The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Mellissa Bierman and Chad Pickar
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,414.94 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | 60 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | siren repair | 375 | |
| UPS | 76.73 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,421.65 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,067.34 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 253.42 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 20,335.12 | |
| CASH | SHOP SUPPLIES | 351.17 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | 58.81 | ||
| HAWKINS | azone | 387.78 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,202.00 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | WATER HOOKUP CROELL PARK | 1,505.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2020 WATER QUALITY REPORT | 287.49 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | box rent | 66 | |
| IMFOA | DUES 21/22 | 50 | |
| IWD | 1ST QTR UNRMPLOYEMTN | 19.93 | |
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING | 175 | |
| HANAWALT | 2 BUCKETS MULCH | 80 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | SEWER CLEANING | 3,084.89 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE – CROELL PARK | 1,153.36 | |
| SIMMERING-CORY | CODE UPDATE – DRAFT PAYMENT | 1,500.00 | |
| NORTHWAY CORPORATION | Well #2 damaged by lightening | 24,661.75 | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS | siren repair | 334.36 | |
| KENNEDY & KENNEDY | 1,198.00 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,204.94 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 67,500.86 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 10,329.35 | 39040.34 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,414.94 | 2580.4 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 663.1 | 9987.97 | |
| WATER FUND | 26,745.97 | 6668.65 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,996.57 | 7413.78 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,350.93 | 29215.65 |
Mellissa Bierman with Chickasaw County Veterans Affairs discussed benefits available for Veterans. The application process starts at your local VA office. Her number is 641-394-3232.
Chad Pickar presented a signed letter from his neighbor regarding Chad’s building request to build close to property line. . Jay had looked over the property and said it would be ok to build close to property line.
Cathy Humpal, Lawler Library Director informed the council Renee Huinker as agreed to another 6 year term as Lawler Library Trustee. Motion made by King to appoint Renee Huinker to a 6 year term as Lawler Library Trustee. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion Passed.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies appointed Renee Huinker as Lawler Library Trustee.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor License Renewal. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
EMC Insurance denied the claim of the lightning strike claim of the Well Pump at Highland Park in September 2020. Since this was denied the city is responsible for the invoice from Northway. Northway said they would work with city regarding the Budget. Suzette explained and presented a spreadsheet the city would be able to pay for the Northway invoices yet this fiscal year.
Motion made by Scheidel to pay Northway current FY20-21. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Jeremy Scheidel requested a few quote from John Deere for a ranger for Jay to drive for meter readings. Suzette presented a spreadsheet with the 5 funds this purchase would affect until the end of the FY20/21. This has not been budgeted for in the current fiscal or the next fiscal year. This will be on hold until next budget time in January 2022.
Suzette inquired about Hawkeye Telephone fiber optics. It will be put on agenda for June.
Nuisance letters were discussed.
The council reviewed the Code of Ordinance draft from Simmering-Cory. Simmering-Cory listed some questions to be answered and the council went through them. Suzette will call Simmering-Cory and discuss with them.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk