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N/Warren Town and County News
Thursday, April 16, 2015
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
MINUTES OFTHE REGULAR NORWALK CITY
COUNCIL MEETING ON 4-02-15
(abridged for publication)
Mayor Phillips called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present at
roll call: Tom Greteman, Erika Isley, Kyle Jackson and Jaki Livingston. Absent:
Eric Delker. (RC = roll call vote)
15-041 Motion by Isley, seconded by Livingston to approve the agenda, as
amended to include"public hearing" correcting item 11, carried unanimously by
voice vote.
15-042 Motion by Jackson, seconded by Livingston to approve minutes from the
March 5t" regular council meeting carried unanimously by voice vote.
Consent included tax abatement applications; liquor license renewal for Cars,
Villagios and Tacos Andreas; local forfeiture payout; monthly department reports
for February; budget and certification o1 city taxes report with corrected valua-
tion and expenditures:
ACME TOOLS
ADVENTURE LIGHTING
AHLERS & COONEY
AIA CORPORATION
ASHLEE SEIBERT
BARB MOSER
BOBS TROPHIES
BOUND TREE MED
BROWNELLS INC
CAPITAL SAN SUP
CARPENTER UNIF
CITY OF NORWALK
CITY OF WDM
CNM OUTDOOR EQUIP
CONSTANT CONTACT
CONTROL INSTALL
DAVID & CHERYL KUTSCHE
DELAGE LANDEN
DES MOINES IRON
DESERT DIAMOND IND
DON HERMAN
DOWNEY TIRE
DUAX SNOW REMOVAL
EAGLE ENGRAVING
ELECTRIC PUMP
ELEC ENG $ EQUIP
UNITY POINT NORWALK
FEH ASSOC
FIRE & SAFETY EQUIP
FIRE SVC TRAINING
G & L CLOTHING
GE CAPITAL
GENERAL FIRE & SAFETY
GLOCK INC
GRIMES ASPHALT
HARVEY'S AUTO
HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIP
HOTSY CLEANING SYS
IDALS
IMFOA
IND PUBLIC ADVISOR
INDIANOLA REC HER
INDOFF INC
IA DEPT OF JUSTICE
IA DEPT OF TRANS
IA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC
IA PRISON INDUSTRIES
IOWA RADIOLOGY
IA SPORTS FOUND
IA WINDOW SVC
IPCMF CENTRAL LAB
JAMES OIL CO
JJ KELLER & ASSOC
JOE PATAVA
KABEL BUSINESS SVC
KELTEK INC
KUEHL, NANCY
LANDS END BUS
LASER RESOURCES
LIVING MAGAZINE
MADELINE ALBERS
MEDIACOM
MEDICAP PHAR
MENARDS
METROWASTE
MIDAMERICAN
MIDWEST BREATHING
MONICA HEGLAND
MOODYS INVEST
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY
MUNIHUB
N WAR TOWN & CTY
NORTHLAND
NORWALK PD
OPTOMETRIC ASSOC
PEPSI-COLA
PLUMB SUPPLY
PURCHASE POWER
PUSH PEDAL PULL
RED WING SHOE
REGISTER MEDIA
SCOTTS FOODS
SECY OF STATE
SHRED IT
SNAP ON
SPRINGER PEST
SUBUBAN FIRE DEV
SYNTECH SYSTEMS
TASER TRAINING
TERI HAZEN
TERMINIX
DM REGISTER
THE GRAPHIC EDGE
TRACI FROEHLICH
ULINE
UNITY POINT NORWALK
VERIZON WIRELESS
VOORHEES TAEKWONDO
WADE WAGONER
WARREN CO ATY
BLDGS/GROUNDS
BLDG MAINT
LABOR AND EMP
CLOTHING ALLOW
REF
DOG TAG REFUND
BADGES DEV
MED SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
UNIF ALLOW
PETTY CASH
WESTCOM
VEHICLE REPAIR
EMAIL SVC
BLDG MAINT
EASEMENT
RENTS / LEASES
EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIES
SEIZED PROP
REPAIR
GREENS ECHO VAL
MINOR EQUIP
EQUIPMENT
BLDG MAINT
PHYSICAL
LIBRARY
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTOR
CLOTHING ALLOW
LEASE
MAINTENANCE
EDU/TRAINING
COLD MIX
REPAIRS
BLADE MARKERS
FLEEDNASH BULK
AN WELFARE LIC
SPRING CONF
SERVICES
SUBSCRIPTION
SUPPLIES
SEIZED PROP
SUPPLIES
ASSOC DUES
STREET SUPPLIES
PHYS
WELLNESS CHALLENGE
BLDG MAINT
PHYSICAL
FUEL
OSHA MANUAL
HRA CKS
TAHOE
REIMBURSEMENT
CLOTHING ALLOW
CONTRACT COPIER
PUBLICATION
COMPLIANCE
TELECOM
MED SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
CURB IT FEE
UTILITY
QUARTERLY TEST
REFUND MTG RM
BONDS
SUPPLIES
2015 A SERIES
AD SUMMER HELP
REPAIR 131
SEIZED PROPERTY
EYE GLASS REIMB
SUPPLIES .
BLDG MAINTENANCE
POSTAGE
WELLNESS
REIMBURSEMENT
NW TRUNK NOTICE
SUPPLIES
NOTARY SNYDER
PAYMENT SERVICES
AIR GUN
PEST CONTROL
EDU/rRAINING
VEH OPER
EDU/TRAINING
REFUND
PEST CONTROL
SUBSCRIPTION
OPER SUPPLIES
REF
EARPLUGS
DRUG TESTING
TELECOM
TAEKWONDO
MILEAGE REIMB
. SEIZED PROP
$119.99
$269.38
$2,196.65
$306.24
$320.00
$10.00
$47.85
$104.76
$237.03
$20.05
$1,493.80
$50.08
$14,614.76
$73.60
$588.00
$101.53
$7,5oo.o0
$551.39
$184.13
$698.00
$475.00
$169.91
$340.00
,$35.8o
$226.95
$119.88
$1,158.00
$1,595.00
$204.75
$165.00
$1,206.82
$520.00
$1,331.25
$250.00
$299.30
$4,838.2~
$86.50
$24O.OO
$75.00
$65.00
$2,3OO.0O
$16.00
$261.38
$67.50
$248.00
$50.00
$1,695.70
$28.00
$200.00
$170.00
$95.00
$9,624.17
$41.86
$t00.00
$4,852.33
$11,236.44
$160.99
$804.59
$208.34
$999.00
$200.00
$149.90
$11.80
$781.69
$36,137.16
$18,228.50
$125.00
$50.00
$18,150.00
$2,212.00
$2,0oo.0o
$264.90
$t55.6o
$540.00
$216.00
$187.50
$177.94
$1,00o.00
$129.11
$204.0o
$264.87
$135.37
$30.00
$46.72
$490.00
$68.00
$800.00
$1,149.75
$390.00
$15.00
$64.00
$31.00
$1,676.71
$320.00
$71.85
'$37.oo
$3,412.63
$592.53
$5,389.89
$67.50
15-043 Motion by Greteman, seconded by Livingston to approve consent passed
unanimously by RC vote.
Phillips opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. concerning a proposed ordi-
nance amending the Master Plan and rules, regulations and guidelines for the
Echo Valley Community Planned Unit Development as contained in Ordinance
No. 03-08. Eddleman reported that no written or oral comments were received.
With no public comment, Phillips closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
Phillips opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. concerning approval of the pro-
posed Urban Renewal Plan amendment. Eddleman reported that no written or
oral comments were received. With no public comment, Phillips closed the pub-
lic hearing at 6:10 p.m.
Caleb Smith with McClure Engineering and Joe Pietruszynsky with Hubbell dis-
cussed the Legacy storm water pond improvements with council and staff.
Donald Seymour from FEH Associates presented recommendations for replac-
ing the metal roofing system atthe library.
Phillips opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. concerning the proposed resolu-
tion vacating certain easements located at the Brownstones atThe Legacy, City
of Norwalk, Iowa. Eddleman reported that no written or oral comments were
received. With no public comment, Phillips closed the public hearing at 6:58
p.m.
1.5-044 Motion by Livingston, seconded by Greteman to adopt Reeolution 0402-
15-022 vacating certain easements located in the Brownstones at The
Legacy, City of Norwalk, Iowa passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-045 Motion by Greteman, seconded by Livingston to adopt Resolution No.
0402-15-023 approving the execution of a sanitary sewer easement for the
Northwest Area Trunk Sewer No. 4 project passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-046 Motion by Jackson, seconded by Isley to adopt Resolution No. 0402-
15-024 approving contract and bond for the improvements known as the
Northwest AreaTrunk Sewer No. 4 project passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-047 Motion by Isley, seconded by Greteman to adopt Resolution 0402-15-
025 approving the purchase of a new pump forThe Legacy lift station, in an
amount not to exceed $14,663.50 passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-048 Motion by Greteman, seconded by Livingston to adopt Resolution 0402-
15-026 authorizing and approving a loan agreement and providing for the
issuance of a $172, 500 General Obligation Ambulance Acquisition Note
passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-049 Motion by Livingston, seconded by Greteman to adopt Resolution 0402-
15-027 authorizing the expenditure of, not to exceed $9,240, from the Capi-
tal Improvement Fund for Parks and Recreation to Iowa Cubs SportsTurf for
Jox Boxes to be installed on six ball fields passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-050 Motion by Jackson, seconded by Greteman to adopt Resolution 0402-
15-028 approving expenditure not to exceed $6,280 to purchase additional
Laserfiche licenses for the City passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-051 Motion by Jackson, seconded by Livingston to adopt Resolution 0402-
15-029 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a labor agree-
merit with Teamsters, Local 238 representing Police for fiscal years 2015,
2016 and 2017 passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-052 Motion by Isley, seconded by Livingston to adopt Resolution 0402-15-
030 approving the Fourth Amended and Restated Intergovammental Agree-
ment for the ownership and operation of a consolidated dispatch center
for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (Weatcom) passed unani-
mously by RC vote.
Jonathan Lund, Des Moines Fire Marshall and Captain With Norwalk Fire De-
partment presented a proposed Memorandum Of Understanding regarding the
Central Iowa Code Consortium.
15-053 Motion by Livingston, seconded by Greteman to pass the first, of three,
readings of the Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Norwalk, Iowa, Chapters 169 and 177, updating and clarifying Rental Hous-
ing Code requirements and fees passed unanimously by RC vote.
15-054 Motion by Greteman, seconded by Livingston to pass the first, of three,
readings of the Ordinance amending the Cede of Ordinances of the City of
Norwalk, Iowa, Chapter 177, updating Fire and EMS Fees passed unanimously
by RC vote.
15-055 Motion by Isley, seconded by Greteman to pass the first, of three, read-
ings of the Ordinance providing for a series of scheduled water rate and
sewer rate edluatments, amending sections 92.02 (1),~99.02 (1), 92.02 (3),
177.01 (8), and 177.01 (11) of the Norwalk Municipal Code passed~unani-
mously by RC vote.
!5-056 Motion by Greteman, seconded by Isley to adjourn the meeting at 7:55
p.m. carried unanimously by voice vote.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Cumming
City Council on the 27,0 day of April, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall, 649 N. 44"
Street, Cumming, Iowa. Said hearing is in regard to the following:
Adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map for the City of
Cumming, Iowa
A copy of the proposed Plan and Map is available for review at City Hall.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at (515)
981-9214. Anyone wishing to comment may either attend or submit written
comments. Written comments may be submitted to City of Cumming, PO Box
100, Cumming, Iowa 50061 and should be received prior to the hearing to be
considered.
Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk/Treasurer
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONCERNING ClPA COMPLIANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Norwalk
Community School District will hold a public hearing regarding CIPA (Children's
Internet Protection Act) compliance as described in Board Policy/Regulation
#603.13 I nternet- Appropriate Use, to comply with the provisions of the Children's
Internet Protection Act enacted by Congress in 2000, on Monday, April 27, 2015
at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Center of Norwalk High School located at 1201 North
Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa
Kate Baldwin
Secretary, Board of Directors
Norwalk Community School District
AGENDA
Concluded from p. 3
8. Consideration of ritorybuy-out.
resolution to Urban Re- 11. Consideration of
newal Plan Amendment proposed resolution ap-
for the Norwalk Urban proving an equipment
Renewal Area (Amend- sharing agreement.
ment 15-01). 12. Consideration of
9. Consideration of pro- proposed resolution ap-
posed resolution authoriz- proving the Rolling
ing the City Manager to Greens Plat 5 preliminary
implement and submit plat.
Title VI programs and 13. Discussion and pos-
documents to the Iowa sible consideration of a
Department of Transporta- proposed resolution ap-
tion(ADA), proving an agreement
10. Consideration of with Warren County for
proposed resolution ap- G14 road project.
proving,an agr66mdnt: ; 14;,Co |l qulries
with Warren Water Dis- and staff updates.
trict for customer and ter- 15. Adjournment.
Tom Phillips, Mayor
Jodi Eddleman, Deputy City Clerk
In-Floor- Geothermal Heating
"Insured & Certified"
SALES - SERVICE - REPLACEMENT
BATHROOM REMODEL
Ackworth Garden Club
The April meeting of the Ackworth Garden Club will
be held Wednesday; April 22, at the Annett Nature Cen-
ter. This is the day for their annual service project and
cleanup at various locations in the county: Ackworth
Church grounds, Indianola Dog Park, Pink Garden in
Milo and the flower bed outside the Warren County
Fairgrounds Horticultural building. This year they are
also adding a location in Carlisle and will be planting
i hostas in an area next to the Carlisle Library.
The business meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. A sand-
wich lunch will be provided and follows the meeting at
approximately 12:30 p.m. with a program afterwards at
1 p.m. This month's program is Show/Share/Tell/Gar-
den Swap. Guests are welcome. The website is
www.ackworthgardendub.org.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Department of Management
Form S-A Publication
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORWALK SCHOOL DISTRICT
AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015
)ate of Public Heating: April 27, 2015
Time of Public Hearing: 6:00 p.m.
Location of Public Heating: Norwalk High School Media Center, 1201 North Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa
The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing at the above-noted time and place for the
purpose of amending the current school budget by changing estimates of exponditures in the following
areas by the following amounts:
Area
Instruction
From To Reasons
19,171,407
rotal Support Services 8,139,964
Noninstructional Programs 1,110,346
rotal Other Expenditures4,203,380
19,171,407
10,000,000
1,250,000
10,596,627
No Chan~e
Grants, Staff Development
Food Costs, Personnel
Bond Refinancings, Roof& Other Facilities Mak
]'his change in estimates of expanditures will be financed from increased receipts and balances not
~udgeted or considered in the current budget There will be no increase in taxes to be paid in the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. At the heating, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to,
3r arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed amendment. A detailed statement of additional
receipts other than taxes, balances on hand at the close of the preceding fiscal year, and proposed
.=xpenditures, both past and anticipated, will be available at the hearing.
WC
CONSERVATION
BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, April 23,
7 p.m.
Annett Nature Center,
15565 118th Avenue,
Indianola, Iowa
i. Presentation of Draft
Management Plan for
Iowa Department of
Transportation's Wetland
Mitigation Site between
Elk Horn Street and North
River
ii. Public input
There will be no action
taken by the Warren
County Conservation
Board at this meeting. This
meeting is being held to
present a preliminary
management plan and re-
ceive public input.
