The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, Kuehner, Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Paul Rosenbaum, Jason Shatek, Jerry Vrzak, Roger Dreckman, and Frank Wilson
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with Fire Department Addition. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel seconded by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 113.79 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 323.15 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,141.02 |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | IUB electric | 555.46 |
| UPS | 187.57 | |
| TEST AMERICA | WASTEWATER TEST | 229.95 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 202.89 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 25,638.98 |
| CASH | 373.29 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | cLEAR #2 DIESEL FUEL | 245.75 |
| TEAM LAB | FINE ROAD PATCH | 433.5 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | LEGAL COUNCIL MINUTES | 46.53 |
| SANDY’S SIGN SHOP | DARE COMMUNITY SIGN | 272.85 |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 2,613.45 | |
| DATA TECH | W-2 FORMS | 84.07 |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2017 ELECTION | 541.05 |
| ANDERSON | LEGAL SERVICES | 653.81 |
| USABLUEBOOK | 202.39 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | 8 ELECTRIC METERS | 600 |
| QUALITY PUMP | CELLULAR DIALLER MODEL M113 | 2,820.60 |
| NAPA | 12.49 | |
| MARC | SHOP SUPPLIES | 360.23 |
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2017 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT | 266.97 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | Jan-17 | 22.6 |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY RECORDER | RECORD ORDINANCE 120417 AND | 29 |
| IAMU | IUB BIAENNIAL ENERGY EFFICIENC | 220 |
| NEICA | DONATION | 329.25 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,879.17 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 46,399.81 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 7,655.12 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,141.02 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 2,023.52 | |
| WATER FUND | 1,444.53 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,830.24 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,305.38 |
The council addressed the Landlords regarding delinquent accounts. It was suggested an increase in deposit for renters or changing due dates for the bills. The Code of Iowa Section 384.84 states if the city does not receive a 30 day notice of a renter moving out and leaves with an unpaid utility bill, the landlord is responsible. It was decided that Suzette will call the landlords and send notices to the landlords of any unpaid utility bills.
Appointments January 2018
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, 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
Linda Anderson 2020
Jeremy Scheidel 2017
Dawn Croell 2022
Roger Dreckman 2019
Frank Wilson 2020
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2020
Dale King 2022
Jeremy Scheidel 2020
Emergency Management Board
Dawn Croell
Cathy Humpal informed that council of a new Library Board Member, Megan Murray, and would like the Council approval.
It was moved by Izer and seconded by Croell to appoint Megan Murray to the Library Board. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal discussed the Library Budget with the council. She discussed the amount the library will be receiving from the county and what she would like from the city. She informed the council about the daycare visits and summer reading program.
Roger Dreckman presented the council with a drawing and price estimate to build a bathroom at Croell Park. The estimated price would be $34196.12. It would be an extra $5000.00 to add a 20×30 shelter. The REAP grant was discussed. Frank Wilson will help work on grants with Suzette Byrne. Would like to work with other city groups with help with this project. It was discussed to put the full amount into the FY18/19 budget. The project would not be able to begin until after July 2018.
Jeremy Scheidel with the Fire Department reminded the council about the $4500.00 payment for the tanker truck which was sold to the city. Payment will be with the February bills.
Fy18/19 Budget was discussed. Suzette presented the council with the possibility of increasing property tax rate levy. Jay presented the Council with 6 bids for trading the city pickup.
Jay Uhlenhake informed the council that 6 electric poles need to be replaced. MiEnergy will be raising electric rates. It was discussed to raise electric rates with the new budget. A motion was made by Kuehner and seconded by Croell to increase electric rates 8% starting July 2018. All ayes. Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be February 5, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Moved by King and Seconded by Croell to adjourn at 9:20pm. All Ayes
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk