HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/1981 FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 23 , 1981
City Ha1.1 , Waterloo , Iowa
The Finance Committee of the City of Waterloo , Iowa met in the Mayor ' s
Conference Room in City Hall at 6 : 30 P .M. on March 23 , 1981 .
Council Member. Wilharm presiding.
On Roll Call : Bowers , Roehr, Wilharm
Absent : Dowie
The following bids were opened for a sandblaster and spray gun machine for
the Street Department :
BIDDER AMT. OF BID
Clark Supply Corp . $565 . 00
Wheeler' s Autobody 119 . 90
Supply (paint sprayer only)
Woolsey Equipment Rentals 675 . 00
The above bids were referred to the Street Department for review and
recommendation.
The following bids were opened for twelve (12) police cars :
BIDDER AMT. OF BID
Friedley Lincoln-Mercury $104 , 249 . 40
Jim Holdiman Motors 93 , 165 . 27
George Morris Chevrolet 98 , 846 . 40
Dick Witham Chevrolet, Inc . 99 , 226 . 80
Mark Gill Buick 101 , 952 . 00
Hanawalt Ford 98 , 163 . 96
The Mayor expressed his concern that bids had been solicited from companies
outside the Waterloo City limits . It was moved by Roehr , seconded by
Bowers to refer the above bids to the Police Department for review and
recommendation. The motion carried.
The recommendation of the City Engineer on the purchase of survey equip-
ment was presented. It was moved by Bowers , seconded by Roehr to authorize
the purchase of a Lietz 10-c transit for $1 , 675 . 00 , a Lietz #7536-75
aluminum adjustable leg tripod for $110 . 00 and a fiberglass Chicago style
162 foot 4 section elevation rod for $79 . 00 . The motion carried.
Larry Burger, City Clerk, presented the Committee ' s recommendations (composed
of Penaluna, Roehr, and Burger) for a word processor . The low bid of The
Computer Center was not recommended because it did not meet bid specifica-
tions ; therefore , the Lanier No-Problem was recommended in the amount not
to exceed $10 , 000. This includes a cover to reduce sound levels . Mr .
Burger stated that the office ' s budget is projected to be $19 , 000 . 00 under
budgeted by June 30 , 1981 . It was moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers to
approve this recommendation. The motion carried.
Larry Burger , City Clerk, explained that the owner of residences at 1658
and 1662 Burton Avenue had been overcharged for garbage and sewer , respec-
tively. In reviewing the matter with the Waterloo Water Works , it has been
discovered that amounts of $112 . 00 and $76 . 10 are due to Joseph Sulentic ,
respectively'. It was moved by Bowers , seconded by Roehr that these refunds
be allowed. The motion carried.
Councilman Roehr expressed concern with allowing refunds over one year old.
It was moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers to permit only those refunds
to individuals for periods no longer than one year old. The motion carried.
Finance Committee -2- March 23 , 1981
A reimbursement in the amount of $16, 746 . 00 to CETA for the City' s contract
for 1978-79 was discussed. The payment results from a recently completed
audit . Funds for this amount are available in the CETA Administrative
Account #800. With this payment , a balance of $11 , 717 . 13 will remain. It
was moved by Bowers , seconded by Roehr to approve this expenditure . The
motion carried.
The Fire Chief explained his need for various types of equipment, including
an encoder for the base transmitter and mobile units , rescue saws and
four pagers . A letter explaining these needs was submitted. Due to the
mild heating season and lower maintenance costs for the new ambulances , money
in his budget is available . It was moved by Roehr , seconded by Bowers to
authorize the taking of bids for the saw and encoder for the transmitter
and mobile units . The motion carried.
Don Thorson, Street Superintendent, recommended that the low bid of Clark
Supply Corporation in the amount of $565 . 00 be awarded the bid for the
sandblaster and spray gun machine . It was moved by Bowers , seconded by
Roehr that this recommendation be approved. The motion carried.
Tom Campbell , Finance Director, submitted a travel request from Conway
Civic Center in the amount of $585 . 00 . It was moved by Bowers , seconded by
Roehr to approve this payment . The motion carried.
Tom Campbell , Finance Director , reported that a meeting had been held to
discuss the payment of the new busses for Metropolitan Transit Authority.
He recommended that the City authorize payment in the amount of $3 , 096 now
and issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $66 , 000 to cover the
remaining obligations . It was moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr to
approve this recommendation. The motion carried .
The following bills were approved for payment :
DEPT. P .0.# VENDOR AMOUNT
Electrical 4496 Brown Traffic Prod. $ 4, 130 . 56
Police 5113 Display, Inc. 360 . 00
Police 5121 Kustom Electronics 1 , 372 . 00
Water Pollution 5005 Bearing Service 393 . 62
Bldg. 5219 Ben Jordon & Morris
Home Improvements 1 , 887 . 10
Finance/Treas . Black Hawk County CETP 16 , 914. 00
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6 : 55 P .M.
Larry P . Burger
City Clerk