The mayor and council members were sworn into office prior to the meeting.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Ashley Ewing & Cathy Humpal.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of discussion on pickup trade in. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$17,838.16 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,009.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,733.62 |
| IPERS | December |
$1,166.42 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | December garbage |
$2,078.18 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$119.00 |
| Windstream | December |
$88.51 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$162.14 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$2,922.50 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$78.98 |
| USA Bluebook | water supplies |
$128.93 |
| Office Depot | printer |
$349.79 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$170.93 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$192.80 |
| Blazek Corporation | replace hydrant |
$8,545.50 |
| Liz Murray | utility refund |
$163.63 |
| Lawler Fire Department | allotment |
$2,756.25 |
| Mic’s Plumbing | check furnace |
$67.95 |
| Municipal Supply | meter reader |
$7,500.00 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$280.02 |
| Stanton Electric | repairs |
$588.51 |
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| Total |
$55,041.64 |
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| Library Bills |
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| IPERS | December |
$181.39 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$965.26 |
| People Magazine | subscription |
$116.07 |
| Redbook | subscription |
$23.51 |
| Country Magazine | subscription |
$29.98 |
| Windstream | November |
$85.33 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$38.48 |
| INGRAM | books |
$153.51 |
| This Old House | subscription |
$15.00 |
| Linda McCann | books |
$20.00 |
| Lawler Library | petty cash |
$105.44 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$91.85 |
| Treasurar State of Iowa | withholding |
$77.00 |
| Internal Revenue Service | FICA |
$754.68 |
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| Library Total |
$2,657.50 |
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| November Receipts |
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| General |
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$238.12 |
| Received from CDBG |
$51,724.00 |
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| Received from SRF |
$61,891.62 |
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| Road Use Tax |
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$4,010.30 |
| Property Tax |
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$5,567.14 |
| Local Option Tax |
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$3,595.88 |
| Park Donations |
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$886.55 |
| Library |
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$10.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$41,542.41 |
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| Total |
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$169,466.02 |
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Ashley Ewing was present to discuss nuisances. All vehicles are licensed and in operable condition.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to appoint Heather Busta to the Library Board for a six year term and to appoint Gwen Kuehner to the Library Board for the four year unexpired term created by the resignation of Deb Speltz. All Ayes.
Cathy Humpal, Library Director presented the FY 2016/2017 library budget to the council. The council toured the Library and discussed the services that the Library provides to the community with the director.
Mayor Mueterthies made the following appointments:
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Sue Cutsforth
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Jeremy Scheidel, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Deb Zubrod, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Deb Throndson, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Moberly
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the mayor’s appointments. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to appoint Frank Wilson to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to appoint Jeremy Scheidel to the Park Board for a five year term. All Ayes.
Snow removal was discussed. The snow from the business district will be put on the well property and by the grain bins.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to allot Helping Services for Northeast Iowa $100 and Northeast Iowa Community Action $329.25 for FY 2016/2017. All Ayes.
The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.
There will be estimates on pickup trade in for the next meeting.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk