Compiled by Matt Miller matt@dmcityview.com
Paid for by taxpayers in…
West Des Moines
(paid during the week of July 19)
Amount: $825
To: Accurate Pest Control Co.
For: Payment for pest control at various Polk County buildings including Polk County Jail, 110 6th Ave., Administration building, 111 Court Ave., and Community Family and Youth Services, 1900 Carpenter Ave.
Amount: $451
To: Tom Ackerman
For: Payment for temporary assistance.
Amount: $31,988.72
To: Adventureland of America Inc.
For: Recreational services 47 youth and 14 staff from Norwoodville Youth to attend summer camp on July 2.
Amount: $127
To: Jessica Anaya
For: Payment for food subsidy.
Amount: $650
To: Arrow Stage Lines
For: Recreational services for 47 passengers to travel from Des Moines to Weldon.
Amount: $110.80
To: Associated Bag Co.
For: Purchase of supplies for Polk County Administrative Services, 111 Court Ave.
Amount: $5,393.70
To: Brewer Wholesale Meats Inc.
For: Purchase of food supplies for the Polk County Jail.
Amount: $11,144.60
To: Capitol City Heating and Cooling
For: Payment for Polk County Weatherization.
Amount: $700
To: Catholic Charities
For: Payment for emergency housing contract.
Amount: $35,233.37
To: Children and Families of Iowa
For: Monthly billing provided by Polk County Victim Services.
Amount: $15,000
To: Des Moines Bicycle Collective
For: Funds to be used to develop the Gray’s Lake kiosk for the Des Moines B-Cycle bike-sharing program.
Amount: $34,271.36
To: Des Moines Water Works
For: Water, sanitary sewer and storm water services for the City of Des Moines.
Amount: $422.95
To: Gall’s Inc.
For: Purchase of four 100-water concealment speakers shipped to the Polk County Conservation, 11407 N.W. Jester Park in Granger.
Amount: $681.80
To: Police Equipment Worldwide Inc.
For: Purchase of police equipment for Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1985 N.E. 51st Place.
Salaries and Such
Name: Lloyd Jessen
Title: Executive Director of Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Years experience: 20
Annual salary: $102,283.20
Travel
The Des Moines City Council recently approved $2,162 for Kimberly Piper, senior systems operations coordinator, to attend the 2010 GBAMS Annual Conference and Training in San Diego, Calif., from Sept. 26 to 30. The training will provide updates and enhancements to software, training on the enhancements and training on advanced techniques and Crystal Report customization. The council also approved $2,050 for Mike Mathes, assistant city manager/chief information officer, to attend the 2010 ICMA Annual Conference from Oct. 17 to 21 in San Jose, Calif. The conference will address the issues, trends and challenges facing local government managers worldwide. The budget for travel and training for the 2011 fiscal year is $621,718. CV
