MINUTES OF THE GILBERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GILBERT, IOWA

CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. at City Hall, by Mayor Bob Jaquis

ROLL CALL: Present: Chris Benda, Lynn Henn, Peg Uthe and Fred Vogtlin.

Absent: Helen Gunderson

    Moved, by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to approve the minutes for April 2, 2001, the revenue and expense list for March 2001 and the agenda and claims list for April 16, 2001. Motion declared carried unanimously.

No citizen requested to speak at the Open Forum and no written comments were received.

    Mayor Jaquis and Council discussed with Alan Hanson, Water Superintendent the replacement of filter media at the water plant. Mayor Jaquis explained that this is something that needs to be done, but just wanted to make sure there were no loose ends and stated that we should have a contract from U.S. Filter and Hydro Clean before approval. Mayor Jaquis said that this would be put on the next agenda for approval.

    Mayor and Council discussed storm water infiltration into sanitary sewer with Gary Steel.

    Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to adopt Resolution 364, acceptance of infrastructure in Rolph subdivision.

Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

 Moved by Fred Vogtlin, seconded by Lynn Henn to approve property tax exemption at 125 Christian Petersen. Motion declared carried unanimously.

   Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to open the Public Hearing for Ordinance 276, Amending section 1-10403 of the Municipal Code to increase the maximum amount held in the petty cash fund. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    No citizens were present regarding Ordinance 276 and no written comments were received.

    Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to close the Public Hearing for Ordinance 276. Motion declared carried unanimously.

    Moved by Peg Uthe, seconded by Chris Benda to approve the second reading of Ordinance 276. Amending section 1-10403 of the Municipal Code to increase the maximum amount held in the petty cash fund. Motion declared carried unanimously.

  Moved by Lynn Henn, seconded by Fred Vogtlin to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Motion declared carried unanimously.