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Smart upgrades for the most-used rooms in your home Kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are typically the rooms that get the most use, which could also be why homeowners consistently cite those rooms as the ones they want to renovate. Here are a few smart improvements to make in the rooms Add natural light. Most rooms in the home look better and are more functional in natural light, and more daylight can help reduce the need for artiďŹ cial light. Adding skylights is a practical, cost-eďŹ&#x20AC;ective and attractive way to bring light that is more natural into virtually any room. Adding solar powered blinds, in designer colors and patterns, increases energy eďŹ&#x192;ciency while giving control over the amount of sunlight entering a room through the skylight. In kitchens, Energy Star-qualiďŹ ed fresh air skylights increase natural light and ventilation without requiring loss of wall space better used for cabinetry. In bathrooms, they provide the perfect combination of privacy and healthful natural light and ventilation. If you already have older glass or plastic bubble skylights, you can upgrade to the latest solar powered models, plus solar blinds, and receive a 30 percent federal tax credit on the products as well as installation costs. You can even bring light that is more natural into rooms or areas without direct roof access. Add organization/storage. Adding organization and storage to rooms where clutter typically collects - such as bedrooms, living rooms and game rooms - is an easy, costeďŹ&#x20AC;ective way to improve the function of the room and how you feel about spending time in it. In bedrooms, maximize closet space by installing organization units. A variety of manufacturers oďŹ&#x20AC;er ready-made units you can install yourself. Or, for a bit more investment, you can have a professional closet organizer custommake a unit to ďŹ t your space and needs. In living rooms and game rooms, built-in shelving and cabinetry is a functional and beautiful

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors February 8, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the February 1st meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the claims ﬁled with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $335,833.29. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the Business Permit application for Eric and Lindsey Parsley d/b/a East Indy Tire, 2131 220th St., Independence. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-05 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors approve the hiring of Dean Briggs, utility position in the secondary road department, effective February 16, 2016 at an hourly rate of $18.79. Passed this 8th day of February 2016. Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen presented her monthly report. Hazen has been working on cutting trees and burning brush piles throughout the county. Hazen assisted the secondary road department in snow removal. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report. Director Marlow presented information from Pathways Behavioral Services regarding the FY15 Tobacco Prevention Community Partnership Snapshot. The department is assisting the Buchanan County Emergency Medical Services in establishing bylaws and preparation for grant funding. An update was given on the mumps outbreak and Zika Virus. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Matthew Even presented his monthly report. Through increased publicity the department sold as many radon kits in January as they did July-December 2015. The department will be holding a radon workshop with Buchanan County Iowa State University Ex-

tension at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22 at Heartland Acres Agribition Center. The Board of Health advised against mold inspections of private residences. The February zoning meeting was cancelled due to the weather. The department will be writing letters to residents who were identified to be in violation of zoning and flood plain ordinance. Statistics for permits, well testing, rehabilitation and plugging were presented. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Emergency Management Director, Rick Wulfekuhle was unable to attend the meeting but a written report was presented. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the 2015 OSHA reports. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the reports. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-06 BE IT RESOLVED that the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approve the suspension of property taxes, per Iowa Code 427.8, for Nathan D. Bly, ININ 10.09.105.015. Passed this 8th day of February 2016. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the service agreement between Buchanan County and Superior Cleaning Services, Ltd. for cleaning the Emergency Support Service Building at 2109 205th St., Independence and authorize the chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the 2015 Pioneer Cemetery Commission annual report. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to set 9:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2016 for the FY17 budget hearing. All in favor, motion carried. GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of his department. Coordinator Quinn reported on the progress of the Alert Iowa Emergency Notification System transition. Department of Homeland Security held a webinar regarding the Communication Assets Survey and Mapping tool. Quinn is working on additional GIS layers into the E911 mapping system to aid dispatchers, ie: public hunting lands, water access points. Discussion was held regarding the fire districts within the county. The secondary roads snow plow county-wide maps are complete. An iPad and external GPS receiver have been purchased for the IRVM department. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Community Services Director, Ju-

lie Davison presented the monthly report of her department. Case Management has served 113 clients. Davison will be interviewing this week for the open case management position. Town Hall meetings with local legislators are being held for individuals to give input on privatization. Four residents received rental and five residents received utility assistance. Twenty veterans were served. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. County Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented proposed bridge postings. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-07 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors approve the posting of the following bridges: Newton Twp. Sec. 30, located on Thomas Ave., south of 325th St. at a weight restriction of ten (10) tons. Middlefield Twp. Sec. 23, located on 250th St., west of York Ave. at a weight restriction of ten (10) tons. Middlefield Twp. Sec. 13, located on York Ave., north of 250th St. at a weight restriction of three (3) tons. Middlefield Twp. Sec. 8, unmarked roadway north of 240th St. at a weight restriction of three (3) tons. Passed this 8th day of February 2016. Discussion was held regarding the hiring of summer help for mowing. It was agreed to proceed in hiring summer help for mowing for the secondary road department. At 10:30 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Microwave Radio Path Ordinance was called to order with the following present: E911/ GIS Coordinator, James Quinn, Kris Wilgenbusch, Charlie Comfort, Robert Lindsay, Rachel Kane and John Holt. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to close the public hearing at 10:33 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-08 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the second reading of the proposed Microwave Radio Path Ordinance on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence; and WHEREAS, copies of the proposed Microwave Radio Path Ordinance are available in the County Auditor’s office, 210 5th Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa and can be

obtained between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; and WHEREAS, the intent of the Microwave Radio Path Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in regard to the efficient and unobstructed flow of microwave radio communications for the Buchanan County Public Safety Radio System and other emergency responders in Buchanan County. The pathways between the radio towers must be maintained free of obstructions to provide clear communications. Effective radio communications are essential for quick response in emergency situations and for the operation of the County’s public safety agencies. Interested parties that are unable to attend the hearing may submit written concerns prior to the date and time of the hearing to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 317, Independence, Iowa 50644. Passed this 8th day of February 2016. The Board met with Bob Lindsay, Vice President of Trissel, Graham & Toole Group Benefits Inc.; Rachel Kane and John Holt from Auxiant to discuss the health insurance renewal for 2016. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to renew the contract with Auxiant. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to renew with Fidelity Security for reinsurance and keep the stop loss level at $55,000. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to use the Midlands/Valley Health Network. All in favor, motion carried. After further discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to set the FY17 medical premiums at $1,600 for family and $685 for single coverage; and dental premiums $15 single and $45 family coverage and authorize the County Auditor to sign necessary documents. All in favor, motion carried. Wages paid in 2015: Abildtrup, Joan.............38,215.01 Albright, Linda..............14,091.50 Amfahr, Heather ..........25,615.23 Andrews, Randy ..........43,979.31 Arnold, James...................1 6 5 . 0 0 Astleford, Mary ............38,550.20 Auel, Angela ................33,864.72 Bagley, Christine..........40,354.62 Baldwin, William .................3 0 . 0 0 Bantz, Steven ..............47,970.97 Baragary, Eldon ..................7 5 . 0 0 Barske, Douglas .......... 40,570.46 Bearbower, Laurie .......37,450.94 Beatty, Chad ................32,859.39 Bergfeld, David ............45,510.39 Berns, Allan .................13,696.86 Bovy, Alexander ................9 0 2 . 2 8 Bowers, Dennis .............5 , 7 5 9 . 5 8 Brown, Robert................9 , 8 9 5 . 5 0 Brown, Sandra .............16,698.90 Budzine, Kaleb ..............6 , 0 2 8 . 1 3 Burkhart, Tai ................48,533.07 Buzynski, Scott ............52,952.12 Cabell, Sondra .............46,677.29 Caldwell, Dennis ..........53,186.64

Cameron, Juli ..............30,477.39 Cantin, Katherine ...........4 , 2 6 1 . 5 0 Carlson, Diana .............43,017.52 Chesmore, Christopher .....................................55,217.93 Cohen, Daniel ..............56,103.33 Conklin, Pamela ..........50,384.61 Cook, Matthew.............51,649.36 Corkery, Lawrence............3 2 0 . 7 0 Covington, Albert ................4 5 . 0 0 Crawford, Ronald.........41,346.96 Curry, Diane.................56,974.55 Dallenbach, Dustin ......52,628.40 Davis, Alex ...................46,821.88 Davis, Donald ..............43,073.57 Davison, Julie ..............54,814.32 Derr, Douglas............... 43,113.88 Dettbarn, Arne .............45,263.76 Dettbarn, Chad ............41,402.61 Donnelly, Brian ............41,791.69 Dudley, Julie .....................1 9 5 . 0 0 Dudley, Leland ....................7 5 . 0 0 Duwe, Suzanne ...........30,109.51 Esch, Laura .................43,438.36 Even, Matthew .............10,166.81 Even, Maureen ............37,457.80 Fangman, Phillip ..........41,741.96 Fischels, Barbara.........48,490.64 Flexsenhar, Ann ...........27,102.91 Fox, Kimberly...............39,258.84 Franz, Carole ....................1 8 0 . 0 0 Franz, Gerald......................6 0 . 0 0 Fulton, Lorraine ..................1 5 . 0 0 Furness, Jerry..............48,653.82 Gaffney, Daniel ...................4 5 . 0 0 Gaffney, Ellen ..............37,647.47 Gissel, Gary .................34,755.88 Goedken, Roger .................6 0 . 0 0 Gosse, Cynthia ............59,380.22 Greiner, Richard ..........42,799.21 Grover, Joel .................42,405.08 Haas, Linda .................34,941.31 Haisch, Phyllis .............32,268.29 Hansen, Christopher....33,696.68 Harden, Shawn ............87,071.15 Harms, Bradley ............67,572.88 Hartmann, Cory ...........54,322.26 Hayward, Blake ...........10,754.16 Hayzlett, Christopher ...41,205.78 Hazen, Sherlyn ............37,366.04 Henderson, Blake ..........4 , 3 0 5 . 0 0 Henderson, Stacy ........42,559.73 Hepke, Steven .............67,304.00 Hickey, Walter .....................7 5 . 0 0 Holle, Amy ...................19,580.55 Holle, Kristine ..............29,429.41 Horn, Cynthia....................7 1 0 . 8 0 Hudson, Michael ..........61,664.56 Hulbert, David ................6 , 0 1 8 . 4 8 Isaacs, Jessica ............30,955.29 Jencks, Melanie .............3 , 2 9 1 . 9 5 Johnson, Diane..............6 , 2 9 6 . 4 8 Johnson, Ned ..............56,664.74 Jones, Tammy .............43,015.17 Kayser, Christine .........48,080.76 Keierleber, Brian ........109,369.31 Kelly, Amy ....................31,832.05 Kivell, Charles..............41,796.01 Kleitsch, Mackenzie .......5 , 0 6 7 . 0 0 Kremer, Laurence ........51,041.75 Kremer, Ralph...................5 4 1 . 3 1 Krempges, Steven ............1 9 5 . 0 0 Lane, Stephanie ..........17,737.08 Langham, Rhonda ............2 5 5 . 0 0 Larson, Kerry ...............33,839.91 Lehs, Jessica ......................3 0 . 0 0 Lehs, Richard ..............45,648.18 Letts, Katherine ...........33,488.23 Lukas, Abby .................25,277.08 Lynn, Richard ..............39,984.49 Maas, Michael ...............3 , 6 0 7 . 9 9

Mangrich, Michelle.......48,059.39 Marlow, Amy ................65,926.12 Maynard, Steven .........51,499.34 McDonald, Raymond ...50,891.76 Meyer, Patti..................31,660.44 Milius, Benjamin ............4 , 8 9 6 . 0 0 Mills, Karla ...................32,216.63 Monaghan, Andrew......43,920.55 Muchmore, Diana .............3 3 4 . 5 0 Naber, Kevin ..................2 , 2 7 9 . 3 0 Nielson, Rex ................38,972.03 Nunemaker, Allan ........38,443.02 Ohl, Lyle ......................27,917.78 Ohl, Steven .......................2 0 0 . 0 0 O’Loughlin, Thomas ....31,447.30 Osborne, Zachaciah ....41,492.61 Ott, Karen ....................24,121.07 Payne, Janet................36,172.96 Pech, Charles ................2 , 3 2 8 . 1 8 Pech, David ......................1 6 5 . 0 0 Peck, David ......................1 6 5 . 0 0 Peck, Glen ..........................7 5 . 0 0 Quinn, Brian.................43,186.16 Quinn, James ..............61,727.60 Rasmussen, Michael ...42,203.72 Ratchford, Michael.......56,334.27 Reck, Michael ..............45,598.08 Recker, Timothy ..................4 5 . 0 0 Reed, Warren .....................6 0 . 0 0 Reedy, William ..................1 6 5 . 0 0 Reidy, Thomas .............42,063.92 Reth, Amber.................26,143.99 Richardson, George ...........7 5 . 0 0 Ridder, Michael ............41,693.48 Schaefer, Cheryll ..............1 5 0 . 0 0 Schipper, Suzon ............5 , 1 0 9 . 2 0 Schwinghammer, Joseph .............................56,839.33 Shonka, Donald ...........33,914.93 Shonka, Lorene ..................7 0 . 0 0 Slattery, John ....................2 2 5 . 3 0 Sloan, Richard ..................1 6 5 . 0 0 Sly, Michelle.................27,141.31 Smith, Michelle ............35,021.54 Sperfslage, Daniel ..............7 5 . 0 0 Steenbock, Tamara...... 38,511.73 Stephenson, Karen ......49,748.66 Strempke, Marlene ...........1 5 0 . 0 0 Terry, Mary ...................46,695.71 Thedens, Lois ...................1 5 0 . 0 0 Tisl, Vanessa ...............47,495.31 Trumbauer, Danielle .........3 2 3 . 0 0 Trumbauer, Melissa .....37,998.05 VanRaden, Michael .....42,139.38 VandeVoorde, Brenda .....................................45,824.60 Vine, Steven ................38,495.90 Walker, Elaine ................7 , 4 1 7 . 5 1 Ward, Benjamin ...........52,645.16 Wendling, Richard .......45,570.69 West, Russell...............60,886.39 Westpfahl, Austin .........53,183.84 White, Gary....................4 , 7 3 1 . 0 8 White, Jeffrey...............33,492.14 Whittle, Jeremy ............35,619.90 Wilson, David...............42,030.10 Wilson, Korey ..............42,264.58 Wolfgram, William........75,553.81 Wright, Amy .................57,664.03 Wright, Delores ..............3 , 8 5 3 . 0 0 Wulfekuhle, Richard ....46,085.59 Zaputil, Jenalee ...........65,422.74 Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to adjourn at 10:59 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. /s/ Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Quasqueton City Council Meeting The monthly City Council Meeting was called to order at 7pm on February 8th, 2016 by Mayor Chad Staton. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were; Ben Stanford, Terry and Bill Kress, Shelia Payne and Jeff Werling. Citizens present at meeting were; Marian Carr, Carolyn and Butch Chesmore, Gary Wunder, Barb Bullerman, Kyla Sattgast, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, Val Stanford, Courtney Isham, EMT Chief Nicole Vanous and husband Brett, Public Works Jay Sandberg, Attorney Jim Peters, EB Students and Boy Scout Troop 104 to earn their merit badge on Citizenship in the Community, and City Clerk Anita Arnold. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. No comments were made during citizen’s forum. A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to approve previous minutes. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Bill to approve all bills. A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to approve Law Enforcement Report. Council reviewed map of school property, a motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to hold a public hearing for sale and disposal of property for next council meeting on March 14th. A motion was made by Bill and second by Ben to purchase new city truck.

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 8, 2016 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2016 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Joseph Redenbaugh, Travis Cornwell, Dennis Halligan, and Kelly Thomas. Absent: Patrick Lehman. Motion by Thomas/ Cornwell to approve Consent agenda. This included approval of agenda, minutes of January 4, 2016 council meeting and the payment of bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Council reviewed the January written record of performance as submitted to the City’s e-mail account by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Administrative Ofﬁce Deputy. Bob Beatty from Independence Park and Rec shared an Aquatic Center Presentation with the Council. He advised the City of Independence passed a three million dollar bond to be used to for a new aquatic center. The proposed plan will cost over four million dollars. Four hun-

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at 7:31pm. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to approve ordinance waiving the second and third readings. Council reviewed bids that had been received for sidewalk and curb and gutter replacement on Water Street. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Terry to accept Webb Concrete bid since he was already doing Wolfey’s sidewalk and there was only $130 difference between the bids. Public Hearing for Ordinance 240 for Mayor Compensation at 7:35pm and closed at 7:36pm. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to approve Ordinance 240 waiving second and third readings. Council reviewed Clerks request for increase in wage; after discussion a motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to increase Arnold’s wage to $14 per hour. Council discussed raise for Public Works position. A motion was made by Werling and second by Stanford for a 3% increase in hourly wages with same benefits as previous. Mayor gave treasurer report. Attorney Peters advised Mayor and Clerk that court charges for loss cases must be paid by the City. East Buchanan Students asked Council questions about the meeting. Council discussed problems that have been having trying to maintain Racine Avenue and also some alleys in town that needed to have rock added to them. Council also discussed maybe having agenda items listed on monthly calendar. Council also talked about coyotes that were on Russell Kress property. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne for adjournMotion Thomas/Cornwell to set Budget Hearing for March 14, 2016 @ 5:30 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Thomas/Halligan to adjourn at 8:50. Ayes: all. Motion carried. /s/ Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Access Systems-2 service calls & monthly copier contract ..$ 3 0 9 . 2 1 Alliant Energy-utilities ..$ 2 , 1 3 4 . 5 5 Brandon Kwik Stop-fuel for city truck ..................................$ 9 7 . 1 0 Buchanan Co. Engineer-winter maintenance fee .............$ 6 0 0 . 0 0 Buchanan Co. Tourism-2016 dues ..................................$ 6 0 . 0 0 Card Services-air compressor...................................$ 2 0 3 . 9 4 Center Point Farm & Auto-wiper blades ...............................$ 3 8 . 7 8 EFTPS-Fica, Medicare, Fed WHJanuary ...........................$ 8 8 6 . 1 9 IPERS-Financial January payroll ...................................$ 6 2 5 . 7 3 Graybar-operating supplies for sewer ..............................$ 2 7 0 . 4 1 Hawkins Azone, - 65 gln tank, valves, nipples, elbows ...$ 8 8 1 . 7 1 Iowa One Call-e-mail notifications ..........................................$ 1 0 . 8 0 John Deere Financial-filters ..........................................$ 2 8 . 5 8 Joseph Enos-medical reimbursement February ................$ 3 2 0 . 0 0 Joseph Enos-cell phone reimbursement February ..................$50.00

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The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, February 08, 2016. Mayor Davis opened the meeting by leading the council in the pledge of allegiance; then called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Grover and Brown in attendance. Dallenbach was absent. Motion by Council Member Vaughn, second by Council Member Holland to approve the amended agenda, removing the Aquatic Center Discussion for the regularly scheduled meeting held February 08, 2016. Ayes: All. Absent: Dallenbach. Motion by Council Member Grover, Second by Council Member Brown to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The Minutes of the January 25, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2) Kwik Star #717 Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Liquor License from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. 3) Financial Statements from the month of January. Ayes: All. Absent: Dallenbach. Motion by Council Member Holland, second by Council Member Vaughn to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. Absent: Dallenbach. ACCESS SYSTEMS Equip Contract 725.97 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Veh Maint 97.82 ADVANCED ENV Asbestos Inspect 995.00 ALLEN OCCUPATIONAL DOT Physicals 78.00 AMPERAGE FUNDRAISING Prof Service 3,993.83 BIRDNOW MOTOR Veh Maint 245.54 BOLTON & MENK, INC. Proj 9,195.00 BROWN SUPPLY CO Supplies 2,490.93 CENTURYLINK Phone 185.33 CITY LAUNDERING Supplies 315.50 CLIPPER BASEBALL Tourney 200.00 CONSOLIDATED ENERGY Utility 3,793.70 CY & CHARLEY’S FIRESTONE Veh Maint 119.80 D & S PORTABLES INC Rental 900.00 DAN’S OVERHEAD DOORS Bldg Maint 1,047.50 DATA TECH Tax Forms 293.97 DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES Energy Assess 1,215.00 DON’S TRUCK SALES Veh Maint 37.18 DUNLAP MOTORS Veh Maint 25.95 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Supplies 130.00 ESCHEN’S CLOTHING Uniform 2,108.40 FAHR BEVERAGE Concessions 405.26 FAREWAY STORES Supplies 8.00 FASTENAL COMPANY Supplies 14.55 FUTURE LINE Veh Maint 5,619.06 GISSEL, AMY 2015 Swim Coach 200.00 GRAINGER Supplies 173.70 GRAYBAR Equip 3,705.57 GREENLEY LUMBER Supplies 249.17 GROUP SERVICES $afe-T 12,461.63 HUPP ELECTRIC MOTORS Equip Maint 600.00 IA DEPT OF REVENUE UTILITY TAX 8,150.00 IA INSURANCE COMM. 509A Compliance 100.00 IA PUBLIC AIRPORTS ASSOC 2016 Dues 150.00 IIMC Dues 120.00 INDE LIGHT & POWER Utilities 29,013.78 INDE PLUMBING HEA Filters 260.00 IRS FED/FICA TAX 20,386.72 IOWA BASEBALL LEAGUE Tourney 180.00 J.P. SCHERRMAN INC Veh Supplies 149.44 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Op Supplies 1,295.47 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES Lab Analysis 112.00 KQMG RADIO SERVICES Radio Service 246.00 LULOFF, MARK Reimburse Postage 19.60 M&T BANK NON-IPER RETIRE 578.35 MANCHESTER KIDS LEAGUE Tourney 300.00 MAQUOKETA VALLEY ATHLETIC Tourney 125.00 MCDONALD, CONNIE Uniform Alt 15.00 MID COUNTRY MACHINERY Equip Maint 541.40 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY Utility 1,677.40 MILLER MECHANICAL SPECIAL Valve Kit 1,094.30 MILLER, EDWARD Reimburse Test 20.00 NAPA AUTO PARTS Supplies 1,540.04 OELWEIN PUBLISHING CO Legal Publ 615.31 OFFICE TOWNE INC Supplies 644.96 O’REILY AUTO PARTS Veh Maint 20.78 PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS 55,674.91

PINICON FORD Veh Maint 3,896.37 PIONEER TELEPHONE Utility 58.37 RYAN EXTERMINATING Bldg Maint 90.00 SCOTT EXCAVATING Services 10,875.00 SIGNS & MORE Shirts 264.80 STOREY KENWORTHY Min Book 337.30 SWISHER & COHRT Legal Service 351.50 TASC FLEX MEDICAL 805.36 TESTAMERICA LABORATORIES Lab Anaylis 1,791.30 TITAN MACHINERY Supplies 1,473.49 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 244.67 USA BLUE BOOK Supplies 550.51 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO Supplies 9,373.05 WALTER AVIATION Airport Contract 4,637.03 WEBER, JOE Reimburse training 100.00 WINTHROP NEWS Legal Publ 165.54 CLAIMS TOTAL-$209,676.11, GENERAL FUND- $75,978.66, LIBRARY FUND-$7,656.56, STREETS DEPT ROAD USE FUND-$28,567.80, WATER FUND-$51,187.08, SEWER UTILITY FUND-$33,824.38, SELF INSURANCE FUND-$12,461.63 Council Member Lenius introduced a Resolution to Appoint Lance Fricke as a Member to the Independence Light & Power Board of Trustees, second by Council Member Holland. The roll being called the following Council Members voted: Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Grover, Brown and Holland. Ayes: All. Absent: Dallenbach. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-09 in the Official Book of Resolutions. Council Member Vaughn introduced a Resolution to Re-appoint Gerald Stelter as a Member to the Independence Light & Power Board of Trustees, second by Council Member Lenius. The roll being called the following Council Members voted: Vaughn, Hill, Grover, Brown, Holland and Lenius. Ayes: All. Absent: Dallenbach. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-10 in the Official Book of Resolutions. Council Member Hill introduced a motion to approve the Energy Conservation Policy, second by Council Member Holland. Ayes: All. Absent: Dallenbach. The City Manager updated the Council on the Budget preparations. Staff is still working to reduce the levy and had $.39 until they have reached the Council target levy amount. Council Member Lenius said Council Member Vaughn had brought the water flow meters and questioned if there was an urgency for them given the price. The City Manager said that the water flow meters would not impact the levy amount as they come from a enterprise find. The reason the City should consider this is due to the lack of water pressure in some areas of the City. The water flow meters could help to see what is causing the issue and present ways to fix it for the citizens. Council Member Lenius shared highlights from the Finance Committee meeting. He said there will be some changes within Department head ranks in the future. The City Manager will bring something to the next Council Meeting. The following comments were heard from Council and Staff: Grover- No comment. Brown- No comments. Holland- No comment. Lenius- Provided an update on the Watershed efforts. Council Member Lenius and Building Inspector Cook met with University of Iowa Engineer Students to talk about Iowa Storm Water Management last week and feel good about the ideas and discussion. Thank you to Jenny and stated it was not Stephanie’s conversation that was responsible. Thank you to the Mayor for taking their advice and listening to them. Vaughn- Wanted to thank the Mayor for placing Jerry back on the Light Plant Board. He congratulated both Jerry and Lance. Hill- No comment. City Attorney- Will be providing his opinion on the FBO residence issue that will be 8 to 10 pages long for discussion at the next Council Meeting. He also wanted to address the City Attorneys role at the next meeting. The requests have been handled casually in the past but the Code states it should be handled differently. City Clerk- No comment. City Manager-There will be a seminar on Franchise Fees on March 29th in Elkader. The City will also be receiving a credit from ICAP again this year. Mayor-Read the Snow Emergency ordinance for the Citizens. 69.20 SNOW EMERGENCY. No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned or leased off-street parking area during any snow emergency proclaimed by the Mayor unless the snow has been removed or plowed from said street, alley or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall. A snow emergency parking ban shall continue from its proclamation throughout the duration of the snow or ice storm and the 48-hour period after cessation of such storm except as above provided upon streets which have been fully opened. Such ban shall be of uniform application and the Police Chief is directed to publicize the requirements widely, using all available news media, in early November each year. Where predictions or occurrences indicate the need, the Mayor or City Manager shall proclaim a snow emergency and the Police Chief shall inform the news media to publicize the proclamation and the parking rules thereunder. Such emergency may be extended or shortened when conditions warrant. Police Chief Miller also addressed some of the calls, complaints and concerns they have been experiencing after this last snowfall. The Snow Emergencies will now be broadcasted through the Alert Iowa system in the future thanks to the cooperation and assistance from the County. Motion by Council Member Vaughn, second by Council Member Hill to adjourn. Ayes: All. Whereupon, Mayor Davis declared the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Bonita Davis, Mayor of the City of Independence, IA ATTEST: Jeena Lynch, City Clerk/Treasurer of the City of Independence, IA

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