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Minutes, Regular MeetingMelcher-Dallas City CouncilJanuary 12, 2021 @ 6 p.m.– Fire StationNote: Due to Covid 19, the public

was invited to participate by Zoom teleconference.Meeting called to order by Mayor

Van Wyk at 6 p.m.Present: Terry Fisher; Mark Moon;

Chris Heaton; Mark Herold; and Sara Lewin.1. Motion to approve agenda by

Herold; seconded by Fisher. Ayes: All.2. Motion by Heaton, seconded by

Fisher, to approve consent agenda including:a. Approval of minutes of

December 8 and December 21, 2020 and January 4, 2021b. Approval of accounts payable in

the amount of $50,711.46.Ayes: All.3. Motion by Heaton at 6:10 p.m. to

open public hearing re environment study for wastewater treatment plant upgrade; seconded by Herold. Roll call vote: Heaton – Aye; Lewin – Aye; Moon – Aye; Herold – Aye; and Fisher – Aye.City Clerk advised that no written

comments or questions were received from the public. Jack Pope, Garden & Associates Engineer, was available by teleconference to answer any questions. No questions or comments were received from the public. Jack provided on update on the progress of the project. He anticipates the environmental study will be completed by April, at which time the bidding process will commence.Motion by Fisher to close public

hearing; seconded by Herold. Roll call vote: Heaton – Aye; Lewin – Aye; Moon – Aye; Herold – Aye; and Fisher – Aye.Public hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.5. Motion by Fisher, seconded by

Herold, to open public hearing re proposed vacation and sale of portions of Lincoln and Border Streets. Roll call vote: Heaton – Aye; Lewin – Aye; Moon – Aye; Herold – Aye; and Fisher – Aye.City Clerk indicated no written

questions or comments were received. No questions or comments received from citizens via teleconference.Motion by Heaton, seconded by

Fisher, to close public hearing. Roll call vote: Heaton – Aye; Lewin – Aye; Moon – Aye; Herold – Aye; and Fisher – Aye.Public hearing was closed at 6:20

p.m.6. Persons wishing to speak

(limited to five minutes): No requests to speak.7. Department Reports:Water & Sewer: Gary Comer

reported he has been consulting with Rathbun Water and has been getting consistently good readings for water chlorine levels. Parks & Streets: Gary reported that

the new Christmas tree on the park gazebo was vandalized. He is seeking estimates for new Christmas decorations for light poles.Public Safety: Written report

provided by Chief Hoch. The department answered 3,000+ calls last year.Fire Chief: Zach Kalvig was

recently appointed as Fire Chief. He reported that calls were up 10 percent from the previous year. There are currently 18 members of the volunteer fire department. Zach asked for assistance from public works employees to clear snow around fire hydrants.Library Board, Planning & Zoning,

Board of Adjustment, and Comp Plan Advisory Board: No reports.8. New Businessa. Motion to approve resolutions to

sell vacated portions of Lincoln and Border Streets to Janice Blubaugh and Kyle Anderson by Herold; seconded by Heaton. Ayes: All. Resolutions will be numbered 2021-1 (Anderson) and 2021-2 (Blubaugh).b. Chief Hoch provided an update

re the 2013 Explorer totaled by the insurance company. He presented several options for replacement. Council chose to replace the vehicle with a new Explorer. Motion by Moon, seconded by Fisher, to allow

Chief Hoch to sign the proof of loss document from the insurance company and to negotiate a lease and payment schedule for a new Explorer for the mayor’s signature. Ayes: All.c. Motion to approve recruitment

ad for part-time, temporary enforcement officer by Herold; seconded by Moon. Ayes: All.d. Motion by Fisher, seconded by

Herold, to approve resolution reappointing Jenny Knust as City Clerk/Treasurer, resolution reappointing Robert Stuyvesant as city attorney, resolution reappointing Oskaloosa Herald as legal publication newspaper, and resolution setting council meeting day and time as the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Ayes: All. Resolutions will be numbered 2021-3, 2021-4, 2021-5, and 2021-6, respectively. e. Motion by Heaton, seconded by

Moon, to approve first reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 105.04 pertaining to open burning restrictions. Ayes: All.Motion by Heaton, seconded by

Fisher, to waive second and third readings of the above ordinance. Roll call vote: Heaton – Aye; Lewin – Aye; Moon – Aye; Herold – Aye; and Fisher – Aye.Ordinance will be numbered 178.f. Motion by Heaton to approve

animal control contract with Marion County Humane Society; seconded by Fisher. Ayes: All.g. Motion by Heaton to approve

one-time forgiveness of water leak for rental property of Mark Klein; seconded by Herold. Ayes: All.h. Motion to set Budget Maximum

Levy hearing for February 9 at 6:05 p.m. by Herold; seconded by Heaton. Ayes: All.i. Motion to appoint Ashely Knust to

serve as out-of-city library board member by Herold; seconded by Fisher. Ayes: All.j. Budget workshop: Budget draft

approved by council, with minor changes to be made by clerk.9. Old Businessa. Council reviewed overtime

usage.b. Safety: No safety concerns

raised by residents or employees.c. Council reviewed estimates

submitted by Christner & Associates, Ottumwa, Iowa, for museum building remodel and upgrades. Estimate is over the $139,000 threshold necessitating a competitive bid process. Motion by Fisher; seconded by Herold, to allow clerk to engage architect to draw up formal plans and work with the attorney to initiate a formal bid process. Ayes: Lewin, Moon, Herold and Fisher. Nays: Heaton.10. Reports:a. Mayor: Barb Van Wyk indicated

Covid vaccines reportedly may soon be made available to government employees.b. Council: Mark Moon identified a

property on West Second Street that is out of compliance with the junk vehicle and animal control ordinances. Clerk will follow up.c. City Clerk: No report.Motion to adjourn by Herold;

seconded by Heaton. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.Barbara Van Wyk, MayorJenny Knust,City Clerk/TreasurerCITY OF MELCHER-DALLASREVENUES & EXPENSESDEC 2020/JAN 2021VENDOR, REFERENCE AMOUNTGENERAL FUNDACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIER 92.22CASEY'S BUS. MASTERCARD, FUEL 438.10CONTINENTAL RESEARCH, GARBAGE BAGS 132.85COUNTRY TRASH, RECYCLE 450.00EFTPS, FED/FICA TAX 2,600.08GALLS, UNIFORM 112.12HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT, CHARGE CORDS 1,342.12IPERS, PROTECT IPERS 1,655.54KNOXVILLE FARM & HOME, SUPPLIES 87.62CITY OF LAKE CITY, REIMBURSEMENT 3,823.20MARION COUNTY BANK, DEPOSIT SLIPS 111.34MARION COUNTY RECORDER, DEED TRANSFER 12.00MELCHER-DALLAS WATER, WATER 432.17MIDAMERICAN, ELECTRIC 979.58MIDWEST SANITATION, Recycling 127.00OSKALOOSA HERALD, LEGAL PUBLICATIONS 291.58QUILL, SUPPLIES 133.98SMITH FERTILIZER, FUEL 287.72STUYVESANT & BENTON, LEGAL FEES 1,470.83SW DESIGNS, EVIDENCE ROOM 1,950.00

THOMPSON'S, FUEL PUMP 76.45TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, STATE TAXES 1,085.00US CELLULAR, CELL PHONE -POLICE 39.78VISA, CHRISTMAS BULBS 275.14WALMART, SUPPLIES 47.06WALSH DOOR & SECURITY, FIRE STATION DOORS 8,492.78WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, INS PREMIUMS 1,633.65WINDSTREAM, PHONE & INTERNET 571.17GENERAL FUND TOTAL 28,751.08LIBRARYEFTPS, FED/FICA TAX 273.74IPERS, IPERS 298.27MELCHER-DALLAS WATER, WATER 67.70MIDAMERICAN, ELECTRIC 69.60TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, STATE TAXES 65.00WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, INS PREMIUMS 523.83LIBRARY TOTAL 1,520.73ROAD USE TAXWINDSTREAM, PHONE & INTERNET 222.59BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS, ROCK 193.68DEARBORN NTL LIFE INS CO, INS PREMIUMS 18.84ECONO SIGNS LLC., SIGNS 1,094.06EFTPS, FED/FICA TAX 401.38HEATON TIRE SERVICE, TIRE REPAIR 65.00IPERS, IPERS 252.95ISLEY WELDING & REPAIR, SNOW BLADE REPAIR 146.35KNOXVILLE FARM & HOME, SUPPLIES 132.78MARC, DE-ICER 113.05MARION COUNTY ENGINEER, SALT/SAND MIX 1,308.00MCCORKLE HARDWARE, SUPPLIES 304.22MIDAMERICAN, ELECTRIC 948.42PREMIER PARTS INC, PARTS 138.43SMITH FERTILIZER, PRO SLICER 410.52TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, STATE TAXES 162.10VANWALL EQUIPMENT, PARTS 62.29VISA, PLOW SUPPLIES 663.98WALMART, SUPPLIES 69.97WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, INS PREMIUMS 68.42ROAD USE TAX TOTAL 6,554.44EMPLOYEE BENEFITSDEARBORN NTL LIFE INS CO, INS PREMIUMS 164.85IA WORKFORCE DEVELOP., QTR. 4 PREMIUM 174.53EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 339.38DEBT SERVICEUMB, BOND FEE 500.00WATERACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIER 46.11ACCO, PUMP 4,911.65ADT SECURITY SERVICES, SECURITY SVCS 60.87BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS, ROCK 193.69DEARBORN NTL LIFE INS CO, INS PREMIUMS 49.45EFTPS, FED/FICA TAX 1,124.92GARY COMER, CELL PHONE 20.00IA WORKFORCE DEVELOP., QTR. 4 PREMIUM 44.96IPERS, IPERS 769.17KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, SUPPLIES 25.00MARION COUNTY BANK, SHARP AND BROWN 193.82MARION CO. RURAL WATER, WATER 75.00MATT PARROTT, UTILITY BILL FORMS 274.51MELCHER-DALLAS WATER, WATER 230.75METERING & TECH. SOL, WATER METERS 1,786.03MIDAMERICAN, ELECTRIC 1,494.03PREMIER PARTS INC, PARTS 138.43SMITH FERTILIZER, FUEL 97.44TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, STATE TAXES 454.45TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, WET TAX DEC. 2020 1,449.00UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, POSTAGE 87.50WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, INS PREMIUMS 513.96WINDSTREAM, PHONE & INTERNET 105.54WATER TOTAL 14,146.28SEWERACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIER 46.11CONTINENTAL RESEARCH, SUPPLIES 865.40CUMMINS SALES AND SERV, PARTS 1,225.66D&S GROCERY, SUPPLIES 25.65DEARBORN NTL LIFE INS CO, INS PREMIUMS 49.46EFTPS, FED/FICA TAX 1,062.09ELECTRIC PUMP, REPAIRS 804.00

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BUDGET FY 2021 - 2022 [1] [2] [3]Sources and Functions, Three-Year ComparisonAll Funds except Internal Services, Agencies & Non-Expendable Trusts (or Permanent Funds Budget Re-Estimated Actualand Private Purpose Trust Funds if reporting in compliance with GASB Statement 34) 2022 2021 2020

1 6,933,142 6,830,872 6,742,5522 210,577 205,119 214,5383 70456 912,192 900,817 924,93678 8,792,382 7,695,141 7,488,3979 354,779 327,283 297,133

10 1,619,116 1,548,395 1,794,47311 9,698,742 9,698,742 9,573,93712 356,894 482,628 363,24913 28,877,824 27,688,997 27,399,2841415 4,890 4,756 374,04416

Upward Adjustments & Other Financing Sources (5000-5099, 5700-6999) 1718 28,882,714 27,693,753 27,773,32819 4,187,653 4,301,746 3,766,16320 33,070,367 31,995,499 31,539,491

21 2,215,286 2,115,735 2,307,65222 12,315,058 11,747,952 10,791,49123 6,974,777 6,702,154 6,740,80324 1,259,841 1,179,473 959,18525 2,045,573 2,014,361 1,814,89326 1,003,160 985,693 969,82627 343,914 332,892 303,97228 847,886 905,912 798,38729 200 200 973031 115,801 110,559 100,71432 368,5203334 27,121,496 26,094,931 25,155,54135 4,890 4,756 374,044

Downward Adjustments & Other Financing Uses (6100-6199, 6300-6999) 36 1,708,159 1,708,159 1,708,15937 28,834,545 27,807,846 27,237,74438 4,235,822 4,187,653 4,301,74639 33,070,367 31,995,499 31,539,491

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 273.3(12), the area education agency Board of Directors presents notification of a public hearing on the proposed budget. Pursuant to Governor Reynolds' proclamation of public health emergency currently in effect, an electronic meeting and electronic hearing will be held because it is impossible or impractical to host the meeting and hearing in person due to concerns for the health and safety of the school community and public due to COVID-19. Persons will be heard at the hearing for or against the proposed budget.

Following is a summary of the proposed budget which is prepared on the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis. Supporting detail of revenues and expenditures is available for review at the office of the board treasurer. A copy will be furnished on request.

Resources (Sources) (Account ID 8):Taxes (1100-1299) Tuition/Transportation Received (1300-1499) Earnings on Investments (1500-1599)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGETFISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022

Great Prairie Area Education AgencyFebruary 9th 2021; 5:30 p.m.

https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

Nutrition Program Sales (1600-1699)Student Activities & Sales (1700-1799)Other Revenues from Local Sources (1800-1999)Revenues from Intermediary Sources (2000-2999)State Foundation Aid (3111)Juvenile Home Tuition Aid Advance (3121)Other State Sources (3112-3119, 3122-3999)IDEA Grants (4520-4529)Other Federal Sources (4000-4519, 4530-4999)Total Revenues (Rows 1 - 12)General Long-Term Debt Proceeds (5000-5199, 5400-5699)Operating Transfers In & other sources (5200-5299, 5700-6999)Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions (5300-5399)

Total Revenues & Other Financing Sources (Row 13 - 16)Beginning Fund BalanceTotal Resources (Row 17 + 18)

Requirements (Functions) (Account ID 9):Instruction (1000-1999)Student Support Services (2100-2199)Instructional Staff Support Services (2200-2299)General Administration (2300-2399)Building Administration (2400-2499)Business & Central Administration (2500-2519, 2540-2599)Purchasing, Distributing, Printing, Publishing, Duplicating (2520-2539)Plant Operations and Maintenance (2600-2699)Student Transportation (2700-2799)Other Support Services (2900-2999)Noninstructional Programs (3000-3999)Facilities Acquisition and Construction (4000-4999)Debt Service (5000-5999)Total Expenditures (Row 20 - 32)Interfund Transfers Out (6200-6299)

Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses (Row 33 + 34)Ending Fund Balance (Row 19 - Row 35)Total Requirements (Row 35 + 36)

Commission. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within ninety (90) days after the date set for opening bids.The right is reserved, as the

Knoxville Municipal Airport Commission may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.All Contractor(s) and

subcontractor(s) are required to obtain tax exemption certificates from the City of Knoxville, Iowa for this project. These tax exemption certificates are only for use on this specific project as covered under the Contract. Before final payment will

be made on this project, the Contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall provide lien waivers as required in the Specifications.All work shall be completed in

accordance with the construction window established by the Knoxville Municipal Airport Commission:Construction Window: All work of

the Contract shall be completed 120 calendar days after receiving a written “Notice to Proceed”This project is subject to the

requirements of Target Small Business Affirmative Action Responsibilities on Non-Federal Aid Projects. The bidder shall make and document good faith efforts, as defined in section 7C of the TSB Contract provisions prior to the contract award.By virtue of statutory authority,

preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes, providing that the award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder submitting the lowest acceptable bid, which shall be without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid.Published by the order of the

Knoxville Municipal Airport Commission, Iowa, this 18th day of January, 2021.KNOXVILLE MUNICIPALAIRPORT COMMISSION,KNOXVILLE, IOWABy: Chairman

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GARDEN & ASSOCIATES, ENGINEER 2,091.00IA WORKFORCE DEVELOP., QTR. 4 PREMIUM 44.96IPERS, IPERS 713.97KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, SUPPLIES 735.20KNOXVILLE FARM & HOME, SUPPLIES 111.32MARION COUNTY BANK, ACH FEE 17.50MATT PARROTT, UTILITY BILL FORMS 274.50MCCORKLE HARDWARE, SUPPLIES 30.16MELCHER-DALLAS WATER, WATER 59.72MIDAMERICAN, ELECTRIC 653.08MIKE MCCARTY, CELL PHONE 20.00PREMIER PARTS INC, PARTS 138.42SMITH FERTILIZER, FUEL 97.43TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, STATE TAXES 451.45TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, QTR 4 SALES TAX 480.24UNITED FARMERS COOP, PROPANE 290.90UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, POSTAGE 87.50VISA, GLOVES 259.99WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, INS PREMIUMS 513.96SEWER TOTAL 11,149.67Accounts Payable Total 62,961.58WATER DEPOSIT REFUNDS 255.26PAYROLL 12/21/2020 8,334.18PAYROLL 1/4/2021 8,930.96Total Payroll Paid 17,265.14TOTAL PAYABLES ALL FUNDS 80,481.98DECEMBER REVENUES 128,323.53

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