The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod, Throndson and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Eric Fibikar, Stephanie Gillen, Cathy Humpal, Janis Slater, Keith, Cathy, Kylie and Torie Rosonke
Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $18,642.73 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax December | $1,362.06 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA Withholding | $992.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,587.08 |
| IPERS | December | $1,439.34 |
| Salaries | Salaries | $11,573.06 |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage December | $2,150.04 |
| New Hampton Tribune | $159.96 | |
| Windstream | December | $101.05 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $168.31 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $69.04 |
| Aramark | rental | $76.00 |
| Napa of New Hampton | pickup | $105.96 |
| Schueth Ace | misc | $96.85 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $148.70 |
| CASH | misc | $201.48 |
| Data Technologies | license and support fee | $0.00 |
| Paul Niemann Construction | sewer | $1,247.87 |
| Olsgard Auto Sales, LLC | Street- snow removal | $342.54 |
| Wellmark | Jay Uhlenhake Insurance | $2,333.55 |
| Bodensteiner Implement Company | $34.52 | |
| Lawler Fire Department | Allocation | $2,756.13 |
| Lawler Fire Department | Truck Allocation | $5,900.00 |
| Hole in the Wall | Sue’s reception | $47.48 |
| Teeter Speciality Co | supplies | $68.12 |
| HAWKINS | $233.31 | |
| Drillings All Season’s Sports | $27.84 | |
| United States Postal Service | Stamps | $149.00 |
| Total | $52,014.02 | |
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | DECEMBER | $192.92 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $1,296.48 |
| Cathy Humpal | Insurance reimbursement | $750.00 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA withholding | $40.00 |
| INGRAM | books | |
| The Family Handyman | subscription | |
| The Courier | subscription | |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s | |
| Windstream | November | |
| Redbook | subscription | |
| Pentworthy | supplies | |
| Lawler Library Petty Cash | postage and supplies | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding | |
| Cathy Humpal | Mileage | |
| Library Total | $2,279.40 |
Janis Slater with Dennis Donovan, CPA, PC. Discussed the “Agreed upon Procedures” she recently performed for the City of Lawler. She reviewed the recommendations they have made to assist with City of Lawler internal control procedures.
New Municipality Accounting Software was discussed. Suzette had quotes from two companies. Janis Slater recommended Summit Software. She also agreed to help with getting the new software implemented for the city. She would be paid hourly and will draw a contract to sign for her professional help.
It was moved by King to purchase Summit Software without License of accounts payable, Bank Rec, General Ledger and Payroll for Library as Company 2 for $6,150 – allowing for Extra software not to exceed $11,000 to implement software and training.
Izer seconded it. All Ayes.
Izer left meeting at 7:45pm.
Eric Fibikar was here to discuss purchase of Tanker from Lawler Fire Department. It was agreed with Eric Fibikar and the council that the payment would be on the City’s budget starting in July of 2017.
Zubrod made motion to purchase tanker for $4500 if Fire Department Trustee agreed. Throndson seconded. All Ayes.
Mark spoke with Mike Leonard regarding liability of children playing on the snow pile on his property and was questioning if he was released of any liability. Mark spoke with City Attorney and he said to put up signs “Play at your own risk”
Move by King to have city attorney write up agreement regarding liability. Jay will put up signs. Zubrod seconded. All Ayes.
Scheidel made motion to amend the budget for accounting software with a Public Hearing February 6, 2017 at 7:15pm. Throndson seconded.
Discussion of Budget for FYJuly17-June18. Upcoming projects to include in budget include painting water tower, lagoon. Jay will find bids for new lawn mower and estimates for new truck.
Will discuss need for part time help.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Appointments January 2017
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
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. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Leslie Raymond 2016
Jeremy Scheidel 2017
Deb Zubrod 2018
Roger Dreckman 2019
Frank Wilson 2020
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2016
Dale King 2017
Jeremy Scheidel 2020
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM. All Ayes.
Next Counsel Meeting is February 6, 2017 at 7:00pm
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk