The Sanborn City Council met in regular session Monday, February 12, in the Donald Kroese Council Chambers. Mayor Randy Lyman, via phone, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Kevin Groendyke, Larry Reitsma, Brian Visser, and Aaron Wiekamp. Others present: Jim Zeutenhorst, Adam Roelfs, Wendy Reed, Kiana Johnson, Jordan Nieuwenhuis, and Rob Balt and Cadets.
Motion Visser, seconded by Rietsma to approve the agenda. Roll call was taken. Vote results: Ayes 4
/Nays 0
The Mayor of the City of Sanborn announced that this was the time and place for public hearing on the proposal to enter into an amended Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, the City Clerk announced that no written objections had been placed on file. Whereupon, the Mayor called for any written or oral objections, and there being none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After due consideration and discussion, Council Member Reitsma introduced Resolution 2024-06 Resolution authorizing and approving an amended Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $8,130,659.94 Taxable Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 and moved its adoption, motion seconded by Council Member Visser. The Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said resolution, and the roll being called. Vote results:
Ayes 4 /Nays 0.
The Mayor of the City of Sanborn announced that this was the time and place for public hearing on a proposed urban renewal plan amendment, the City Clerk announced that no written objections had been placed on file. Whereupon, the Mayor called for any written or oral objections, and there being none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After due consideration and discussion, Council Member Wiekamp moved the adoption of Resolution 2024-08 To Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Sanborn Northeast Urban Renewal Area, motion seconded by Council Member Rietsma. After due consideration, the Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called.
Vote results: Ayes 4 /Nays 0.
Kiana Johnson from O’Brien Co. Economic Development provided an introduction of Jordan Nieuwenhuis who have been working together on a business plan for a dance studio. She is interested in opening her business in Sanborn. Of the locations available and considered, she is most interested in buying the Community Center. Zeutenhorst provided rental history for the last few years, of which are becoming fewer and fewer each year. Believed to be because of the opening of Yesterday’s Memories.
The building is in need of a couple of significant repairs. Council concluded that they would present a proposal to her soon.
A motion was made by Wiekamp and seconded by Visser to approve the consent agenda. The following consent agenda items were approved: a. Approve minutes of January 8 meeting b. Approve February bills c. Pay Request #24 Final PKG Contracting, Inc. d. Liquor License Application: Top of Iowa Lucky Wife
e. Golf Board Appointment of Kari VanBeek and Glenda Krikke f. Sanborn Volunteer Fireman Application: Jason VanderBerg. The roll was called and the vote was: Ayes 4/Nays 0.
Councilman Reitsma introduced Resolution No. 2024-07 Resolution for Sale of City Owned Real Estate and Setting a Public Hearing Date, motion seconded by Groendyke. Vote results: Ayes 4 /Nays 0
After reviewing budget estimates provided by Zeutenhorst a motion was made by Groendyke to set a public hearing date of April 8th at 5 p.m. to approve the FY25 Proposed Tax Levy Rate.
Zeutenhorst shared additional details regarding the proposition to sell the Sanborn Community Center.
Comparisons to recently sold Main Street Properties Low rental numbers, cost of maintenance and upkeep. The economic impact of a Dance Studio was also considered as many parents have to bring their children to dance and then have two hours potentially in the community to buy goods, eat at local establishments etc. These were all considered by Council. Another Sanborn resident has reached out to seek a partnership the City of Sanborn and The State of Iowa for a grant to restore the former TV appliance shop building. The Plans for this building once restored would be a Mexican/grocery store and a Mexican Restaurant on the main floor and 3 apartments on the second story. An inspector with the State of Iowa visited Sanborn as part of a state grant program sought by the property owner, where inkind collaboration would increase the scoring and eligibility for the grant application. More discussions to come.
Old business included the work on the Presbyterian Church. New business discussed was the return to removing dead/dying trees in the city’s rights-of-way and parks.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motion Wiekamp, seconded by Groendyke to adjourn at 7:18 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on Monday, March 11, at 5:00p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Roll call was taken. Vote results: Ayes 4 /Nays 0
Attest:
Randy Lyman
Mayor
Wendy Reed
City Clerk
A&M Laundry Shop Towel Service
$55.10
*AXA Equitable Jan2024 Contribution $100.00
Access Systems Leasing Copies Dues $528.07
ACCO WT-Chlorine $6,716.50
AirGas Cynlinder Rental-EMS (Dec/Jan) $386.80
Alpha Wireless PD/FIRE-Attena/radio repair $856.25
Andritz Separation Inc WWTP-blade/seals $1,501.94
Associated Computer Systems AMP/Serenity Dues $545.75
AT&T Mobility Fire/Amb Tablets (Feb) $155.89
*Baker & Taylor Books LIB-Books
$1,103.09
Bomgaars WWTP-Clothing Allow/Kerosene $237.95
*Brommer Sanitation LIB Monthly Garbage/REC Dec $102.81
Brommer Sanitation Monthly Garbage/REC Dec-Jan $9,500.48
Bill’s Electric SGCC-fuses $72.66
Brown’s Lawn & Landscape POOL-2024 Lawn Service $167.55
*Carlson, Cyle GAS Rebate
$300.00
*Cengage LIB Books $51.73
City of Sheldon Ambulance calls
$2,025.00
*Clayton Energy Corp Gas Commodity $93,359.46
Consolidated Elec Dist WT Generator Service $1,974.97
DeKoter, Thole & Dawson Legal
$2,812.30
DGR Engineering Engineering
$4,935.00
Don’s Auto PD vehicle service/Explorer Service&Tires $1,233.54
*Duncan, Paige New Contruction Incentive $2,500.00
*Equitable Life Insurance Insurance Premiums $355.38
ERA WWTP testing supplies
$506.83
Environmental Equip WT spring
$39.44
Feld Fire Fire-running board
$224.00
Foundation Analytical Lab Testing
$3,718.75
Fred’s Plumbing WWTP-MAU check/blower repair $1,867.06
Fire Service Training Bureau FIRE-HMAO (3) $150.00
*Gordon Flesch Co LIB-Qtr Copies dues $235.11
Grainger WWTP-flange/SGCC Heater $2,215.43
Groves Emer. Lighting PD-Radar replace $170.00
Hach CO WTP-Testing supplies
$1,352.00
Harn R/O Systems WTP-Valve/diaphragm $779.83
*IA Dept of Revenue Sales Tax
$9,949.98
Iowa One Call Locates $46.80
*Iowa State Bank ER HSA Contribution $6,600.00
*IPERS IPERS $22,416.39
Jack’s Uniforms PD-Gloves/Fleece
$422.15
Jelectric Inc WWTP-repairs
$1,853.51
LeLoux Diversified WWTP-Drain cleaning $136.25
Marcus News Publications/Advertising $378.16
*Mastercard Lib Charge Dec/Jan-Books/Office Supplies $499.43
*McCann, Linda Book $30.00
MidAmerican Energy Border Station Utilities $13.51
*Midwest Fire Equip FIRE-QuickAttack $209,666.00
Microbac WWTP testing supplies
$27.50
Midwest Fire Equip FIRE-sensors
$1,547.73
Midwest Turf & Irrigation SGCC-LYNX training/CR return $656.67
Motorola Solutions PD-Videomanager Ecloud $4,570.00
MPH Industries PD-radars
$4,478.00
*610 Depot (Ryden/Napa) Past Due-Jun/Jul 2023 $4,066.88
610 Depot (Ryden/Napa) City/Fire/Golf Charge $5,009.64
O’Brien Co. Sheriff PD-2020 Dodge Patrol Vehicle $25,000.00
Office Elements Office Supplies
$420.78
P&K Pest Control Monthly Maintenance $578.00
*Pearce, Emily Reimb: LIB Program Supp $43.37
*Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Refill/Rental $500.00
PKG Contracting Pay Req#24 WWTP $5,522.70
Premier Communications Gas Border Station $35.42
*Prins Insurance Endorsement
$315.00
*Sanborn Chamber Park Beautification-chamber dollars $400.00
*Sanborn Foods LIB Program Supp $13.08
Sanborn Foods WWTP Supplies
$11.44
*Sanborn Municipal Util. Utilities-LIB Dec/Jan $860.96
Sanborn Municipal Util. Utilities
$37,159.40
Sanborn Propane Bulk Fuel
$5,847.71
*Sanborn Savings Bank ER HSA Contribution $6,833.00
Sanford Occ Med Screenings
$60.00
Sensit GAS Sensor/training
$353.63
Sioux City Fence Tree Dump fencing $30,887.00
Sparks Door FIRE locks..$1,486.29
*SuperHiTech LIB Firewall Renew
$374.99
SuperHiTech CH Equip $24.99
T.P.Anderson FY23 Audit Preliminary $4,800.00
*TCA Phone/Int-LIB Jan/Feb
$155.68
TCA Phone/Int $1,319.45
TenKley Elec SGCC fuses $93.19
*Toro Co SGCC Service Agmt-Feb
$242.00
Toro Co SGCC Service Agmt-Mar
$242.00
Unity Point GAS Screenings
$42.00
USA BlueBook WT Supplies
$48.26
Utility Safety & Design GAS Capacity investigation $2,102.50
VanderWerff & Assoc Appraisal
$1,450.00
*VanEngen, Jacquelyne GAS Rebate $350.00
*Verizon Wireless GIS Line/PD Jetpacks/Mike D.Cell $233.20
VISA Admin Charge-Travel/conf/clothing allow $281.12
VISA Public Works Charge-WWTP/GAS/ST $136.09
VISA City Charge:Admin/PD/Office/WWTP $1,063.24
*Wellmark Insurance Premiums
$14,655.18
*Zeutenhorst Financial Monthly COBRA Billing $12.00
Totals: $559,091.84
Published in the Sanborn Pioneer February 22.