Iowa Workforce Development officials released numbers last week that indicate Iowaís nonfarm employment increased to 1,476,100 in June. That's 5,700 more than in May and 19,600 more than in June 2004.

This marks the fifth straight month in which the nonfarm sector has added jobs, following an upward revision of the May preliminary total.

Bettendorf Park Board

MEETINGS: Special ñ Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 4 p.m.
Regular - Wednesday, August 10, 2005, 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers
1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa

(Pending Board Approval) The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on August 1, 2005. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law. Members present: Directors Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, Weigle. Other officials present: Marty Lucas, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Business & Financial Services; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; and Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett , to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, Paulsen and Schurr. Absent: OíHara. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Jeff Frye, and Wayne Kraft.

AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Schurr, second by Barsness that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors to the meeting.

Director Barsness congratulated the members and coaches of the girls softball team on their success and progress to the State tournament. She also recognized long-term employees who have announced their retirement at the end of this school year and thanked them for their service.

Cyndy Behrer reminded the board that the districtís new teachers will be starting on Monday, August 8.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Paulsen and Schurr. Absent: None. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Senator Maggie Tinsman, Joanne Noble, Steve Grimes, Larry Makoben, Stu Smith, and Len Adams.

AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by OíHara, second by Schurr that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Unofficial Minutes of the July 11, 2005, Regular Meeting Of the Board of Education (Pending Board Approval)

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on July 11, 2005. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law. Members present: Directors Anderson, Castro, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, Weigle. Members absent: Director Crockett. Other officials present: Marty Lucas, Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Business & Financial Services; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; Joe Slavens, Board Treasurer; and Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary.Motion by Director Castro, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0-1.

The hot, dry weather through much of June and July has left gardens, lawns and golf courses parched. Only regularly watering has kept the Palmer Hills Golf Course fairways green. The high temperatures and lack of rain are predicted to continue, worsening the local corn and soybean crops.

Last monthís receipts, which ended fiscal year 2005, showed a large increase of $43.5 million compared to June 2004. In total, fiscal year 2005 receipts exceeded the Revenue Estimating Conferenceís (REC) estimate by nearly $78 million. In April 2005, the REC estimated that FY 2005 would see an increase of $214.6 million, or 4.1 percent growth, in state receipts. Actual year-to-date revenues have increased by 6.8 percent, or $311.7 million, as compared to FY 2004. The final numbers on FY 2005 will not be in until the books are closed late September, but unlike other years the stateís budget has some wiggle room for the unexpected.

Gross personal income tax revenues received in June totaled $216 million, an increase of $12.4 million, (6.1 percent) compared to June 2004. For the fiscal year, income tax receipts increased by 7.3 percent. The REC estimated a 6.1 percent growth in personal income tax for FY 2005. Withholding receipts in June dropped for the second time. May and June withholding receipts decreased $27.4 million (-7.2 percent). This is the only troubling spot in the sea of good news. Changes in the withholding tables implemented in April are expected to reduce tax revenues, but this drop exceeds the projected impact of the table changes. This will be something to watch for in the coming fiscal year.

Sales tax revenues received in June totaled $151.6 million, an increase of $24.6 million (19.4 percent) compared to June 2004. Juneís increase compensates for a drop in May due to a large amount of receipts received in May and not deposited until June. For the fiscal year, sales tax receipts increased by 4.6 percent. The REC estimated an increase in sale tax receipts of 3.8 percent for FY 2005.

Corporate income tax receipts in June totaled $44 million, an increase of $4.7 million (12.0 percent) compared to June 2004. For the fiscal year, corporate income tax receipts increased by 19.6 percent. The REC estimate equals an increase of 8.2 percent for FY 2005.

Finally, other tax receipts in June totaled $63.4 million, a decrease of $9.4 million (-12.9 percent) compared to June 2004. For the fiscal year, other tax receipts decreased by 3.0 percent. The REC estimated a decrease of other tax receipts of 3.7 percent for FY 2005.

Tax refunds paid from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 totaled $702.9 million, a decrease of $0.6 million (- 0.1 percent) compared to the previous year. Refunds issued during the cash year were approximately $18.0 million higher than projected by the REC.

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