The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, Croell and King
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Trisha Wilkens
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 6.05 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,534.94 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | NEW METERS | 1,269.56 | |
| UPS | KOUT BROTHERS | 49.56 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 75.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,486.98 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,107.13 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 245.76 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 7,769.94 | |
| CASH | 309.01 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | buccaneer | 43.05 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | YELLOW STRIPING PAINT | 180 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,187.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JULY 6 2021 MINUTES | 63.36 | |
| ULINE | RESTROOM SIGNS | 48.1 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | AMBULANCE GARAGE RENT | 538.14 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE FY22 | 50.03 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | CROELL PARK RESTROOM | 2,486.14 | |
| ANDERSON | 202.5 | ||
| INRCOT | FY’22 DUES | 228.28 | |
| IWD | 2nd qtr. 2021 unemployment | 20.44 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | 20% down pymt meter project | 10,432.75 | |
| PV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | 2021 OSHA COMPIANCE JRNL | 298.5 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 223.17 | |
| LAWLER WELDING & SPRAYING | SPRAY BALL PARK | 225 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | PHONE | 51.65 | |
| TREE DOCTOR | TREATMENT ASH TREES | 1,833.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,384.01 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 38,525.83 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,848.88 | 1,661.08 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,534.94 | 2,816.08 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 686.12 | 5,813.82 | |
| WATER FUND | 5,470.28 | 7,542.35 | |
| SEWER FUND | 6,011.50 | 7,899.61 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 13,974.11 | 27,924.47 |
Trisha Wilkens explained the 28e agreement with the NEICA. The state auditor is requesting the NEICA to have a 28e agreement with Public entites to non-profits. This is so public entities will know where the city’s contribution is spent. The city will not have an obligation to pay anything to the NEICA.
Motion made by Croell to table the 28e agreement until next month. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Code of Ordinances – Flood Plain Chapter
The council discussed the Flood Plain Chapter from Simmering Cory. After review, the council agreed to accept the Flood Plain Chapter.
Motion made to Scheidel to accept the Flood Plain Chapter in Code of Ordinances as written from Simmering –Cory. Second by King.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to have City Maintenance as the Local Official Administrator for the Flood Plain Ordinance. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Resolution No. 2021-08022021 was discussed to transfer funds from Water improvement fee fund, Sewer improvement fee fund and electric improvement fee fund to the water, sewer, and electric cash funds. The money will be used for the cost of the radio read meters.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 2021-08022021. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Kingo and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk