The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, Kuehner
Others present: Roger Dreckman and Ray Armel
Moved by King, second by Izer to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel second by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented with the exception of Chickasaw Sheriff. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 113.34 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 155.12 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,119.38 |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | antilock brake system | 350.32 |
| UPS | 17.03 | |
| TEST AMERICA | J122833-1, J123818-1, J122833- | 51.1 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,385.59 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 920.49 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 373 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 25,678.64 |
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL FOR TRACTOR | 128.48 |
| HAWKINS | AZONE 15 | 321.65 |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | 303.13 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,128.00 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | FEBRUARY COUNCIL MINUTES | 46.97 |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | FY2018 2ND QTR DIRECT ASSESSME | 1,082.58 |
| IAMU | MEMBERSHIP DUES | 1,299.00 |
| DORSEY | SRF SEWER REVENUE PROJECT | 700 |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 02/07/2018 | 78.28 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,642.77 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 40,894.87 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 8,355.58 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 957.22 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,171.91 | |
| SEWER FUND | 1,852.28 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 27,479.60 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 78.28 |
Mayor Mueterthies signed the LTD Broadband Lease agreement for the use of the water tower for broadband communication equipment. In exchange for the use of the water tower, the City Hall, Fire Department, Waste Water Plant will have free internet service.
Mayor Mueterthies discussed he will be attending the Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting with the county , March 13, 2018. Jeremy Scheidel and Dale King will also be attending this meeting with Mayor Mueterthies.
A dog barking nuisance was discussed. The city will give a ten day notice to the home owners to control the uncontrolled barking and have too many dogs at the residence.
Moved by Scheidel to open Public Hearing, seconded by Izer. All ayes.
The Budget FY19 Resolution 3052018 was discussed.
Moved by King to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Izer. All ayes.
Moved by Kuehner to approve the Budget FY19 Resolution 3052018, seconded by Scheidel. All ayes
Ray Armel discussed Urban Revitalization with Chickasaw County. He discussed with the council the criteria that would need to be followed, such as the area designated, property classes, types of improvements, value qualifications, exemption schedule. He discussed the process the city would be following.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be April 2, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Moved by Scheidel and Second by King to adjourn at 8:20pm. All Ayes
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk