Albia City Council approves $198,789.89 in claims, including large Aquatic Center and sewer invoices

Mayor Richard P. Clark presided over the Albia City Council’s June 15, 2020 meeting, where council members voted 6-0 to approve claims and payroll totaling $198,789.89.

The approved claims list included large line items for the Albia Aquatic Center and wastewater work. Notable expenses recorded in the clerk’s report were $53,115.75 charged by ACCO Unlimited Corp. for pool painting and $53,350.00 listed to Hall Engineering Company for wastewater improvements. The Aquatic Center fund showed a total of $62,615.75; the accounts payable total was $172,256.14 and payroll totaled $26,533.75, yielding the combined report total of $198,789.89.

The motion to approve the claims was moved by Council member Dennis Conley and seconded by Council member Scott Kelly; the motion carried 6-0. The claims listing in the clerk’s report also itemized purchases and vendor charges across funds including General, Library, Cemetery, Fire, Airport, Road Use, Sanitation and Landfill accounts.

Council approved two change orders totaling $25,000 for a spot repair and manhole replacement project earlier in the same meeting; that action was recorded separately but is reflected in the overall accounts presented.

The council did not debate the individual vendor items at length during the meeting. The meeting record shows the council adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

Next steps: the approved claims will be processed by the clerk’s office under the normal payment schedule and contract/engagement items referenced in the claims will proceed according to existing project timelines.