Miles public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss a payment to Connolly Construction and several grant applications for building deconstruction and park improvements. The body will also consider asbestos inspections and the development of city-owned land.

• Payment No. 9 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $104,032.98
• Grant application for deconstruction of building at 345 Ferry Road
• Asbestos inspection contract with IDNR
• Procurement of asbestos abatement and deconstruction at 346 Ferry Road
• Resolution 2022-27 regarding membership in District G of the Waste Authority of Jackson County

The Council approved several steps to apply for a Derelict Building Grant for 346 Ferry Road and authorized grant applications for Miles Park improvements and expansion. A payment for sewer construction was approved, and a new cemetery monument was authorized.

• Approved $104,032.98 payment to Connolly Construction for sewer project (5-0)
• Approved Phase 1 Asbestos Inspection and IDNR contract for 346 Ferry Road (5-0)
• Approved application for Derelict Building Grant for 346 Ferry Road (5-0)
• Approved procurement of asbestos inspection and deconstruction for 346 Ferry Road (5-0)
• Approved applying for grants without matching funds for Miles Park improvements and expansion (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-27 regarding membership in District G of the Waste Authority of Jackson County (5-0)
• Approved proposed monument at Miles Cemetery (5-0)
• Scheduled budget workshop for January 11

City Council

The Miles City Council held a regular meeting where they approved routine financial reports, a $202,748.79 sewer project payment, and an ordinance amending automated traffic enforcement rules. They also discussed a park improvement project requiring a handicap ramp and a sewer backup issue on Grant Street.

• Approve Payment No. 8 to Connolly Construction for $202,748.79 for wastewater project
• Approve Ordinance 2022-6 amending automated traffic enforcement rules
• Approve Change No. 4 to modify Section Rd crossing contract at no cost
• Approve Res. 2022-26 for Annual Financial Report
• Discuss sewer backup on Grant Street and tree root causes

The council adopted Ordinance 2022-6 regarding automated traffic enforcement and approved a $202,748.79 payment for wastewater construction. They also approved the Annual Financial Report and a contract modification for a road crossing. A proposed asbestos inspection for a city-acquired building was tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-6 regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement (5-0)
• Approved $202,748.79 payment to Connolly Construction (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-26 approving Annual Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Change No. 4 to allow open cut of Section Rd crossing at no cost (5-0)
• Tabled Phase 1 Asbestos inspection for city-acquired building

City Council

The City Council will discuss filling a council vacancy and applying for water treatment and welcome banner grants. The body is also considering a payment to Connolly Construction and an ordinance regarding automated traffic enforcement.

• Payment No. 7 to Connolly Construction for $158,099.84
• Application for Wastewater & Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program (WTFAP)
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2022-6 regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement
• Change Order No 3 for the Wastewater Facility Project
• Building permits for Christine Yana and Charles Spencer

The council approved Change Order No. 3 for the wastewater project, adding $384,366.40 for a liner alternative, and appointed Nicholas Abernathy to fill a council vacancy via Resolution 2022-25. It also approved applying for the AE Pearson Grant for welcome banners, Ordinance 2022-6 on automated traffic enforcement, Payment No. 7 to Connolly Construction for $158,099.64, and a building permit for Charles Spencer. Trick-or-treat was set for October 30 from 4-6 p.m.

• Approved Change Order No. 3 for wastewater lagoon liner at $384,366.40 (5-0).
• Appointed Nicholas Abernathy to fill council vacancy via Resolution 2022-25 (3-1, Chrest nay).
• Approved applying for AE Pearson Grant to purchase welcome banners (4-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2022-6 amending automated traffic enforcement code (5-0).
• Approved Payment No. 7 to Connolly Construction for $158,099.64 (5-0).
• Approved building permit for Charles Spencer for a 2-car garage (5-0).
• Approved application for Wastewater & Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program (4-0).
• Declared Trick or Treat for October 30, 2022, 4-6 p.m. (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed water, sewer, and garbage rates. Members will also consider new ordinances regarding golf carts and fireworks, as well as a payment for construction services.

• Proposed Water, Sewer and Garbage Rates (Ordinance 2022-3)
• Payment No. 6 to Connolly Construction for $224,600.00
• Ordinance 2022-4 adding a Golf Carts section to the Municipal Code
• Ordinance 2022-5 adding a Fireworks section to the Municipal Code
• Class “B” Beer permit with Sunday Sales for Jesse’s Auto. & Mini Mart

The council adopted Ordinance 2022-3 amending water, sewer, and garbage rates after a public hearing with no objections. They also adopted ordinances regulating golf carts and fireworks, approved several resolutions, and authorized a $224,600 payment to Connolly Construction for the lagoon project.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-3 amending water, sewer, and garbage rates (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-4 adding golf cart regulations to city code (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-5 adding fireworks regulations to city code (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 for IDOT street finance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 for Disaster Recovery Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 for Urban Renewal Report (4-0)
• Approved Payment No. 6 to Connolly Construction for $224,600 (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for wastewater treatment facility alignment (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the first reading of an ordinance to amend water, sewer, and garbage rates. The council will also appoint and swear in a new mayor and consider several new municipal ordinances.

• Public hearing on proposed water, sewer, and garbage rates
• Payment No. 5 to Connolly Construction for $143,856.48
• Ordinance 2022-4 regarding golf carts
• Ordinance 2022-5 regarding fireworks
• Resolution 2022-21 to fill a vacancy for Mayor

The Miles City Council appointed Daniel Ernst as mayor (4-0, Ernst abstained) and approved first readings of ordinances amending water/sewer/garbage rates, regulating golf carts, and regulating fireworks. The council also approved a $143,856.48 payment to Connolly Construction for the lagoon project and adopted a new mileage reimbursement rate of 62.5 cents per mile. A public hearing on proposed utility rate increases was closed with no written objections.

• Appointed Daniel Ernst as mayor (4-0, Ernst abstained)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2022-3 amending water, sewer, and garbage rates (4-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2022-4 adding golf cart regulations (4-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2022-5 adding fireworks regulations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-20 establishing mileage reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile (4-0)
• Approved city takeover of can redemption program (4-0)
• Approved GPM quote of $412.00 for flow meter calibration (4-0)
• Approved Payment No. 5 to Connolly Construction for $143,856.48 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the purchase of real estate in a closed session. The council may also vote to approve a Brechler Trust easement.

• Closed session to discuss real estate purchase per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (j)
• Possible approval of Brechler Trust easement

The Miles City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to accept a counter offer of $20,000 from the Wanda Brechler Trust for a 0.660 easement. The easement purchase will allow the city to complete construction of the new life station on the property. The meeting included a brief closed session before the decision.

• Accepted $20,000 counter offer from Wanda Brechler Trust for 0.660 easement (4-0)
• Held closed session from 6:03 p.m. to 6:07 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the resignation of Mayor Dane Johnson and determine how to fill the vacancy. The body is also considering updates to traffic enforcement ordinances, employee wages, and potential rate increases for utilities.

• Resignation of Mayor Dane Johnson and process for filling the vacancy
• Final reading of Ordinance 2022-2 regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement
• Resolution 2022-18 to set city employee wages effective July 1, 2022
• Payment of $19,468.35 to Connolly Construction for stored materials
• Proposed public hearing on August 3 for water, sewer, and garbage rate increases

The Miles City Council accepted Mayor Dane Johnson's resignation and initiated a process to fill the vacancy by appointment, with the clerk publishing a notice for letters of interest. The council also approved the final reading of an automated traffic enforcement ordinance, amended the city clerk's wage to $22.00/hr, and approved a $25,000 agreement for the Ferry Road project. A public hearing was set for August 3 to discuss water, sewer, and garbage rate increases, including a proposed $52.00 monthly sewer fee increase.

• Accepted resignation of Mayor Dane Johnson (5-0)
• Approved process to fill mayor vacancy by appointment (5-0)
• Approved 3rd and final reading of Ordinance 2022-2 on automated traffic enforcement (5-0)
• Amended Res. 2022-18 to raise city clerk wage to $22.00/hr (5-0)
• Approved Jackson County Secondary Roads Agreement for $25,000 Ferry Road project (5-0)
• Approved Payment No. 4 to Connolly Construction for $19,468.35 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for water, sewer, garbage rates on Aug 3 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Class 'C' liquor license for Stalker's Pub with Sunday sales (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on an ordinance regarding automated traffic enforcement. The body will also consider employee raises, building permits, and a construction payment.

• Ordinance 2022-2 regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement
• Payment No. 3 to Connolly Construction for $22,075.15
• Cigarette permit for Jesse’s Automotive & Mini Mart
• Resolution 2202-19 setting salary for Summer Help employees
• Building permit for Matthew Ehlers

The Miles City Council approved a 2% wage increase for Paul Maze and a 3% increase for Brenda Tebbe, along with a $5.00 health insurance contribution for Maze. They also approved a cigarette permit for Jesse's Automotive & Mini Mart, the second reading of an automated traffic enforcement ordinance, several resolutions, a building permit for Matthew Ehlers, and a $22,075.15 payment to Connolly Construction. The council tabled a discussion on residential building setbacks pending further research.

• Approved 2% wage increase for Paul Maze (5-0)
• Approved 3% wage increase for Brenda Tebbe (5-0)
• Approved cigarette permit for Jesse's Automotive & Mini Mart (5-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2022-2 on automated traffic enforcement (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-16 authorizing fund transfer for water tower payments (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-19 setting summer help salaries (5-0)
• Approved Payment No. 3 to Connolly Construction for $22,075.15 (5-0)
• Approved building permit for Matthew Ehlers (5-0)

City Council

The council approved a budget amendment for FY2021-2022 and a new investment policy. They also authorized the purchase of a new lawn mower and hired two summer employees.

• Approved Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2021-2022 (4-0)
• Approved Investment Policy for the City of Miles (4-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2022-2 Adding Title II Policy and Administration Chapter 8 (4-0)
• Approved $8,200 purchase of 225 Grasshopper 61” rear discharge deck mower (4-0)
• Approved hiring Rodney Kilburg and Nolan Holdgrafer for summer help at $13.00/hr (4-0)
• Approved building permit for Adam Johnson to install a breeze way (4-0)
• Approved $4,327.25 payment to Connolly Construction (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Impact to create the city website (4-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council approved several items including a $2,262,000 sewer loan bond resolution, an agreement with Blue Line Solution for an automated photo speed trailer, and the first reading and final adoption of an ordinance establishing speed trailer fines. They also set a public hearing for a budget amendment, approved the ICAP insurance renewal, and made purchases for the lagoon project and a water pump.

• Approved Res. 2202-16 authorizing $2,262,000 Sewer Loan Bonds, Series 2022
• Approved agreement with Blue Line Solution for Automated Photo Speed Trailer on Hwy 64 and Ferry Road
• Adopted Ordinance 2201-1 setting speed trailer fines: $25 for 6-10 mph over, $100 for 21-25 mph over
• Approved Payment No. 1 to Connolly Construction for $52,136 for lagoon project materials
• Approved purchase of water pump from United Rental for $1,267.25

The Miles City Council approved a $2,262,000.00 Sewer Loan Bonds, Series 2022 resolution, entered an agreement with Blue Line Solution for an automated photo speed trailer, and passed the first reading of Ordinance 2201-1 setting speed trailer fines. The council also approved the ICAP insurance renewal, a budget amendment hearing for May 4, 2022, a $1,267.25 pump purchase, and Payment No. 1 of $52,136.00 to Connolly Construction for lagoon project material. All recorded motions carried 5-0. The meeting included a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved ICAP annual insurance renewal (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY2021-2022 budget amendment on May 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Entered agreement with Blue Line Solution for automated photo speed trailer (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2201-1 with fines changed to $25.00 for 6-10 MPH and $100.00 for 21-25 MPH (5-0)
• Waived second and third readings and placed on file final adoption of Ordinance 2202-1 (5-0)
• Approved lagoon site signage reading 'Miles Wastewater Facility Treatment Plant' and 'Old Bryant Farm' (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-15 designating City of Miles Depository (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2202-16 authorizing $2,262,000.00 Sewer Loan Bonds, Series 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council held a special meeting to discuss the purchase of real estate. The council decided to offer $15,200.00 to acquire a .660-acre easement.

• Easement purchase of .660 acres from Wanda Brechler Trust
• Offer of $15,200.00 for the easement (40% above fair market value of $10,890.00 per acre)

The City Council met in a special session to discuss real estate acquisition. The council decided to offer a payment above fair market value to acquire a 0.660-acre easement.

• Approved offer of $15,200.00 (40% over fair market value) to acquire .660 acres easement from Wanda Brechler Trust (5-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council held public hearings and approved the FY2022-2023 budget, a sewer revenue loan agreement up to $2,262,000, and several expenditures. They also approved contributions to community projects and discussed hiring summer help.

• Approved $75,000 contribution to Miles Community Improvement Group for playground equipment
• Approved up to $1,000 for Thresher Celebration fireworks
• Approved Resolution 2022-12 adopting FY2022-2023 budget
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 for Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement up to $2,262,000
• Approved hiring 2 summer workers at $14/hour starting wage

The Miles City Council adopted the FY2022-2023 budget and took additional action toward a sewer revenue loan of up to $2,262,000. It agreed to contribute $75,000 to the Miles Community Improvement Group for playground equipment and up to $1,000 for Thresher Celebration fireworks, both from the economic development fund. The council also approved a COVID-19 pay policy, annual motor vehicle record checks for employees, and summer help. Two public hearings on the budget and the proposed loan drew no objections.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior minutes, bills, and financial and utility reports (5-0)
• Closed FY2022/2023 budget public hearing with no comments or objections (4-0 roll call)
• Closed public hearing on loan and disbursement agreement up to $2,262,000 with no comments or objections (4-0 roll call)
• Approved up to $1,000 for Thresher Celebration fireworks from economic development fund (4-0)
• Approved $75,000 contribution to Miles Community Improvement Group for playground equipment from economic development fund (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-12 adopting annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-13 taking additional action on sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement (4-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council held a special meeting to approve several resolutions, including the maximum property tax dollars for FY2022-2023, a sewer revenue loan of up to $2,262,000, and grant applications for the Ferry Road Project. They also set a public hearing for the FY2022-2023 budget on March 2, 2022. The meeting included a public hearing on the property tax levy, with no objections raised.

• Approved Res. 2022-7: Maximum Property Tax dollars for FY2022-2023
• Approved Res. 2022-9: Sewer Revenue Loan up to $2,262,000
• Approved Res. 2022-10: Filing RCTP grant application for Ferry Road Project
• Approved Res. 2022-8: Joining Keep Iowa Beautiful Hometown Pride Partnership
• Set public hearing for FY2022-2023 budget on March 2, 2022

The Miles City Council met in special session on February 9, 2022 with four of five members present. The council approved a resolution to fix a date for a public hearing on entering a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and borrowing up to $2,262,000.00, and approved the maximum property tax dollars requested for FY2022-2023 after a public hearing with two citizen comments and no objections. The council also approved a wastewater treatment facility contract and bonds, joining the Keep Iowa Beautiful Hometown Pride Partnership, and Rural County Transportation Program grant and priority resolutions, and set the FY2022-2023 budget public hearing for March 2 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on maximum property tax dollars FY2022/2023; two citizen comments, no objections (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-6: contract and performance/payment bonds for Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Project (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-7: maximum property tax dollars requested FY2022-2023 (4-0)
• Set FY2022-2023 budget public hearing for Wednesday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-8: join Keep Iowa Beautiful Hometown Pride Partnership with ECIA (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-9: fix date for public hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, borrowing up to $2,262,000.00 (4-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council approved a $110,526.76 proposal from Manatts for Ferry Road asphalt replacement, a 30-year Sewer SRF Loan, and a fiber optic connection between two wells. The council also heard presentations on a county-wide radio system upgrade and a community improvement program, and approved a new Return to Work policy and a fence permit for the Presbyterian Church.

• Approved Manatts proposal for Ferry Road asphalt replacement at $110,526.76
• Approved 30-year Sewer SRF Loan for lagoon project
• Approved Miles Telephone Co. to bore fiber optic between two wells at $50/month ethernet cost
• Heard E911 Service Board presentation on ISICS radio upgrade; City assessment is $5,304.00
• Approved City of Miles 'Return to Work' policy

The Miles City Council approved a $110,526.76 contract with Manatts for Ferry Road improvements and selected a 30-year term for a Sewer SRF loan. Additionally, the council authorized the installation of fiber optic lines between city wells and adopted a new "Return to Work" policy. A fence permit for the Presbyterian Church was also approved.

• Approved $110,526.76 Ferry Road repair contract (4-0)
• Approved 30-year Sewer SRF loan (4-0)
• Approved fiber optic installation between wells (4-0)
• Adopted "Return to Work" policy (4-0)
• Approved Presbyterian Church fence permit (4-0)

City Council

The City Council awarded a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Sewer Project. They also scheduled a public hearing for February 9, 2022, regarding the Maximum Tax Levy.

• Awarded contract for Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Sewer Project via Res. 2022-5
• Hired Tom Howe to appraise Brechler Trust easement area
• Scheduled public hearing for Maximum Tax Levy on February 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

The Council approved a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Sewer Project. They also authorized an appraisal for the Brechler Trust easement area and scheduled a public hearing regarding the Maximum Tax Levy.

• Approved hiring Tom Howe to appraise Brechler Trust easement area (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-5 awarding contract for Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Sewer Project (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Maximum Tax Levy for February 9, 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council met for a budget workshop on January 12, 2022, at City Hall. The mayor and council members conducted the workshop, but no action was taken on any budget items. The meeting was procedural, with only agenda approval and adjournment motions voted on.

• Budget workshop conducted, no action taken
• Agenda approved unanimously (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

The Miles City Council met on January 12, 2022 at City Hall for a budget workshop led by Mayor Dane Johnson and council members. No action was taken during the workshop. The council approved the agenda as presented and adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Both motions carried 5-0.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
• No action taken during the budget workshop
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council held two public hearings with no objections, then approved final plans for the 2021 Wastewater Treatment Facility project and the third reading of a flood plain management ordinance. They also approved several resolutions, including a seatbelt policy and mileage reimbursement, and accepted a council member's resignation. The meeting included routine approvals and a discussion about stopping the practice of dumping grease into the sewer system.

• Approved final plans and estimated cost for Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Project (Res. 2022-4)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-16 amending flood plain management (3rd reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-17 amending Section 6-2-2(6) (3rd reading)
• Approved 5-year maintenance contract with Municipal Pipe & Tool for storm sewer cleaning
• Approved $100/year volunteer coverage for 10 volunteers

The Miles City Council approved the final reading of Ordinance 21-16 for flood plain management and confirmed plans and specifications for the 2021 Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. The council also accepted the resignation of council member Dennis Chrest, approved several operational resolutions, and contracted with Municipal Pipe & Tool for sewer maintenance. A proposed safety education program agreement failed due to a lack of a motion.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, and reports (4-0)
• Approved resignation of Dennis Chrest (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Res. 2022-1 for mileage reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-2 reappointing city officials and committees (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-3 establishing a seatbelt policy (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2022-4 approving plans for Wastewater Treatment Facility 2021 Project (4-0)
• Approved 3rd and Final Reading of Ordinance 21-16 for Flood Plain Management (4-0)