2023


2023

  • 2023-135 Dec 18 – Approving an amended Final Plat for Heritage Hill Subdivision
  • 2023-134 Dec 18 – Approving an easement agreement with Interstate Power & Light in connection with the Wapsi Creek Widening project
  • 2023-133 Dec 18 – Approve Pay Est #14 in the amount of $328,409.30 to Boomerang Corp
  • 2023-132 Dec 18 – Appointing Matthew Bowers as a PT Police Officer for the WBPD
  • 2023-131 Dec 18 – Promoting Officer Steen to Sergeant for the WB Police Department
  • 2023-130 Dec 18 – Approve the annual agreement with USGS for $9,740
  • 2023-129 Dec 4 – Adopting a pay scale for permanent full-time police officers
  • 2023-128 Nov 20 – Approving Pay Est #6 in the amount of $177,021.15 to Lynch Excavating for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-127 Nov 20 – Approving Change Order #4 in the amount of $23,492.43 for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-126 Nov 20 – Approving a salary adjustment for certain appointed officers
  • 2023-125 Nov 20 – Appointing Zachary Murdock as a part-time Police Officer and setting the salary
  • 2023-124 Nov 20 – Approve financial support of Hoover’s Hometown Days 2024 in the amount of $10,000
  • 2023-123 Nov 20 – Approving Pay Est #13 in the amount of $517,877.30 to Boomerang Corp
  • 2023-122 Nov 20 – Establishing a new capital fund
  • 2023-121 Nov 20 – Directing the Finance Officer to certify tax increment financing debt to the Cedar County Auditor
  • 2023-120 Nov 20 – Approve certain annual appropriation payments pursuant to various development agreements
  • 2023-119 Nov 20 – Considering the issue of whether Acciona Windpower NA LLC should be rebated a portion of Tax Increment Revenues – FAILED
  • 2023-118 Nov 20 – Approving the submission of the FY23 Annual Financial Report to the State Auditor
  • 2023-117 Nov 20 – Approving the submission of the FY23 Annual Urban Renewal Report
  • 2023-116 Nov 20 – Approving the Final Plat for the Meadows Part 3
  • 2023-115 Nov 20 – Approving a Subdivider’s Agreement with Advantage Dev for the Meadows Part 3
  • 2023-114 Nov 6 – Approving a salary adjustment for Gabe Trimpe for FY24
  • 2023-113 Nov 6 – Approving the purchase of a mobility lift for Town Hall
  • 2023-112 Nov 6 – Approve Pay Est #5 in the amount of $188,436.37 to Lynch Excavating for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-111 Nov 6 – Approve Change Order #3 in the amount of ($1497.00) for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-110 Oct 16 – Approving Pay Est #12 in the amount of $734,586.93 to Boomerang Corp
  • 2023-109 Oct 16 – Support and Financial Commitment for the Main Street Program in West Branch, Iowa
  • 2023-108 Oct 16 – Approving and adopting Amendment No. 6 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
  • 2023-107 Oct 2 – Approving Pay Est #12 in the amount of $734,586.93 to Boomerang Corp – FAILED
  • 2023-106 Oct 2 – Approving that certain easement agreement with Katharine Gaskill in connection with the Wapsi Creek Widening Project
  • 2023-105 Oct 2 – Approve invoice #31444 in the amount of $770 to Impact 7G for the Wapsi Creek Widening Project
  • 2023-104 Sept 18 – Setting a date for consultation & a date for a public hearing on the proposed Amendment #6 to the Amended and Restated West Branch Urban Renewal Plan (revised dates)
  • 2023-103 Sept 18 – Approve Pay Est #4 in the amount of $161,324.16 to Lynch Excavating for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-102 Sept 18 – Approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $870 for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-101 Sept 18 – Approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $4835 for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-100 Sept 18 – Approving an insurance proposal with Provident Fire Plus
  • 2023-99 Sept 18 – Approving the revised job description for the position of Parks & Recreation Director
  • 2023-98 Sept 5 – Setting a date for consultation & a date for a public hearing on the proposed Amendment #6 to the Amended and Restated West Branch Urban Renewal Plan
  • 2023-97 Sept 5 – Approving Pay Est #11 in the amount of $282,084.55 to Boomerang Corp
  • 2023-96 Sept 5 – Approve invoice #31168 in the amount of $5,020 to Impact7G for the Wapsi Creek Widening Project
  • 2023-95 Sept 5 – Approving the purchase of a Fixed Base Network with Municipal Supply Inc.
  • 2023-94 Sept 5 – Taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan & Disbursement Agreement  in the amount of $54,700
  • 2023-93 Sept 5 – Setting a public hearing on the intent to vacate a 130 ft. section of the alley located between Lots 22 and 23, Block 9, Townsend & Gue’s Subdivision, West Branch, IA
  • 2023-92 Aug 21 – Approving a License Agreement for Outdoor Seating with The Down Under
  • 2023-91 Aug 21 – Approving a salary adjustment for Matt Condon for Fiscal Year 2024
  • 2023-90 Aug 21 – Approving reimbursement request #3 in the amount of $279,495.59 to Johnson County Treasurer
  • 2023-89 Aug 21 – Approving reimbursement request #2 in the amount of $511,059.83 to Johnson County Treasurer
  • 2023-88 Aug 21 – Approve Change Order #5 for the HHH Roundabout Project in the amount of $15,925.08
  • 2023-87 Aug 21 – Approve Change Order #4 for the HHH Roundabout Project in the amount of $3,783.70
  • 2023-86 Aug 21 – Approve Change Order #3 for the HHH Roundabout Project in the amount of $237,861.71
  • 2023-85 Aug 21 – Approve Pay Est #3 in the amount of $307,409.74 to Lynch Excavating for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-84 Aug 21 – To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan & Disbursement Agreement
  • 2023-83 Aug 16 – Requesting submission of the question of imposition of a LOST to registered voters of West Branch (Johnson Co) – Revised
  • 2023-82 Aug 16 – Requesting submission of the question of imposition of a LOST to registered voters of West Branch (Cedar Co)- Revised
  • 2023-81 Aug 7 -Approve Pay Est #2 in the amount of $211,598.68 to Lynch Excavating for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-80 Aug 7 – Approving & accepting certain municipal improvements constructed in the Meadows Part 5 Subdivision
  • 2023-79 Aug 7 – Authorizing & approving a certain Loan Agreement for the issuance of $3,040,000 GO Corp Purpose Bonds, Series 2023
  • 2023-78 July 17 – Requesting submission of the question of imposition of a LOST to registered voters of West Branch (Johnson Co)
  • 2023-77 July 17 – Requesting submission of the question of imposition of a LOST to registered voters of West Branch (Cedar Co)
  • 2023-76 July 17 – Approving Pay Est #10 in the amount of $476,187.40 to Boomerang Corp
  • 2023-75 July 17 – Amending the West Branch Schedule of Fees
  • 2023-74 July 17 – Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2023
  • 2023-73 July 3 – Amending the City of West Branch Employee Handbook
  • 2023-72 July 3 – Authorizing an amendment of the Transfer of Funds
  • 2023-71 July 3 – Setting the date for sale of GO  Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2023 and authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement in connection therewith
  • 2023-70 July 3 – Allowing event signage in the ROW for HHTD 2023
  • 2023-69 July 3 – Approving the General Liability Insurance proposal with ICAP
  • 2023-68 July 3 – Approving the Worker’s Compensation proposal with IWMCA
  • 2023-67 July 3 – Approving Pay Estimate #2 (final) in the amount of $335,907.71 for the I-80 Utility Relocation Project
  • 2023-66 July 3 – Approving Change Order #1 in the amount of ($8000) for the I-80 Utility Relocation Project
  • 2023-65 June 19 – Amending the City of WB Employee Handbook (dated October 2016)
  • 2023-64 June 19 – Approving the WB Police Department Policy Manual
  • 2023-63 June 5 – Approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $19,261.90 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
  • 2023-62 June 5 – Approve Pay Estimate #9 in the amount of $468,052.07 to Boomerang Corp Inc for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
  • 2023-61 June 5 – Approve an Engineering Services Agreement with V&K Inc for the 2023 Bridge Inspections and Load Rating
  • 2023-60 June 5 – Approve an Engineering Services Agreement with V&K Inc for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project
  • 2023-59June 5 – Approve an Engineering Services Agreement with V&K Inc for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-58 June 5 – Approve the City of West Branch Fiscal Management Policies
  • 2023-57 June 5 – Approve the 28E Agreements for Fire Protection with Cass, Gower, Graham, Iowa, Scott and Springdale Townships
  • 2023-56 June 5 – Approve Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $41,325 to Lynch Excavating for the Eastside Water Main Project
  • 2023-55 June 5 – Setting the salaries for appointed officials and employees for FY24
  • 2023-54 June 5 – Amending the pay scale for permanent full-time employees for FY24
  • 2023-53 May 15 – Approving various contracts for Hoover’s Hometown Days 2023 in the amount of $2,375.00
  • 2023-52 May 15 – Approving Change Order #2 for the HHH Roundabout Project in the amount of $23,718.70
  • 2023-51 May 15 – Approving reimbursement request #1 in the amount of $54,668.66 to Johnson County Treasurer
  • 2023-50 May 15 – Approving Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $392,074.29 to Central Excavating
  • 2023-49 May 15 – Authorizing the transfer of funds
  • 2023-48 May 15 – Approving the designation of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the City of WB
  • 2023-47 May 15 – Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a GO Loan agreement
  • 2023-46 May 15 -Approving amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
  • 2023-45 May 1 – Approving Pay Est #8 in the amount of $522,618.05 to Boomerang Corp.
  • 2023-44 May 1 – Hiring temporary P&R workers for summer programs and concession stand
  • 2023-43 May 1 – Approving the Final Plat for The Meadows Part 5
  • 2023-42 May 1 – Approving an amended Credit Card policy for certain city employees
  • 2023-41 May 1 – Approving a Cleaning Service Agreement with Moppy Mo’s
  • 2023-40 May 1 – Setting the date for Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a GO Loan Agreement
  • 2023-39 May 1 – Setting time and place for a Public Hearing for the FY23 Budget Amendment
  • 2023-38 Apr 17 – Approving an Information Technology Support Contract with Main
  • 2023-37 Apr 17 – Approving a Revised Site Plan for Lot 1, Heritage Hill
  • 2023-36 Apr 17 – Approving the purchase of a Titan Pro Leaf Vacuum in the amount of $75,525.00
  • 2023-35 Apr 17 – Setting time and place for a Public Hearing for the FY23 Budget Amendment
  • 2023-34 Apr 3 – Entering into a training reimbursement agreement with Gabriel Trimpe
  • 2023-33 Apr 3 – Hiring Gabriel Trimpe as a Streets Maintenance worker and setting the salary for FY23-24
  • 2023-32 Apr 3 – Approving a collateral assignment of the Development Agreement for BBCO, LLC
  • 2023-31 Apr 3 – Approving a revised Sewer Agreement with WB Village (Havenpark)
  • 2023-30 Apr 3 – Approving the annual renewal rates with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield through ICT
  • 2023-29 Apr 3 – To accept and award the contract for the East Side Water Main Project
  • 2023-28 Apr 3 – Adopting the Final Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
  • 2023-27 Mar 20 – Approving a legal service agreement with Lynch Dallas P.C.
  • 2023-26 Mar 20 – Approving Pay Est #7 in the amount of $151,883.91 to Boomerang Corp.
  • 2023-25 Mar 20 – Setting a date for a public hearing on the intent to vacate a portion of Green Street
  • 2023-24 Mar 20 – Support of the application of BBCO LLC for funding vis the Workforce Housing Credit Program
  • 2023-23 Mar 20 – Allowing consumption of alcohol on N Downey Street on June 10, 2023
  • 2023-22 Mar 20 – Approving a 60-month lease agreement with Koch Brothers
  • 2023-21 Mar 20 – Adopting the final proposed FY24 budget and ordering a notice of Public Hearing for April 3, 2023
  • 2023-20 Mar 6 – Support for the CA to apply for Cedar-Johnson Rd funding under Miller-Meeks Comm Funding Project
  • 2023-19 Mar 6 – Approving various contracts for Hoover’s Hometown Day 2023 in the amount of $11,330
  • 2023-18 Mar 6 – Approving a sewer agreement with West Branch Village c/o Havenpark Capital Partners LLC – FAILED
  • 2023-17 Mar 6 – Accept and award the contract for the I-80 Utility Relocation project to Central Excavating Inc in the amount of $747,982
  • 2023-16 Feb 21 – Ordering construction of certain public improvements and setting a date of public hearing for the East Side Water Main Replacement project
  • 2023-15 Feb 21 – Approving a Park & Rec Management Software Agreement with RecDesk
  • 2023-14 Feb 21 – Approving the maximum property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2024
  • 2023-13 Feb 6 – Authorizing the Mayor and City Council to send a letter to State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann
  • 2023-12 Feb 6 – Ordering construction of certain public improvements and approving prelim plans for I-80 Utility Relocation Project
  • 2023-11 Feb 6 – Approving a one-year extension regarding the Site Plan for Lot 11, Parkside Hills
  • 2023-10 Feb 6 – Approve the Preliminary Plat for The Meadows Part 3
  • 2023-09 Feb 6 – Hiring Matthew Condon as the Parks & Recreation Director and setting the salary for the position
  • 2023-08 Feb 6 – Promoting Max Kober as Lead Water / Wastewater Operator and setting the salary for the position
  • 2023-07 Feb 6 – Setting a public hearing date for the maximum proposed property tax levy rate for FY24 (Feb 21, 2023)
  • 2023-06  Jan 17 – Approving the revised job description for the position of Lead Water / Wastewater Operator
  • 2023-05 Jan 17 – Accepting deed from Kent & Judy Kaeser for abandoned railroad right-of-way
  • 2023-04 Jan 17- Approving Pay Estimate #6 in the amount of $510,181.34 to Boomerang Corp.
  • 2023-03 Jan 17 – Amending the City of West Branch Building Incentive Rebate Program
  • 2023-02 Jan 2 -Setting strategic goals & priorities for the City of West Branch for 2023 and beyond
  • 2023-01 Jan 2 – Adopting a policy authorizing the Finance Officer or City Clerk to pay certain bills prior to the City Council’s approval