The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Kuehner, Croell, Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Joe Langreck, Ray Armel
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 94.04 | ||
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 214.1 | ||
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,119.38 | ||
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | DUMP TRUCK-BRAKE LINE | 503.25 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 143.82 | |||
| UPS | Karen Wilson | 34.33 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WASTEWATER TESTING | 179.55 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,530.70 | ||
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,059.60 | ||
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 116.96 | ||
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 19,877.55 | ||
| CASH | GASOLINE | 308.2 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD | 403.01 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE & LPC-4 | 673.66 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,095.00 | ||
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | CULVERT CLEANING AND STORM SEW | 517.5 | ||
| TEAM LAB | ROAD PATCH AND ICE MELT | 545.5 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | MEETING 10/1/2018 | 162 | ||
| ROGER DRECKMAN | MANHOLE/MAIN & LINCOLN | 5,000.00 | ||
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 10 ROLLS POSTCARD STAMPS | 600 | ||
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | CITY HALL FURNACE | 357.96 | ||
| IWD | UNEMPLOY 9/2018 | 10.69 | ||
| PATHWAYS | DONATION | 468 | ||
| QUALITY PUMP | 3,845.25 | |||
| JAY UHLENHAKE | STREET PAINT SPRAYER | 350 | ||
| CROELL INC | SAND SNOW REMOVAL | 205.92 | ||
| TERRY DURIN CO | street lights | 604 | ||
| NAPA | DISCONNECT SWITCH | 44 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | SOFTWARE UPGRADE | 321.6 | ||
| ROYAL PUBLISHING | 2018 IA XCOUNTRY AD | 175 | ||
| FRONTER | RAISE FLOOR IN LIBRARY | 600 | ||
| DOT | SALT ROCK | 928.08 | ||
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 10/09/2018 | 123.81 | ||
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 10/26/2018 | 126.41 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,003.12 | ||
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 48,341.99 | REVENUE BY FUND | ||
| GENERAL FUND | 14,624.30 | 33541.01 | ||
| SANITATION FUND | 2,119.38 | 2309.6 | ||
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 941.68 | 3398.81 | ||
| WATER FUND | 2,347.33 | 5536.87 | ||
| SEWER FUND | 6,073.51 | 6069.7 | ||
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,109.38 | 2636.46 | ||
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 126.41 | -225 | ||
| EMERGENCY FUND | 725.06 | |||
| LOST | 3491.17 | |||
The council reviewed the Annual Financial Report. Motion made by Croell and seconded by Kuehner to approve the Annual Financial Report. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors approved the Voluntary Application for Annexation to the City of Lawler. Jay, Mark and Suzette met with the Alliant Energy representative, Dustin Mohs to discuss the utility zoning map. Currently, Alliant Energy has the Utility lines in the property to be annexed into the City. Suzette has talked with MiEnergy if they have maps outlining the utility property lines. The city attorney has recommended waiting until the utility problem is resolved before the resolution is passed and approved. If it were to be approved before the issue is resolved the city would have to use Alliant Energy for the territory to be annexed. Alliant would need to sign of first with written documentation.
Ray Armel, County Assessor also informed the city that the description of the property to be annexed in is incorrect. I informed him of the only description I have for the property was on the survey which was given to the City by Kurt Croell. Suzette will call the City attorney and discuss with him.
Municipal Pipe Contract was discussed. It is a 5 year contract at $4,000 per year. It includes emergency cleaning of the sewers. Moved by Izer to accept the Municipal Pipe Contract and second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The city received three furnace bids from Marv Smith, Mic’s Plumbing and Heating and Fredericksburg Plumbing & Heating. Jay will ask if they can give a bid to include A/C.
Motion made by Scheidel to table the Furnace bids. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion Passed.
Rosenbaum Auto and Sandean gave tire bids for the city pickup. The council reviewed the bids. Moved by Scheidel to accept the Rosenbaum Auto bid. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Carpet cleaning bids was from Northeast Iowa Carpet Cleaning and Dean’s Carpet Cleaning. The council reviewed the bids. Moved by Izer to accept Dean’s Carpet Cleaning Bid. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
DOT sent an Application to Perform Work within State Highway Right of Way. They need approval to put Detour Signs on Hwy 24 near County Roads V-56 and Vanderbilt Ave. The Detour is planned to start April 2019. Motion made by Izer to give approval. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Dale King was concerned when the Highland Park Restroom roof would be repaired since insurance paid. Need to receive bids for the roof repair and privacy fence. The insurance company will not insure the restroom until this is fixed and they will need pictures.
Frank Wilson discussed a variance for his garage. He then decided he did not want to proceed.
The Federal Money has been approved for the Railroad Crossings. The DOT sent the Federal agreements to be signed for the installation of arms and lights for 3 streets.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be December 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scheidel and second by King to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk