Miles public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 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)