The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 104.8 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,193.02 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,066.17 | ||
| UPS | 150.6 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WASTE WATER | 147 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,750.40 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,279.59 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 796 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 234.55 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 18,940.67 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | GENERATOR BID | 223.43 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 3,840.45 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 4th qtr. payment fy20-21 | 3,450.00 | |
| ANDERSON | 67.5 | ||
| CROELL INC | FILL SAND | 20.8 | |
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2020 MILEAGE | 135.52 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 119.7 | ||
| CHRIS LAUER | CUT TREES CLEAN BRUSH | 2,600.00 | |
| BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS | LIME RIPSTOP BOMBER JACKET | 89.06 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,923.79 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 45,309.23 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 14,617.42 | 8111.04 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,193.02 | 2562.71 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,218.40 | 4705.01 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,100.34 | 7427.83 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,136.85 | 8063.05 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,043.20 | 25903.97 |
Mayor and Council all were sworn in.
Appointments were accepted as follows:
Appointments January 2021
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies, Dawn Croell
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Linda Anderson 2025
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Dawn Croell 2022
Roger Dreckman 2024
Frank Wilson 2025
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2025
Dale King 2022
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Emergency Management Board
Mark Mueterthies
Dawn Croell
Motion made by King to appoint Mark Mueterthies as primary member of Emergency Management Chickasaw County and Dawn Croell as alternate member.
Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
The council reviewed Ordinance #2021-1 to increase garbage rates within the city. Jendro Sanitation increased the rates charged to the city.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2021-1 and waive the second reading.
Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The city received one bid for the sale of generators. E & D Repair made of bid of $3,000 for all three generators.
Motion made by Izer to sell all three generators to E & D Repair for $3,000.
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The council discussed the new 28e agreement for ambulance service in Chickasaw County. There are parts of the agreement which the council did not agree with the council did not agree with the 5% yearly increase. Mark informed the council he checked with Sims Ambulance Service. However for Sims to service Lawler, the southern townships would need to agree to have Sims to service their area.
Motion made by King to accept 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services.
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: King and Kuehner
Nayes: Scheidel, Izer, and Croell
Motion failed 3-2.
Ambulance startup money was tabled for February meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing to approve the Max Levy Approval for the FY21-22 budget, February 1, 2021 at 7:15p.m.
Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Izer, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: none
Motion passed.
The council discussed the budget for the FY21-22. Mark mentioned to increase the park budget for help with lawn mowing season for 15-20 hours per week for about 20 weeks.
Motion made by Izer to increase park budget by $6,000 for part time mowing help.
Second by Croell
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner, King and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Croello and second by Izer to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk