HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/1994 FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 25, 1994
6 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Mollenhoff, Anders .
Members absent : Chairperson Krizek.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as
proposed be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion
carried.
The following bids were reviewed for signs to be placed at the
Hazardous Material Regional Training Center:
Bidder Bid Amount
Searles Hayden Signs $4, 125 . 00
ASI Sign Systems $4, 936 . 00
It was the recommendation of the Acting Fire Chief that the low bid
of Searles Hayden Signs in the amount of $4, 125 . 00 be accepted.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that said recommendation be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for safety sideline fencing for
Prairie Grove ball diamond and two diamonds at Bontrager Park,
along with a backstop at Bontrager:
Bidder Bid Amount
Miller Fence Co. , Inc . $6, 507 . 00
Iowa Fence Masters, Inc . $7, 020 . 00
It was the recommendation of the Park Construction Coordinator that
the low bid from Miller Fence Co. , Inc . in the amount of $6, 507 . 00
be approved. Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Anders that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion
carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the request of the
Acting Fire Chief to purchase fire extinguisher refill materials
for use in training classes conducted at the Hazardous Material
Training Center at a cost of $1, 161 . 30 be approved. Ayes : Two.
Absent : Krizek. Motion carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the request of the
Acting Fire Chief to purchase fire extinguisher equipment and
pictogram signs for the Hazardous Material Regional Training Center
at a cost of $1, 536 . 65 be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek.
Motion carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the request of the
Acting Recreation Director for authorization to evaluate and repair
ruptured water service, replace butterfly valves, install two back
flow preventers at Byrnes pool and replace pedestal drinking
fountains at Byrnes and Gates pools be approved. Ayes : Two.
Absent : Krizek. Motion carried.
The request of the Superintendent of Central Garage to purchase
computer software for fleet management information was reviewed.
The system currently being used by Central Garage is at its
capacity and needs to be expanded and upgrading will allow extra
history retention as the motor pool becomes a reality. Moved by
Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that said request be approved.
Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that a garbage refund in
the amount of $120 . 00 for 720 South Street be approved. Ayes :
Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion carried.
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The request of the Police Chief to reconsider the travel policy to
allow the Police Department to maintain a minimum of five separate
credit card accounts was reviewed. Because of the number of
employees, the amount of traveling required and the elapse time
between the time the bill is received until the city warrant is
issued, one card is not sufficient for the Police Department .
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Police Department
be authorized to maintain at least five separate credit card
accounts, each with a $2, 000 . 00 limit . Ayes : Two. Absent :
Krizek. Motion carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the request of the
Superintendent of Central Garage to transfer the amount of
$1, 500 . 00 from Line Item No. 1400 - Utilities to Line Item No. 1519
- Supplies be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion
carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that bills payment as
contained in Schedule A918, pp. 1-65, in the amount of
$6, 662, 362 . 25, dated April 25, 1994, be referred to the City
Council for their approval . Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the meeting be adjourned at
6 : 58 p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Krizek. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor