Minutes-03/12/2008

Discussion held on progress of 2008 City Insurance Renewal for April 1, 2008. Motion Wright, seconded Gericke to renew insurance at higher deductible with current carrier and to continue review of other insurance carriers. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen to hold Closed Session pursuant to the Provisions of Iowa Code Sec 21. 5( 1) for discussion of possible litigation for collection of certain delinquent accounts and misappropriated funds. Motion carried. Motion Wright, seconded Bartels to resume Open Session and take action on recommendation from Closed Session. Motion carried. Attorney Greenleaf stated that in closed session, the Council discussed recovery of an expenditure by the prior clerk for publishing meeting minutes in the Iowa City Press- Citizen contrary to normal practice. The prior clerk indicated that she did this at the direction of the prior mayor. However, this action was undertaken after the prior mayor had left office and perhaps even after the prior clerk had been relieved of her duties. The Council expressed its displeasure and disappointment in the actions of the prior clerk and mayor in wasting city funds in this manner. However, the Council decided to take no further action toward collection of this unnecessary expenditure at this time. The Council also discussed delinquent water bills. The Council directed the Clerk to take the necessary steps to collect delinquent accounts, including the initiation of legal action if necessary. Committee reports: Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism reported that Troy Liddell working on ball field team schedules and near completion. Strategic Planning will present a survey for citizen to be sent out with Utility billing. Engineer presented pay request and extra work order from Strep Construction for Roberts Ferry Road. Motion Wright, seconded Petersen to approve payment and extra work order. Motion carried. Public Works presented lease agreement for used Road Maintainer with Trade- in for$ 6, 072 semi- annually over four years. Motion Wright, seconded Gericke. Three Councilpersons approved. Nay- Petersen. Motion carried. Motion Bartels, seconded Gericke for Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8: 45pm. February Expenditures: Advanced Water Technology 569. 80 Aero- Mod Inc _ 86. 59 Alliant Energy 4790. 84 Banyon Data Systems 685. 49 Cargill, Inc 3039. 75 Casey' s General Store 362. 84 City Tractor 10. 50 Collection Services 242. 76 Complete Home & Business Inspections 5035. 00 Consumers Cooperative 2864. 43 Delta Dental 1400. 25 Electric Motors of Iowa 119. 16 Future Systems Inc 113. 30 Future Truck Lines 1067. 79 Hach Co 60. 14 HD Supply Waterworks 918. 94 Iowa City Press Citizen 319. 35 Iowa Fire Equipment 404. 08 IPERS 1908. 66 Johnson County Refuse 3084. 00