HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1994 FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 21, 1994
6 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Krizek, Mollenhoff, Anders.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as
proposed, be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The recommendation on bids received for turf supplies and golf
accessories was reviewed. Bidders were asked to submit bids on the
following items : turf chemicals, fertilizers and granular
herbicides, and golf accessories . A copy of a spreadsheet with a
description of each purchase is on file in the Clerk/Auditor' s
office . It was the recommendation of the Parks Department that the
following bids be approved:
Bidder Bid Amount
Wilbur-Ellis Brayton Div. $13, 813 . 78
Tri State Turf $ 5, 091 . 90
Grass Roots Turf $ 2, 178 . 80
Big Bear Turf $ 2, 125 . 60
United Horticultural Sup. $ 1, 845 . 67
D & K Turf Products $ 5, 554 . 99
Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the above bids be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of the Superintendent of Streets for authorization to
paint two offices and replace damaged carpet with a commercial
grade of floor tile was reviewed. The estimated cost for said
project is approximately $900 . 00 . The Building & Grounds Committee
reviewed and approved this item earlier this evening. Moved by
Mollenhoff, seconded by Anders that said request be approved.
Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to seek bids for Iowa Uniform
Citation and Complaint Forms was reviewed. Moved by Mollenhoff,
seconded by Anders that the Police Chief be given authorization to
seek said bids . Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Insurance Coordinator for approval of payment of
a liability claim in the amount of $138 . 50 for sewage backup at
1325 Avon was reviewed. The backup occurred during a period when
Sewer Department personnel were cleaning the area sewer lines . The
Sewer Department has indicated that the equipment being used has
such force that it could cause a backup to occur if it contacts a
connection directly. Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that
authorization be given to approve said payment in the amount of
$138 . 50 . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of the Insurance Coordinator for approval of payment of
a liability claim in the amount of $1, 010 . 98 for sewage backup at
247 N. Hackett Road was reviewed. Sewer backup occurred at 247 N.
Hackett Road when the Hackett Road lift station had a mechanical
malfunction. The station' s air compressor went down which
controlled the alarm system which in turn activates the pumps . The
owner of property at 247 N. Hackett Road is elderly and was unable
to do the cleanup herself and hired a firm at a cost of $1, 010 . 98 .
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Anders that authorization be given
to approve said payment in the amount of $1, 010 . 98 . Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
The request of the Acting Fire Chief to purchase two training suits
for the Hazardous Material Regional Training Center from the Global
Company at an approximate cost of $275 . 00 each plus shipping and
handling was reviewed. Funds to purchase said training suits will
be used from the federal grant monies for the Hazardous Material
Regional Training Center. Moved by Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff
that authorization be given to purchase said suits. Ayes : Three.
Motion carried.
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February 21, 1994
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Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Anders that bills payment as
contained in Schedule A918, pp. 1-60, in the amount of
$1,468, 740 . 01, dated February 21, 1994, with the deletion of
Voucher #85831 in the amount of $569 .48, be referred to the City
Council for their approval . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the Committee, it was moved by
Anders, seconded by Mollenhoff that the meeting be adjourned at
6 : 52 p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor