The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Crowell, King and Scheidel
Council members absent: Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Jeremy Maklenburg
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with one addition, Jeremy Maklenburg with Lawler Fire Department. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Crowell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 101.14 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 140 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,179.12 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | LINE WORK | 621.53 | |
| UPS | 39.15 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTIG | 59.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,446.22 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,078.16 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 284 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 23,479.12 | |
| CASH | GAS-PICKUP | 151.92 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | CLAMP | 315.06 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JANUARY 6, 2020 MINUTES | 189.56 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2,300.00 | ||
| QUILL CORPORATION | paper towels and garbage bags | 52.27 | |
| STOREY KENWORTHY | UTILITY BILL | 586.72 | |
| IMFOA | 2020-2021 DUES | 50 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 27.9 | ||
| AUDITOR | FY2019 FEES | 1,200.00 | |
| PERSONNEL CONCEPTS | IOWA & FEDERAL LABOR POSTER | 20.9 | |
| K & W MOTORS LLC | 2020 GMC 2500HD TRUCK | 26,851.40 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,232.15 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 66,406.17 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 17,821.08 | 4584.14 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,179.12 | 2519.09 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 793.28 | 5053.15 | |
| WATER FUND | 8,332.22 | 6875.07 | |
| SEWER FUND | 8,579.13 | 7754.56 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,701.34 | 30580.17 |
Jeremy Maklenburg gave an update regarding the Fire Department need for air bottles. He informed the council they only need the air bottles and are good on the air packs. They are asking the city and townships for help with payment. The council informed him they would need dollar amounts needed. He didn’t think on township was willing to pay. The council informed him that we would not be willing to pay for the townships.
Clarification: The Fire Department is asking the city and townships for equal share for payment.
The council went over the financial report for the Landfill. No discrepancies were found. Motion made by King to approve the Landfill Financial Report. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The city has some property owner’s with buildings/homes not keeping up with maintenance. Suzette will research the Code of Ordinances.
Motion made by King to table this until next month. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Resolution 02042020 for Proposed Property Tax Levy. Second by Scheidel.
The Total Maximum Levy for FY20/21 was discussed. The Roll Vote for Approval is as follows:
John Izer – YEA
Dale King – YEA
Jeremy Scheidel – YEA
Dawn Croell – YEA
Gwen Kuehner – ABSENT
Resolution No. 02042020 Approving the Maximum Property Tax Dollars requested for FY 20/21 was passed and approved.
Motion made by Croell to close Public Hearing. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed
Mark informed the council the city may need to start paying for the emergency management. The city has not received a requested dollar amount to budget for in FY 20-21. The city will not be able to add this in the budget for FY 20-21.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk