N/Warren Town and Coun News
ursday, November 22, 2012
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CUMMING
Regular Council Meeting 10/22/2012
To be Approved at 11112/2012 Meeting
The Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Cumming was held at Cumming
City Hall 649 N. 44 = St. on Monday, October 22, 2012. The Meeting was called to
Order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Becker. Present at Roll Call: Dave Chelsvig,
Ed Harkin, Jean Lare, Anita Enos. Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Lare to
Approve the Agenda. Approved 4-0.
No Public Comment
Consent Items
Motion made by Lare, Seconded by Chelsvig to approve Consent Items: 9/24/12
& 10112/12 Council Meeting Minutes, 9/20112 Park & Rec Meeting Minutes, 9/
18/12 & 10116/12 Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes, 6/8/12 Board of Adjust-
ment Meeting Minutes, 6/12 Warren County Sheriff Report, 10/19/12 Accts Pay-
able Acct Ledger. Approved 4-0.
Expenditures:
City of Des Moines WRA/WRF Payments 1034.21
Clerk Wages 9/24/12-10/7/12 667.98
Iowa Good Roads Annual Dues 2012 95.00
Iowa One Call Une Location 38.70
IRS 3'd Qtr 2012 Withholding 691.94
Jim's John's September Rental 45.00
Karen McKinney Park Board 88.91
MidAmerican Energy Service 583.63
Planning & Zoning Stipend 3 "j Qtr 2012 120.00
Skinner Law Office Aug/Sept Legal Fees 2127.80
Tom Becker 3 m Qtr 2012 Mileage 119.43
Treasurer, State of IA 3 'd Qtr 2012 Withholding/
Sales Tax 108.00
Treasurer Wages 9124112-10/7/12 21.23
Total $ 5741.83
Repem:
Park & Rec: Halloween party went well with about 30 kids and many parents
and grandparents in attendance.
Planning & Zoning: Had a special work session to work on the Land Use Map.
Changes were made to the legend and additional colors were added to help
differentiate between zoning areas. Bill Ludwig will be helping with pdnting the
map because he has the original file. The Clerk will demonstrate how the re-
corder works to be sure the meetings are taped.
Action Item
A. Motion made by Chelsvig, Seconded by Harkin to Approve First Reading
of Ordinance No. 2012-07 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cumming, Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to the Manner of Pubfica-
_, tion. Ayes: Chelsvig, Harkin. Nays: Enos, Lare. Motion Failed 2-2.
B. Motion made by Chelsvig, Seconded by Lare to Approve changing our
intemet service provider to Century Link, effective November 1,2912. Approved
4-0.
C. Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Lare to appoint Peggy Koch to the
Park and Recreation Board for a new 3 year term to end on 6/30115. Approved 4-
0.
D. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Enos to appoint Melissa Pomeroy
to the Park and Recreation Board for a new 3 year term to end on 6/30/15.
Approved 4-0.
E. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Chelsvig to appoint Karen McKinney
to the Planning and Zoning Board. Ayes: Chelsvig, Harkin. Nays: Enos, Lare.
Motion Failed 2-2.
F. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Chelsvig to appoint Kathie
Hungerford to the Planning and Zoning Board. Ayes: Chelsvig, Harkin. Nays:
Enos, Lare. Motion Failed 2-2.
G. Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Lare to Approve November 8, 2012
at 6:30 pm at City Hall for a Work Session with Council Members, Planning &
Zoning Members and the three nominees running for the open Council Seat to
discuss the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map. Approved 4-0.
H. The Bulk Water Dispenser will remain shut down until bids can be ob-
tained to fix it.
L Motkon made by Enos, Seconded by Harkin to Approve the Clerk attending
a Budget Workshop in December. Approved 4-0.
DiscussiOn Items
,The Clerk and Garbage/Recycling Committee will start work on an Ordi-
nance to add contracted Garbage and Recycling pickup to our code, so we can
start the process of finding a contractor.
• The Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map were discussed.
• Option =B" which state s that sewer rates will be billed at $11 Availability Fee
and $4.50 per $1,000 gallons used will be used to amend Ordinance No. 2012-
05 so our ordinance will match the Des Moines Water Works billing system.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: November 12, 2012, 7:00 pm at City Hall
Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Lare to Adjourn at 7:54 pro. Approved 4-0.
Tom Becker, Mayor; Attest: Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
City of Cumming
City Council Work Session Minutes 11/08/2012
To be approved at 11/12/2012 Meeting
The Cumming City Council Work Session was held at City Hall, 649 N. 44 TM St.
Cummlng, IA 50061 on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Tom Becker. Present
were Council Members Ed Harkin, Jean Lare, Anita Enos, and Dave Chelsvig. A
quorum of Planning and Zoning Members were present:Ted Lare, Scott Shelley,
Cindi Neubauer, and Bill Wieland. The three candidates for the open Council
Seat, the General Public and the City Clerk were in attendance.
2012 Comprehensive Plan
The Mayor went through the plan page by page. Changes were given to Ted
Late. The changes will be incorporated and brought back before the Council for
approval.
2012 Land Use Map
Changes were discussed and agreed upon. The changes will be incorporated
and brought back before the Council for approval.
Ordinance 2012-08 Sewer Rate Changes
The ordinance was discussed and will be presented as an action item at the next
Council Meeting.
Motion by Lare, Seconded by Enos to Adjourn at 7:38 p.m. No Action Was
Taken DuringThis Planning Meeting. Only General DiscussionsWere Held.
Tom Becker, Mayor; Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL
PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following described aban-
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as is, at public auction on Dec. 6. 2012,
at 4 p.m., at 5119 94th Ln., Norwalk,
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Inquiries may be directed to 515-961-
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Warren County
A tree planted in the mid-
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height and interest to the
plantings below it.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Session
November 12, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present-Katherine Schmidt, Deb Hobbs, Tom Phillips, George
Meinecke, and Rick Kaul.
The following motions were made, seconded, and approved:
• Approved the consent agenda.
• Approved offering the Early Elementary Reading Program, which will be
funded with Modified Allowable Growth-Dropout Prevention dollars, in summer,
2013.
• Approved acknowledging receipt of the following:
• Norwalk PK-5 Building Level 2012-2013 Professional Development
Plan
• Norwalk Middle School Building Level 2012-13 Professional Devel-
opment Plan
.Eastview Building Level 2012-2013 Professional Development Plan
,High School 2012-2013 Professional Development Plan
• Approved receipt of the bids for the Middle School Boiler & Tower Replace-
ment project and authorized issuance of a contract to Two Rivers Group for the
base bid of $214,300 plus Alternate #1 of $17,000. (Total = $231,300)
• Approved adoption of a resolution proposing the renewal of the instruc-
tional support program and to authorize Board Secretary Baldwin to publish a
notice of public hearing on December 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria at
Lakewood Elementary School, 9210 Happy Hollow Drive, Norwalk, Iowa.
• Approved going into Closed Session as provided under Iowa Code 21,5 (j)
for the purposes of Site Acquisition Discussions at 7:50 p.m.
• The Board returned to open session at 8:40 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Official minutes will be available following board approval.
Kate Baldwin, Board Secretary
.... OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 12-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK, IOWA, 2008, CHAPTER 175, BY AMENDING SECTION
17.7g.040 SUBSECTION I, PERTAINING TO POLmCAL SIGN
REGULATION EXEMPTIONS .
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of City of Norwalk, Iowa:
SECTION 1. SUBSECTION MODIFIED. The Code of Ordinances of the City of
Norwalk, Iowa, 2008, Section 17.70.040 Subsection I, Chapter 175 -Sign Regu-
lations, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof:
I. Political campaign signs of not greater than twelve (12) square feet in an =R"
distdct and thirty two (32) square feet in all other zoning districts and shall not be
located on public right-of-way.
SECTION 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILrFY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and
after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the 15th day of November, 2012, and approved this 15th
day of November, 2012.
Mayor- Doug Pierce
ATTEST:
City Clerk - Jeff Rosien
I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No. 12-11 on the 22nd
day of November, 2012.
City Clerk - Jeff Rosien
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
orm F-66 (IA-2)
[5-7-2012)
STATE OF IOWA
2012
FINANCIAL REPORT
; FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2012
CITY OF NORWALK
DUE: December 1, 2012
David A. Vaudt, CPA
Audltor of State
State Capitol Building
Des IA 50319-0004
Item description
, IOWA
16209101000000
CLERK
705 NORTH AVE
NORWALK, IA 50211 1417
(Please correct any error in name, address, and ZIP Code)
Revenues and Other Financing Sources
Taxes levied on property
Less: Uncollected property taxes-levy year
" Net current property taxes
Delinquent property taxes
TIF revenues
NOTE - The information supplied in this repod will be.shared by the IOwa State
Auditor's Office, the U.S. Census Bureau, various public interest groups, and State
and federal agencies.
ALLFUNDS
Govemmental
la)
3,888,543
Proprietary
, Ibl
Total actual
(c)
3,888,543
0
3,888,543
2,140,586
Budget
(dl
3,933,263
3,933,263
2,066,756
3,888,543
2,140,586
Other city taxes 306,967 6 306,967 322,102
Licenses and permits 167,352 C 167,352 143,006
67,655
Use of money and property
Intergovemmental
936,821
808,450
589,364
6,572,681
15,478,419
2,837,904
1,416,198
7,655
1,022,186
14,114
O
2,585,864
81,769
936,821
3,394,314
Charges for fees and service
Special assessments
0 0
306,655
896,019
0 6,572,681
18,385,052
0 2,837,904
2,906,633
0 1,416,198
0 7,655
0 1,022.186
0 846,408
Miscellaneous
Other financing sources
Total revenues and other sources
Expenditures and Other Financing Uses
Public safety
Public works
100,050
1,346,406
Health and social services
3,438,756
146,206
2,859,706
Culture and recreation
Community and economic development
General government
Debt service
14,356,221
2,914,639
1,374,365
9,150
998,836
Capital projects
Total governmental activities
expenditures
Business type activities
Total ALL expenditures
Other financing uses, including transfers out
Total ALL expenditures/And
other financing uses
862,168
846,408
617,892 0 617,892 592,360
2,536,235 0 2,536,235 2,356,186
3,920,141 0 3,920,141
13,204.619 0 13,204,619 9,107,692
0 4,131,069 4,131.069 3,145,923
13,204,619
2,459,526
4,131,069
164,353
15,664,145 4,295,422
Excess revenues and other sources over
(Under) Expenditures/And other
financing uses -185,726 -1,388,789
5,482,323 3,675,902
17,335,688 12,253,615
2,623,879 ' 1,671,631
19,959,567 13,925,246
-1,574,515 430,975
9,158,225 4,976,637
7,583,710 5,407,612
2,287,113
held in non-budgeted internal service funds; $
held in Private Purpose Trust funds and $
5,296,597
Beginning fund balance July 1,2011
Ending fund balance June 30, 2012
463,323
Note -These balances do not include $
held in Pension Trust Funds; $
held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations.
Indebtedness at June 30, 2012
General obligation debt
Revenue debt
TIF Revenue debt
$ Amount- Omit cents
20,310,000
$ 679,000
CERTIFICATION
Indebtedness at June 30, 2012
Other tong-term debt
Short-term debt
General oblilation debt limit
Amount - Omit cents
758,245
I
28,165,253
Signature of city clerk
THE FOREGOING REPORT IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF
Telephone --- Area 515 Code
Printed name of city clerk
Jeff Rosien
Signature of Mayor of other City official (Name and Tite)
Date Published/Posted
INumlelr -23-2012 ]
981o0228
Date signed
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[] Date Published
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Extension
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