February 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell

Others present:

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM PHONE 98.45
ARAMARK RUGS 88.09
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,414.94
UPS SHIPPING 52.18
TEST AMERICA DRINKING WATER 59.85
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,391.04
IPERS IPERS 1,047.81
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 306.98
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 24,119.26
CASH GAS PICKUP 90.35
FIVE STAR COOP DIESEL 129.07
HAWKINS AZONE 424.76
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES SALES TAX 1,250.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE 2021 PUBLIC HEAREING MAX LEVY 211.38
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 303.67
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 1ST TRUCK PAYMENT 5,671.27
UNITES STATES POSTAL 625
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE 900
BANK IOWA DEC 2020 LOAN PYMT 7,700.19
IWD 4TH QTY 2020 UNEMPLOYMENT 6.79
QUALITY PUMP OMNI SITE BEACON DIALER 1,662.83
IOWA ONE CALL EMAIL 131.4
STATE HYGIENIC LAB WATER 20
SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE 103.91
CHICKASAW ENVIRONMENT CROELL PARK SEWER PERMIT 100
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,115.77
CLAIMS TOTAL 54,024.99 REVENUE
GENERAL FUND 11,330.90 6915.6
SANITATION FUND 2,414.94 2357.03
ROAD USE TAX FUND 708.48 4299.58
DEBT SERVICE FUND 7,700.19 2136.78
WATER FUND 3,797.57 7069.84
SEWER FUND 2,027.75 7698.21
ELECTRIC FUND 26,045.16 29321.3

 

Public Hearing to approve Max Property Tax Levy needed to be rescheduled since the date was not published in the paper.

Motion made King to hold Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy on February 22, 2021 at 7:15pm

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King, Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Jay received two quotes for a Utility Auto Reader.  The council reviewed the quotes from Municipal Supply and Van Wert Company.  After review the council decided to accept Municipal Supply for the needs of the city.

Motion made by Kuehner to accept the Municipal Supply quote to update the utility auto reader. Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council discussed the Budget FY21-22.  Suzette will add the cost of Auto reader to budget.  No other changes were made.

Mark updated the council on Ambulance.  The county has dropped the lawsuit against the cities within the county.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidel and second by Izer to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk