The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Scheidel and Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Jaden Cable
Mark Mueterthies introduced Jaden Cable, a student with Turkey Valley High School observing the meeting for his senior careers class.
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with addition of Ambulance Service. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 122.22 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 129.76 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,119.12 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 468.87 | ||
| UPS | CATHY HUMPAL & C.A.S.H. | 24.85 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 59.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,397.25 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,045.40 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 841 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 102.58 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 25,681.28 | |
| CASH | SHELTER HIGHLAND PARK | 2,161.84 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | 10w30 LIFT STATION | 21.98 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 255.24 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,338.00 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | FIRE HYDRANT | 6,439.69 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | SEPTEMBER MINUTES | 74.36 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 2,979.45 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | CITY FUNDING SEPTEMBER 2019 | 1,150.00 | |
| ULINE | 110.01 | ||
| QUILL CORPORATION | 55.99 | ||
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 10 COIL POSTCARD | 625 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER USE FEE | 95 | |
| K & W COATINGS LLC | INTERIOR CLEANING WATER TOWER | 950 | |
| PATHWAYS | FY19-20 | 468 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | WATER METERS | 1,020.03 | |
| JAY UHLENHAKE | REIMBURSEMENT | 261.8 | |
| IAWEA | WATER ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 | 30 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | UTILTY ASSESSMENT | 324 | |
| NAPA | LIFT STATION | 14.49 | |
| DORSEY | LEGAL SERVICE SEWER BOND | 4,500.00 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER TEST | 125 | |
| SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC | ELECTRIC FOR SHELTER | 3,117.79 | |
| LOREN FRANZEN | LABOR SHELTER HIGHLAND PARK | 2,350.00 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | EROSION STONE – SEWER | 343.08 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,066.04 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 65,868.97 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 14,327.65 | 6394.76 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,119.12 | 2355.92 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,113.31 | 5339.99 | |
| WATER FUND | 11,618.77 | 7239.45 | |
| SEWER FUND | 7,657.45 | 7533.81 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 29,032.67 | 34680.97 |
Suzette explained Bank Iowa needs a Credit Card limit to issue a credit card for the city. Motion made by King to set credit card limit to $3,000.00. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The city did not use the entire General Obligation loan for the sewer repair. All invoices have been paid. Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 10072019 Providing partial prepayment of principal for the City’s General Obligation Sewer Improvement Note. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Chickasaw County is seeking legal action to collect payment for the ambulance. Since the City of Lawler has agreed to pay our portion of the ambulance service. If Mayor Mark Mueterthies any council members have questions they need to contact the County Attorney Jennifer Schwickerath.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scheidel and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk