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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI-

MATE OF COST FOR2019 wastewater treatment facility

improvementsCITY OF massena, iowa

USDA-RD PROJECTCDBG PROJECT NO. 19-WS-025

Public notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Massena, Iowa, on the proposed Con-tract Documents (plans, specifications and form of contract) and estimate of cost for the wastewater treatment facil-ity improvements at its meeting at 5:45 PM on July 13, 2020 at the City Hall, 100 Main Street, Massena, Iowa 50853, for the 2019 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements, which will be constructed at the wastewater treat-ment facility along Rockport Road west of Massena. Due to public health con-cerns related to COVID-19, this meeting of the City Council can also be accessed electronically, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8, as holding the meeting in person is impossible or impractical. Interested persons may attend or par-ticipate in the meeting with the follow-ing information: Internet access: www.zoom.us: ZOOM MEETING ID 784-306-2200 PASSWORD: Massena20. Tele-phone access: DIAL-IN NUMBER 312-626-6799 MEETING ID 7843062200#.

Services Planned For Colleen Morrison, 64

Colleen Morrison, 64, former-ly of Atlantic, passed away on February 17, 2020, after a long bout with liver disease.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Pat-rick’s Catholic Church in Mas-sena, with burial in the St. Pat-rick’s Catholic Cemetery at a lat-er date. Father Phillip Bempong will officiate the service. The Steen Funeral Home of Massena is in charge of the arrangements.

Colleen is survived by her mother, Norma Schaaf of Mas-sena; sister, Karen; brother, Kevin; two sons, Ryan and Adam; daughter, Kristin; four grandchildren, Dillon, Domi-nick, Devin and one due in Au-gust 2020 from her son, Ryan and daughter-in-law, Adrianne; and other relatives and friends.

ISU Spring Dean’s List

More than 12,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding ac-ademic achievement by being named to the spring semes-ter 2020 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point aver-age of at least 3.5 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 9 credit hours of graded course work.

Cumberland student Teaguen Sothman, a sophomore major-ing in Finance, was named to the ISU Dean’s List.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

June 28 – Linda Madison, Ann Muller, Rodney Sothman, Cam-eron Aupperle, Rylan & Ashley McCunn (ann.)

June 29 – Tony Hensley, Ayla Penton, Megan Morrow, Janet Schwenke, Shirley Schwenke, Brett & Mary Groves (ann.)

June 30 – Gratt Reed, Jack Morrow, Veronica McKee, Alex McCunn

July 1 – Connie Henkenius, Larry Johannes, JoAnn Brahms

July 2 – Julie Schmidt, Mar-vin Ford

July 3 – Tammie Cass, Jere-my Hall, Bodie Williamson, Jax McCunn, Aidan Drummond, Ze-liana & Rick Rasmussen (ann.)

July 4 – Cole Schmidt, Dustin Follmann

Healthy Cass County Shares Produce Drop-off & Pick-up Schedules

Healthy Cass County has been encouraging farmers and gardeners to grow a little more food this year to share with oth-ers. “Grow Another Row, Cass County!” is a campaign to en-courage residents to grow and share more food in 2020. This week the group is releasing produce drop-off and pick-up schedules. “We worked to get sites across the county,” com-ments Master Gardener LaVon Eblen.

Produce Drop-off Schedule (where you can share produce

with others)Through September 2020

CUMBERLAND: Mon-day-Thursday, Cumberland City Hall, 216 Main St., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Produce Pick-up Schedule in Cumberland is the same days, locations and times.

For more information on the program and to register for the newsletter, visit http://www.ex tension.iastate.edu/cass/content /grow-another-row-cass-county.

Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network formed to promote the health and well-being of Cass County residents. Follow Healthy Cass County on Face-book @HealthyCassCounty (https://www.facebook.com/ HealthyCassCounty/). Reach out to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or call 712-249-5870 for more information.

Mackenzie Cross Graduates From Univ. of IA

More than 5,700 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate and professional students gradu-ated this spring under extraordi-nary circumstances.

Mackenzie Cross of Massena was among the students con-ferred their degrees. Cross was a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, whose pro-gram of study was Anthropol-ogy. The degree awarded was a bachelor of science.

Brandon Gibbs In Concert At WCC July 11

Brandon Gibbs, multi-talented musician, writer and entertainer, will perform at the Warren Cul-tural Center on the square in Greenfield July 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the last of WCC’s 2019-20 “Locals and Legends” series.

Brandon Gibbs is a national recording artist and explosive guitar player with a power-ful, soulful voice and brilliant sense of melody that sets him apart from his contemporaries and is also proud to call Iowa his home. Gibbs’s songwriting takes you on an incredible jour-ney throughout the performance, often transcending genres of rock, blues, pop and country. Gibbs is also the front man for supergroup “Devil City Angels” (2014-present) featuring Rikki Rockett (Poison), Traci Guns (L.A. Guns) and Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy). Record labels include Century Media Records and Golden Robot Records.

Gibbs’s single “Leave” is used to promote anti-bullying (stopbullyz.org). Schools and bike rallies are among the events where he brings his message that “You’re not alone in your strug-gles, and you are original. Am-plify your love and your light, and never stop being YOU.”

Adult tickets are $15. Stu-dents (high school and younger) are admitted free! Tickets are available online at warrencul-

turalcenter.com or at Ed & Eva’s Store (641) 743-2566. Ques-tions? Call (641) 343-7337. Due to COVID-19, social distancing will be practiced.

Cumberland City Council Proceedings

May 12, 2020The Cumberland City Council met in

regular session on May 12, 2020 at 7:02 p.m. at City Hall with Mayor Virginia Coughlin presiding. Council members present were Sandra Eversole, Mike Hill, Darrin Hardisty, Mike Martin (7:10 p.m.) and Scott Becker. Others: Jonathan Sothman and Fire Chief Brad Penton.

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Hardisty, seconded by Ever-sole. Ayes: all.

Fire Chief Brad Penton requested that the City Council approve the purchase of a new tank for one of the fire trucks. The amount of purchase would be $10,703.00 and would come directly from the fire department budget. The tank is shedding fiberglass particles into the water supply and has the potential to clog the hose when in use. City Clerk Grace Thomsen informed the Council that the Fire De-partment still had $12,452.85 left in their budget for the fiscal year 19/20. Eversole made a motion to purchase the new tank, Becker seconded. Ayes: all.

The City Council of the City of Cum-berland has been made aware that the roof of the Library needs replaced due to leaking. The City will begin taking bids in the coming month.

A motion to adjourn was made by Eversole and seconded by Becker. Ayes: all.

Mayor Virginia CoughlinAttest: Grace Thomsen,City Clerk

Invoices for May 2020:Alliant Energy, Electricity .......1,863.12Black Hills Energy, Natural gas .............................316.97CNH Industrial Capital, Tractor payment ..................1,500.00Cumberland Telephone Co., Phone/Internet........................230.50Akin Building Center, Supplies ...................................20.02Jonathan Sothman, Salary ..................................1,452.99Grace Thomsen, Payroll ..........1,327.25Virginia Coughlin, Library help .............................15.69Carolyn Hartmann, Library payroll .......................357.73Woman’s Day, Subsc. .....................7.00Baker & Taylor, Books...............322.62Hannah Holaday, C. Center cleaning ...................37.50Mr..M. Services, Meter read ........70.00Ed’s Lawn Equipment, Mower repairs ........................848.96Keystone Labs, Water testing ............................37.50Anita Tribune, Publishing ..........154.23Cappel’s, Supplies ........................71.9621st Century Coop, Fuel ............166.08Houghton State Bank, Street loan payment ............3,500.00Brocker, Karns & Karns, Insurance renewal .............20,479.00Wellmark Blue Cross, Sothman family ins. ...............813.99Delta Dental, Sothman family dental ...........116.60Jonathan Sothman, Salary ..................................1,464.70Grace Thomsen, Payroll ..........1,274.99

Expenses for April 2020:Public Safety ...........................4,061.00General ....................................5,342.06Community Center .....................781.84Fire ..........................................3,421.81Library .....................................1,259.06Water .......................................2,511.60Sewer .......................................1,901.32Streets ......................................2,204.62Road Use .................................1,380.50Street Lights ...............................892.05Park ..............................................26.08TOTAL ..................................23,781.94

Income for April 2020:General ....................................2,046.48Ambulance .................................539.62Road Use .................................2,422.22Property Tax ..........................23,790.22Local Option Sales Tax ...........2,336.41Interest ............................................1.72Water .......................................4,318.50Sewer .......................................3,424.10Library Grant ..........................2,000.00Fire Dept. Grant ......................4,000.00Debt Service Payments ...........2,709.00TOTAL ..................................47,588.27

Massena City Council Proceedings

June 8, 2020A regular meeting of the Massena City

Council was held on May 11, 2020. The agenda had this message posted more than 24 hours in advance to give instruc-tions on how others could participate in the meeting: The public can attend the meeting electronically by calling 1-877-252-6114, access code: 0886430

Mayor Phil Przychodizin called the regular meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Council members present Adam Mc-Cunn, Kevin McCunn, and Doug Vente-icher. Absent: Jackson Bissell, Micah Lee.

Employees: Shana Platt, Brad Lank, and Justin Hockenberry

Visitors: Bill and Melissa IhnenM. Lee arrived at 5:48 p.m. Motion by A.. McCunn, second by D.

Venteicher to approve the consent agen-da, moving 304 W. Cedar to the top of the agenda. Ayes – All. Motion carried.

Discussion on billing error for 304 W. Cedar St. Motion by K. McCunn, sec-ond by A. McCunn to approve customer repayment plan that is equal to the length in time of the billing error.

Visitors left the meeting. Motion by M. Lee, second by D. Ven-

teicher to approve first reading of Water Ordinance #20-15, amending utility bill due date to the 20th of each month. Ayes – All. Motion carried.

Motion by K. McCunn, second by M. Lee to approve first reading of Sewer Ordinance #20-17, amending sewer base rate to $50.00 per connection. Ayes – All. Motion carried.

Motion by D. Venteicher, second by A. McCunn to approve Resolution #20-16 amending FY20 budget. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion by M. Lee, second by K. Mc-Cunn to approve Resolution #20-18 set-ting the date for public hearing and let-ting for the sewer lagoon project. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion by A. McCunn, second by M. Lee to approve Resolution #20-19 approving payment of $73,653.00 to Municipal Supply. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Discussion on funding of Main Street False Front Project. Motion by A. Mc-Cunn, second by D. Venteicher to table. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Discussion on future curb and gutter projects. Motion by M. Lee, second by A. McCunn to table. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion by D. Venteicher, second by A. McCunn to table City Hall Ramp Project, including AC line set relocation. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Discussion on Sewer Lagoon Project timeline.

Discussion on City Park Restroom Project.

Update provided by Brad Lank on the ongoing Storm Tube Project.

Motion by A. McCunn, second by M. Lee to table reimbursement discussion on mini excavator rental.

Motion by A. McCunn, second by M. Lee to table summer staffing decision. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion by K. McCunn, second by A. McCunn to forgo redemption of tax sale certificate. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Bump out planting update provided by Mayor Przychodzin.

Motion by A. McCunn, second by M. Lee to approve Massena Fire Depart-ment Foundation Liquor License. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion to approve sewer abatement of $32.00 for 204 W. 5th St. by M. Lee, second by A. McCunn. Ayes – all. Mo-tion carried.

Motion to approve sewer abatement of $114.20 for 201 Mulberry St. by M. Lee, second by D. Venteicher. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Discussion on building permit at 201 Spruce St.

Motion by D. Venteicher, second by M. Lee to discontinue fax service. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion by M. Lee, second by A. Mc-Cunn to table decision on Health Insur-ance. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Payroll schedule discussed. Archive Social discussed. RV/Boat on street parking discussed. Nuisance properties discussed. K. McCunn discussed annexation. D. Venteicher discussed completion

of ball field restroom improvements. Next regular meeting scheduled for

7/13/2020 at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall with appropriate social distancing measures in place.

Motion by D. Venteicher, second by M. Lee to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Phil Przychodzin, MayorxAttest: Shana Platt,City Clerk/CFO

***June 10, 2020

Mayor Phil Przychodzin called the special meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. Council members present: Jack Bissell, Adam McCunn, and Doug Venteicher. Absent: Micah Lee, Kevin McCunn.

Employees: Shana PlattMotion made by A. McCunn, second

by J. Bissell to approve the consent agen-da, adding Resolution 20-21 “RESOLU-TION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE FY 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT.” Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Motion made by D. Venteicher, sec-ond by J. Bissell, to approve Resolu-tion #20-20 “Resolution to provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, forms of contract and es-timate of cost for the Wastewater System Improvements Project, and the taking of bids therefor” Ayes – all. Motion car-ried.

Motion made by J. Bissell, second by A. McCunn, to approve Resolution #20-21, “RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE FY 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT.” Ayes- all. Motion carried.

Special meeting scheduled for 6/25/20 at 5:00 p.m.

Next regular meeting scheduled for 7/13/2020 at 5:45 p.m.

Motion to adjourn made by J. Bissell

at 5:19 p.m., seconded by D. Venteicher. Ayes – all. Motion carried.

Phil Przychodzin, MayorAttest: Shana Platt,City Clerk/CFO

CLAIMS PAID May 2020FNB Ins., Insurance ..............21,686.00Utility Service Group, Inv. #506436 .......................2,439.92Anita Tribune, Proceedings ...........................150.9321st Century Coop, Fuel ............779.97City of Atlantic, Lab results (sewer) ................780.00Kevin R. Namanny Family Trust, Sewer lagoon easement payment ..............................5,000.00Chase Wheatley, Sewer lagoon easement ....................855.00Verizon Wireless, Service .....................................91.00Atlantic Pest Control, Service .....................................47.00State Hygienic Lab-AR, Lab tests ...................................13.00Massena Telephone, Service .....................................27.66United States Treasury, 42-6022717 .........................2,392.96Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Co., Service ...................................226.73Alliant Energy, Electrical service ................3,121.80Verizon Wireless, Service .....................................40.01Visa, City Visa card payment (FNB) ...................1,058.85Quill, Toner ................................483.98Bower Welding, Drain box ........467.00Massena Implement, LLC, Tire (crash rig) .........................30.00Hawkins, Water supp. ................681.19Economy Food Market, Supplies .................................159.88Farmer’s Lumber Co., Toilet kit .....................................9.58Utilities Service Group, Sewer televising..................1,059.74

FNB Bank 2, Payment Gov’t. Subdiv. loan .........102,250.00FNB Bank 2, Payment Gov’t. Subdiv. loan .........105,105.00FNB Bank 2, Payment Gov’t. Subdiv. loan ...........26,337.50Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, 610918 ....................3,564.09Linda Edwards, Library reimbursement ............29.29Wheatley Sanitation, Garbage customers (May 2020) ........2,760.00Municipal Supply, New water hydrants ....................5,556.10IMWCA, Work Comp. premium 20-21 ...................4,176.00City of Atlantic, Lab results (sewer) ................430.00Massena Telephone, Service ...................................315.53Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., TIF engineering serv. ..........4,813.91TOTAL ................................296,939.62