The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Eric Fibikar
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.76 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 1,993.02 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | OIL CHANGE PICKUP | 61.47 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | PHONE SERVICE COMPANY | 785.73 | |
| UPS | 27.56 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 102.3 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,397.12 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,048.40 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 115.11 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 19,134.80 | |
| CASH | GAS – PICKUP | 222.39 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE 15 LPC-4 | 971.17 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,287.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS | 860 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | OCTOBER COUNCIL MINUTES | 53.93 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | JULY, AUG, SEPT 2020 PAYMENT | 3,450.00 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | QUILL PLUS BLUE RENEWAL | 49.99 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | STAMPS | 275 | |
| IWD | 3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT | 44.68 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | PHENOL RED SPEC | 32.18 | |
| QUALITY PUMP | WELL 1 | 650 | |
| MARC | COLD WATER BACTERIA | 633.05 | |
| GWORKS | ANNUAL LICENSE FEE | 2,593.21 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,098.46 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 41,165.51 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,494.55 | 47172.57 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 1,993.02 | 2557.94 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 690.59 | 3214.19 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,497.43 | 8301.12 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,086.27 | 8510.93 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 21,403.65 | 32491.31 |
Fire Chief Eric Fibikar was here to discuss the fire department yearly budget the Fire Department Trustees had previously discussed. He discussed new
Jay talked about the Solid Waste Management with the FMC Landfill.
Motion made by King to accept the Solid Waste Management with the FMC Landfill.
Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Croell, Scheidel and King
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette presented the Annual Financial Report for 2020 for approval. The council reviewed the report.
Motion made by Croell to approve the Annual Financial Report for 2020.
Second by King.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Croell, King and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette, Dawn and Mark had a meeting with Attorney Kevin Kennedy regarding the Ambulance law suit. Mark will go to court with the other cities within the county on December 21, 2020. Mark will continue to discuss with Attorney Kevin Kennedy. Mark will also check with SIMS ambulance service regarding what they charge. The City of Lawler has made 2 offers with the Chickasaw County Ambulance Service and was not accepted.
Suzette sent the council an email from Simmering-Cory & Iowa Codification with questions to review. Suzette will call Simmering-Cory to let them know to print a copy of the Code of Ordinances for the city. The council will review it and if any changes need to be made, the council will let them know.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Kuehnero and second by Croell to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk