City Council | Neola Iowa (2023)

Regular City Council Meeting 6.15.20

The regular city council meeting for the City of Neola opened at 5:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Karla Pogge was present along with city council members Lori Eckrich, Robb Lockey, Nicole Schneckloth, Richard Schuning and Ty Ungrad. John Fischer, Clint Fichter, Lynn Grobe with Pottawattamie Board of Supervisors, Greg Heine, Joe Munch, Jodi Meyer, Jeremy VanArsdol, Eric Wingert and Heidi Erwin were also in attendance.

Motion to approve the agenda made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. All in favor.

Motion to approve the consent agenda including minutes from regular council meeting from 5/18/20, fire department meeting minutes from 6/2/20, claims and payroll, financials, Pott. Co. Sherriff’s monthly report, Pott. Co. animal control monthly report, Avoca library agreement, liquor license for Tipsy Cow LLC, block party permit for Jordan Wallar at 603 3rd St., building permit for Sheri Fricke at 602 3rd St. for an addition, application for Partial Payment No. 1 119.0397.09 for the construction of the Meyerring Subdivision for $53,105.00 to McCarthy Trenching, LLC and to remove block party permit for Jordan Wallar at 603 3rd St. and building permit for Sheri Fricke at 602 3rd St. for an addition from the consent agenda to an regular item on the agenda made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. All in favor.

Motion to approve Meyerring Subdivision Electrical Distribution standard services agreement with P&E Engineering Co. for an estimated cost of $11,000.00 made by Schuning and seconded by Schneckloth. All in favor.

Motion to approve Amendment to Wholesale Power Agreement and Bill of Sale and Instrument of Assignment with Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. All in favor.

Motion to open public hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract for Meyerring Subdivision Electrical Distribution Construction made by Schneckloth and seconded by Eckrich. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes. Public hearing officially opened at 5:51 p.m. There were no public comments. Motion to close public hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract for Meyerring Subdivision Electrical Distribution Construction made by Schuning and seconded by Lockey. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes. Public Hearing officially closed at 5:55 p.m.

Motion to approve Resolution 20-0615-01: Approving plans, specifications and form of contract awarding contract for Meyerring Subdivision Electrical Distribution Construction Contract made by Ungrad and seconded by Schneckloth. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes.

Discussion on construction bids. No action made.

Motion to approve Resolution 20-0615-02: Making Award of Contract to Watts Electric Company of Waverly Nebraska in the sum of $126,851.67 for Meyerring Subdivision Electrical Distribution made by Schuning and seconded by Ungrad. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes.

Motion to open public hearing on voluntary land annexation for Barrier Family Farms for Parcel B of Lot 1 of the SE1/4-NW1/4, Sec. 24-44-42 and the NE1/4-NW1/4, Sec. 24-77-42 and Parcel A of NW1/4, Sec. 24-77-42 made by Schneckloth and seconded by Schuning. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes. Public hearing officially opened at 5:58 p.m. Munch wanted to see the survey, Meyer when the additional 2.60 acres will be developed, and Fischer mentioned cemetery township levies. Motion to close public hearing on voluntary land annexation for Barrier Family Farms for Parcel B of Lot 1 of the SE1/4-NW1/4, Sec. 24-44-42 and the NE1/4-NW1/4, Sec. 24-77-42 and Parcel A of NW1/4, Sec. 24-77-42 made by Schuning and seconded by Lockey. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes. Public Hearing officially closed at 6:16 p.m.

Motion to approve Resolution 20-0615-03: Approving Voluntary Annexation Request for Barrier Family Farms for Parcel B of Lot 1 of the SE1/4-NW1/4, Sec. 24-44-42 and the NE1/4-NW1/4, Sec. 24-77-42 and Parcel A of NW1/4, Sec. 24-77-42 made by Schneckloth and seconded by Schuning. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes.

Motion to open public hearing to amend zoning map for Anthony Gress at 106 3rd St. made by Schuning and seconded by Schneckloth. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes. Public hearing officially opened at 6:18 p.m. There were no public comments. Motion to close public hearing to amend zoning map for Anthony Gress at 106 3rd St. made by Schuning and seconded by Schneckloth. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes. Public Hearing officially closed at 6:23 p.m.

Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-03 Amend Zoning Map and waive the second and third reading made by Schneckloth and seconded by Ungrad. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes.

Motion to approve Aric Thomsen as Fire Chief made by Ungrad and seconded by Schuning. All in favor.

The personnel committee which included Eckrich and Lockey suggested that each employee receive a $0.70 raise. Motion to approve $0.70 raise for VanArsdol, Wingert and Erwin. VanArsdol was making $30.40 and will now be making $31.10, Wingert was making $21.32 and will not be making $22.02 and Erwin was making $20.59 and now will be making $21.29 for FY21 made by Schuning and seconded by Schneckloth. All in favor.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-0615-04: FY20 Transfers made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes.

Motion to approve Resolution 20-0615-05: Certifying tax increment funds and authorizing loan from the general fund to the tax increment fund made by Schneckloth and seconded by Schuning. Roll call vote: Eckrich ayes, Lockey ayes, Schneckloth ayes, Schuning ayes and Ungrad ayes.

Motion to approve to debar Next Phase Environmental, Inc and anything affiliated with Ryan Young from bidding on city projects made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. All in favor.

Motion to approve stump grind and tree removal for 105 2nd St. proposal from Feedlot Service Company for $1,800.00 made by Schuning and seconded by Schneckloth. All in favor.

Motion to approve line of credit for $105,665.50 for the Meyerring Subdivision made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. All in favor.

Motion to approve Price Cooling, Heating and Electrical for installing underground to the ballpark for $2,142.00 made by Schuning and seconded by Schneckloth. All in favor.

Motion to deny Jordan Wallar’s block party permit at 603 3rd St. made Schuning and seconded by Ungrad. Wallar’s can still have block party but no fireworks. Eckrich oppose, Lockey oppose, Schneckloth oppose. This will be discussed at the next special meeting.

Motion to table building permit for Sheri Fricke at 602 3rd St. for an addition until Planning and Zoning Committee approves.

Public Comments: Jodi Meyer inquired about the permanent easement agreement she received in the mail and was wondering what her easement rights were and the timeframe when building will take place. Joe Munch questioned Schuning asking about the ballpark trail new phase and the water main project at the park. He wanted to know if there was approval by the Council to tear out part of the new cement trail and the old asphalt trail by the playground equipment. Schuning said no but it had to be done. There was discussion between the whole Council that a decision like this must be approved and cannot just be done without approval and following the procurement procedure policy’s that are in place.

Employee Reports: VanArsdol reported that the VFD’s are in, Jeff and him are figuring out a plan for the sodium for the water project. Wellman’s will be starting on the water project at the park. He will have to purchase a calibration kit and he makes this purchase every 5 years. Wingert and VanArsdol are coming up with a game plan for the sewer project. Wingert mentioned that that the stop signs will be put up on 3rd and Bardsley and the tube and ditch will be completed at the park soon. Erwin presented a report on utilities from last month. There were 67 delinquent letters, 15 red tags and no shut offs. A special meeting will need to be scheduled soon and Phil Leibhart inquired about having a food truck in a month on Neola Developments property and will need to fill out a peddler permit for the City.

Elected Official Comments: Ungrad inquired about the closing on the burn pile and Fichter mentioned that the survey has come back, and it will be transferred this summer.

Motion to adjourn made by Schneckloth and seconded by Lockey. All in favor. Meeting officially adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

Heidi Erwin