Thursday, April 4, 2013 N/Warren Town and County News Page Eleven
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CUMMING
Regular Council Meeting 3/11/2013
To be Approved at 3/2512013 Meeting
The Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Cumming was held at Cumming
City Hall 649 N. 44th St. on Monday, March 11, 2013.The Meeting was called to
Order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Becker. Present at Roll Call: Dave Chelsvig,
Ed Harkin, Peggy Koch, Anita Enos. Absent: Jean Lare. Motion made by Chelsvig,
Seconded by harkin to Approve the Agenda. Approved 4-0. ' ~-
Public Hearing on Budget Estimate Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,2013 - End-
mg June 30, 2014 was opened at 7:00 pm. No public comment was made. Mo-
tion by Enos, Seconded by Koch to close the public hearing at 7:01 pm.
Public Comment Danny Althoff and his sales associate from Premier Office
Equipment spoke regarding purchasing/teasing a Xerox copier from their com-
pany.
Consent Items
Motion made by Chelsvig, Seconded by Harkin to approve Consent Items: 02/
25/13 Council Meeting Minutes, 2/12/13 Park & Rec Meeting Minutes, February
2013 IPERS Report, 3/7/13 Accts Payable Acct Ledger. Approved 4-0.
Expenditures:
Safe Bldg Compliance Building Inspections 1235.10
Cardmember Services Office Supplies/Flags318.72
Clerk Wages 2/11/13-2/24/13 701.83
Iowa Prison Industries Street Signs 128.31
IPERS Feb. 2013 243.02
Isley Enterprises Snow Removal 1648.75
Legal Fees Jan/Feb 2013 3456.10
MidAmerican Energy Service 95.39
N/Warren Town News Publishing 203.40
Total $ 8,230.62
Reports..
Park & Rec: $204 worth of items were sold at the Chamber of Commerce Spring
Shopping Expo. Their next meeting is scheduled for 3/12/13,
Action Items
A. Motion made by Chelsvig, Seconded by Harkln to Approve the first read-
ing of Ordinance 2013-01 - An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Cumming,.l~wa by Amending PrOvisions Pertaining to Chapter 136
of the Code of Ordinances, Cumming, Iowa Sidewalk Regulations. Approved 4-
0.
B. Motion made by Koch, Seconded by Chelsvig to approve Resolution
2013-13 Adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2013-
2014. Approved 4-0.
C. Motion made by Chelsvig, Secondedby. Koch to approve Resolution
2013-14 A Resolution Establishing Policies and Procedures Relating to Com-
plaints. Approved 4-0.
D. Motion made by Enos, seconded by Cheisvig to approve a 5 year lease
on a color copier from Koch Brothers - model LD 620C. Approved 4-0.
E. Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Harkin to approve the Cle~ getting a
bid from Todd Johnson on putting a set of stairs on the deck, replacinga missing
spindle, and m-staining the entire thing. Approved 4-0,
R Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Koch to approve the Clerk applying
to be a Notary Public. Approved 4-0.
Discussion Items
• The legal action involving the Mlddleton Fam~ LC,. and the City of Cumming
involves compensation that they are receiving from the towa DOT for the sale of
property for the new interchange.The city attorneyis handling,
Informational Items
• The ad went into thenewspaper about animal control with no response,The
ad wilt be placed in both papers again for one more week.
• Information was given on a workshop on the introduction to Planning &
Zoning for Local Officials.
• The casino will be on the ballot at a special county-wide election to be held
sometime in May.
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING: March 25,2013, 7:00 pm at City Hall
Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Koch to Adjourn at 7:42 pm. Approved 4-0.
Tom Becker. Mayor; Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk
It's not the hours you put in your work that counts,"
it's the work you put in the hours.
-Sam Ewing
KATE BALDWIN
Concluded from p. 1
years is 6.5% compared to the State average annual actually increase the percentage from zero to 1%, 2% or
growth of 4.5%. higher. These are several of the budgetary uncertainties
• The State is providing incremental property tax re- school boards are forced to reconcile. This percentage
lief to select school districts with property levies above is commonly referred to as the annual "allowable
the state average. Norwalk Schools' property tax relief growth.'.' The reduction in allowable growth reduced
for next year will be $1.68 per $1,000. The School Dis- the total amount of future state aid and property tax
trict began receiving this additional State Aid for prop- revenues available for the 2013-2014 school year, result-
erty tax relief in the 2006-2007 school year. ing in a reduced total levy.
• The State has decreased the annual General Fund .,The District is using Cash Reserves to replace lost
revenue growth next year from 2% to 0%, reducing the state revenues and has been able to avoid a Cash Re-
total funding per student. However, the legislature may serve levy since the 2006-2007 school year.
NORWALK
$600,000,000
$500,000,000
$400,000,000
$3OO,OOO,0OO
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TOTAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY
NORWALK SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXABLE VALUATION
$20O,OOO,OOO
$100,000,000
$489,300,148
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Tlie Norwalk Schools, like all other Iowa schools,
continues to face economic challenges with the reduc-
tion of state funding. The Norwalk District has re-
sponded by maximizing efficiencies where available and
using cash reserves to offset the reduction of state fund-
ing.
The Norwalk School Board is acutely aware that
Norwalk is still one of the highest property tax jurisdic-
tions in the State. As a result, your School District
chooses not to impose several additional levies that
many other school districts levy. Examples are levies
Upcoming programs with
vation Board.
Dollar-A-Day Boys: A Musical Tribute to the Civilian
Conservation Corps: Friday, April 5, 6 p.m., Annett Na-
ture Center (refreshments at 6 p.m., program begins
at 6:30 p.m.) Michigan-based author Bill Jamerson will
present a music and storytelling program about the Ci-
vilian Conservation Corps. The hour-long program will
include stories, video, reading excerpts from his novel
and playing original son s about the CCC with his gui-
for Increased Enrollment, Special Education program
deficits, At-Risk, Playground Improvemdntsdand
Reserve. Each year the Board carefully revzews
additional levies, exercising extreme caution in balanc-
ing the needs of our students and the interests of the
property tax payers. The school board may find it diffi-
cult to avoid levy increases in the future if the Iowa leg-
islature and the governor are not able to find a compro-
mise that provides adequate funding to meet the fifi/ tt-
cial requirements that are necessary to sustain our cur-
rent services.
Warren County Conser- Digital Scavenger Hunt: Monday, April 1, 8 a.m.
tar. Jamerson has presented his program at CCC re-
unions and at state and national parks around the coun-
try. The presentation-is as entertaining as it is impor-
tant; as honest as it is fun. It's about people both ordi-
nary and extraordinary, with stories of wit, charm and
strength. This program is free, but reservations are re-
quired. Call 515-961-6169 to reserve your seat.
Earth's Recyclers: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m., Annett
Nature Center. Celebrate Earth Day with a hike at the
Annett Nature Center. Leam about some of Nature's
Recyclers and get your shoes muddy. Become a recy-
cler yourself and make a rug to place your muddy shoes
on. Anyone can join us for the hike, but supplies will
limit the number of weaving projects. This program is
free, but reservations are required. Donations of old t-
shirts needed.
5th Annual Osprey 5K Fun Run/Walk: Saturday,
April 20, 9 a.m., Annett Nature Center. The course starts
and finishes at the Armett Nature Center, located at
15565 118th Ave. in Indianola. The 3:1 mile route in-
cludes Lake Ahquabi S¢ate Park. Immediately follow-
ing the event, snacks and' refreshments will be served
and prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from the race will
benefit the Annett Nature'Center Osprey Project. The
top male and female from the :16+ and under 16age cat-
egories will be'awarded
through Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m, Annett Nature Cen-
ter & ANC Park. Get outside ant enjoy spring by com-
ing out to the ANC to parricipatein our Digital Scaven-
ger Hunt. Full details and scavenger lists are available
at warrenccb.org/programs/scavengerhunt.htrnl. Partici-
paring is easy:
1. Come out to the ANC for a hike.
2. Stop inside the center for a copy of the scavenger
hunt, or print one from warrenccb.org.
3. Take pictures of the found items out along the trails.
4. Bring your camera or smartphone in so staff can
verify your findings.
5. Get enrolled to win a pair of binoculars.
This is a great way to get active and add a little fun to
your hike!
The Annett Nature Center is located five miles south
of Indianola. Travel four miles south on Hwy 65/69 and
look for the Annett Nature Center signs. From there turn
west on G-58 to Lake Ahquabi and then turn north on
118th Avenue. The ANC is on the east side of the road.
For more information, contact the ANC at 515-961-6169.
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