The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Allen Powell, Frank Wilson, Cathy Humpal, and Renee Huinker
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 105.1 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 264.27 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,393.02 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | OIL SEAL | 296.41 | |
| UPS | SHIPPING | 15.91 | |
| TEST AMERICA | WATER TEST | 148 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,412.76 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,058.74 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 169.42 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 17,686.44 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | 12/1/2020 INTEREST PAYMENT | 7,433.75 | |
| CASH | GAS | 414.89 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | Diesel for lawn mower | 249.58 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 487.8 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 2,158.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2020 AFR | 353.84 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | 2021 DUES | 225 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 87.58 | ||
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | assessment | 329 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATE EMAILS | 126.9 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WATER | 338.84 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | w-2 | 135.65 | |
| MISSION | SERVICE PKG LIFT STATION | 347.4 | |
| NORTHWAY CORPORATION | REPAIR WELL #1 | 6,430.00 | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS | SIREN REPAIR | 906.3 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,146.48 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 48,721.08 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 5,878.80 | 8940.25 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,393.02 | 2216.29 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 675.44 | 12755.62 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,309.18 | 6843.8 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND FUND | 2,560.00 | 800 | |
| SEWER FUND | 8,720.50 | 9343 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND FUND | 4,873.75 | 1740.63 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 20,310.39 | 23363.02 |
Allan Powell with Jendro Sanitation presented a new contract with the city. The rates will increase effective January 1, 2020. The City will be accepting a new Ordinance to increase garbage rates for city residents, January 4, 2021.
Motion made by King to accept Jendro Sanitation contract.
Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel, and King
Nayes: None
Cathy Humpal and Renee Huinker discussed the Library Budget for FY21-22. Cathy also presented the council a graph for Total Circulation 2019-2020 which includes the months the library has been closed for COVID.
Jay presented a quote for a Cell Dialer for the city well house. Omni Beacon will provide the best service for a small town. This would be installed by July 1, 2021 for DNR approval.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept the Omni Beacon quote.
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel and Kuehner
Nayes: None
The city will be selling 3 portable generators. The following will be in the New Hampton Tribune.
1- Winco Brand on Wheel Cart
80 AMP 3 Phase 540 PTO
50 AMP 230
1- Winco Brand on Wheel Cart
50 AMP 3 Phase
50AMP 230 540 PTO
1- Onan Stationary
55G LP gas
3 Phase
Sealed bids must be received by January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council will review bids January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Mark informed the council he contacted Sims Ambulance.
The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk