kirk Moriarty Present
Carol Clark Present
Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present
Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present
Jon Winkel Mayor Remote for Closed Session Only
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.a Approve the minutes of the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the minutes of the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
Dustin Book provided handout of Iowa Code 321.247 which covers Golf cart operation on city streets. He would like the City to implement an ordinance to allow golf carts.
Council discussed with Dustin some possible requirements that could go along with a city ordinance.
Jim and Donna Carlin, 602 Jace Road, requested consideration of their request to allow a portion of his retaining wall that was built on city property to remain in place. Jim provided images of what the property looked like prior to the wall being built. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for the portion of the wall that was built in the easement. Jim discussed the history of how the wall was installed, the improved drainage with the wall, the improved appearance of the wall, and the cost of replacing it if they had to move it off city property.
It was the consensus of the City Council that this could be on a future City Council meeting agenda with approval of the Mayor.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.aBills: Check Numbers 89482 thru 89562 in the amount of $747,941.31
5.bBills: Check Numbers 89563 thru 89596 in the amount of $245,857.07
Bills under 5a are those approved for the end of the fiscal year (FY24); Bills under 5b are those approved for the new fiscal year (FY25).
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve the Consent Agenda Items:
5.a)Bills: Check Numbers 89482 thru 89562 in the amount of $747,941.31
5.b)Bills: Check Numbers 89563 thru 89596 in the amount of $245,857.07 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Check Name Description Amount
3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 2,480.24
ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/JULY 24 BILLS 3,209.43
AGUILA, EMMA DAMAGE DEPOSIT REFUND 400.00
APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 176.03
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 125.94
BATTERIES PLUS BATTERIES 36.48
BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 283.00
BOMGAARS 1ST STREET/ SUPPLIES/CLOTHING ALLOW/REPAIRS 669.38
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES POOL REPAIRS 7,861.14
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC 1ST STREET BEAUTIFICATION/BIKE TRAIL 7,496.00
CRANE SALES AND SERVICE BOOM REPAIR 6,205.05
CW SUTER SERVICES CONDENSATION PUMP 142.52
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO NOZZLES/SHUT OFFS 4,835.00
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT/JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 257.50
ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY EXPANSION JOINT 171.79
FELD FIRE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES 2,846.84
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU HAZ MAT TESTING 50.00
HUNDERTMARK INC SOAP 325.00
HUOT, MARK CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 224.44
IMFOA IMFOA MEMBERSHIP DUES/CHRISTOFFERS 50.00
INTEK STRENGTH WEIGHTS 3,325.60
INTERSTATE BATTERIES BATTERIES 127.95
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY APR 24-JUNE 24 300.00
IOWA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION NEW MEMBERSHIP 34.00
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT KNIVES 242.70
JUSTICE FIRE & SAFETY FIRE EXT INSPECTION 395.00
LAUTERS, DEAN TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT 54.12
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 36.39
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC HOSE 1,532.00
MARCO INC COPIER CONTRACT 100.33
MENARDS-SIOUX CITY BUILDING EXPENSES 10.99
MIDSTEP SERVICES JANITORIAL EXPENSE MAY24 950.00
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC RADIOS 22,469.77
NICODEMUS, MIKE ENERGY EFF PROG/AIR CONDITIONER 100.00
OLSEN, TIM BEE PRESENTATION 150.00
PIONEER AUTO 2014 FORD/2020 FORD 453.72
ROBINSON, JOHN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 170.10
SCHOEP, JEFF ENERGY EFF PROGRAM/AIR CONDITIONER 200.00
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 3,777.21
SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON CSD BUS TRIP/SAC 2,389.00
SIOUX CITY WINNELSON AUGER/SWIMMING POOL 330.07
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC SPOUT 57.00
STEVE HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC 1ST STREET PROJ PE#2/LOESS HILLS PROJ PE#2 636,451.64
T & W TIRE RESCUE TIRES 1,911.00
THE GRAPHIC EDGE SHIRTS/SWEATSHIRTS 1,920.45
THE WINDOW FILMS COMPANY WINDOW COVERINGS 630.00
TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS NEW DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM 17,650.00
VEENSTRA & KIMM INC OLD LAKEPORT DRAINAGE/S. LEWIS STORM WARRIOR SIDEWALK/WATER PLANT 5,381.89
VISA CARD CAT MEAL/DROP ZONE 1,659.44
VISA CARD PAINT BRUSHES 17.76
VISA CARD BUILDING SUPPLIES/CHARGER/BANDSAW EMS TESTING/HAZMAT/TRAINING TRIP 1,941.80
VISA CARD DVD/SUMMER PROGRAM/SUPPLIES 632.29
VISA CARD CLEANING SUPP/CONCESSIONS/DOOR ALARM
REC SUPP/PICKLEBALLS/TABLE COVER 864.94
VISA CARD OFFICE/CLEANING SUPPLIES 135.71
VISA CARD VEHICLE KEY/COMPOST/PLAQUE TRAINING EXP/SUPPLIES/ZOO ADMISION/ZOOM 2,179.41
VISA CARD BULLY BAGS/CAMOPIES/STUDY GUIDE/DEPOSIT/POOL PASSES 1,174.65
WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 259.60
TOTAL: 747,941.31
Check Name Description Amount
ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES SAMPLE ANALYSIS 163.50
APPEARA CLEAN MATS 110.57
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES SUMMER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 2,862.50
CHESTERMAN COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 202.20
CHESTERMAN COMPANY RENTAL 10.00
CITY OF SIOUX CITY 1ST 1/2 25 BUS SERVICE 5,670.00
CIVIC SYSTEMS LLC SEMI ANNUAL SUPPORT 07/24-12/24 6,820.00
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 45.00
ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 41.95
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS/CHLORINE CYLINDERS 160.00
HEIDMAN LAW FIRM LEGAL EXPENSE 21,608.50
HENJES CONNER & WILLIAMS PC ACCOUNTING SERVICES 51,000.00
HIGH, ROB BLOCK 5 OAK HILLS ADDITION PAYMENT 5,450.00
IOWA D.A.R.E. ASSOCIATION 2024 MEMBERSHIP 100.00
IA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2025 ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 550.22
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 781.25
JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE AIR FILTER/BATTERY/BRAKEGUARD/OIL FILTER/WD40 328.93
JUSTICE FIRE & SAFETY FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION 973.00
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,940.95
LOWE'S BUILDING REPAIR/PLANTER BOXES/POOL/SIGNS/TRAFFIC SIGNAL 967.19
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC GLOBE HOODS 850.64
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY JUN 2024 GAS UTILITY 1,847.38
OAK HILL LAND & REALTY LLC LOAN AGREEMENT PAYMENT 107,806.74
PIONEER AUTO 2018 FORD E-450 51.82
PORT NEAL WELDING CO LABOR/LIGHT POLES 9,600.00
RAMOS, MARIA DEPOSIT REFUND 400.00
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/JUL 2024/SERVER/VEEM LICENSE 2,135.20
SCHINDLER, LINDSEY OR PETER WATER DEPOSIT REFUND 160.51
SKARSHAUG TESTING LABORATORY CLEAN & TESTING 251.87
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC CORE DRILL/BIT 865.00
THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP REPAIRS 356.96
WALTERS, CYNTHIA ENERGY EFF PROGRAM/AIR CONDITIONER 200.00
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION JUN 2024 POWER PURCHASED 18,073.00
WOODBURY COUNTY STARCOMM STARCOMM SERVICES 3,472.19
TOTAL: 245,857.07
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.aPotential Action to Approve Request from Police Chief to apply for MRHD Grant Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to table the agenda item: "Potential
Action to Approve Request from Police Chief to apply for MRHD Grant" until the July 23rd meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.bSet Special Meeting Date for CommCon 17-A
The proposed date for CommCon 17-A is Wednesday July 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm.
Only date available to all associated parties is Wednesday July 24th. Typically don't like to schedule meetings for Wednesday evenings due to church activities.
Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Set a Special Meeting Date for CommCon 17-A on July 24th @ 6:00pm.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7. CLOSED SESSION
7.aRoll Call Motion to go into Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(j) To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the City would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the City may receive
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Carol Clark to go into Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(j) To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the City would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the City may receive.
Roll Call Vote: Clark- yes; Reinders- yes; Hanson- yes; Johnson- yes; Moriarty- yes.
Unanimous Motion Carried
7.bClosed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(j) To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the City would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the City may receive
The City Council entered closed session at 5:56 pm.
Mayor Jon Winkel and City Attorney Sarah Kleber were on remote conference call during closed session.
7.cRoll Call Motion to return to Open Session
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve going into Open Session at 6:32 pm pursuant to Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(j).
Roll Call Vote: Clark- yes; Reinders- yes; Hanson- yes; Johnson- yes; Moriarty- yes.
Attendance Roll Call: Clark- present; Reinders- present; Hanson- present; Johnson- present; Moriarty- present; Winkel- absent.
7.dPotential direction regarding Closed Session
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Carol Clark to direct the City staff and City Attorney to take the actions discussed in closed session.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln is working with Sioux City on a drainage issue between two city limits up on the north side by West Ridge Road. There was vandalism at the IBF where doors have been broken; due to fire code we're not allowed to let people in. We're working on a way to allow the baseball and softball teams to access the building while new doors and parts are waiting for delivery. There was also vandalism at the concession stand. Trail and First Street projects are proceeding on schedule.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:
Mark Reinders said that The Market event went great. He asked for a status of the Sioux City portion of the Loess Hills Trail - Aaron said that they have a contractor hired and believes they expect to begin in late July or August. He also asked who would enforce our ordinance in regards to grass clippings going into the street? Aaron said that the Stormwater Coordinator handles enforcement of grass clippings in the street.
Mark also asked for an update on the Kiwanis Park Pond.
Aaron said that there is something upstream that is impacting the pond, he is working on determining what that is. An engineer is looking into it. He hopes to have on update for the July 23rd meeting.
Kirk Moriarty also said he has seen a lot of grass clippings in the streets. It was good to hear about the positive reports about The Market last night.
Carol Clark thanked Ron Hanson and his efforts to clean up the American Legion display. Regarding Fireworks, she believes that a majority complied. The Market held a very nice event, there was very good attendance. She also encourage Council Members when we see an issue, such as grass clippings in the street or a car blocking the sidewalk, we have a responsibility to reach out to the appropriate department or if possible talk to the person.
Andrea Johnson said that she had seen a few comments regarding our Fireworks Ordinance on social media. She reviewed the requirements of other communities and the City of Sergeant Bluff was more lenient than most. Laura Johnson did a great job with the The Market, she is looking forward to the next one. School registration opens up tomorrow, make sure you get your kids registered for the upcoming school year. Baseball and Softball will be entering postseason, continue to support your Warriors.
Ron Hanson said that attendance at the market was high, there was no parking available. He thanked the citizens for showing up, he can't wait for the next one. He mentioned he had seen people post on shooting Fireworks on City streets on social media, don't use city streets for that activity. The Safe Routes to School Committee met recently, this was Jenni McCrory's last meeting, Sarah Konopasek will replace her. They discussed ways to mitigate traffic congestion at the crossing at Port Neal and Topaz Drive, on the south side of the church.
10. FYI ITEMS:
10.aAnnual Acknowledgement of Fiscal Year Salary/Wages Claims per Iowa Code 388.4
Danny Christoffers explained that Iowa Code requires gross wages paid for the prior fiscal year must be published in the minutes of the City Council meeting.
GROSS WAGE REPORT (FISCAL YEAR)
Total
Gross
Employee Name Amount
AHRENDT, GAVIN 72.00
AMAN, HANNAH 845.63
AMAN, MADELINE 5,204.63
BACH, JEREMY J 87,267.76
BAINBRIDGE, PEYTON 38,774.53
BARNES, BERKLEY 2,817.33
BEACH, JULIE 679.40
BENNETT, MICHAEL 84,275.85
BENSON, KELLAN 2,451.25
BLANCHARD, LEE 1,440.00
BOETTCHER, SCOTT 1,156.00
BOGGS, ELI 633.00
BOOK, DUSTIN 1,060.00
BOS, AVA 895.50
BOWES, NOAH 1,101.75
BRADLEY, LAYLA 250.00
BRESTER, PEYTON 630.00
BROWN, ANDREW 200.00
BROWN, DAVID 800.00
BROWN, JAIDYN 180.00
BUCHHEIT, PARKER 501.00
BUTTERS, JACKSON 830.75
CAMPING, MICAIAH 12.00
CHANCEY, ANA 1,448.56
CHILDS, BRANDON 47,514.46
CHRISTOFFERS, DANIEL 63,488.37
CHRISTOFFERS, RYKER 327.50
CLARK, CAROL 2,775.00
CLIFFORD, MACKENZIE 535.00
COFFEE, ANNA 9,372.26
CONDON, RANELLE 49,263.54
COOPER, BELLA 2,557.07
COTTRELL, SETH A 26,694.78
CRAIG-HANSEN, JESSE 62,483.09
CURRY, JAYCE 789.75
DAILEY, MICHAEL W 68,922.10
DANIELSON, KOLLIN 16,793.23
DATHER, AYDEN 5,183.76
DOLETINA, ALEXANDRIA 8,044.81
EBNER, JOSEPH 67,721.38
EDLUND, JEFFREY 450.00
ELLINGTON, ZAYVION 1,413.81
ELSBECKER, TRAYCE 645.00
FOCHT, ELLA 4,222.07
FREIBERG, SARA 800.00
GAUKEL, BILL 600.00
GAUL, ANTHONY 10,833.36
GAUL, CARSON 675.00
GAUL, CY 150.00
GAUL, NICHOLAS 875.00
GOEDEN, TAYLOR 436.50
GOLDSMITH, JOHN 192.00
GREER, ISAIAH 908.50
HAMILTON, JACOB 2,067.00
HANDKE, TRACI 1,800.00
HANSEN, ANDREW 68,625.40
HANSON, RONALD E 2,625.00
HARDGRAVES, KYRAH 435.00
HARDIE, BROOKLYN 700.00
HARDIE, KAITLYN 528.00
HARDIE, LAURYN 760.88
HARMON, HAYDEN 4,456.50
HAYES, CARTER 240.00
HILDMAN, ADDISON 70.00
HILTS, MADISON 525.00
HOEFLING, ALLISON 177.00
HOEFLING, JENNA 310.00
HORNER, GEORGE 31,407.41
HOSKINS, AVA 1,815.57
HOSKINS, ELIJAH 729.50
HOSPERS, DANIEL J 70,319.47
HUNTLEY, MARK R 4,286.45
HUOT, MARK 74,310.08
HUSEN, CLAIRE 433.13
HUSEN, RYAN 1,062.50
HUTZELL, TRAVIS L 80,154.79
JAGER, CARSON 522.00
JANZEN, DYLAN 404.50
JENSEN, BRENT 2,660.00
JENT, AYLAH 684.38
JOHNSON, AARON 53,253.06
JOHNSON, ANDREA 2,550.00
JOHNSON, JACKSON 1,450.00
JOHNSON, KATHERINE 630.88
JOHNSON, ROBIN 791.25
KASS, MAKENNA 480.38
KELLEN, JEANETTE 52,426.19
KELLER, EMMA 432.50
KLEVE, MYA 276.00
KNEIFL, JAYDEN 2,041.82
KNEIFL, JESSICA 37,507.44
KOCH, SHAWN 55,468.89
KONOPASEK, ADEN 932.50
KONOPASEK, OWEN 4,168.88
KOTZ, STEFFANI 352.00
KVIDERA, JASON 104,041.32
KVIDERA, KELLEN 3,336.13
LAKE, CARLI 3,070.44
LAUTERS, DEAN 10,125.00
LAYMAN, VIOLET 1,900.38
LEWIS, JENNA 375.00
LINAFELTER, JAMES 1,500.00
LINCOLN, AARON 128,087.41
LINCOLN, ANDREW 1,552.94
LINCOLN, JESSALYN 974.08
LONNEMAN, AUTUMN 1,824.32
LONNEMAN, AVERY 897.38
LOPEZ, IRABEL 64,035.08
LOSEE, KIMBERLY 5,130.00
MACCLURE, ANDREW 347.50
MACCLURE, NOAH 2,535.00
MASON, THOMAS HAROLD 475.00
MASON, THOMAS MICHAEL 3,175.00
MASSEY, JULIANNA 3,404.13
MCCLAIN, AUSTIN 3,108.75
MCHUGH, AIDYN 1,120.00
MCWILLIAMS, CALE 2,425.00
MERCURAL, ADALYNE 669.50
MILLER, CHLOEE 2,181.88
MILLER, DAVID 6,654.68
MONTINO, MICHAEL 2,400.00
MORGAN, BRAYDON 611.00
MORIARTY, KIRK 2,100.00
MOSAQUITES, HALLE 3,245.26
MOSIER, ADDISYN 245.00
MOSIER, BROOKELYN 1,213.00
MULLER, JEREME 79,255.68
MUTH, AVA 2,768.82
NAVRKAL, TATUM 5,500.00
NELSON, CYNTHIA 3,033.00
NELSON, KRISTOPHER 400.00
ORSINI, KEITH 50.00
PACK, SCOTT M 96,092.73
PANOWICZ, LANDON 192.00
PLUCKER, OWEN 501.00
POPE, SYDNEY 327.50
RAASCH, NATALIE 3,485.38
RAGALLER, TERRY 800.00
RANGEL, MARIO 855.50
REINDERS, MARK 1,200.00
ROBINSON, DELANEY 888.00
ROBINSON, JOHN 87,727.62
ROCHA, TERESA 5,715.00
RODRIGUEZ, DANIELA 412.13
ROJAS, BRIANNA 415.00
ROJAS, NECCO 1,088.75
ROSENDAHL, BRENT D 87,333.11
RYAN, AIDEN 1,290.25
SAUNDERS-LESTER, RILEY 1,017.81
SAYLOR, EMMA 108.00
SCHAGER, KARLIE 1,356.33
SCHOENFELDER, JACK 3,248.31
SIEPERDA, AYLA 1,946.90
SINGVONGSA, BILLY 886.50
SKATGES, KAITLYN 3,747.75
SKINNER, ELLA 1,700.00
SMITH, AUBREY 725.62
STEVENSON, TAYDEN 108.00
STOWE, MAKENZIE 4,934.70
SWEARINGEN, DYLAN 1,188.06
TAYLOR, CARLY 862.50
TENDAL, AVA 643.31
THOMPSON, DANIELLE 7,832.75
THOMPSON, MICHAEL E 64,731.11
TOFT, LAUREN 312.00
TOOLEY, DARREN 950.00
TOOLEY, KAMRYN 4,295.56
TOOLEY, MICHELLE 28,741.16
TOOLEY, PRESTON 3,600.00
TORGERSON, MARY 42,807.62
TOWNE, RENEE 192.00
TROVER, KACI 417.38
TRUHE, TAYLOR 141.75
TWEET, TYLER 62,879.24
VAN KALSBEEK, BRODY 552.00
VAN KALSBEEK, KAMEA 60.00
VAN OTTERLOO, ZACHARY 264.00
VANDE KOP, MASON 557.00
VANDER SCHAAF, AJAY 1,050.50
VANDER SCHAAF, KYLEN 84.00
VANDERLOO, BENNETT 3,025.00
VANDERSCHAAF, TRISTEN 2,000.00
VENESKY, NICHOLAS 31,538.46
VOGT, JESSIE L 86,719.58
WARD, JORY D 64,584.36
WILCOXON, NATHAN 2,139.57
WINGERT, TRAE 125.00
WINKEL, DIRK, JON 6,000.00
WINTER, OLIVIA 746.50
WOODBURY, SAYDA 5,421.57
YOCUM, JOSEPH 3,335.00
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Carol Clark to Adjourn at 6:48 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, July 18, 2024. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (07/28/2024/NP)
