HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/1981 FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 26, 1981
City Hall , 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 January 26, 1981 .
Council Member Dowie presiding.
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On Roll Call : Roehr, Wilharm, Bowers, Dowie
Curt Parsons, Building Official , stated that a final decision on the floor mats for City Hall
had not been made. He will be comparing samples from the various companies and will make
a report next week.
Curt Parsons, Building Official , reported that in reviewing the vehicle bids, he would
recommend that the Ford bid be accepted. In talking to Larry Cunningham, Garage Superin-
tendent, the repair on the similar chevrolets in the department has been excessive and
suggested that the Ford car may be better. It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to
accept the bid of Hanawalt Ford in the amount of $5,042.15. The motion carried.
Bids were opened for the radio console for the Police Department. The following bids were
received:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Motorola Communications $47,007.38
Kustom Electronics 39,545.00
It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to refer the above bids to the Police Department
for a report back. The motion carried.
Bids were opened for a hydraulic rescue system for the Fire Department. Captain Wenzel
reported that the Fire Department does not have any such equipment. The following bids
were received:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Parins Fire and Rescue, Inc. $7,225.00
After reviewing the bid, it was moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers to accept the bid of
Parins Fire and Rescue, Inc. The motion carried.
Bids were opened for fire nozzles. The following bids were received:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Clarey's Safety Equipment, Inc. $1 ,320.00
Smeal Fire Equipment Co. 1 ,235.00
Heiman, Inc. 1 ,336.00
Witt's Fire Equipment 1 ,734.00
After review of the bids, it was moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to accept the low bid
of Smeal Fire Equipment Co. The motion carried.
Larry P. Burger, City Clerk, reported that Ken Chilton, 214 E. 10th Street, had been paying
double garbage fees, when only one unit of the duplex had been occupied. The Waterloo Water
Works has verified that there has been a double billing at this address and that a $52.00
refund would be appropriate. It was moved by Roehr, seconder; by Bower 'n authorize a refund
in the amount of $52.00 to Mr. Ken Chilton. The motion carried.
Police Chief Grimm asked that the City of Waterloo give consideration to additional funding to
the Nt. ileast Io►,,: ime Commission in the amount of $3,334.00. After discussion, it was
moved Ly Roehr, s: .,Jed by Bowers to defer action on this matter until additional infor-
mation is received. The motion carried.
Finance Committee -2- January 26, 1981
It was moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers to approve the following bills:
DEPARTMENT P.O. NUMBER AMOUNT
Finance None $ 21 ,002.18
None 75,893.68
300,865.10
6,562.50
Fire 4522 1 ,011 .22
McElroy 4544 998.20
4546 399.84
Street 4525 450.00
Water P. C. 4567 513.64
4568 9,800.00
4569 318.78
4570 667.00
Motion carried.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.
After advisement from Attorney Hultman, it was moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to go
into executive session to discuss an impending law suit. Ayes: Six. Nays: Dowie. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie to close the executive session at 7 :03 P.M.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk