In a short, but busy open session , the Fennimore City Council held their monthly meeting of the common council on Monday, Nov. 20
During the short public session, ta change order was approved concerning the mostly completed storm sewer improvements at Oakwood Community Park, which was done by G-Pro Excavating LLC of Montfort.
Due to additional work near the rec field according to Director Public Works John Murray, an additional $5,600 was added to the cost of the project.
Which in lead to the council approving the payment number one for the project. A portion of the total cost was held back as Murray stated that G-Pro would return in the spring to evaluate and put finishing touches such as further leveling and laying down black dirt
A total of 12,447.70 was held until the spring completion, but Murray stated the G-Pro had done a “good job” and they were pleased with the project.
Murray also informed the council that they had received bids for some concrete work needing done at the substation, but the two bids they received come way over than what was expected.
The two bidders claimed having to work around some electrical where the concrete would laid caused an increase in price.
After a motion by Alderperson Adam Day, the council voted to not accept the bids, and to reopen bids or look locally for the spring project.
During the city clerk’s report, City Clerk-Treasurer Ashley Edge stated the 2024 city budget is “pretty well set at this point,,” and she would be doing a final check on the numbers and it will set for approval.
She also stated the city had ordered, or at least on the list to order, three Badger Books, which are electronic poll boo used to check in voters, print tally slips, enter registrations, and record absentee voters.
In Fennimore Police Chief Chris French’s report, two of the department’s garage doors need replacement (or significant repair). He received two bids and the council approved Overhead Door Company of Dubuque, which the department has used in the past. The doors will be paid for from money reserved in the general fund for building improvements.
The council also approved the transfer of the police department’s old squad car to public works to be used as a “traveling car.”
The council in went into closed session for discussion on employee resolutions and possible land acquisitions.
During the short public session, ta change order was approved concerning the mostly completed storm sewer improvements at Oakwood Community Park, which was done by G-Pro Excavating LLC of Montfort.
Due to additional work near the rec field according to Director Public Works John Murray, an additional $5,600 was added to the cost of the project.
Which in lead to the council approving the payment number one for the project. A portion of the total cost was held back as Murray stated that G-Pro would return in the spring to evaluate and put finishing touches such as further leveling and laying down black dirt
A total of 12,447.70 was held until the spring completion, but Murray stated the G-Pro had done a “good job” and they were pleased with the project.
Murray also informed the council that they had received bids for some concrete work needing done at the substation, but the two bids they received come way over than what was expected.
The two bidders claimed having to work around some electrical where the concrete would laid caused an increase in price.
After a motion by Alderperson Adam Day, the council voted to not accept the bids, and to reopen bids or look locally for the spring project.
During the city clerk’s report, City Clerk-Treasurer Ashley Edge stated the 2024 city budget is “pretty well set at this point,,” and she would be doing a final check on the numbers and it will set for approval.
She also stated the city had ordered, or at least on the list to order, three Badger Books, which are electronic poll boo used to check in voters, print tally slips, enter registrations, and record absentee voters.
In Fennimore Police Chief Chris French’s report, two of the department’s garage doors need replacement (or significant repair). He received two bids and the council approved Overhead Door Company of Dubuque, which the department has used in the past. The doors will be paid for from money reserved in the general fund for building improvements.
The council also approved the transfer of the police department’s old squad car to public works to be used as a “traveling car.”
The council in went into closed session for discussion on employee resolutions and possible land acquisitions.
The last city council meeting of 2023 will be held on Monday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
