Swanville City – September 4, 2012

Swanville City
September 4, 2012
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Also Present: Mark Hallen, Reporter Liz Verley, and Brian Zapzalka.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held August 7, 2012 and the special meeting held August 28, 2012 were read. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by AJ Johnson and seconded by Tim Grittner to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The two proposals were looked at to redo the tarring of Springbrook Drive. After discussion Jim Molitor made a motion to have Tri-City Paving do the tarring work on Springbrook Drive for the bid of $64,400.00. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Swanville Rural Fire Association assessment for 2012-2013 is $2,765.50. A check in that amount will be issued to the Fire Association.
The levy certification for 2013 was looked at and discussed. Tim Grittner made a motion to levy upon the taxable property in the City of Swanville for the year 2012 and payable in 2013 the following: $70,000.00General Fund and $11,236.16 in the Debt Service Fund, for a total of $81,236.16. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Mayor informed the council that the planning and zoning committee set a public hearing meeting for September 25 at 6:00pm for a variance for Duane Johnson to build a privacy fence which is taller than 48” and on the right of way of the city.
New water meters on resident houses were discussed. Brian stated that most of the meters are 15 to 20 years old. It was decided to budget for these meters in the next three years.
Mark Hallen was present to inform the council that the PFA sent a letter stating that the city is in the IUP fundable range. The prepared plans and specifications of the Rhoda Avenue project are next to be discussed and sent in to PFA. Mark would like to have a walk through with the council on what would be on the plan. Council decided that David Drown would be asked to be present at the next council meeting to discuss the money feasibility of the project.
The well house old mercury switch was discussed. The bids were looked at for this project. Jim Molitor made a motion to go with the bid from Preferred Controls Corp. in the amount of $10,975.00. This would include a new pressure switch w/timer and related control panel. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. AJ Johnson made a motion to approve the claims. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next monthly meeting will be held October 2, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Piekarski and seconded by AJ Johnson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer