City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Minutes

1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:

1.Roll Call @ 5:30pm

2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence

Attendee Name Title Status

Ryan Panowicz Present

Mark Reinders Present

Kirk Moriarty Present

Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present

Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present

Jon Winkel Mayor Present

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting

3.b Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2025 Budget Meeting

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the minutes of the February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting and the minutes of the March 4, 2025 Budget meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

There was no citizen input.

5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

5.aLiquor License Renewal: American Legion

5.bBills: Check numbers 90873 to 90955 in the amount of $124,477.11

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty Approve Consent Agenda Items:

5.a)Liquor License Renewal: American Legion

5.b)Bills: Check numbers 90873 to 90955 in the amount of $124,477.11

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Check Name Description Amount

3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 1,680.50

ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/ MARCH 2025 2,444.11

ACE SIGN DISPLAYS COMMUNITY SIGN REPAIR 230.00

APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 302.09

AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 303.08

AVAYA TELEPHONE SYSTEM 237.04

BARCON INC WATER MAIN  8,250.00

BAUMGARDNER, MICHELE OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 236.27

BULTEMA, JUSTIN SHIPPING REIMBURSEMENT 34.93

CARRIER CONTAINTER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 23,184.50

CHESTERMAN COMPANY INSPECTIONS WATER 34.00

CINTAS SUPPLIES 68.35

CONWAY SHIELD GLOVES 285.00

CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 103.50

DGR LOESS HILLS SCENIC TRAIL 501.00

DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER LIGHT POLES 395.60

DINGES FIRE COMPANY LIGHTS 282.99

DUFF, HANNAH ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 256.76

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING RADIO REPAIR 919.05

GAUL, ANTHONY TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT 70.00

GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 7,177.65

HEIDMAN LAW FIRM TRUST ACCOUNT WEST RIDGE ROAD 5,000.00

HUNDERTMARK INC SOAP 350.00

IMFOA IMFOA  DUES/CHRISTOFFERS 50.00

INTERSTATE BATTERIES BATTERIES 153.90

IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 2025-26 IAMU MEMBER DUES 8,453.00

IA SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCT CONFERENCE/MEMBERSHIP 140.00

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 44.95

JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE BATTERY/BULB/CREDIT/FILTERS/ REPAIRS  412.44

JULIUS, KADE PHYSICAL REIMBURSEMENT 110.00

K & L PROPERTIES LLC URA REBATE #3 11,168.00

KUSTOM SIGNALS INC EAGLE 3 2,839.96

LEXIPOL LLC 9 POLICEONE ACADEMY ANNUAL RATE 805.23

LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 190.00

LITTLE RED EMBROIDERY CO UNIFORMS 67.50

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,748.14

LOWE'S SPRAY PAINT/VEHICLE REPAIRS 40.30

MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC HELMETS 907.71

MENARDS VEHICLE SUPPLIES 8.29

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY FEB 2025 GAS UTILITY 424.93

MIDWEST ALARM ALARM MONITORING/REPAIRS 933.05

MIKES MINI MART FUEL EXPENSE 14.68

MORNINGSIDE PLUMBING CLEANED PLUGGED MANHOLE 500.00

MPIRE HEATING & COOLING LLC MUSEUM WATER HEATER 818.30

PETTY CASH REPLENISH PETTY CASH 87.75

PIONEER AUTO 2014 FORD 1,492.46

QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTER 2020/2022 FORD 3,935.98

RISE ABOVE FIRE TRAINING LLC BUILDING SUPPLIES 742.00

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/MAR 2025 2,087.20

ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO AIR FILTER 43.79

ROBINSON, JOHN MOTEL REIMBURSEMENT 301.75

ROYAL IRON INC BLADE PLATES 133.80

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 2,648.87

SOOLAND BOBCAT BOB KIT 37.79

SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC PERMAPATCH 825.00

STAPLES INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 54.36

STOCKTON TOWING HEAVY TOW 74.90

STRYKER SALES CORPORATION PED ELECTRODES 87.00

THE SIGN SHOP INSPECTIONS/PD/PARK HOURS 264.00

THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP FIRE ALARM INSPECTION 200.00

TITAN MACHINERY BUCKET TOOTH 237.25

UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY GASKETED COVER 201.92

VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET/ S. LEWIS BLVD 2,816.80

VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN TRAINING 350.00

VISA CARD - FINANCE CABLE/SHIPPING/SNOW REMOVAL/TRAINING 244.99

VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT EMT REVIEW/MEMBERSHIP/SUPPLIES/TRAINING/UNIFORMS 1,574.74

VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOK/DVD/MISC 819.17

VISA CARD - PARKS & REC ADVERSTISING/DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE/PICKLEBALL 328.83

VISA CARD - PD CAR WASH/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE/EQUIPMENT 268.46

VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS TOOL REST/TRAINING 249.77

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 INSPECTIONS  SUPPLIES/TRAINING/OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,264.27

WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 551.16

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION FEB 2025  POWER PURCHASED 20,197.30

Total: 124,477.11

6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

This change would add Andrea Johnson to the signature cards replacing a former Council Member and updating two Police Department accounts to have Jon Winkel, Aaron Lincoln, Jereme Muller, and Brent Rosendahl as signers.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Update the Signature Cards for All City Bank Accounts with Pioneer Bank.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7. RESOLUTION(S):

7.aRES 25-09: Authorizing the Execution of a Master Service Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Software, Hardware ,& Services

Jereme Muller said that the City Attorney and Aaron Lincoln and himself have been working on this, there were some minor changes. There will be 10 cameras that are funded by community businesses.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 25-09: Authorizing the Execution of a Master Service Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Software, Hardware ,& Services.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that Jereme Muller has done a good job getting up to speed as the new Police Chief. Aaron also said that we're working on two ordinances, one to address false burglar alarm issues for the Police Department and an ordinance to adopt a Fire Code. State legislatures are taking into consideration various property tax changes that would impact the city. The Parks & Recreation Department is struggling to find lifeguards for the pool season, encourage kids to apply if you know of any. Aaron will be attending an IMMI City Manager/Administrator Conference from March 26-28th and then he will be on vacation from April 1-6.

Jason Kvidera said that Aaron and himself completed a form for an IEDA low interest loan for the electric system improvements. These projects include Kwik Star with Old Town to Camelot circuit interconnection, new feeder wires out of the switch gear, and taking overhead from S D St on Warrior Rd to Port Neal Rd to underground, in addition they will tie in Port Neal circuit to the Camelot circuit by crossing S Lewis Blvd at Warrior Rd. This will also help with the upcoming solar project. The loan is for 675k at 2%.

Jon Winkel expressed that certain proposed changes to property tax laws being considered by State legislators is another attack on Home Rule. He has reached out to various legislators to express his concerns.

9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Ron Hanson said that he attended SIMPCO's police meeting last Thursday. He reviewed some reports on IDOT grants pertaining to Gordon Drive viaduct project and the Bacon Creek drainage project.

There was a lengthy conversation on Plywood Trail discussing the maintenance responsibilities. On Saturday morning he attended a presentation at Sergeant Bluff Eye Care where Joni Ernst recognized them as Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Week, there was very good turnout.

Andrea Johnson said that she talked to Ben Uhl about their Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Week recognition, and he said the event went well. She congratulated him on receiving that honor. The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Schools have put out a post-bond referendum survey online, go to https://www.sblschools.com/ to complete the survey, every citizen should go out and complete it. The High School Track Softener Salt Sale is going on right now, if you purchase it they will bring it to your home. The band is doing competitions and choir concerns going on. She said that she will not be at the next City Council meeting due to traveling.

Ryan Panowicz said that the school put out a request for donations to send Richard Rabb on an Honor Flight to Washington DC. He complimented City staff on cleaning the streets during the recent inclement weather.

Kirk Moriarty asked that we would take up the Golf Carts ordinance soon so that it's ready for the spring season. With the weather getting nice he noticed that there is a lot of garbage around town, please be diligent to clean up your property. He also asked for the status of gaining the ability to receive donations for the Dog Park.

Danny Christoffers said that he has begun the process for setting up an account to receive donations but there are a few hurdles to clear.

Mark Reinders said that he will not be present for the next City Council meeting, he will be traveling.

10. MAYOR'S REPORT:

Jon Winkel emphasized the goal of sending Richard Rabb on the Honor Flight to Washington DC. He is a lifetime military guy and has been a long time bus driver for the school. Andrea said that checks can be written to the SBL Student Council, put in the memo: Richard Rabb.

Jon said that the school did a 5.5 million dollar financing document for their project, Pioneer Bank bought 1.5 million of that. Lastly, Jon said that we're supposed to have potentially messy and stormy weather on Friday and Saturday, please be careful. In addition, watch out for kids in the area, slow down.

11. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:02pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk