RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, June 19, 2023
The Riverside City Council meeting started at 6:00 pm in the Riverside City Council Chambers. Mayor Allen Schneider called the meeting to order, with Kevin Kiene, Lois Schneider, Kevin Mills, Tom Sexton and Edgar McGuire present.
Motion made by Schneider, second by McGuire to approve agenda. Passed 5-0.
Motion made by Sexton, second by Mills to approve consent agenda, including June 5th, minutes, May Fire Department Report, RCGR alcohol renewal, RCGR Fireworks permit, and expenditures, pulling Fire Dept. FY 23 stipends for more information. Passed 5-0.
Bill and Ladonna Schaack, Chris Grinstead, Jeff Jensen, and Steve Hall addressed City Council during Public Forum.
Sergeant Chad Ellis, with Washington County Sheriff Dept. presented May Service call report.
McGuire moved, second by Sexton to open Public Hearing for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project at 6:43 pm. Passed 5-0. There were no oral or written comments. Sexton moved, second by McGuire to close Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. Passed 5-0.
Brian Boelk, Axiom Consultants updated the city council on the 3rd Street project, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Kirk Birthplace ramp, Kleopfer-Buckeye storm water drainage, and Glasgow/Washburn alley.
Sexton moved, second by McGuire to approve Axiom update letter to Kleopfer-Buckeye residents. Passed 5-0.
Luis Ramirez, of PeopleService Inc., discussed the May water and wastewater report. Luis presented information on Well #8 Acuators, analyzing Well #7, and Blower Pacs maintenance at wastewater plant.
McGuire moved, second by Schneider to enter into Closed Session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (i) for City staff evaluations at 7:56 PM. Passed 5-0.
Council returned to open meeting at 8:38 PM.
Motion by McGuire, second by Schneider to pass Resolution #2023-49, Accepting plans and specification design for Water Treatment Plant project. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Sexton to pass Resolution #2023-50, Approving estimate from Hawkeye Electric for installing power to Acuators on Well #8 in the amount of $1849.51. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Kiene to table water analysis of Well #7. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Kiene to table blower pacs maintenance. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Mills to pass Resolution #2023-51, Approving estimate from McCready-Ruth for repairs to City Council Chambers the amount of $12,340. Passed 5-0.
Mills moved, second by Kiene to pass Resolution #2023-52, Approving 6% pay increase for City employees starting July 1st, 2023. Don Mullinnix- $15.90, Logan Michel-$23.32, Bryan Lenz- $24.91, and Becky LaRoche- $25.97. Passed 4-1, Sexton opposed.
McGuire moved, second by Kiene to pass Resolution #2023-53, Appointing William J. Sueppel as City Attorney for July 1st through December 31st, 2023. Passed 5-0.
Kiene moved, second by Schneider to pass Resolution #2023-54, Appointing Tom Sexton as Mayor Pro Tem, effective June 19th through December 31st, 2023. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Schneider to pass Resolution #2023-55, Approving transfer of $120,000 from LOST fund to General Fund per certified FY23 budget. Passed 5-0.
Schneider moved, second by Sexton to pass Resolution #2023-56, Approving transfer of $10,000 from Capital Projects fund to Road Use Fund for FY23 budget. Passed 5-0.
City Admin Cole Smith updated Council on Debbins Building, Harn visit to water plant, Wastewater UV treatment process, Parking issues, and TrekFest Parade.
Council reviewed May Utility reports, and financials.
Motion by Kiene, second by Sexton to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Full content of city council meetings can be viewed on the city website www.riversideiowa.gov.
Next Meeting- Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at 6:00 PM
ATTEST:
Becky LaRoche, City Clerk
Allen Schneider, Mayor
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CITY OF RIVERSIDE
EXPENDITURES 6-19-23
UNPAID BILLS:
ACTIVAR PLASTICS, WTP-VACUUM BREAKER $344.11
AIRGAS, EMS OXYGEN $ 307.54
AXIOM ENGINEERING $ 4,332.50
BRYAN LENZ, UNIFORMS $382.31
CASEY’S, MOWER FUEL $420.08
ELECTRIC PUMP, WWTP ACTUATOR $ 2,505.00
FERGUSON, T10 METER $300.30
GRAINGER, TWP $306.92
IOWA PAPER, C HALL $40.16
IOWA PRISON IND. , SIGNS $730.29
IOWA SOLUTIONS, COMPUTER $1,418.30
JIMS SMALL ENGINE, TRIMMER/SAW $149.02
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE, MAY CARTS $ 7,216.00
KALONA AUTO, PARKS $320.57
KALONA CITY, MAY INSP. $1,709.23
KUENSTER PLUMBING, CONS. STAND $ 804.07
LEAF, COPIER $156.50
MENARDS, SHOP $24.40
OFFICE EXPRESS, PAPER $ 266.37
REC, SIGN $8,634.47
SCHNOEBELEN INC, MOWERS $ 763.77
SHIMBERG, WTP- PVC 80 $196.27
TYLER TECH, INCODE $10,013.30
VISA, USTREAM $596.62
W.C. RECORDER, 28E $32.00
YOTTY, SHOP $10.78
TOTAL BILLS $ 41,980.88
PAID BILLS:
IPERS , 2023 MAY $2,778.97
1ST NAT’L BANK, HEALTH SAVINGS $750.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, WITHHOLDING- 2023 MAY $ 535.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, SALES TAX - 2023 MAY $937.27
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, WET TAX - 2023-MAY $1,593.81
IRS , 941 TAX - 2023 MAY $4,066.48
PAYROLL, PAYROLL - 2022 MAY $ 14,318.16
TOTAL PAID BILLS $24,979.69
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 66,960.57
5/31/23
MTD TREASURERS REPORT
REVENUES EXPENSES BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
$14,975.80 $45,710.31 $711,325.20
FIRE DEPT FUND
$350.00 $ 29,392.45 $156,453.06
ROAD USE TAX FUND
$13,156.92 $85,649.90 $ (11,664.95)
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$ 17,416.55 $ - $ 125,628.58
CASINO REVENUE RUND
$ 100,501.58 $ 214,201.53 $477,255.32
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
$ 152,500.00 $3,840.48 $517,029.96
COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDS
$100,248.82 $ - $1,223,730.66
WATER FUND
$32,621.11 $ 30,772.37 $200,437.91
SEWER FUND
$ 28,361.52 $ 26,710.97 $348,661.06
GARBAGE/LANDFILL FUND
$ 7,474.20 $7,176.50 $12,259.90
STORM WATER FUND
$1,611.01 $12,500.00 $4,516.26
TOTAL
$469,217.51 $455,954.51 $ 3,765,632.96
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