The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Kurt Croell, Tony Blazek, Randy Franzen & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the additions of discussion of spring cleanup day and the fire bell . All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid with the correction to Stanton Electric bill. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $18,188.34 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax first quarter adjustment | $7.00 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax April | $992.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,533.74 |
| IPERS | April | $987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries | $6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | April garbage | $2,131.02 |
| Post Office | Postage | $209.00 |
| Windstream | April | $93.27 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $182.27 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $103.00 |
| Lawler Public Library | allotment | $1,160.00 |
| ARAWARK | rental | $130.35 |
| City of Lawler | sewer payroll expense | $3,309.57 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | supplies | $46.87 |
| Gary Cuvelier | 15 hrs. snow removal | $150.00 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings | $152.15 |
| TestAmerica | water testing | $50.00 |
| Quality Pump & Control | sewer pump repair | $2,251.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | lagoon repairs | $185.00 |
| Stanton Electric | pole replacement | $863.56 |
| Paul Niemann Const. | rock | $75.24 |
| IAMU | annual dues | $1,121.00 |
| Quill | office supplies | $274.96 |
| Chickasaw County Clerk of Court | small claims | $295.00 |
| Jerry Zweibahmer | deposit refund | $75.00 |
| Jennifer Bear | deposit refund | $75.00 |
| CASH, Inc. | supplies & fuel | $214.95 |
| Five Star Coop | park fuel | $158.57 |
| Simmering-Cory Inc. | water project administrative fees | $6,000.00 |
| John Deere Financial | tractor payment | $8,458.81 |
| Total | $56,575.35 | |
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | April | $178.81 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $888.20 |
| Jane Lynch | wages | $51.72 |
| Penworthy | books | $163.30 |
| Windstream | March | $85.72 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s | $112.30 |
| INGRAM | books | $210.71 |
| Simple & Delicious | subscription | $19.98 |
| Calmar Courier | subscription | $33.00 |
| Quill | office supplies | $38.36 |
| DEMCO | supplies | $199.50 |
| Petty Cash | supplies & postage | $86.87 |
| Library Total | $2,068.47 | |
| April Receipts | ||
| General | $693.24 | |
| Road Use Tax | $2,597.25 | |
| Property Tax | $25,018.87 | |
| Local Option Tax | $3,040.55 | |
| Park Donations | $6,232.00 | |
| Charges for Services | $44,019.92 | |
| Total | $81,601.83 | |
The Lawler Irish Fest committee members requested that the volleyball tournament during the fest be moved from Croell Park to Junko Park to make it more efficient for the players who are involved in both volleyball and kickball. Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the volleyball tournament to be at Junko Park during the Irish Fest. All Ayes.
John Cuvelier was not able to attend the meeting to discuss insurance renewal.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve Bucky’s cigarette permit renewal. All Ayes.
Peak Energy Saver program from Jirak Construction was reviewed.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to open the public hearing on the amendment of the current budget at 7:15 PM. All Ayes. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to close the public hearing on the amendment of the current budget. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #05022016 a resolution amending the current budget for the FY ending June, 2016. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #050316 a resolution assessing $1581.00 to the property at 315 E Grove Street for sidewalk replacement and snow removal. All Ayes.
The condition of N East Street and E Spring from Depot Street to the hydrant were discussed. It was decided that E Spring would be added to the seal coating project for this year and that seal coating it not needed on N East Street.
Estimates for seal coating and crack sealing from Blacktop Service Co., Kluesner Construction, Prairie Road Builders and D&M Asphalt were reviewed.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to accept the bid as presented of $24,204.21 for seal coating from Blacktop Service Co., E Spring Street from Depot Street to the hydrant will be added for an approximate cost of $2,000.00. All Ayes.
Letters will be sent to property owners in regard to lawn mowing and vehicle removal.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve payment estimate #5 in the amount of $$29,874.65 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Investments were discussed. Moved by King, seconded by Izer to reinvest interest on certificates of deposit at fiscal yearend and review investments it the July meeting. All Ayes.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to increase utility deposits to $150.00 . All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to send 12 day notice of disconnection of service to customers when their bill is delinquent after the 20th of the month. All Ayes.
Spring Cleanup Day will be as planned. Some of the garbage may not be picked up until Saturday depending on how much is put out for Cleanup Day.
Pat Costigan is interested in putting the old fire bell on his lot at the corner of Lincoln and Grove. The City would like to keep ownership of the bell if it is put on the lot. Jeremy Scheidel will check with the fire department and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk