The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cheryl Haggerty and Jerry Vrzak
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.26 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,414.94 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 56.68 | |
| UPS | 148.85 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 59.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,344.10 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,018.64 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 280.03 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,994.84 | |
| CASH | 207.04 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL | 138.8 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,202.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2021 MAX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE | 136.54 | |
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | AIR CYLINDERS | 3,797.00 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE | 896.89 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | HANDHELD BATTERY | 105.88 | |
| IAMU | DUES | 2,081.00 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER | 20 | |
| AUDITOR | 2021 FEE | 1,500.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,983.68 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 45,665.20 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,868.15 | 4,928.52 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,414.94 | 2,370.51 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 663.1 | 3,248.44 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,317.09 | 6,445.13 | |
| SEWER FUND | 1,902.62 | 9,152.46 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,499.30 | 29,000.05 |
Jerry Vrzak came in to ask about a few bills which he said he paid were not showing on his account. Suzette explained she did not get these payments. Also, a resident’s roommate came in to let her know this resident whose name the apartment was in moved out. This roommate did not speak great English. Suzette explained if he is still living there he needs to fill out paperwork. Suzette called Jerry to let him know. Jerry said he will let him know about the paperwork. Suzette has not received paperwork for this apartment. Suzette put the apartment back in the landlord account for this apartment. The city does not have paperwork for 2 of the apartments in the JV Apartment building. Both apartments are the landlord accounts for the apartments since we were unaware they were rented. The council asked him to get the paperwork in for the apartments and show cancelled checks of the bills he paid. The council will discuss at the next council meeting. Jerry is to pay the bills. If he can provide the cancelled checks, the city will reimburse him for the payments.
Budget for the FY21/22 was discussed. Suzette explained the city will not be paying anything for the Croell Park improvement and do not need to budget for the expenses or revenue. The Lion’s club will be doing this project. Mark informed the Council the Ambulance expense need to be increased for the FY21-22 Budget. Suzette will update this and the city will approve the Budget FY21/22 on March 15, 2021 at 6:05pm.
Mark explained to the council there is an ambulance board meeting March 2, 2021. He would like the council opinions how he should vote for the contract Jeremy McGrath is requesting for the cities within Chickasaw County. McGrath is requesting $195,000 for current FY 20/21 to increase to $228,000 for FY 21/22. This increases the city to increase the Budget FY21/22 for ambulance to $9,000. McGrath can increase this amount every year. The council mentioned the Ambulance board should allow 3% cost of living increase per year and lock in for 5 years within the contract. It was mentioned he won’t transfer patients who receive Medicare. Mark mentioned since Jeremy McGrath is for profit ambulance service the ambulance board would request an audit of books. Mark mentioned Chickasaw County should discuss splitting up the county to allow non-profit ambulance services to service Chickasaw County. The council recommended for Mark to turn the contract.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, April 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk