The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 374.55 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,791.38 | |
| UPS | 148.43 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,509.85 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,130.02 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 128.55 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,000.22 | |
| CASH | TRACTOR DIESEL | 324.46 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,219.54 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | PUBLIC HEARING 11/7/2022 | 183.04 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | RENEWAL | 69.99 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 600 | ||
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 166 | ||
| STOREY KENWORTHY | UTILITY BILLS | 510 | |
| IWD | 3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT | 12.34 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | DUES 1/1/2023-12/31/2023 | 225 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | WATER TREATMENT | 203.09 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | RADIO READ | 1,725.66 | |
| CROELL INC | FILL SAND | 25.71 | |
| IAWEA | 2022 WATER CLASS | 35 | |
| TERRY DURIN CO | STREET LIGHTS | 1,434.00 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | FY2022 DIRECT ASSESSMENT | 167 | |
| MARC | MINT POWER OFF | 113.87 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 18 | ||
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER TESTING | 150 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 272.8 | ||
| GWORKS | ANNUAL LICENSE FEE | 3,077.41 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | OFFICE SUPPLIES | 16.25 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 40.79 | ||
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 11/08/2022 | 356.88 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,503.65 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 43,533.48 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 8,742.27 | 49755.73 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,791.38 | 2626.35 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 2,140.74 | 3934.43 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,136.08 | 6747.88 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,689.50 | 9227.23 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 23,676.63 | 29141.45 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 356.88 | ||
| STORM WATER FEE | 1242.18 |
| LIBRAY CLAIMS REPORT | ||
| IPERS | IPERS | 272.14 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVD | 84.46 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 271.92 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 76.92 |
| RILEY’S | 111 | |
| TRIBUNE | 2022 RENEWAL | 54 |
| CONSUMER REPORTS | 2022 RENEWAL | 31.03 |
| TASTE OF HOME | 2022 RENEWAL | 18 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Oct-22 | 31.29 |
| BETTY PASSICK | 24.1 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2022 REIMBURSEMENT | 263.28 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,297.99 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,536.13 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,536.13 |
The council looked over the Annual Financial Report FY22. Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report FY22. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Scheidel, Kuehner, Izer and King
Nayes: none
Motion passed
Mayor Mueterthies explained to the council the city needs to disband the 28E agreement with the Chickasaw County Ambulance council.
Motion made by Scheidel to disband the 28E agreement with the Chickasaw County Ambulance Council. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Izer
Nayes: none
Motion passed.
Suzette informed the council four more bat sensors were purchased and have had any problems with bats.
Cathy Humpal told the council Linda Anderson will no longer be a Library Trustee. Jane Lynch said she will be a Library Trustee until 2025. Motion made by Izer to accept Jane Lynch as a Library Trustee until 2025. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Mayor Mueterthies appointed Jane Lynch as a Library Trustee for the Lawler Library until 2025.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve a Library Credit card. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and King
Nayes; none
Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal asked for a copy of a credit card policy. Suzette told she would get her one.
Motion made by King to open the Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed
The Budget Amendment was presented to the council. No comments were made.
Motion made by Izer to close the Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance. Second by Scheidel
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Izer
Nayes: none
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Izer and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be December 5, 2022 at 6:00pm.
Motion made by King to adjourn meeting. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, Scheidel and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk