The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Croell and King
Council members absent: Scheidel and Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, and Kurt Croell
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 197.44 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | MOWER BLADE, OIL, OIL FILTER | 150.61 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,953.03 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | BLADE | 66.93 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 319.58 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TEST | 75.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,457.55 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,087.99 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 102.69 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 23,567.49 | |
| CASH | GAS | 119.32 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DELIVERED | 511.85 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 496.82 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,385.00 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | FLOOD REPAIR WORK & MATERIALS | 5,009.20 | |
| TEAM LAB | FINE ROAD PATCH | 434 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | SEPTEMBER 2021 MINUTES | 79.68 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 3,840.45 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2nd qtr. fy21-22 ambulance | 1,950.75 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER USE FEE FOR | 95 | |
| IWD | 3RD QTR2021 | 10.52 | |
| QUALITY PUMP | Lift Station | 730 | |
| IAWEA | 35 | ||
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | AUDIT | 392 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER TESTING | 20 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | Water meter | 1,063.15 | |
| SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC | MOTION SWITCHES PARK | 210 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | MITCH MURRAY | 86.78 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WATER CLASS | 325.44 | |
| MARGARET UHLENHAKE | JULY AUGUST MOWING 2021 | 595 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 48.33 | ||
| TREWIN PUMPING SERVICE | PORTABLE TOILET @ PARK | 75 | |
| SERVICEMASTER | FLOOD 2021 CITY HALL/LIBRARY | 7,006.30 | |
| PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR | SHOP DOOR | 328.13 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,295.08 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 60,121.71 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 19,955.34 | 54,583.45 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,953.03 | 2,707.39 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,600.18 | 3,818.23 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,498.34 | 8,582.15 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,530.44 | 7,678.58 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 26,584.38 | 34,256.00 |
Kurt Croell had Herold-Reicks Surveying survey the new build at Bucky’s. The building is on a portion of city property. Kurt Croell informed the city he will purchase the property for $500.00 and take care of all expenses to sell.
Motion made by Izer to sell property to Kurt Croell for $500 and all expenses. Second by King.
Ayes: Izer, King, and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mark Mueterthies, Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell met with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management for state funding for flooding. The city is working with them for funding to make the channel wider going through town. Some property may be lost to do this project to help flooding within the city.
Cathy Humpal discussed security cameras for the library. The company the library is going through wanted to know if the city would be interested. The library said they have a quote for $3,000 and plan to cash in a CD to pay for it.
Suzette explained Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is launching a new program. LIHWAP an emergency program that will help low-income households and families afford water and wastewater services. This is to help residents pay past due water and wastewater bulls, avoid shutoffs, and regain disconnected accounts.
Motion made by King to approve LIHWAP. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the Annual Financial Report for approval.
Motion made by Izer to approve the Annual Financial Report. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, Croell and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the Farm Lease with John Brincks to decide when they are ready to approve lease. This will be on December agenda.
The furnace that heats the library and community room is 30 years old and the controller went out and is too big. The city received bids from Geerts Plumbing & Heating and Mic’s Plumbing and Heating. We could possibly sell the old finance.
Motion made by Croell to approve Mic’s Plumbing and Heating bid. Second by Izer.
Ayes, Croell, Izer and King
Nayes. None
Motion passed.
Mark gave an update on the Chickasaw Ambulance. The contract will terminate June 2022. The next ambulance meeting will be November 21, 2021.
Mark is trading his personal ranger with Drillings and is working out for Drillings to sell to city. He would like a consensus with council on the December agenda.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Croell and second by King to adjourn at 7.40 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk