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Home My WebLink About11/06/2000 FINANCE COMMITTEE November 6, 2000 4:15 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Krizek, Jordan, Gronen. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the Minutes of October 23, 2000, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Gronen, seconded by Jordan that the sewer refund in the amount of$1,774.68 for 314 Brees Street be approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. The owner, Nikolas Brandt, is requesting the sewer refund because he has been charged a sanitary sewer fee since 1988 when in fact he had a septic tank. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control, submitted $1,083.80 for the cost incurred by the department for research done at 314 Brees Street. Lou Cutwright, Building Official, stated that a four-inch soil pipe installed by Carpenter's Plumbing in November 1985 does not appear to have been connected to the original plumbing system. There were indications, upon in-house inspection, that the original plumbing to the septic system had not been rerouted to the city sewer installed by Carpenter's Plumbing in 1985. In 1992, the plumbing for the addition to the home was inspected except for the tie-in in the basement as this inspection was not called in. No determination could be made of hook-up to city sewer or septic system. Mr. Cutwright commented that it appears that the sewer system in the home has not been connected to the city sewer. Councilperson Jordan asked if the owners should have known or realized they were not hooked up to city sewer. Mr. Cutwright stated that when the addition was built in 1992, the piping was severed and rerouted, and that should have been a clue. Councilperson Jordan stated that the owner is requesting $1,774.68, the city has incurred cost in the amount of$1,083.80, with the difference being $690.88. Councilperson Jordan stated that the city's policy is to refund for six months only, which would be $116.94, and he is willing to refund $690.88. With the approval of the mover and seconder, the above motion was withdrawn. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the a sewer refund in the amount of$690.88 for 314 Brees Street be approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Anders recommended that we note that this is not precedent setting as we are veering from the policy to refund for six months only. Councilperson Krizek commented that there is probably some liability on Carpenters and Gene Plumbing. Councilperson Getty asked if the motion to refund $690.88 to the Brandts is going to satisfy them as he has heard they are going to take this to court if they do not receive the amount requested. Councilperson Getty recommended that the committee follow the six month policy, and let the courts decide. Mr. Brandt stated that they will not be satisfied with this amount and will take it further. Councilperson Anders stated that he feels the committee should act on their motion to refund $690.88 as we have decided it is the right thing to do. Councilperson Jordan stated he agrees this is the right thing to do. Councilperson Gronen stated that he agrees with Councilpersons Anders and Jordan and believes the Brandts will incur more costs to pursue this further. With no further comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Acting Police Chief to approve Woody's Landscaping Service to remove snow at the Police Training Center on North Elk Run Road was reviewed. Woody's Landscaping Service of Denver, Iowa, has removed snow at the Police Training Center at 348 North Elk Run Road for the past two years. Woody's Landscaping is operated by Officer Randall Hammitt, who has offered to plow again this winter at the same rate of$50.00 per plow. 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Aq papuooas `uauoiD Aq panow Juana 5u!Mojd 40E0 10j 00.05 I$ 01 00.0Z I$ Wag po uei angg sioloElluoo awnud 1ag10 wog salono •ialuao Sururgil ay do uotlgool aloula1 alp pug 1aglgaM pug Suunp sluauunuuroo 11ag101 anp 1Enoural mous ay g1!M ls!ssE 01 alggun are Z abed OOOZ '9 .xequranoN eaq.q.zunuoJ aaueut3 Finance Committee November 6, 2000 Page 3 Moved by Gronen, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Leisure Services Director for pre- authorization to expend $1,928.00 for Youth Hockey jerseys be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Gronen, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Leisure Services Director for pre- authorization to expend $1,500.00 for repairs to compressor motor be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the request of the City Clerk for pre-authorization to expend $600.00 for actuarial services for self-funded health insurance programs be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Gronen, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Assistant Superintendent of Central Garage for pre-authorization to expend not to exceed $1,000.00 for a new radiator core for Oshkosh snow blower be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for pre-authorization to expend $1,727.00 for sewer flushing nozzles be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the request of the Leisure Services Director for authorization to increase Line Item 1558 (Skate Equipment) and Line Item 3720 (Gifts and Donations) in the amount of$1,928.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the request of the City Clerk for authorization to increase Line Item 1128 (Retirement) in the amount of$710.00, increase Line Item 1130 (Benefit Reimbursement) in the amount of $355.00, decrease Line Item 1111 (Salaries-Regular) in the amount of $1,065.00 in the Telecommunications Budget; increase Line Item 3500 (Sale of Bricks) in the amount of $25,000.00, increase Line Item 1390 (Contractual Services) in the amount of$44,450.00 and carry over $19,450.00 from Line Item 3500 (Sale of Bricks)from FY 2000 Memorial Hall Budget to FY2001 Memorial Hall Budget be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling for authorization to increase Line Item 1384 (Machinery) in the amount of$1,250.00, decrease Line Item 1555 (Equipment Tools) in the amount of$500.00, decrease Line Item 1571 (Equipment Parts) in the amount of$750.00 in Operation Pride Budget; decrease Line Item 1111 (Salaries-Regular) in the amount of$5,000.00, increase Line Item 1313 (Legal Services) in the amount of$5,000.00, increase Line Item 1343 (Postage) in the amount of$800.00, decrease Line Item 1390 (Contractual Services) in the amount of $1,000.00, increase Line Item 1555 (Equipment/Tools) in the amount of $200.00 in the Garbage Collection Budget be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that Bills Payment, as contained in Schedule AP640, pp. 1-74, dated November 6, 2000, in the amount of$2,669,924.35, be received, placed on file and approved and forwarded to the full council for approval. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the meeting be adjourned at 4:24 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk