Miles public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss several payments for city projects and the termination of a contract with JCLL Enterprise. The body will also consider resolutions regarding street lighting and the employee handbook.

• Payment of $52,435.25 to Connolly Construction for the Wastewater Facility Project
• Payment of $9,000.00 to Lansing Brothers Construction for deconstruction at 346 Ferry Road
• Proposed termination of contract with JCLL Enterprise
• Res. 2023-20 for Alliant Energy to install street lights
• Res. 2023-19 to approve the Employee Handbook

The Council approved several infrastructure payments, including $52,435.25 for the Wastewater Facility Project. They also authorized the purchase of park security cameras using grant and fundraising money and approved a new street light installation.

• Approved $52,435.25 payment to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project
• Approved $9,000.00 payment to Lansing Brothers Construction for deconstruction of 346 Ferry Rd.
• Approved purchase of security cameras from Miles Telephone Co. for $1,439.98 using ICAP Grant and splash pad funds
• Approved Res. 2023-20 for Alliant Energy to install a street light behind Lincoln Street
• Approved Res. 2023-19 to adopt the revised Employee Handbook
• Terminated contract with JCLL Enterprises for sewer sampling
• Scheduled special meeting for candidate interviews on December 13, 2023

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-07 to amend sewer billing charges following a public hearing. The council also approved hiring an additional full-time employee and leasing a new Kubota tractor.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 to amend sewer billing charges
• Approved $86,594.06 payment to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project
• Approved hiring an additional full-time employee with water/wastewater certification
• Approved 60-month lease for a Kubota R640R3 tractor at approx. $1,486.00 per month
• Approved wheelchair accessibility improvements at Miles Manor
• Approved purchase of a 3rd backup pump from Quality Flow
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 to enter into a loan agreement
• Tabled drainage repair at 442 Ferry Road pending a project bid

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed sewer rate increase. The body will also consider a payment of $70,986.40 for the Wastewater Facility Project and an ordinance to amend utility billing charges.

• Public hearing for proposed sewer rate increase
• Payment No. #17 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $70,986.40
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-07 regarding Utility Billing Charges
• Discussion on purchasing a new tractor with monthly finances
• Discussion on wheelchair accessibility at Miles Manor

The City Council approved a $70,986.40 payment to Connolly Construction for the wastewater project and passed the first reading of an ordinance amending utility billing charges. Council members also scheduled trick-or-treating for October 27, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additionally, the council agreed to purchase a backup lagoon pump with payment deferred to July 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and minutes (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2023-07 regarding utility billing (5-0)
• Approved $70,986.40 payment to Connolly Construction (5-0)
• Set trick-or-treat for Oct 27, 2023, 5-7 p.m.
• Agreed to purchase backup lagoon pump with July 2024 payment terms
• Tabled sidewalk replacement report until Nov 1 meeting
• Tabled wheelchair accessibility project at Miles Manor

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating building permit ordinances and approving several fiscal reports. The body is considering a payment for a wastewater facility project and setting a public hearing for new sewer rates.

• Payment No. #16 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $57,058.07
• Proposed public hearing on October 4th, 2023, for Ordinance 2023-07 regarding commercial and residential sewer rate increases
• Final passage and adoption of Ordinance 2023-04 regarding building permits and commercial business requirements
• Resolution 2023-15 to add a street light behind 352 Ferry Road
• Class “B” Beer Permit with Sunday Sales for Jesse’s Automative & Mini Mart

The council approved an ordinance amending building permit requirements for commercial businesses and scheduled a public hearing for a sewer rate increase. Other actions included approving several financial reports and authorizing a wastewater facility payment.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending building permit requirements for commercial businesses (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for sewer rate increase for October 4, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved $57,058.07 payment to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-14 Urban Renewal Report for FY ending June 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-16 Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-15 to add a street light behind 352 Ferry Road (4-0)
• Approved Class B Beer permit for Jesse’s Auto & Mini Mart with Sunday Sales (4-0)
• Approved installation of 'No Parking' sign (8-4, Mon-Fri) near Miles Lumber & Hardware (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a building permit for 544 Adams Ave and the installation of a street light on Hillcrest St. The body will also consider the final passage of Ordinance 2023-04 regarding building permits and commercial business requirements.

• Building permit for 544 Adams Ave
• Proposed street light at the end of Hillcrest St
• Ordinance 2023-04 amending building permits and adding special requirements for commercial businesses
• Discussion on cemetery fencing
• Keep Iowa Beautiful discussion with Amanda Dupont (ECIA)

The council approved a building permit for 544 Adams Ave and passed the second reading of Ordinance 2023-04 regarding building permits and commercial business requirements. The council also agreed to research grants for a new street light on Hillcrest St. and deferred a decision on cemetery fencing to the next meeting.

• Approved building permit for 544 Adams Ave (4-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-04 amending building permits and commercial requirements (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including previous minutes and financial reports (4-0)
• Agreed to research grants for $8,731.67 Hillcrest St. street light installation
• Tabled decision on replacing cemetery plastic fencing with metal fencing

City Council

The City Council will consider several new ordinances regarding building permits and utility billing. The meeting also includes discussions on Miles City Park improvements, water tower maintenance, and a wastewater facility payment.

• Resolution 2023-11: Setting salaries for City Employees for fiscal year 2023/2024
• Resolution 2023-13: Financial commitment to the Jackson County Economic Alliance
• Payment No. 15 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $24,838.49
• Ordinance 2023-04: Amending building permit requirements for commercial businesses
• Ordinance 2023-05: Amending utility billing charges regarding 6-month billing options

The Miles City Council approved Resolution 2023-11 setting city employee salaries for FY 2023/2024, and adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending building permit requirements, including new special requirements for commercial businesses. The council also approved Ordinance 2023-05 eliminating the option for residents to be billed for utilities every six months. Other items discussed included park improvements, a grant writer, a police contract with Jackson County, and a water tower coating project.

• Approved Resolution 2023-11 setting city employee salaries for FY 2023/2024
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending building permit code, adding special requirements for commercial businesses
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05 repealing the option for residents to be billed every six months for utilities
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 committing financially to the Jackson County Economic Alliance
• Approved police contractual agreement with Jackson County Sheriff Department
• Approved Payment No. 15 to Connolly Construction for the Wastewater Facility Project in the amount of $24,838.49
• Approved the State of Iowa Setoff Program

City Council

The City Council will consider a $169,458.39 payment to Connolly Construction for the Wastewater Facility Project. The meeting also includes a first reading of a new calendar parking ordinance and discussions regarding real estate and land proposals.

• Payment No. 10 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project ($169,458.39)
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-1 regarding new calendar parking rules
• Resolution 2023-01 authorizing the City Clerk to transfer funds
• Discussion of a land proposal and real estate purchase in closed session
• Purchase of a post hole driver

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including a budget amendment and a police service contract termination, but does not record any decisions or vote outcomes.

City Council

The Miles City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2023, to discuss and vote on a range of items, including a budget amendment public hearing, a payment for the wastewater facility project, police contract rates, employee raises, and several ordinances. The agenda also includes routine approvals and reports.

• Payment No. 13 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $5,171.95
• Resolution 2023-09 appointing Sara Davenport as City Attorney
• Residential building permits for 544 Grant St. and 541 Ferry Road
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-2 on automated traffic enforcement
• First reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-3 on angle parking obedience

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

City Council

The Miles City Council met to approve the FY2023/2024 budget, discuss police service options, and authorize payments for the Wastewater Improvement Project. No public objections were raised during hearings on the budget or wastewater project status.

• Approved FY2024 annual budget (Res. 2023-05)
• Appointed Sara Davenport as City Attorney
• Approved $319,754.53 payment to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project
• Discussed Jackson County Sheriff’s office providing law enforcement services
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2032-2 amending Automated Traffic Enforcement rules

The Miles City Council adopted the FY2023/2024 budget, approved a $319,754.53 payment for the wastewater facility project, and appointed Sara Davenport as city attorney. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending automated traffic enforcement rules. No public objections were raised at the two public hearings.

• Adopted FY2023/2024 budget (Res. 2023-05) (5-0)
• Approved Payment #12 to Connolly Construction for $319,754.53 for wastewater facility (5-0)
• Appointed Sara Davenport as City Attorney (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of City Attorney Steven Kahler (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2032-2 amending Automated Traffic Enforcement (5-0)
• Appointed Nancy Corlis to Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (4-0, Corlis abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Closed public hearings on budget and wastewater project with no objections

City Council

The Miles City Council held a special meeting to approve the maximum property tax dollars requested for FY2023/2024, after a public hearing with no objections. They also set a public hearing for the FY2023/2024 budget and discussed police protection options, sewer line issues, and various maintenance items.

• Approved Res. 2023-03 for maximum property tax dollars FY2023/2024
• Set public hearing for FY2023/2024 budget on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Discussed police protection proposals from Preston: $33,800/yr (40 hrs), $52,800/yr (80 hrs), $78,000/yr (120 hrs)
• Approved K & W Coatings to clean and inspect water tower (water dept expense)
• Approved Manatts to patch Ferry Road at $200/ton, estimated 4-5 tons

The Miles City Council approved the maximum property tax dollars requested for FY2023/2024 via Resolution 2023-03, with no public objections. They also set a public hearing for the FY2023/2024 budget and for the status of funded activities under the wastewater improvement project. Several items were tabled due to lack of documentation or information, including matters related to the city attorney and an ordinance amending automated traffic enforcement. The council also approved a bucket-for-forks swap, water tower cleaning and inspection, and a road patch repair.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 for maximum property tax dollars FY2023/2024 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY2023/2024 budget on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Status of Funded Activities under 20-WS-035 Wastewater Improvement Project on April 12, 2023 at 6:05 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved even swap of tractor bucket for forks (4-0)
• Approved K & W Coatings to clean and inspect water tower (4-0)
• Approved Paul to prepare road patch for Manatts to finish with asphalt (4-0)
• Tabled city attorney documentation matter
• Tabled appointment of new city attorney

City Council

The Miles City Council met on March 1, 2023, approving routine items like the consent agenda and minutes, as well as key decisions including a building variance for a garage, an insurance renewal with a premium increase, and funding for Thresher Days fireworks. The council also set a public hearing for a revised property tax levy and discussed non-profit water bill relief.

• Approved variance for Dave Sievers' garage behind his house (8' walls)
• Approved ICAP Annual Renewal insurance with premium increase due to new lagoon project
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Thresher Days fireworks
• Set public hearing for March 22, 2023 on revised property tax levy
• Approved Ordinance 2023-1 adding calendar parking rules

The Miles City Council approved a variance for Dave Sievers' garage, the ICAP insurance renewal, a public hearing for a property tax levy correction, the final reading of a parking ordinance, two resolutions for a transportation grant, and sponsorship of Thresher Days fireworks (up to $1,000). All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also discussed but took no action on a request from the Miles Legion to reduce their utility bill.

• Approved variance for Dave Sievers' garage (5-0)
• Approved ICAP Annual Renewal insurance (5-0)
• Approved public hearing for March 22, 2023 on property tax levy (5-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2023-1 adding calendar parking (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-6 to file RCTP grant application (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-7 establishing project priorities for RCTP (5-0)
• Approved sponsorship of Thresher Days fireworks up to $1,000 (5-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council approved routine minutes and financial reports, awarded contracts for deconstruction and asbestos removal at 346 Ferry Road, and set a public hearing for February 22 to discuss potential changes to the city’s tax levy and valuation. The council also discussed a new business water/sewer exemption and decided against purchasing a boom truck.

• Awarded $97,400 deconstruction contract for 346 Ferry Road to Lansing Brothers Construction
• Awarded $6,247 asbestos removal contract for 346 Ferry Road to AAA Budget Environmental Inc.
• Approved $83,614.10 payment to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project
• Set public hearing for Max Tax Levy on February 22, 2023, contingent on Senate File 181
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 to establish city employee mileage reimbursement

The Miles City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including awarding a $97,400 deconstruction bid for 346 Ferry Road to Lansing Brothers Construction and a $6,247 asbestos removal contract to AAA Budget Environmental Inc. The council also approved a $83,614.10 payment for the wastewater facility project, set a public hearing for the Max Tax Levy, and granted permission to junk an old roller. No major street improvements are planned for FY2023/2024.

• Awarded $97,400 deconstruction bid for 346 Ferry Road to Lansing Brothers Construction (5-0)
• Awarded $6,247 asbestos removal for 346 Ferry Road to AAA Budget Environmental Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Payment No. #11 of $83,614.10 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-02 establishing mileage reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-04 setting salaries for summer help employees (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Max Tax Levy on Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Granted permission to junk old roller
• Agreed not to bid on boom truck

City Council

The Miles City Council held a budget work session and discussed the proposed maximum tax levy for FY2023/2024, which includes a 2.59% increase that would add $1,656 to the general fund. The council voted to set a public hearing for February 1 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the levy. No other budget action was taken.

• Maximum Tax Levy for FY2023/2024 proposed with 2.59% increase
• Increase would add $1,656 to the general fund
• Public hearing set for Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 p.m.
• Majority vote required because increase exceeds 2%
• FY24 Budget Workshop held with no action taken

The Miles City Council held a budget work session and set a public hearing for February 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the Maximum Tax Levy for FY2023/2024, which includes a 2.59% increase. The increase would add $1,656 to the general fund. No action was taken on the FY24 budget workshop.

• Set public hearing for Maximum Tax Levy for Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Miles City Council approved a $169,458.39 payment for the sewer project, passed the first reading of a calendar parking ordinance for Ferry Road, and authorized the purchase of a used post hole driver/jack hammer for $175. They also discussed storage container concerns, asbestos removal at 346 Ferry Road, and tabled a land proposal.

• Approved Payment No. #10 to Connolly Construction for $169,458.39
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-1 amending parking rules on Ferry Road
• Authorized purchase of post hole driver/jack hammer from county for $175.00
• Discussed asbestos removal at 346 Ferry Road
• Tabled land proposal pending further information

The Miles City Council approved a $169,458.39 payment to Connolly Construction for sewer project work, purchased a post hole driver/jack hammer from the county for $175, and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending calendar parking rules on Ferry Road. The council also agreed to allow Jesse Speers to keep storage containers on his property until his garage is built, and tabled a land proposal pending further information.

• Approved Payment No. #10 to Connolly Construction for $169,458.39 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of post hole digger/jack hammer from county for $175.00 (5-0)
• Approved Res. 2023-01 authorizing City Clerk to transfer funds (5-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2023-1 amending calendar parking on Ferry Road (5-0)
• Agreed to allow storage containers on Jesse Speers' property until garage is built
• Tabled land proposal until further information obtained
• Scheduled budget workshop for January 11 at 5:00 p.m.