The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Croell, Kuehner, and Scheidel
Council members absent: Izer and King
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Cathy Humpal
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 104.51 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 140 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 4,642.52 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 54.5 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | POLE | 1,683.89 | |
| UPS | SHIPPING | 84.69 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER & WASTE WATER TEST | 147 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,397.09 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,046.04 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 170.05 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | MC119R INT 2019 | 7,793.75 | |
| CASH | GAS PICKUP | 353.32 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELD MATER DYED DLVD | 359.7 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,052.00 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | MUSKRAT HOLES BY LAGOON | 887.5 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | AFR POSTING 2019 | 146.88 | |
| SANDY’S SIGN SHOP | WELCOME SIGN | 800 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | OCTOBER NOVEMBER PAYMENT | 2,300.00 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | WATER HEATER REPAIR | 848.07 | |
| ANDERSON | 348.75 | ||
| BANK IOWA | DECEMBER 2019 LOAN PAYMENT | 9,046.54 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | MEMBER DUES 1/1/20-12/31/20 | 225 | |
| JAY UHLENHAKE | REIMBURSEMENT | 16.49 | |
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2019 MILEAGE | 358.56 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | JET CLEANING SANITARY SEWERS | 3,471.53 | |
| ROYAL PUBLISHING | XC STATE MEET AD | 175 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | CLASS A ROADSTONE | 90.17 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 11/25/2019 | 143.38 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,070.31 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 42,957.24 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,000.83 | 8,621.63 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 4,642.52 | 2,173.03 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 665.85 | 2,818.96 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 9,046.54 | 704.90 | |
| WATER FUND | 1,789.74 | 5,819.41 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND FUND | 2,710.00 | 2,556.46 | |
| SEWER FUND | 6,363.90 | 88,665.79 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND FUND | 5,083.75 | 4,121.04 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 3,510.73 | 22,518.53 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 143.38 | 138.01 | |
| STORM WATER | 1,164.43 | ||
Suzette presented a quote from Simmering-Cory & Iowa Codification to update the city’s Code of Ordinance Book. It was quoted for $4,200 to be paid in 3 installments. It was discussed the amount of money left in the General Fund for FY19-20.
Motion made Scheidel to table until next month. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette was inquiring about a city web page to be utilized for unexpected announcements (ex. Garbage pickup changes for holidays) and events happening within the city. A city web page would cost money to set up and Croell mentioned to start with a city Facebook page. Kuehner stated she would help Suzette set up City Facebook page.
Motion made by Croell to set up City Facebook page. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Chickasaw County Offer for the ambulance payment was discussed. For FY 2019-2020 the offer was $6,905.47 and FY 2020-2021 was $ 8,161.01. This is more than what was discussed in June 2019.
Motion made by Croell not to accept Chickasaw County Offer. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The city will be sending a letter to Kennedy and Kennedy with a counter offer to Chickasaw county.
After much discussion regarding the counter offer. $165,000 Total price / 12,439 (total residents county & city = $13.27 per resident.
Motion made by Scheidel to make the following counter offer: $13.27($165,000/12,439) X 439 = $5,826 with no plaintiff lawyer fees and will need invoices before payment can be made. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scheidel and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk