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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Gas tax
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Mauer estimated that one bridge
alone usually costs about $500,000
to repair.
A study from the Tax Foundation in 2014 showed that Iowa
ranked 33rd out of 50 states with
a state gasoline tax of 22 cents per
gallon (40.4 cents when including
federal taxes), and with the 10 cent
increase, the state tax is now just
above the national average of 31.1
cents per gallon at 32 cents. As the
increase applies to all fuel, at 33.5
cents per gallon, Iowa now has the
13th highest diesel tax in the nation.
The fuel tax had not been raised
in Iowa since 1989, and Grundy
Center Public Works Director Dan
Bangasser said that resources had
been tight for quite some time.
“We’ve been working with pretty much the same pool of money
for a long time,” he said. “The cost
of trucks, equipment and the products that we use to maintain the
streets has all gone up.”
Bangasser added that his department would receive about $45,000
in additional funding per year (50
percent of the tax revenue goes to
the state, 30 percent to counties and
20 percent to cities), and seal coating and asphalt work will be among
his top priorities. Conrad Public Works Director Bruce Marble
said that the money could be used
to help offset the cost of replacing the bridge west of town, which
lies partially within city limits, but
he did not express a strong feeling
one way or the other on the gas tax
increase.
The Grundy County Farm
Bureau has endorsed the increase,
and current president Brian Feldpausch, who farms north of Beaman and also sits on the BCLUW
school board, argued that better
roads and bridges are crucial to
farmers and rural Iowa in general.
“The main reason (the Farm
Bureau supported the fuel tax
increase) was that infrastructure
and roads are so important for getting crops and livestock to market,”
he said. “The advantage of American agriculture over the rest of the
world has been our infrastructure,
and if that crumbles, then there
goes our advantage.”
Advocates have made the case
that, because the gas tax is a user
fee, both Iowans and travellers
from other states who purchase
fuel here have to pay it. They say
increasing it is the most equitable
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way to pay for road and bridge
improvements and avoids placing
the burden squarely on the shoulders of Iowa property owners. Road
use tax dollars are protected by the
Iowa Constitution and cannot be
allocated for anything other than
transportation. Feldpausch also
noted that when the legislature has
tried to find savings elsewhere to
pay for repairs in the past, negotiations have been unproductive and
devolved into partisan squabbles
over funding levels for various state
departments.
One notable exception to the
chorus of local support for the tax
increase is State Representative Pat
Grassley (R-New Hartford), who
represents southern Butler, northern
Hardin and all of Grundy County in
the House. Grassley cited several
factors in the reasoning for his ‘no’
vote: he argued that the tax should
have been phased in over time, that
the funds would be used for new
projects and not repairs to current
roads and bridges, that it did not
contain stronger language to place a
moratorium on bonding and that his
three rural counties ($756,968 per
year for Butler, $663,200 for Grundy and $759,632 for Hardin) have
not received adequate funding for
roads and bridges.
“It’s my belief that this low level
of funding for our rural counties
is insufficient and at some levels,
offensive. Some rural counties
wouldn’t receive enough to even
complete two major bridge projects
a year,” he said in a prepared statement. “If the legislature is serious
about fixing Iowa’s infrastructure,
we need to be serious about finding
a long term solution to this problem that doesn’t only benefit urban
Iowa.”
Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix
(R-Shell Rock), who represents
Conrad and Grundy Center as well
as all of Grundy and Hardin County and portions Butler and Story
County, voted in favor of the bill.
Mauer admitted that the benefits of the increase will not be
seen right away, and as gas prices
steadily climb after dipping as low
as $1.85 per gallon last December,
drivers may not like the timing
with spring just around the corner.
Feldpausch noted, however, that it
needed to be done to ensure the
long-term stability of transportation
in Iowa.
“We’re not going to see every
problem fixed in the first two
years,” he said. “Overall, we’re
going to see better roads, less potholes, smoother drives, less wear
and tear, and bridges are going to
re-open. It’s a 10- to 20-year project.”
Daryl Draper returns to the Grundy County Heritage Museum on
March 8 as Teddy Roosevelt.
Grundy County Heritage Museum Open
House To Feature “Theodore Roosevelt”
The Grundy County Heritage
Museum in Morrison will officially
“kick off” the season with an open
house on March 8, 2015 from 1 to
4PM. This year there will once again
be refreshments and great entertainment.
The museum board is very
pleased to be bringing Darrel Draper
back as the special entertainment that
afternoon. Darrel will be performing
“Theodore Roosevelt – Rough Rider
President.” The performance will
take place at 2PM in the meeting
space of the Heritage Center building.
His program is being sponsored
by Historical Collections of Grundy
County so there is no cost to the
public. Mr. Draper is based out of
Nebraska and has developed several
characters that are popular with var-
GRUNDY COUNTY WILL HOST
A 5K walk/run in celebration of Live
Healthy Iowa on Saturday, April 11th.
This year the 5k will be located at the
Grundy County Lake in Dike.
The event is open to all ages. Registration is open April 11 from 7 a.m.
to - 7:45 a.m. at the North shelter at
the lake. The event will offer a 1k
race for kids (only $5 and includes a
shirt!) and a 5k walk/run. The 5k will
begin at 8 a.m. with the other events
to follow. Grundy County is 1 of 14
locations in Iowa hosting this event
on April 11. Participants will receive
a t-shirt, race bib, finisher medal and
be eligible for age group awards. Live
Healthy Iowa participants receive a
$10 discount on the event.
Online registrations are being taken at www.livehealthyiowa.org.
A portion of the proceeds will go
towards the Grundy County Wellness
Coalition. Remaining proceeds will
benefit Adaptive Sports Iowa (ASI)
in support of veteran outreach for our
ied audiences.
In this program, Draper becomes
Theodore Roosevelt and brings to
life the 26th President of the United
States. Better known as “Teddy,” he
was famous for his energetic personality, his range of interests, his model of masculinity, and his “cowboy”
image. Roosevelt’s achievements as
a naturalist, explorer, hunter, author,
and soldier are as much a part of his
fame as the many political offices he
held.
Make plans to spend an hour or
two at the Grundy County Heritage
Museum enjoying this entertainment
and the museum displays.
The Grundy County Heritage
Museum is jointly managed by the
Grundy County Conservation Board
and Historical Collections of Grundy County.
wounded heroes. ASI offers sports
and recreation opportunities for Iowan’s with physical disabilities.
If you’re not interested in walking or running in the event, but would
still like to help out contact Andrew at
the Y. Volunteer opportunities range
from helping with safety at corners
along the route, directing participants
to turn or helping at the finish line.
NEW YOUTH PROGRAMS
BEGAN THIS WEEK AT THE
Y! Our Active Kids program began
the session on Monday with kicking
practice. They practiced dribbling
a soccer ball around cones, kicking
a goal, and used a target to practice
placing their kicks. They then put all
of their practice to work with a short
game of Soccer! Next week, the kids
will practice catching and throwing!
Be sure to check out our Facebook
page “Grundy Family YMCA” for
pictures of our activities!
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Trombones play at First Presbyterian
The Wartburg Trombones plus alumni provided rich worship music at
First Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Feb. 22. The theme was music, the
sound of the horn from Psalm 98, and the music of celebration at the
return of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). Those playing included Jill Powers (Ogden), Chelsea Brown (Waterloo), Hannah Hoefer (Bondurant),
Andrea Lohf (Belle Plaine), David Laughlin (Lauderdale, Minn. and
originally from Grundy Center) and Dr. Craig Hancock (director, from
Waverly).
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The Grundy Center school board met in special
session on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in
the administration board room.
President Johanns called the meeting to order
at 7:00 AM.
Roll Call: Present: Johanns, Mackie, Schutz,
Wagner
GCEA: Joan Schuller, Sue Graham, Todd
Rohler, Jan Lindeman, Betsy Kuecker, Kris
Seitz, Heather Gutknecht, Ronda Sternhagen,
Amber Greiman.
Visitors: Ann Lebo, John Jensen (Grundy Register)
Joan Schuller, GCEA Lead Negotiator, presented GCEA's initial contract proposal for
2015-2016.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 AM.
President Johanns called the meeting to order
at 7:24 AM.
President Johanns and Superintendent Schutz
presented the Board of Director's initial contract
proposal for 2015-2016.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 AM.
GRUNDY CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT
ATTEST:
Robert L. Johanns, Board President
Christel Kellar, Board Secretary
Grundy FOR THE RECORD Register
bills presented for payment. Motion carried
unanimously.
The board was given an opportunity to ask
questions of Mrs. Miller, Dr. Lebo, Mr. Ackerman and Mr. Schutz regarding their monthly
board reports.
NEW BUSINESS:
The board heard a presentation from K-12 Social Studies by Mrs. Bachman, Mrs. Hendershot
and Mr. Baade.
The board heard a presentation for district wide
technology from Mr. Munson.
The board heard a presentation for district wide
library from Mr. Osterhaus.
Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded
by Director Saak to approve the early graduation request for Gloria Freeman. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded
by Director Mackie to approve the early graduation request for Liz Ash. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded
by Director Mackie to approve the open enrollment out to AGWSR for Hook. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion made by Director Saak, seconded by
Director Mackie to approve the open enrollment
in from BCLUW for Beeghly. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion made by Director Saak, seconded by
ORDINANCE NO. 517
Director Mathews to approve the FMLA request
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
for Meghan Norman. Motion carried unaniORDINANCES
mously.
OF THE CITY OF GRUNDY CENTER, IOWA,
Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
BY REPEALING AND REPLACING
Director Mathews to approve the retirement of
SECTION 166.02 PERTAINING TO SUBDIVILinda DeLange as elementary cook. Motion
SION REGULATIONS
carried unanimously.
Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City
Director Mackie to approve the retirement of
of Grundy Center, Iowa:
Rick Schupbach as JH girls basketball coach
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this
and HS girls golf coach at the end of the 2015
Ordinance is to amend Section 166.02 of the
season. Motion carried unanimously.
Code of Ordinances of the City of Grundy CenMotion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
ter, Iowa, which Section is contained within The
Director Saak to approve the retirement of Judd
Land Subdivision Ordinance Of The City Of
Lyons as JH volleyball coach. Motion carried
Grundy Center, Iowa, by modifying the definiunanimously.
tion of “Subdivision” and adding additional defiMotion made by Director Mathews, seconded
nitions.
by Director Saak to approve the hiring of Lori
SECTION 2. SECTION MODIFIED. Section
Willis as head HS volleyball coach. Motion car166.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
ried unanimously.
of Grundy Center, Iowa, is repealed and the folMotion made by Director Saak, seconded by
lowing adopted in lieu thereof:
Director Mackie to approve the coaching con166.02
DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of
tracts for summer sports. Motion carried unanithis Chapter, the following terms and words are
mously with Director Mathews abstaining from
defined. The word “building” includes the word
voting due to conflict of interest.
“structure.”
Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
1.“Aliquot Part” means a fractional part of a
Director Saak to approve the hiring of Alizabeth
section within the United States Public Land
Del Castillo as a full time elementary associate
Survey System. Only the fractional parts onereplacing Angie Haack who resigned in Decemhalf, one-quarter, one-half of one-quarter, or
ber. Motion carried unanimously.
one-quarter of one-quarter shall be considered
Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded
an aliquot part of a section.
by Director Mackie to approve the hiring of Ra2.“Building line” means a line on a plat between
chel Edittu as a part time elementary associate
which line and a street no building or structure
to ride the bus to River Hills in the mornings.
may be erected.
Motion carried unanimously.
3.“City Engineer” means the engineer ordinarily
Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by
retained by the City for the design or construcDirector Mathews to approve the school photion of public improvements therein.
tography bid from Lattin Photography (Life4.“Commission” means the City Planning and
touch) for the 2015-2016 school year. Motion
Zoning Commission.
carried unanimously.
5.“Cul-de-sac” means a minor street with only
Motion made by Director Saak, seconded by Dione outlet and culminated by a turnaround.
rector Mackie to approve the lawn care bid from
6.“Easement” means a grant by a property
Tender Lawn Care for the spring 2015-fall 2016
owner for the use by another, and for a speciseason. Motion carried unanimously.
fied purpose, of a strip of land by the general
Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
public, a corporation or a certain person.
Director Ascher to approve the AEA teacher of
7.“Lot” means a portion of a subdivision or
record contract for special education students.
other parcel of land intended for the purpose,
Motion carried unanimously.
whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownMotion made by Director Saak, seconded by
ership, or for building development.
Director Mathews to approve the SBRC appli8.“Major thoroughfare” means a street desigcation for administrative costs associated with
nated as such in the major thoroughfare plan
River Hills for the 2015-2016 school year in the
for the City.
amount of $4100. Motion carried unanimously.
9.“Minor street” means a street not designated
The board tabled approval of the tornado safe
as a major thoroughfare in the major thoroughroom retainage to a later date.
fare plan for the City.
President Johanns turned the meeting over to
10. “Performance bond” means a surety bond or
Vice President Saak.
cash deposit made out to the City in an amount
Motion made by Director Johanns, seconded by
equal to the full cost of the improvements which
Mathews to record all board meetings. Motion
are required by this Chapter, said cost being esfailed, therefore the only meetings that will be
timated by an engineer registered in the State,
recorded will be special sessions and regular
and said surety bond or cash deposit being
board meetings where action is being taken.
legally sufficient to secure to the City that the
Work sessions where no action is being taken
said improvements will be constructed in accorwill not be recorded.
dance with this Chapter.
Ayes-Johanns, Mathews
11. “Roadway” means that portion of the street
Nayes-Ascher, Mackie, Saak.
available for vehicular traffic and where curbs
Vice President Saak turned the meeting back
are laid the portion from back to back of curbs.
over to President Johanns.
12. “Street” means all property dedicated or inMotion made by Director Saak, seconded by Ditended for public or private use for access to
rector Mathews to approve board policies in the
abutting lands or subject to public easements
200 series. Motion carried unanimously.
therefor, and whether designated as a street,
Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded
highway, parkway, thoroughfare, expressway,
by Director Saak to continue to allow public
road, avenue, boulevard, land, place, circle or
comments at board minutes allowing 5 minutes
however otherwise designated.
per speaker (slightly more time for an organized
13. “Subdivider” means any person dividing or
group), not putting a limit on the total time alproposing to divide land so as to constitute a
lowed for public comments at board meetings
subdivision as defined herein, and includes any
and not limiting public comments to agenda
agent of the subdivider.
items only. Motion carried.
14. “Subdivision” means a tract of land divided
Ayes-Ascher, Mathews, Saak, Johanns
into three or more parcels by repeated divisions
Nay-Mackie
or simultaneous division.
Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded
15. “Tract” means a aliquot part of a section, a
by Director Ascher to approve board policies in
lot within an official plat, or a government lot.
the 800 series. Motion carried unanimously.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any
Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
section, provision or part of this Ordinance shall
Director Mathews to approve the board policies
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such
in the 900 series. Motion carried unanimously.
adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
The board deferred the benefit restructuring,
Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision,
building leadership options and Trego Ed reor part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconview so that the board would have more time to
stitutional.
review the information.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This OrdiMotion made by Director Saak, seconded by
nance shall be in full force and effect from and
Director Mackie to set March 4th at 5:00 PM as
after its final passage, approval, and publication
a work session for board policies 500, 600 and
as provided by law.
700. Motion carried unanimously.
Passed by the Council the 23rd day of FebruMotion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
ary, 2015.
Director Saak to move the March meeting from
Brian Buhrow
March 18 to March 25 at 5:00 PM due to spring
Mayor
break. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
President Johanns turned the meeting over to
Kristy Sawyer
Vice President Saak.
City Clerk
Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded
by Director Johanns to go into closed session
per Iowa Code 21.5 1 (i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose
The Grundy Center School board met in regular
appointment, hiring, performance or discharge
session on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in
is being considered when necessary to prevent
the High School IMC.
needless and irreparable injury to that individPresident Johanns called the meeting to order
ual's reputation and that individual requests a
at 5:00 PM.
closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
Roll Call: Present: Ascher, Johanns, Mackie,
Vice President Saak turned the meeting back
Mathews, Saak
over to President Johanns.
Administration/Directors: Schutz, Miller, Lebo,
The board went into closed session at 7:43 PM.
Wagner, Ackerman
The board came out of closed session at 8:56
Visitors: Matt Lindeman, Andy McQuillen, Rick
PM.
Schupbach, Philip Laube, Eldon DeVries, Geri
No action was taken.
DeVries, Dustin Lutterman, Teri Hook, Alan
Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by
Hook, Dan Davie, Doug Jordan, Donnarae
Director Ascher to adjourn the meeting at 8:57
Cranston, Lisa Zinkula, Phil Lebo, Andy Lebo,
PM.
Shane Blythe, Lynn Blythe, Andrew Peters,
The board met in exempt session to discuss
Marilyn Hawn, Abby Hendershot, Jackie Bachnegotiation strategy.
man, Bev Dirks, Ellen Stoner, Jamie Sadler,
GRUNDY CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Steve VanderPol, Karol Ackerman, Jill May,
DISTRICT
Kim Brower, Don Osterhaus, John Baade, Kim
ATTEST:
Geer, Stacy Kelley, Todd Rohler, Chris BanRobert L. Johanns, Board President
gasser, Kris Seitz, Vicki Murphy, Heather GutChristel Kellar, Board Secretary
knecht, Amber Greiman, Steph Hasken, Laurie
Vendor
Decsription
Amount
Wallis, Ronda Sternhagen, Ralph Sternhagen,
Champ, Chris , Jh B-Ball Official 1-19-15.75.00
Paul Eberline, Jeff Hawk, Caleb Bonjour, AmanGreisemann, Andrew .Jh B-Ball Official 1-19-15
da Bonjour, Ruth Thoren, Heath Meyers, Nyle
.................................................................75.00
Wilhau, Jesse Willis, Ellen Hoffman, Bryce DaEwald, Gary , Varsity B-Ball Official 1-20-15.....
vie, Brittany Davie, Beth Bockes, Ronda Kru.................................................................95.00
ger, Joan Schuller, Ryan Bingman, John JenBond, Monte, Varsity B-Ball Official 1-20-15.....
sen (Grundy Register)
.................................................................95.00
President Johanns turned the meeting over to
Freese, Jay, .......Varsity B-Ball Official 1-20-15
Vice President Saak.
.................................................................95.00
Motion was made by Director Mathews, secDevilder, Sam, jv B-Ball Official 1-20-15..75.00
onded by Director Johanns to approve the
Prohaska, Ryan , Jv B-Ball Official 1-20-15......
Agenda deferring agenda items I. 1 and 2 and
.................................................................75.00
J. 2. Motion carried unanimously.
Wells, Jon , Jh B-Ball Official 1-20-15......75.00
Vice President Saak turned the meeting back
Greisemann, Andrew .Jh B-Ball Official 1-20-15
over to President Johanns.
.................................................................75.00
President Johanns welcomed visitors.
Shindelar, Dick , Jv B-Ball Official 1-22-15........
The board heard public comments from Dan
.................................................................75.00
Davie representing the school board of 2003,
Mohr, David, Jv B-Ball Official 1-22-15.....75.00
Ryan Bingman and Todd Rohler who representWells, Jon , Jh B-Ball Official 1-22-15......75.00
ed teachers in the MS/HS building.
Greisemann, Andrew, Jh B-Ball Official 1-22Motion made by Director Saak, seconded
15.............................................................75.00
by Director Ascher to approve the Consent
Phillips, John, Jv B-Ball Official 1-22-15...75.00
Agenda approving the minutes from the 1-21Devilder, Sam, Jv B-Ball Official 1-22-15.75.00
15 Regular Meeting, 1-28-15 and 2-4-15 Work
Windstream, Telephone............................36.31
Sessions, 2-11-15 Special Session along with
Pitney Bowes, Postage Meter Rental.......71.49
Walmart Community, Food & Supplies.....79.04
Wells, Jon , Jh B-Ball Official 1-26...........75.00
Greisemann, Andrew , Jh B-Ball Official 1-26...
.................................................................75.00
Wells, Jon, Jh B-Ball Official 1-29............75.00
Greisemann, Andrew, Jh B-Ball Official 1-29....
.................................................................75.00
De Lage Landen, Copier Lease Pymt #13........
............................................................2,435.72
Heetlan, Lynn, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-3-15......
.................................................................95.00
Darnielle, Alan, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-3-15.....
.................................................................95.00
Espenscheid, Thad, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-315.............................................................95.00
Walker, Tim ................. Jv B-Ball Official 2-3-15
50.00
Phillips, John .............. Jv B-Ball Official 2-3-15
50.00
Center Theatre...... Middle Schoolers To Selma
97.00
Christel, Cash/ Kellar ...........Cash Box For Tag
Dinner.....................................................200.00
Creative Sound Productions..... Dj Services For
2015 Prom..............................................450.00
Randalls Meats & Catering.Down Payment For
Prom Dinner...........................................100.00
Daleske, Chip ,Jv B-Ball Official 2-5-15.100.00
Starr, Scott, Jv B-Ball Official 2-5-15......100.00
Halstead, Tony , Varsity B-Ball Official 2-6........
.................................................................95.00
Dahle, Tony, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-6.....95.00
Dingman, Dan, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-6.95.00
Hauge, Ben, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-6-15.95.00
Wells, Jon, Jv B-Ball Official 2-6-15.........75.00
Ryan, Patrick, Jv B-Ball Official 2-6-15....75.00
Bond, Monte, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-9-15.......
.................................................................95.00
Ewald, Gary, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-9-15.95.00
Barkhurst, John, Varsity B-Ball Official 2-9-15...
.................................................................95.00
Starr, Scott, Jv B-Ball Official 2-9-15........75.00
Devilder, Sam, Jv B-Ball Official 2-9-15...75.00
Aea 267, Prof Dev Class..........................58.80
Agwsr Community School, Oct - Dec 2014
Shared Maintenance...........................8,823.57
Ahlers & Cooney, Pc, Legal Services.....224.50
Anderson Erickson, Milk......................2,860.59
Art Educators Of Iowa, Registration Fees.85.00
B & J Vegetables, Produce.......................18.00
B&B Lock & Key Inc, Lock Repair..........142.96
Bonnie’s Barricades, Supplies..................70.00
Cam Community School District, Open Enrollment....................................................1,530.25
Cardinal Construction, Safe Room Pymt #10....
..........................................................35,953.05
Cardinal Construction, Safe Room Pymt #11....
............................................................4,729.34
Casey’s General Stores, Inc, Fuel & Pizza........
.................................................................99.16
Casey’s General Stores, Inc, Fuel & Pizza........
...............................................................379.77
Cedar Falls Csd, River Hills Spec Ed / 2Nd Qtr
..........................................................30,501.12
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools, Academic Decathlon....................................................433.00
Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Supplies.............
............................................................5,180.04
Decker Sporting Goods, Supplies.......1,619.00
Devilder, Sam, Scheduled Bb Officials 14-15....
...............................................................100.00
Dike-New Hartford Csd, Special Education Billing........................................................5,220.00
Earthgrains Baking Co Inc, Bread..........460.20
Eberline Family Chiropractic, Bus Driver Physical.............................................................80.00
Electric Supply Of Marshalltown, Inc, Supplies.
...............................................................765.28
Ems Detergent Services, Kitchen Supplies.......
...............................................................153.60
Frontier Landscaping Llc, Snow Removal.........
............................................................4,200.00
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Csd, Special Education
Billing...................................................6,812.19
Got You Covered, Clothing.....................618.90
Graphic Edge, The, Clothing..................919.78
Grundy Center Municipal Utilities, Utilities........
..........................................................12,335.80
Grundy Comm. Preschool &, Jan Preschool Tuition......................................................4,225.87
Hardwick, Caitlin, 14-15 1St Semester...247.50
Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Co, Annual Alarm
Monitoring...............................................250.00
Hawkeye Community College, Annual Bus Driver Training..............................................350.00
Hawkeye Sheet Metal, Supplies...............25.00
Heartland Cooperative, Fuel...............2,417.41
Iboss Network Security, Annual Subscription....
............................................................3,187.80
Idatp, Idatp Annual Dues........................755.00
Imperial Textile, Prom Supplies................99.00
Iowa Communications Network, Network Services / Jan 15.........................................779.00
Iowa School Finance Information Services,
Budget Workshop...................................200.00
Iowa Sports Supply, Engraving.................36.75
J.w. Pepper & Son Inc, Band Music.......166.98
J.w. Pepper & Son Inc,Vocal Music........332.52
Jamf Software, Casper Suite.............12,775.00
John Deere Financial, Supplies..............233.75
Jostens, Inc., Ms Yearbooks - 2015.......886.40
Krausman, Jill, Concessions Contract....853.33
Martin Bros Dist. Co., Food & Supplies.............
..........................................................17,309.79
M-F Athletic Company Inc., Track Supplies.......
...............................................................873.50
Mid-America Publishing Corporation, Publications........................................................122.91
Pepsi-Cola, Beverages...........................459.14
Polk’s Lock Service Inc, Keys...................93.00
Quill Corporation, Supplies.......................31.90
Reinbeck Preschool, Tuition.....................85.00
Reliable One Inc, Supplies.....................478.11
Sadler Power Train Inc, Repair Parts.....198.75
School Bus Sales, Supplies...................150.84
School Health Cooperation, Nurse Supplies.....
.................................................................54.11
Schumacher Elevator Co, Elevator Maintenance......................................................141.00
Spahn & Rose Lumer Co, Supplies........132.19
Tender Lawn Care, Lawn Care...............350.00
Timberline Billing Service, Llc, Medicaid...........
............................................................1,018.33
Town & Country Wholesale Co, Concession
Supplies..................................................157.90
True Value Hardware, Supplies..............103.85
Universal Welding And Machine Shop, Chair
Repair.......................................................45.09
University Of Iowa College Of Engineering,
Registration Fee.....................................100.00
Vanhauen Auto And Truck, Vehicle Repair........
............................................................1,400.78
Visa, German Club Airfare...................6,226.65
Weber Paper Company, Paper...............633.00
Wilson Restaurant Supply,Inc, Equipment Repair.........................................................724.51
Internal Revenue Service, Payroll Adjustment..
...............................................................355.62
Grundy Center Community School, Prof Dev
Breakfast..................................................81.50
Bmo Harris Mastercard, Supplies........3,881.81
........................................................193,818.90
The Wellsburg City Council met in regular session February 2, 2015 with Mayor Nederhoff
presiding and all Council Members present.
Buseman moved to approve the minutes of the
January regular meeting. Eilderts seconded
the motion. All ayes, carried.
Van Heiden moved to approve the Treasurer’s
Report for January. Werkman seconded the
motion. All ayes, carried.
Eilderts moved to approve the following bills
for payment. Meyer seconded the motion. All
ayes, carried.
Alliant Energy, Gas & Electric Service.............. ......................................................... $4,796.65
Blythe Sanitation, Garbage Pickup.. $4,060.15
Card Services, Conference Fees....... $222.24 Casey's General Store, Ice.................... $22.91
Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax.......................... $2,195.28 Grundy County Sheriff, Contract...... $3,253.17
Ipers, pension.................................. $1,379.93 John Deere Financial, Seat Cover........ $14.76
Treasurer State, 4th Qtr 2014 Sales Tax.......... ......................................................... $2,885.00
U S Cellular, Cellphone Service......... $163.92
Wellsburg Post Office, Utility Bill Postage........ ............................................................ $151.00
Wellsburg Post Office, Stamps.............. $49.00
Windstream, Phone Service............... $417.96
Unifirst Corporation, Rug....................... $18.75
Andy's Auto Parts, Parts And Supplies.$542.68 Blythe Sanitation, Garbage Pickup........ $45.00
Brown Supply, Cross Chains............... $187.50
CIWA, December 2014 Water......... $5,355.00
Current Electric, Remodel .............. $7,671.66
Grundy Register, Minutes................... $106.97
Schroeder Law Firm, 2015 Retainer Fee......... ............................................................ $750.00
Hometown PC, Advertising................. $291.00
How'-Gan Electric, Library Fire Alarm. $475.00
Iowa Prison Industries, Cabinets...... $5,627.00
Iowa Radiant, Ups................................ $84.83
Iowa Wall Sawing, Restroom Doors.... $889.00
Jesco Industries Ltd, Maintainer Repair........... ............................................................ $362.23
John Deere Financial, Loader Payment........... ....................................................... $17,232.44
North Iowa Web Design, Web Hosting.$ 540.00
Office Depot, Paper, Envelopes......... $137.12
Plumb Supply, Restroom Partitions.. $6,494.44
Superior Welding, Tank Rent................ $80.00
Test America, Testing.......................... $430.50
Universal Welding, Maintainer Repair.$405.00
Visu-Sewer, Jet Clean........................ $435.00
Approved By the Wellsburg Library Board
Card Services, Magazine, Dues, Dvd's.$111.87 Country Woman, 1 Yr Renewal............. $14.98
Craft Ideas, 1 Yr Renewal.................... $19.99 Field & Stream, 2 Yr Renewal.............. $16.00
Health, 1 Yr Renewal............................ $20.00
Hecht & Jimenez Office Machine, Toner.......... ............................................................ $184.00
Ingram Library Services, Books.......... $164.84 Iowa Outdoors, 2 Yr Subscription......... $18.00
Midamerican Book, Books.................... $83.75 Monkeytown, Supplies......................... $93.14
Reminisce, 1 Yr Renewal..................... $14.98 Simple And Delicious, 1 Yr Renewal..... $14.98
The Iowan, 1 Yr Renewal..................... $19.00
January receipts by fund as follows: General Fund, 15,683.35; Road Use Tax Fund,
6,595.62; Capital Projects Fund, 0.00; Water
Fund, 15,717.96; Sewer Fund, 15,889.64; Garbage Fund, 4,604.90; Library Fund, 0.00; Debt
Service, 537.95; Special Fund, 4,744.91 and
TIF Fund, 0.00.
Karen Mennenga, Library Director, presented
the library report and FY 2016 Budget Request.
Nathan Vogel, Public Works, presented the
Public Works Report.
Dave Riekena, Dave Deeringer and Larry
Hazuka presented Fire Department Report.
Pumper needs to go to Feld Equipment for repairs.
Buseman moved to withhold the final 5% retainage to Baumeier Construction on the sewer
relining and replacement project. Eilderts seconded the motion. All ayes, carried.
Werkman moved to approve contract with UPN
to install fiber optic cables. Meyer seconded
the motion. All ayes, carried.
Meyer moved to approve the following Memorial Building Project quotes: R & W Sounds,
Sound System; Harken Lumber, front doors;
Grundy REC, freezer; and DeWitt Refrigeration, cooler. Buseman seconded the motion.
All ayes, carried.
.Van Heiden moved to approve Wellsburg Community Club liquor license. Eilderts seconded
the motion. All ayes carried.
Buseman moved to approve the Memorial
Building fee schedule. Van Heiden seconded
the motion. All ayes, carried.
Eilderts moved to adjourn the meeting. Werkman seconded the motion. All ayes, carried.
Wendy Lage, City Clerk
A special session of the Grundy Center
City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
on Monday, February 23, 2015, in the Council
Chambers by Mayor Buhrow. Present: Hamann, Stefl, Miller and Kiewiet. Absent: Ammerman.
Miller moved and Kiewiet seconded the approval of the meeting agenda. Motion carried
four ayes.
Stefl moved and Hamann seconded the
consent agenda consisting of: approval of the
minutes of the regular session held February19,
2015. Motion carried four ayes.
Mayor Buhrow opened the public forum at
6:31 p.m. Andrew Peters, YMCA director, made
comment to the council that the YMCA is still
interested in remaining in the Upper Elementary
Building for 18-24 months. They are asking for
this timeframe in order to pursue future plans
and make the appropriate decisions for the
YMCA without being pressured for time.
Discussion was held on the fiscal year 2016
city budget. Clerk Sawyer present three tax
levies; one where budget balanced, one with
a slight decrease, and one to keep the levy as
is. Council discussed upgrades needed with
wastewater plant, engineering costs, property
tax rollbacks. Stefl moved and Kiewiet seconded action on Resolution 2015-08, to continue
with current tax levy at $15.60208 and to publish the public hearing for Fiscal Year 2016 City
Budget for March 9, 2015 at 6:30pm. Motion
carried four ayes.
Stefl moved and Hamann seconded action
on Resolution 2015-09, a resolution approving
an agreement with Linn County Public Health.
Motion carried four ayes.
Hamann moved and Miller seconded approval of the third and final reading of Ordinance 517, an ordinance amending the Chapter
166.02 pertaining to the Subdivision Regulations. Motion carried four ayes.
Miller moved and Hamann seconded the approval to Streets Department to auction off the
old street stop/go lights during the Felix Grundy
Committee Bidders Bash on March 7, 2015.
Proceeds will be split in half between the Felix
Grundy Festival and the City. Motion carried
four ayes.
Finance Committee made comment auditors
are working on FY2014 City Audit and will present at March meeting.
Safety Committee made no further comment.
Public Works Committee made no comment.
Mayor Buhrow made comment that the subcommittee is meeting with the YMCA Board and
the GCPCC Board for further discussions of the
Upper Elementary Building following this council meeting. Stefl moved and Kiewiet seconded adjournment of the meeting. Motion carried four ayes.
Brian Buhrow, Mayor
Attest: Kristy Sawyer, City Clerk
Thursday, March 5, 2015
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
GRUNDY COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
Doris Travis, Deceased.
Probate No. ESPR101924
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of
Doris Travis, Deceased, who died on or about
7th day of January, 2015:
You are hereby notified that on the 16th
day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Doris Travis, deceased, bearing date
of the 20th day of August, 2014, was admitted
to probate in the above named court and that
BankIowa was appointed executor 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 devisees under the
will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further 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 second publication of this notice or one month from the date of
mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed
or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 18th day of February, 2015.
BankIowa,by Tricia Beatty, Trust Officer
230 1st St. E., P.O. Box 229
Independence, IA 50644-0229
Executor of estate
Brian G. Sayer
Attorney for Executor
925 E. Fourth Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Date of second publication 5th day of March,
2015.
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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
GRUNDY COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
Marietta H. Greve, Deceased.
Probate No. ESPR101925
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of
Marietta H. Greve, Deceased, who died on or
about 30th day of November, 2015:
You are hereby notified that on the 20th day
of January, 2015, the last will and testament of
Marietta H. Greve, deceased, bearing date of
the 1st day of November, 2004, was admitted
to probate in the above named court and that
Roger L. Greve was appointed executor 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 devisees under the
will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further 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 second publication of this notice or one month from the date of
mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed
or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 16th day of February, 2015.
Roger L. Greve
1330 F Ave.
Gladbrook, IA 50635
Executor of estate
John S. Livingston, ICIS PIN No: AT0004729
Attorney for Executor
710 King St.
Gladbrook, IA 50635
Date of second publication 5th day of March,
2015.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF CITY OWNED TANGIBLE OR REAL PROPERTY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
Sealed bids will be received by the City of
Ackley, Iowa, at Ryken Engineering; 739 Park
Avenue; Ackley, Iowa; 50601 until Noon, on
the 10th day of March, 2015 for the following
materials salvaged from the demolition of a city
owned building that was approximately 100
years old:
Bid Package #1 consists of Wood Lumber of an
unknown species. There are approximately the
following number of boards of the following approximate dimensions:
26 boards are 3 inches thick x 13½ inches wide
x 34 feet long
28 boards are 1½ inches thick x 9½ inches wide
x 36 feet long
9 boards are 1½ inches thick x 9½ inches wide
x 24 feet long
30 boards are of variable thickness, width, and
length
Bid Package #2 consists of metal H and I
beams. There are the following number of
beams of the following approximate dimensions:
2 beams (bolted together as one unit) are 16
inches x 34½ feet
2 beams (bolted together as one unit) are 16
inches x 37½ feet
2 beams are 8 inches x 13½ feet
4 beams are 12 inches x 16 feet
2 beams are 8 inches x 8 feet
Bid Package #3 consists of mechanical parts
to a freight elevator. There are the following
9
components:
Motor
Gear Box
Drive Wheel
Pulley
Counterweight
Misc
Bid Package #4 consists of 2 metal framed sliding windows (one has broken glass). Their approximate dimensions are 5 feet x 5 feet
Bid Package #5 consists of a concrete block
embossed "GARAGE". It is approximately 6
feet long.
Bids received will be opened and tabulated in
City Hall by the City Clerk and Project Engineer
at 1:15 p.m. on the 10th day of March 2015 at
Ackley City Hall. Once opened and tabulated,
any of the top three bidders for each bid package who are present will be allowed to verbally
raise their bid for that individual package only.
The bids will be presented to the City Council
and considered at its meeting to be held at 7:00
PM on the 10th day of March, 2015, or at such
later time and place as may then be fixed.
All bids must be filed on or before the Noon
deadline previously stated. All bids shall be
made on forms furnished by the City, and must
be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and
plainly identified. Each bid shall be accompanied by a letter certifying that the items purchased shall be reused and not be disposed of
in a landfill along with what the purpose of reuse
is. No bidder may withdraw a bid.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all
bids, to waive informalities and technicalities.
The Council reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to exceed thirty
(30) calendar days after the date bids are to be
received. If accepted, one (1) bid will be accepted for each bid package.
Successful bidder shall not remove any items
contained within their bid package until the City
has received payment in full for that particular
bid package. However, successful bidder shall
remove all items contained within their bid package by April 1, 2015. Any items not removed by
April 1, 2015 shall be forfeited to the City for
their use or resale. Bidder is responsible for
loading all items at their own cost and expense.
Once the bids are approved by the City Council,
the items shall immediately become the property of the successful bidder. The City shall not
be responsible for loss or damage to any items
after this time.
Items may be inspected Monday through Friday
during normal business hours by contacting
Ryken Engineering, 739 Park Avenue, Ackley,
Iowa 50601; phone 641-847-3273. Copies of
photographs and bid forms may be obtained by
contacting Ryken Engineering, 739 Park Avenue, Ackley, Iowa 50601; phone 641-847-3273.
Published upon order of the City Council of Ackley, Iowa.
Cyndee Roskens, City Clerk
GRUNDY COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, December 11, 2014
Location: Grundy County Courthouse
Members Present: Melcher, Chm., Smith, Secretary, Juchems. Ross, Knaack, and Buhrow
Additional attendee: Schoolman
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by
Chairman Melcher.
The minutes of the November meeting were
read and approved on a motion by Juchems,
seconded by Buhrow.
On a motion by Juchems, seconded by Knaack,
bills were approved totaling $0.000 for the
Landfill Closure Fund and $1934.83 for the Citizen’s Convenience Center.
Business Items:
On a motion by Smith, seconded by Juchems,
the Commissioners voted to authorize Chm.
Melcher to sign the new leachate treatment
agreement with the City of Grundy Center. On a
motion by Juchems, seconded by Buhrow, the
Commissioners voted to accept the bid of Babcock Plumbing and Heating of Wellsburg for a
new furnace for the shop building in the amount
of $1850.00.
The funds are to be taken from the Landfill
Closure fund. On a motion by Juchems, seconded by Buhrow, the Commissioners voted
to contract with Frederick Furniture to replace
the flooring in the CCC office. The estimated
amount is $450-$500. Schoolman reported
that the tires have still not been picked up. If
the local individual who customarily picks them
does not do so by a date certain, he will contact
Liberty Tire and arrange for their removal. Chm.
Melcher updated the list of Commissioners due
to a request by Auditor Rhonda Deters. There
are 3 incorporated cities who have not appointed a Commissioner: Dike, Stout and Holland.
The Commissioners asked Secy. Smith to inquire of the County Attorney about the proposal
to have 6 meetings, instead of 12/year. Melcher
reminded the Commissioners that the election
of officers will be held at the January meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 on a motion
by Juchems, seconded by Buhrow.
Respectfully submitted by
Barbara Smith, Secretary
Greg Melcher, Chm.