The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Ron Myers, Jason Byrne, Tony Blazek, Jerry Vrzak, Kurt Croell & Mike Murray.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of Ron Myers discussion of building permit, water and sewer service. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $15,230.05 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax June | $1,270.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,533.76 |
| IPERS | June | $987.85 |
| Salaries | Salaries | $6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | June garbage | $2,146.20 |
| Post Office | Postage | $147.45 |
| Windstream | June | $98.47 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $103.82 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $78.97 |
| Iowa Dept. of Inspections | food stand permit | $33.50 |
| ARAWARK | rental | $86.90 |
| Fehr Graham | services – water project | $147.50 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | supplies | $63.06 |
| Deb Zubrod | food stand supplies | $226.00 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings | $83.73 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing | $98.70 |
| Hawkins | water supplies | $486.22 |
| Wellmark | health insurance | $2,146.35 |
| Clerk of Court | small claim | $95.00 |
| David Pepper | refund | $11.60 |
| Blacktop Service Company | street seal coating | $25,751.91 |
| Floyd Mitchell Landfill | TV monitor disposal | $58.00 |
| Iowa League of Cities | annual dues | $414.00 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | haz-mat | $219.50 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | drive-thru patrol | $3,292.50 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station | $468.75 |
| Office Depot | office supplies | $77.84 |
| Mid-American Research | lagoon supplies | $686.35 |
| APC PLAY | playground equipment | $26,292.00 |
| Lawler Fire Dept. | semi-annual allotment | $2,756.25 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment | $19.92 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding | $804.00 |
| Iowa DNR | water supply fee | $50.99 |
| Helping Services | annual donation | $100.00 |
| Total | $93,167.96 | |
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | June | $176.21 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $877.17 |
| HGTV Magazine | subscription | $34.97 |
| Penworthy | books | $92.41 |
| Windstream | May | $88.95 |
| The Courier | subscription | $91.85 |
| INGRAM | books | $280.07 |
| DEMCO | equipment | $1,116.82 |
| Lawler Public Library | petty cash – postage & supplies | $70.02 |
| United States Treasury | FICA withholding | $973.04 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding | $110.00 |
| Library Total | $3,911.51 | |
| June Receipts | ||
| General | $869.88 | |
| Road Use Tax | $4,117.91 | |
| Property Tax | $1,280.53 | |
| Local Option Tax | $2,400.92 | |
| Library | $559.82 | |
| Charges for Services | $40,731.78 | |
| Park Fundraiser | $787.22 | |
| Total | $50,748.06 | |
Tony Blazek from the Lawler Irish Fest reported that the Irish Fest had a good turnout this year and everything went real well.
Jason Byrne informed the council that the Lawler All-Niter will be the same number of teams as last year. Jason is collecting a deposit for the campsites that will be refunded if the campsites are cleaned up. Gates or the dump truck will be used to stop the pedestrian traffic as last year.
Jerry Vrzak was present to discuss utility deposits. Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to require a $100 utility deposit for customers that pay for only two utility services, the deposit for all others will be $150. Ayes – Izer, King. Scheidel & Throndson. Nays – Zubrod.
Ron Myers has plans to build a house and inquired about water and sewer mains. There will be estimates on the cost of the water and sewer mains and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Moved by Izer, seconded by King to have the sheriff talk to the residents at 205 S Depot Street about the violation of City Code in regard to the number of dogs in the household. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel. seconded by Izer to send notice to the residents of 102 S Lincoln Street that the camper on the property must have current license or be removed from the property. All Ayes.
Midwest Assistance Program was discussed. It will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #6 in the amount of $3,300.29 and payment estimate $7-final in the amount of $26,389.87 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the project construction of the Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Discussion of City property south of town was tabled for the next meeting.
The City owned lot on Grove Street will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the Hole in the Wall liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to withdraw 2 – $5,000 investment CD’s. The funds will be used as extra payment on the tractor. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to reinvest $5,000 sewer fund investment CD for 30 months. All Ayes.
Requests for proposals for the City Annual Exam from Dennis Donovan, PC and Shaffer Company, PC were reviewed. Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to accept the proposal in the amount of $3,000 from Dennis Donovan, PC for the City Annual Exam. All Ayes.
Delinquent accounts were discussed. Disconnect notices will be sent.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to move into closed session to discuss the City Clerk position at the request of Sue Cutsforth. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to move out of closed session. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer for the retirement of Sue Cutsforth on September 30, 2016. Motion died for lack of second.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel for the retirement of Sue Cutsforth on November 30, 2016. Ayes – Izer, King, Scheidel and Zubrod. Nays – Throndson.
Moved by Izer, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk