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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CUMMING
Regular Council Meeting 3/25/2013
To be Approved at 4/8/2013 Meeting
The Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Cumming was held at Cumming
City Hall 649 N. 44t" St. on Monday, March 25, 2013. The Meeting was called to
Order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Becker. Present at Roll Call: Dave Chelsvig,
Ed Harkin, Anita Enos,'Jean Lare. Absent: Peggy Koch. Motion made by Lare,
Seconded by Harkin to Approve the Agenda. Approved 4-0.
Public Comment Michael Hofland and Paul Richards regarding Apple Creek
plats 1 & 2 and sewer access
Consent Items
Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Chelsvig to approve Consent Items: 03/
11/13 Council Meeting Minutes, 3/19t13 Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes,
December 2012 Warren Co Sheriff Report, 3/21/13 Accts Payable Acct Ledger.
Approved 4-0.
Expenditures:
Century Link Phone/Internet 163.81
City of Des Moines WRA/WRF Sewer Payments 1,034.21
Clerk Wages 2/25/13-3/10/13 729.64
Des Moines Register Media Publishing Expense 48.00
Iowa One Call Line Location 21.60
Isley Enterprises ~ Snow Removal 3,783.75
MidAmerican Energy Service~ 541 70
N/Warren Town News Publishing 20.30
Secretary of State Notary Public Fee 30.00
Skinner Law Office PC February 2013 1,249.62
Total $7,622.63
Reports:
Park & Rec: May 5" is slated for the spring event from 1-3 pm. New equipment
for the park will be ordered at the next meeting.
Action Items
A. Motion made by Lare, Seconded by Harkin to approve the Second Read-
ing of Ordinance 2013.01 - An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Cumming, iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Chapter 136
of the Code of Ordinances, Cumming, Iowa Sidewalk Regulations. Approved 4-
0.
B, Mowing bids were discussed, then a Motion was made by Enos, Sec-
onded by Lare to approve Resolution 2013-15 Approving and Authorizing Ex-
ecution of an Agreement for Mowing of Public Lands for the City of Cumming
with Ford Lawn and Paint. Approved 4-0.
C. Motion by Enos, Seconded by Chelsvig to approve Resolution 2013-16
Disposal of Public Property. Approved 4-0.
D. Motion by Harkin, Seconded by Enos to approve Sprint adding new an-
tennas/removing old antennas on the water tower. Approved 4-0.
E. Bid on new stairs and deck maintenance was tabled until next meeting.
F. Bid on drainage was tabled until next meeting.
G. Motion by Enos, Seconded by Lare to approve Clerk's attendance at Iowa
Spring User Group meeting. Approved 4-0.
H. Motion by Chelsvig, Seconded by Enos to approve purchasing 200 koozies
from Park and Rec for the Commercial Real Estate Trends Breakfast on 4/10/13.
Approved 4-0.
I. Discussion took place on the alley running east(west between N. 43'd and
44= atWagnerlOIlinger/Sweeney property.Tom Becker wiU address the problem
with the homeowners.
J. Motion by Enos, Seconded by Cheisvig to table recommendation from
Planning and Zoning to update the Cumming Code of Ordinances 157.03 to be
consistent with the language of Statewide Urban Desi~]n and Specifications
(SUDAS). until further clarification can be obtained. Approved 4-0.
Discussion Items
Sewer access for Apple Creek plats 1,2 & 3 was discussed. The Clerk will
contact the City Engineer to set up a meeting with the land owners and the City
Attorney to discuss the specifics of having the sewer put in by the City, but reim-
bursed by the land owners.
The Garbage/Recycling Request for Proposal (RFP) was discussed.
The Mayor appointed Dave Chelsvig, Anita Enos and the Clerk to the com-
mittee to review the garbage/recycling bids and excess water capacity bids. A
member from Park and Recreation and Planning and Zoning will also be in-
cluded on the committee.
At least 3 bids will be obtained to redo the floors in city hall.
Ads will be placed in the Norwalk paper for upcoming vacancies on the
Park & Rec Board and Planning and Zoning. Males are needed for both boards
due to gender balance laws.
Informational Items
The casino referendum in Warren County will be on May 7th. A town hall
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open house wm take place on March 28 from 5-8 pm at The Wnght Place m
Norwalk.
Ed Harkin will look into getting bids from Steffes Construction for road re-
pair and from Gary Wiedmann for the drainage issue
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 8, 2013, 7:00 pm at City Hall
Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Lare to Adjourn at 8:02 pm. Approved 4-0.
Tom Becket, Mayor; Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk &Treasurer
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Public Notice:
The City of Norwalk, a Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System (MS4)
permit holder, will hold a Storm water Pollution Prevention Workshop on April
30, 2013 at 6:00 RM. at the Norwalk City Hall Council Chambers, 705 North
Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa.
This workshop is for the education of Developers, Builders, Consultants and
Residents concerning ways in which Developments & Construction sites may
be designed to improve water quality.
For further information contact:
Alan Waugh
Phone: (515) 981-0228 Ext. 224
alanw @ norwalk.iowa.gov
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 4-04-13
The Regular City Council Meeting of the Norwalk City Council was held at the
Norwalk City Hall, 705 North Avenue, on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The meeting
was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Doug Pierce. Those. present at roll call
were Dave Murillo, Mike Leto, Jamie Sylvester and Eric Delker. Absent: Frank
Curtis.
13-061 Motion by Murillo and seconded by Delker to approve the Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously,
Greenfield township trustee, Galen Bedwell, is interested in Norwalk Fire De-
partment covering a portion of the Township. North Warren Fire is the current
fire department for all of Greenfield Township. Lori Atkinson, 1919 Merle Huff,
expressed concerns that city residents would be paying more for FirelEMS ser-
vices then rural township residents. Greenfield township trustee chairman, Skip
Phillips, stated not all township residents want to change from the current cover-
age.
13-062 Motion by Delker and seconded by Sylvester to approve the Minutes of
the March 7,2013 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The mayor welcomed those guests present. The public portion of the meeting
was opened.
City Attorney, Jim Dougherty, informed those in attendance that the Council and
City staff do not answer questions or take action on any topics during this portion
of the Agenda.
Approximately 30 citizens comprised of Norwalk residents, primarily from the
Lakewood and Cumming annexed areas, along with Warren County residents
and interested parties from outside of the area, spoke at this time inforrfiing the
City Council they do not support the idea of a casino being constructed in Norwalk.
City Manager, Marketa Oliver, reminded the room about the City's Community
Chats that are held the second Saturday of each month as public forum opportu-
nities to discuss With staff and councilors.
The business portion of the meeting was opened:
The Consent Agenda includes tax abatement applications; liquor license re-
newals for Villagio's, Tacos Andreas and Cal's; proclamations for NALC food
drive and Pay it Forward Day; monthly department head reports and expendi-
tures:
BETHANIE LAFFERTY CLASS $535.33
BOBS CUSTOM TROPHIES NAME PLATE $15.65
CARPENTER UNIFORM UNIFORM ALLOW $1,221.19
CITY LAUNDERING CO BLDG MAINT $78.83
HOLMES CHEVROLET VEHICLE MAINT $3.45
INDOFF INC SUPPLIES $723.76
IOWA CODIFICATION INC MARCH 13 SUPPLEMENT $997.50
IOWA WINDOW SERVICE BLDG MAINT $80.00
JACKIE NIEMEYER REFUND $20.00
JASON COLLINS CLASS $325.85
KUHL, EDDIE REIMBURSEMENT $tl.52
LANDS END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS
CLOTHING ALLOW 115 $168.75
LEGACY GOLF CLUB PAYMENT FOR SERV $339.00
MARY JANE SHARP CLASS $1,217 65
MCLAUGHLIN INTERNATIIONAL SUPPLIES $1,577.05
MEDIACOM TELECOM $108.40
METRO WASTE AUTHORITY MWA $230.00
MIDWEST K-9 DETECTION & CO TRAINING $60.00
NORTH WARREN~ & COUNTY PUBLICATIONS 3/7/13 $80.60
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IOWA ONE CALL $51.30
PAPER FREE TECHNOLOGY, INC FEES FOR SERVICE $1,000.00
SOUTHTOWN REPAIR P125 $181.13
SPRINGER PES]" SOLUTIONS BLDG MAINT $68.00
TASER INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES $38.95
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL BLDG MAINTENANCE $398.00
GRAND TOTAL $9,531,91
13-063 Motion by Leto and seconded by Muri,o to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
13-064 Motion by Sylvester and seconded by Murillo to pass a proposed Ordi-
nance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Norwalk, Iowa, 2008
making changes to the Community Development fees. (second of three read-
ings) Approved 4-0. Ayes: Murillo, Leto, Sylvester and Delker. Nayes: none.
13-065 Motion by Leto and seconded by Sylvester to pass a proposed Ordi-
nance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Norwalk, low'a, 2008,
Chapter 136, pertaining to removal of snow, ice and accumulations from
public sidewalks (second of three readings) Approved 4-0. Ayes: Mudllo, Leto,
Sylvester and Delker. Nayes: none.
13-066 Motion by Sylvester and seconded by Delker to pass a proposed Ordi-
nance amending Chapter 177 of the Cede of Ordinances of the City of
Norwalk, Iowa, 2008 making changes to the EMS fees. (first of three read-
ings) Approved 4-0. Ayes: Murillo, Leto, Sylvester and Delker. Nayes: none.
13-067 Motion by Murille and seconded by Delker to pass a proposed Ordi-
nance amending theCode of Ordinances of the City of Norwalk, Iowa, 2008,
by amending Chapter 177 pertaining to Building Department Permit fees.
(first of three readings) Approved 4-0. Ayes: Murillo, Leto, Sylvester and Delker.
Nayes: none.
13-068 Motion by Delker and seconded by Murillo to adopt a Resolution ap-
proving the Preliminary Plat for the Legacy Circle Villas (Resolution No.
0404-13-022) Approved 4-0. Ayes: Murille, Leto, Sylvester and Detker. Nayes:
none.
13-069 Motion by Delker and seconded by Leto to adjourn the meeting. Mo-
tion carried unanimously.
Doug Pierce, Mayor
Jeff Rosien, City Clerk/Finance Officer
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR WARREN COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF Probate No. ESPR 020117
THE ESTATE OF NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Karen Kay Sleran, OF ADMINISTRATOR
Deceased. AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Karen Kay Sieren,
Deceased, who died on or about February 10, 2013:
You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of March, 2013, the
undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.
Notice Is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are
requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the
above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for
allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from
the seconO publication of this notice or one month from the date of the
mailing of ttds notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is
thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 14th day of March, 2013.
Is/Boone James Slersn
Administrator of the Estate
4116 SE 10th SL,
Des Molnes, IA 50315
James S. Dougherty, IClS PIN Number. AT0002101
Attomey for the Administrator
801 North Ave PO Box 278, Norwalk, IA 50211
Date of second publcation
25th day of April, 2013.
Probate Code Section 230
IN
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR WARREN COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF Probate No. ESPR 19994
THE ESTATE OF NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
EVELYN M. ENGLER, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,
DOB: 5/28/1921 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased.
To NI Persons Interested In the Estate of EVELYN M. ENGLER,
Deceased, who died on or about May 9, 2012:
You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of July, 2012, the Last Will
and Testament of EVELYN M. ENGLER, deceased, bearing date of the
11th day of September, 1991,* was admitted to probate in the above
named Court and that DANIEL B. ENGLER & REBECCA R. WEBB were
appointed Co-Executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will
must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to
occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice
or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the
decedent and devise(,; under the will whose identities are reasonably
ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice Is further given that all parsons indebted to the estate are
requested to make Immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the
above named district court, as provided by law, duty authenticated, for
allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from
the second publication of Uds notice or one month from the date of mailing
of this notice (unless cther~se allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter
forever barred.
Dated this 4th day of April, 2013.
ga aI iLEx
Executor of the estate
Executor of the estate
t J .Jg LSg231
*Deslgnate Codic,(s) if any, with date(s).
Attorney for the Administrator
1015 Fifth St P.O. Box 88
Date of second publication
25th day of Apdl, 2013.
Probate Code Section 230
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