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 Ryan Rogerson present.
Motion made by Schneider, second by Sexton to approve agenda. Passed 5-0.
Motion made by Kiene, second by Rogerson to approve consent agenda of minutes, expenditures, January Fire Department update, and Building Inspections report. Passed 5-0.
Elite Casino Resorts employees presented “Winning Hands” donations for volunteer service to their community. Kelli Schneider added $443 to the Community Center for a total of $3100 in donations to date. Kari and Richard Ford donated $3157 to Hall Park Pickle Ball Courts.
Lieutenant Chad Ellis presented the Washington County Sheriff’s call report for January.
Travis Riggan, RACC president, gave 2023 report of activities and future schedule for Trek Fest 39.
Mike Meinders and Phil Richman reported on 2023 totals for the Museum and History Center. The museum will reopen in March and are in need of more volunteers.
Marissa Reisen, Washington County Emergency Management, discussed the plan for new sirens for all of Washington County.
Shane Patterson, CIT Sewer Service, showed Council pictures of sewer deficiencies detected with the last cleaning.
Jed Wolf, PeopleService, Inc. presented January water and wastewater reports, and reported on the water leak on the east end of town.
City Council reviewed bids for replacement of the UV system at the Wastewater plant. Sexton moved, second by Rogerson to request opinion of V&K for project bids. Passed 5-0.
Rogerson moved, second by Schneider to pass Resolution 2024-11, approving electrical service to valve actuators at the Water Plant. Passed 4-1, Kiene opposed.
Brian Boelk, Axiom Consultants, presented updates to the Water Plant, Wastewater Plant, Hall Park Boat Ramp, Northern Heights Phase 2, and Capital Improvements Plan.
Rogerson moved, second by Kiene to pass Resolution 2024-12, approving Professional Services Agreement with Axiom Consultants for designing the Cherry Lane Street Extension. Passed 5-0.
Schneider moved, second by Kiene to pass Resolution 2024-13, approving Professional Services Agreement with Axiom Consultants for designing the Hall Park Master Improvements Plan. Passed 5-0.
City Admin, Cole Smith gave Admin’s report.
Smith explained the need to hire a historian for the DTR grant. Schneider moved, second by Mills, to approve publishing request for historian.
Motion by Kiene, second by Sexton to pass Resolution 2024-14, waiving the right to review the plat of survey for Eric Yoder. Passed 5-0.
Rogerson moved, second by Mills to pass Resolution 2024-15, approving transfer of funds for FY24 in the amount of $400,000 from Casino Funds to Capital Projects. Passed 5-0.
City Council reviewed purchase agreement for 40 W 1st Street property. Schneider and Kiene will work with Admin to update the agreement.
Admin presented a 7-year tax abatement schedule for 71 E 1st Street.
Admin explained WCRF municipal grant. Schneider moved, second by Kiene to submit grant as presented. Passed 5-0.
January financials were reviewed.
Motion by Sexton, second by Rogerson to adjourn at 8:18 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Full content of city council meetings can be viewed on the city website www.riversideiowa.gov.
Next Meeting- Monday, March 4th, 2024 at 6:00 PM
ATTEST:
Becky LaRoche, City Clerk
Allen Schneider, Mayor
EXPENDITURES 2-20-2024
UNPAID BILLS:
AERO RENTAL, LIFT - XMAS $559.00
AIRGAS, EMS OXYGEN $390.71
ALTORFER, GENERATOR $3,664.00
BIG IRON WELDING, SHOP-IRON $9.50
CASEY’S, FUEL-SNOW $121.3
CITY OF KALONA, JAN INSPECTIONS $1,738.30
ESO, FD-DATA SYSTEM $5,641.06
FERGUSON, METERS $2,117.30
GRONWOLD,BELL, KYHNN, FY 23 AUDIT $1,410.91
HARN, WTP-CHEMICALS $4,480.15
HARRY’S, OFFICE $9.80
HEINMAN FIRE, FD-SUPPLIES $1,204.45
IOWA SOLUTIONS, COMPUTER $16,842.27
KALONA AUTO, PARTS $156.62
KCII, PUBLIC SAFTEY $106.08
MEARDON, SUPPEL, LEGAL $38.00
MIDWEST FRAME SNOW PLOW $331.46
OFICE EXPRESS, SUPPLY $438.76
REC, SERVICE $11,612.63
RIVERSIDE GRAIN, SNOW MELT $43.80
RIVERSIDE HISTRY CENTER, GRANT $11,000.00
SCHNOEBELEN INC, UPS $134.24
SCHNOEBELEN INC, SKID LOADER $666.09
SEICCA, MEMBERSHIP 2024 $20.00
SHARON TELEPHONE CO, SERVICE $374.22
STEVEN’S EROSION, 3RD STREET DIRT $400.00
THE NEWS, PUBLICATIONS $180.88
TYLER TECH, SERVER MIGRATION $1,250.00
VISA, PURCHASES $1,695.79
WASH CO AUDITOR, 40 W 1ST ST $137.00
WONDER WOMAN, ABD REFUND $89.38
TOTAL BILLS $66,863.72
PAID BILLS:
IPERS, CONTRIBUTIONS - 2024 JAN $4,742.08
1ST NAT’L BANK, HEALTH SAVINGS $1,125.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, IOWA W/HOLD - 2024 JAN $1,077.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, IOWA SALES TAX - 2024 JAN $4,742.08
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, IOWA WET TAX - 2024 JAN $1,373.4
IRS, 941 TAX DEPOSIT - 2024 JAN $7,458.62
PAYROLL, PAYROLL - 2024 JAN $24,333.88
MILLER CONCRETE, TRAIL- POST/WIRE $510.00 TOTAL PAID BILLS $45,362.08
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $112,225.80
MTD TREASURERS REPORT 1/31/24
REVENUES EXPENSES BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
$20,379.97 $137,304.47 $703,485.10
FIRE DEPT FUND
$8,041.38 $6,353.49 $248,858.39
ROAD USE TAX FUND
$12,408.99 $ - $76,395.76
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$28,059.08 $ - $67,109.91
CASINO REVENUE RUND
$93,790.56 $ - $852,937.76
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
$ - $66,353.98 $104,511.07
COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDS
$ 5,748.07 $ - $1,340,636.74
WATER FUND
$26,036.31 $78,106.05 $94,416.21
SEWER FUND
$24,708.08 $78,593.20 $498,897.23
STORM WATER FUND
$1,640.80 $ - $17,419.33
TOTAL
$220,813.24 $366,711.19 $4,004,667.50
