The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Throndson, Zubrod and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Cathy Humpal
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with one addition, Library Levy. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer seconded by Throndson to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 233.69 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 289.39 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,118.10 |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | HYDRAULIC OIL DUMP TRUCK | 50.4 |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,272.97 | |
| UPS | SHIPPING | 112.27 |
| RILEY’S | cOPIER/PRINTER | 2,354.74 |
| TEST AMERICA | J113704-1 drinking water | 101.1 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,438.24 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 950.84 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 150.63 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 45,550.30 |
| CASH | GASOLINE | 221.33 |
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD | 589.89 |
| HAWKINS | UNIT ECH DTG LIQUID | 1,108.24 |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | street signs | 779 |
| PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION | LOVE – CLASS A | 304.72 |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 610 |
| IOWA LEAGUE | 2017 BUDGET WORKSHOP | 45 |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | EXCAVATE AND PLACE RIP RAP | 10,180.86 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | COUNCIL MINUTES FARMLAND FOR | 202.03 |
| SANDY’S SIGN SHOP | 496.25 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | INSURANCE | 2,333.55 |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | LIBRARY BUDGET | 5,460.00 |
| DATA TECH | 2018 license fee | 2,269.29 |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER USE FEE CALENDAR | 134 |
| IWD | 3rd qtr umemployment | 9.37 |
| MARY GRUENBERG | RAGBRAI MATERIALS | 46.63 |
| JAY UHLENHAKE | REIMBURSE HOTEL | 231 |
| CROELL INC | CONCRETE SAND FOR SNOW | 826.4 |
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING IN PARKS | 160 |
| IAWEA | 30 | |
| TERRY DURIN CO | STREET LIGHTS | 1,307.00 |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | UTILITY ASSESSMENT | 298 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,785.60 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 87,050.83 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 16,947.72 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,118.10 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 3,615.74 | |
| FEMA FUND | 9,830.92 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,563.68 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,419.10 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 48,555.57 |
Izer made a motion to let the library use the cities previous copier/printer at the libraries expense for maintenance. Throndson seconded, all ayes. Motion carried
Cathy Humpal spoke about the importance of county and city funds given to the library. She went over the contract for Library Service with Chickasaw County. She went over how funds are divided as agreed by the Libraries, Directors and the County. Payments to the libraries will be $13,634.28 for 2018-2019 FY. The of Lawler Library will receive 1.5% of the remaining basic fund.
The city will hold a public hearing for the vacating of the alley at W Main Street and N Center Street. A motion made by King to hold Public Meeting December 4, 2017 at 7:10pm. Seconded by Zubrod. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The council reviewed the Annual Financial Report presented. A motion made by King and seconded by Izer to approve the AFR. All Ayes, Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed. The council would like to discuss with current landlords within the city regarding delinquent accounts. The city would like to work with the landlords and tenants. This will be on the December Agenda.
The next meeting will be December 4, 2017 at 7:00pm.
Moved by Izer and Seconded by Throndson to adjourn at 7:45pm. All Ayes
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk