Minutes-10/03/1962

Minutes of regular council meeting, October 3, 1962. Meeting was called to order by Mayor O'Toole. Present: Ted, Glenn, Bob, Bill, and Wayne. Bill moved, Glenn seconded the motion that the following money be accepted: State Comptroller - $188.40 (street construction) Clear Creek School- $44.00* $232.40 *It was agreed that in order for DeWaine to get full benefit from IPERS, that the school will pay the town each month the sum due him for their share of the street crossing charge; then the town will pay DeWaine the entire amount. Bills: Johnson County Recorder - $2.00 (to record quit claim) Iowa Light & Power --- $50.06 George Demory --- $2.80 (gas for tractor) DeWaine Slade --- $143.23 (marshal & school) DeWaine Slade --- $32.67 (street work) Willis E. Miller --- $100.00 (drill test well) Hawkeye Lumber --- $68.80 (two tubes) DeWaine Slade --- $3.84 (tractor parts) Frank's Service --- $89.64 (gas & repairs) $493.04 Bill moved, Bob seconded the motion that the bills be paid. DeWaine and Ted took the Oath of Office. SEWER SYSTEM. Mr. Jim Powers, of Powers Associates, was present and explained the preliminary survey which would be used to decide whether or not the town should proceed with a lagoon-type sewage system. The study by the Powers Company would establish bench levels, directions of gravity flow, planometric layout of a general sewer system, and cost estimate accurate within 10%. Wayne made the motion, and Bob seconded, that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500. Carried. This loan, if it is approved, is repayable, without interest, within five years after start of actual construction of a sewer system. Bill moved, Wayne seconded, the motion that we retain Powers Associates to conduct the preliminary survey for the fee of $500, if the Federal grants are available. Carried. Water samples will be collected for analysis, which results will be discussed at the meeting of the Board of Health. CODES. Ted and Wayne agreed to criticize and review sample ordinances on housing and utilities. Frank's Station is to be notified that no bill will be paid by the Town unless it is signed by DeWaine or a councilman. Bob moved, Glenn seconded the motion that the meeting adjourn. Margie O'Toole Clerk