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RANDOLPH CITY MINUTES JUNE 4TH, 2009
MINUTES OF THE
RANDOLPH CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4TH, 2009
7:30 P.M.
Regular meeting of the Randolph City Council June 4th, 2009.
 
Mayor Vance Trively called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Al Wendland, Don Wolfe, Fred Fichter, Janice Bliss, and Manford Foster were present. Gary Shrum (water / sewer maintenance) was also present.
Visitors: Dave Heywood
 
The minutes of the May 7th, 2009 meeting were ordered read. There being no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as written.
 
The following bills were presented:
 
MidAmerican Energy, Electricity                                                          $1,029.19
Midwest Environmental Services, Wastewater sample analysis       $114.00
Farm Service Co., Weed killer for Steinmann property                       $182.10
Fremont Co. Landfill, Landfill fees                                                       $203.40
Don's John's, Portable standard                                                          $60.00
Malvern Leader /Beacon, Publishing of May minutes                          $54.97
Iowa Telecom, Phone service for FD                                                  $84.92
Iowa Telecom, Phone service for City Hall                                          $91.92
 Marshall, Al, Mowing city property & privateproperties                     $100.00
Leibshack, Tom, Mowing private properties                                       $50.00
 
With a motion by Don, seconded by Al, the motion was made to pay all of the bills. Motion carried.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
The first topic for discussion regarding old business was a report on the progress of the Veteran's Memorial.
Mayor Trively stated that so far we had received $6810.00 in-personal donations. He also told the council
that when he went to look at the job that Tait Studios had done sandblasting the stone slabs, that the job did not look up to expectations. He stated that the depth of the lettering was not uniform, that there were about a dozen center letters that were knocked out, and the overall look of the job done was not acceptable. He did not pay the company for the unsatisfactory job that they had done and now is having Artisan Stone redoing the project.
 
The next topic up for discussion for old business was regarding the resurfacing of the streets. Mayor Trively stated that he got a bid at $29,778 to redo the North and South streets in town. He is going to be getting the official bid soon. He also stated that the resurfacing of the streets should be starting around the first part of July.
 
The next topic for discussion regarding old business was about the leak detection in the city's water main. Mayor Trively let the council know that the IRWA were not able to get close enough to detect the leak & so we had someone else look at it. It was discovered that the leak was coming from the main where the old post office used to be. He thought that when they got rid of the post office that it may have messed up the main.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
The only topic for discussion regarding new business was regarding the leak in the roof at the City Hall building. Mayor Trively reported that there was a leak and that it is ruining the tiles. Mayor Trively reported that he got bids from Randy Foster on what it would cost to repair the roof. After some discussion the council agreed that the nylon mesh roof sounded like the best alternative but no action has been taken regarding this.
 
Megan Foster then spoke to the council letting them know that there was something really wrong with the computer and that it was not turning on or anything. She also stated that she was afraid that it may have been due to the leaking roof as the computer started the trouble around the same time that the roof was leaking. She wanted permission from the council to have someone come and look at the computer and to repair it if possible. The council stated that if in deed it was due to water damage, then we should call the insurance company to let them know. The motion was made by Don, seconded by Fred, to have someone come and look at the computer to see what was wrong with it and to allow it to be fixed if possible & replace it if not. Motion carried.
Mayor Trively brought a letter from librarian Kathe Fichter to the council's attention. It was asking the council's approval to start up a positive reinforced website for the city of Randolph. The council thought that with all of the projects that have been going on such as the depot being put back into town, the new war memorial being built, the streets being resurfaced, etc. that it was a great idea to have a website for the town that would have positive energy. The motion was made by Manford, seconded by Janice, to go ahead with starting up a positive website for our town. Motion carried.
 
Gary Shrum Reported on the city water and sewer
 
Dave Heywood just wanted the council how that he wanted to keep the Fall Festival going annually. He stated to the council that he knows some lawyers that would possibly be willing to donate the money to furnish a concrete slab & picnic bench for the town. Dave thought would be nice for a seating area for when the festival was going on. The council stated to Dave that it would be okay as long as it looks good. Dave stated that he would let the council know as soon as he found out for sure but that it was a possibility.
On proper motion and second, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Blueberry Says: Gretchen WHAT are buleberries???????? Do you need a rope? - 6/24/2009
BOB Says: To Gretchen, sounds like a good idea .not. just dont read the post - 6/23/2009
to Gretchen Says: Go ahead--be my guest...hahahahahaha - 6/23/2009
Blueberry Says: I love Blueberries but have never had (bule)berries Gretchen if you are still with us explain what a buleberry is please - 6/23/2009
Gretchen Says: I was reading these post and I believe that its time to go and hang my self from the boredom. You all suck buleberries - 6/23/2009
BOB Says: Thanks to all for all your work. - 6/20/2009
Thanks! Says: Yes We sould all say thank you to those who help with projects like the Memorial, even if we have no ties. I THANK each & every person who help in any way. - 6/20/2009
Veteran's Memorial Says: I saw a bunch of the local guys working their butts off in the terrible heat today to get the memorial slabs setup. That is going to be a really nice tribute to the servicemen of the area. I know as someone with relation listed, what it means to me. Thank You! - 6/17/2009
Countrywomen Says: Aw small town life, sounds so peaceful, that is why people in the big cities don't want to know their neighbors. - 6/9/2009
BOB Says: I wish people would quit assuming things and get there facts before they start yelling a someone.and evan if i did turn that person in they come out a want fight or threaten you.you do something about the problem not cause another one. - 6/5/2009
BOB Says: This guy lives over by the cemetary. - 6/4/2009
pingpong Says: whos truck was it res101 LOL, just thought it sounded like him. - 6/3/2009
BOB Says: IM pretty sure the battery was installed backwards. - 5/30/2009
Randolph Resident Says: Just wondering how that truck started on fire in the first place? Anyone know? - 5/30/2009
Ford Says: Well, the guy who owned the pickup didn't own a garden hose. Don't matter. By the time it was discovered, there was going to be nothing left worth saving anyhow. Take the insurance $ and run. - 5/29/2009
BOB Says: About the truck fire in town, maybe the guys truck that was on fire should of done something.he was on the phone the whole time it was burning, and not to the fire department. blameme for standing around and not doing anything. dont carry a water hose in my back pocket. - 5/29/2009
Dogs Says: The only thing I have tried but I can't grow is roses, I always lose them after the first year. - 5/27/2009
flower Says: so cool we use to have snake plants when I was growing up, my oldest is around 30 years old, I have no idea what its called, it has huge leaves and when you put it outside in the summer the roots grow out of the pot & into the ground, I think they have them at the zoo in the rain forst. - 5/25/2009
Plant Lover Says: I have a Snake Plant/Mother-In-Law's Tongue that I got at "Gibsons" in Shen. It has to be at least 35 years old. - 5/25/2009
flowers Says: I love to plant flowers anyone else? What is your favorite? My mom has the greenest thumb she can grow anything, she has a house plant that is 70 some years old. What is your oldest plant? Just interested to see how many others like to grow flowers/plants. - 5/24/2009
Dogs Says: I don't understand people like that why have a pet if you don't want to care for it, they are like having childern, they need us to care for them, if a person can't or won't then don't get a pet and make the pet suffer because you are to lazy to care for it. - 5/22/2009
Dog owner Says: I love the fact that there are new laws against chaining dogs in some cities, we live next to people who have 3 dogs chained out back short chains, dog houses falling apart, no bedding even when its dead winter, 9 time out of ten you can check their bowl no food or water, but they won't rehome them! - 5/22/2009
res Says: We do not have a dog at this time, we lost ours at the age of 14 last fall, we have been talking about another, but my wife is not quite ready. We are strongly against chaining, I to hope it is outlawed soon. - 5/22/2009
john Says: My wife & I have small dogs, they are just like our kids, but 2 is all we could handle, my brother & his family have 5, 3 labs 2 shorthairs. all house dogs I must say his 5 are much better trained then our 2. No one in my family chains their dogs, it's just not right. - 5/18/2009
Dog Mom Says: We have two small & one med sized dog, all house dogs, with fenced yard, I think chaining dogs should be outlawed. - 5/17/2009
Dog Mom Says: We have two small & one med sized dog, all house dogs, with fenced yard, I think chaining dogs should be outlawed. - 5/17/2009
Dog Mom Says: We have two small & one med sized dogs, all house dogs, with fenced yard, I think chaining dogs should be outlawed. - 5/17/2009
Dogs Says: Me to I have seven small 8 pounds to XL 175 pounds only time they bark if if someone pulls in or knocks on door, all 100% house trained vetted & very much loved. I would never leave one out on a chain, I don't even own a chain, walking leashes but no chain. They are part of our family. - 5/15/2009
BoB Says: They should put themselfs on chain to see if they like it.I would bet they start barking.I have dogs and most of the time you wouldnt here them. - 5/15/2009
Dogs Says: I so agree, why do these kind of people get a pet? Pets should be treated as part of the family maybe one day soon all towns & cities will make it against the law to leave a dog chained for more then 20 minutes, many cities have already passed such laws, check out www.dogsdeservebetter.com - 5/14/2009
to yeah and whaa Says: if you'll look at his properties and vehicles not to mention his fancy rain gear and hunting duds and equipment then it seems like his "disability" is paying off great for him!How? - 5/14/2009
Res Says: I know there is a law for kids riding 4 wheelers & jet skies, is there a law on riding mower with turning blades that can kill a person by chopping them up? - 5/14/2009
wondering Says: Why would somebody buy a dog and then tie it up at the far edge of their property and just let it bark forever? for the neighbors enjoyment I guess.People are just dumb-don't think before they act - 5/14/2009
pingpong Says: That parent is a dingdong from pingpong - 5/14/2009
To Bob Says: Some people just don't seem to care the danger they put someone else in even their own kids, but they would be the first holding out their hands for donations to help pay for medical if their kid got hurt - 5/14/2009
i see to silent no more Says: your right, nobody uses "names" but everyone in town knows who the guy that pretends to be handicap is so do you really need his name to know who they are making fun of? it never changes on here, bitter people who are to scared to say something face to face - 5/14/2009
BoB Says: Not talking crap,just dont need anyone hurt.Besides i have graet neighbors well except one.and im not perfect. - 5/13/2009
Res Says: last commit to resident 101 - 5/13/2009
Res Says: That says a lot about your parents and why you are the way you are, if they let you drive a riding mower at the age of 4. - 5/13/2009
Res Says: Wasn't it just last year the boy from Clarinda lost his leg & he was much older then 6, this is just another lazy parent sittin on thie A## ther is NO reason for a 6 year old to be driving a riding mower NONE!!! - 5/13/2009
to I see Says: I read this amd nowhere did I see ANY names mentioned. WTF? - 5/13/2009
silent no more Says: so what does that make you "I see" since you are calling your "neighbors" cowards a coward? you are no better than the rest of us so get off your high hourse and join the rest of humanity. - 5/13/2009
I see Says: people are back to calling others names and talking crap on here again...i guess the only things in life that are certain are death, taxes, and cowards talking crap about their "neighbors" on the Randolph web page - 5/13/2009
BoB Says: Is that why res 101 is half brain dead walks funny a has no toes. ha ha - 5/12/2009
Yeah Says: I seen him too. That must mean he's made a full recovery and will be applying for a real job soon. All I could see he did was tear up the grass and bring mud on the road. - 5/12/2009
Whaaa? Says: Did you see that idiot out on the city tractor today IN THE RAIN carrying broken concrete? It wasn't the usual guy. Must have been a real emergency. Couldn't tell with all the foul weather gear he had on, but it looked kinda like a guy who's been so disabled he hasn't been able to work in years. - 5/12/2009
Resident101 Says: Whatever doesn't break you will make you. - 5/12/2009
Resident101 Says: I use to mow with a rider when I was 4 years old. Then drove a Combine when I was six. - 5/12/2009
i think Says: if you are truely upset that the 6 yr old was mowing the lawn then why don't you go do the neighborly thing and let the parents know your concerns instead of talking crap on the internet?? - 5/12/2009
Res Says: Saw it! Makes a person wonder how some kids make it to adulthood. Only takes one tiny mistake for a child to lose a leg arm or life. - 5/11/2009
BoB Says: Next block over,mowed one time with little sister onback. - 5/10/2009
Dogs Says: No Way, sorry but six is WAY to young, did someone do this? - 5/10/2009
BoB Says: How would you feel having a six year old mow the grass,with a rider mower by himself. - 5/9/2009
BoB Says: Garage sale like a good idea,say when. - 5/5/2009
GARY Says: I will ask Kathe if she was planning one this fall. Maybe we can do it together and early this summer - 5/5/2009
GARY Says: Anyone want to have a city wide garage sale? If so post name here so we can try to get together on it. - 5/5/2009
neighbor Says: stop braken the law & u won't need a sherriff - 5/3/2009
taxes Says: we the people of randolph have to pay the 3000 fee via our water/landfill bill according to the mayors newsletter. - 4/30/2009
Spring CHX Says: I dont wear thongs, just on my feet. I wear G-strings mmmmmmmmmm - 4/29/2009
young clean baby skin spring chx Says: who has to pay 3000 for sherriff fee? - 4/29/2009
old man Says: thats what i like wrinkly and gray in a thong. - 4/28/2009
more taxes Says: we have to pay out of our pockets 3000 for the Sheriff’s fee but the city donates 1500 for the depot and 2000 for a war memorial,its bad enough we pay 6000 per year for a library that is rarely open.Maybe the city fathers should look at what they waste money on before they tax us for something else. - 4/28/2009
Neighbor Says: I live next to an OLD spring chx wrinkly 7 bawled. Not what you want to see in a thong. LOL - 4/27/2009
Seen One Says: I saw an old spring CHX, my eyes have never been the same, not only hard to look at but also wanted everything their way, thought change was evil. - 4/26/2009
HeHeHe Says: An old wrinkly gray Spring CHX What a sight - 4/26/2009
to Spring CHX Says: Just think: If you don't die young, then YOU! will get old and wrinkly. Didn't think of that did ya? Thought not...It ain't so bad. Try it, you might like it. (Wrinkles don't hurt..) - 4/25/2009
Spring CHX Says: Older people are better hahahaha lmao. You are not better bcuz you are old/wrinkly. This town is overpopulated with old people, like the cats. Thats why it is the way it is. - 4/24/2009
Outsider Says: Randolph's web page is not just for Randolph, just like Omaha, Glenwood or any other town/city's web page is not just for the residents of that town, it's the web people from all over the world can check in and see whats going on in your town, ever been to another town's web page? - 4/24/2009
To Classified Says: Have you used the classified page? would you use it? if no why not? you act like it is a shame for David to offer this page to the people of SW IOWA - 4/24/2009
poster Says: I think people outside Randolph just don't know that the classified page is here or they would be using it, look at kma & kcsi classifieds, I live in Red Oak & I have used it, the more places I place my ads the better chance I have gitting rid of or finding a wanted item. - 4/24/2009
Classifieds Says: Just looked and there are like 3 ads on there! And people thought this was just going to be what was needed. This is the second time David has done this. USE IT! It's free people! (Just another example-some want change and new things then when there is, nobody takes advantage of it anyhow...) - 4/23/2009
Spring Chicken Says: Sounds like lots of excues! How many older then dirt people run Randolph? - 4/23/2009
Power Says: No, it is not a matter of better ideas or even being smarter, it is about who is willing to lie and mislead to maintain power. Most people don’t have the time or energy to undo the lies and deceptions so we move on and spend our time, money and energy on more productive things somewhere else. - 4/23/2009
Change Says: Well then I guess the oldies are smarter and stronger then the young ones because they keep winning, so I guess they must have they best ideas, funny how no one can bet them at their game. - 4/22/2009
bob Says: I am not a dum dum i am a tootsie pop,i know who runs it lived here long enough. - 4/22/2009
I’ll say again Says: Change; laughable, like it hasn’t been tried over and over. Every time a new face arrives & has a new idea or tries to start something new, they are replaced with old faces and old ideas. 25 yrs - same people same old tired ideas. - 4/22/2009
Change Says: A town is only what residents make of it,you want a town that has nothing going for it, don't get involved, you want a town that is fun to live in with things for the family YOU the residents have to care Don't give me the excuse population or the excuse of old verses new. Thats just lazy talking. - 4/22/2009
Change Says: You want change get involved, net event even if it is not until next easter, volunteer your time, put out eggs, hold a bake sale, lots of fun things can be added at little or no cost. - 4/22/2009
sPRiNG cHX Says: Actually some easter egg hunts have decorations and music, food, and other scavanger hunts. Hey Bob we dont run this town, look at the one's who do they are the boss , i cant make it better you dum dum. And i made a change for my family and our easter. I m not happy b**chin old hag. - 4/22/2009
Change Says: In the town of 200? how many old how many new? It only take ONE to get the ball rolling. - 4/22/2009
Change Says: So then send them down the highway and make some changes - 4/21/2009
Change not here! Says: Step in a change, laughable, like it hasnt been tried over and over. They like living in the past, it's their way or the highway. - 4/21/2009
Pingpong Says: I bet res101 was knocking down all the kiddies & taken their candy. :O} - 4/21/2009
Mary Says: I agree with Bob, but we all know some arn't happy unless they are b**chin about things that they themselves could step in and change. - 4/21/2009
bob Says: if you do not like it here move or do something to make it better. - 4/21/2009
hunt Says: sounds like any easter egg hunt ANYWHERE! "Throw a candy on the ground and have the kid go pick it up." What else does it involve??? - 4/20/2009
mama hype Says: The easter egg hunt is much like the park where it was held and the people who put it on, old boring and broken down. Easter egg hunt aka throw a candy on the ground and have the kid go pick it up, FUN! not so much. Remember if you bring your kids to Randolph to play in the park,bring a 1st aid kit. - 4/20/2009
Spring Chicken, !@#$%^ a doodle doo Says: I am not an old crow, a youthful chicken. Anyways, this town sucks. There is nothing to it except old yogis and bored children. And mama, you cant believe every thing your grandkids tell you. We dont live in the 1800's anymore. In fact it was the BEST EGG HUNT EVER, NOT. I agree about the wholes. - 4/20/2009
Neighbor Says: What town do you think I am in? NEIGHBOR! - 4/19/2009
Dogs Says: Well if there are 4 streets there could be at least 4 pot holes, one can kill your car. - 4/19/2009
Neighbor Says: Someone was talking earlier about pot holes, filling them with others I say fill them what they were named after, much better then with people. - 4/19/2009
mama Says: My grandkid went to the easter egg hunt with her parents and they thought it was a very good one and LOTS of people were there and had a good time. - 4/19/2009
pot holes? Says: what holes? what town are you in? only got about 4 streets. how many holes could there be? Don't see a huge problem.. - 4/18/2009
Neighbor Says: whole not hole - 4/18/2009
Neighbor Says: Fill the pot holes with pot, light them on fire get the hole town out to breath the smoke and RELAX! Then you wouldn't care what your neighbor was doing. LOL - 4/18/2009
pingpong Says: Spring Rooster you sould like an old crow to me. - 4/18/2009
Spring Rooster Says: Oh go choke yourself spring chicken. This town is fake and cheap. Or they would fix the dang roads, the pot holes, and not with bart's body. - 4/17/2009
Spring Chicken Says: Thats to bad, it would be very easy to make it a fun time for the kids, or is it fun for the kids but the parents think it is cheap & crappy? Remember who it's for our childern not us. - 4/16/2009
crappy and cheap Says: I am sure it was crappy like every other year but the newspaper article that will be written will make it out to the best Easter egg since the dawn of the Easter Bunny. Headline “Hundreds Show at Randolph Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza”. - 4/16/2009
Spring rooster Says: it was crappy and cheap. - 4/16/2009
Spring Chicken Says: How did the easter egg hunt go in randolph? - 4/15/2009
Another reader Says: A Reader is probaly trash too. - 4/15/2009
A Reader Says: Thanks,Dave! The page was getting to be nothing but trash. - 4/14/2009
David E Says: Trash Emptied -

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