The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Throndson, and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake Dawn Croell, Gwen Kuehner, Kurt Croell, Wesley Wegman
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda. 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 | 109.39 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 64.63 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 4,282.04 |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 54.5 |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | Line work at HWY 24 | 14,289.20 |
| UPS | 127.57 | |
| TEST AMERICA | 114 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,430.79 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 947.39 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 208.18 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 19,790.83 |
| HAWKINS | 282.54 | |
| DENNIS P DONOVAN PC | AFR assistance | 240.58 |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | 152.41 | |
| TEAM LAB | J118502-1 | 12.25 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2017 afr | 205.87 |
| SANDY’S SIGN SHOP | COMPOST SIGN | 74.9 |
| QUILL CORPORATION | OFFICE SUPPLIES | 116.75 |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 170 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER USE FEE | 234 |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | WELL HOUSE | 196.2 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | 0-1000 POPULATION AREA | 225 |
| TERRY DURIN CO | STREET LIGHTS | 98.14 |
| INTUIT PAYROLL | ANNUAL PAYROLL SUBSCRIPTION | 610 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,771.39 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 48,808.55 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 4,705.74 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 4,282.04 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 606.9 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,061.08 | |
| SEWER FUND | 1,889.19 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 35,263.60 |
Dawn Croell and Gwen Kuehner were sworn in as City Council persons of the City of Lawler for the 4 year term starting January 1, 2018. Mark Mueterthies was sworn in as Mayor of the City of Lawler for the 2 year term starting January 1,2018.
Motion made by King to open public hearing. Seconded by Throndson. All ayes.
Motion made by Izer to pass Resolution NO. 120417-1 to consider vacation of the city alley and conveyance for the City of Lawler, Iowa. Seconded by Throndson. All ayes, motion passed.
Motion made by King to close public hearing. Seconded by Throndson. All ayes, motion passed.
Motion made by King to pass Ordinance NO. 1204174 to vacate a city alley in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Seconded by Throndson. All ayes, motion passed.
Motion made by Izer to pass 2nd & 3rd readings of Ordinance NO. 1204174. Seconded by Throndson. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Council discussed landlord delinquent renter accounts. The Code of Iowa section384.84 was discussed. A motion made by Izer to send a letter to all landlords within the City of Lawler to attend the next council meeting January 8, 2018 at 7:00pm to discuss the Code of Iowa 384.84 and work with the landlords. Seconded by King. All ayes. Motion passed
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be January 8, 2018 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