The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Kuehner, Croell and Scheidel
Council members absent: Izer
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Renee Huinker, Travis Suckow, Cathy Humpal and Stephanie Tangen
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 242.02 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,730.49 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 458.25 | ||
| UPS | 185.63 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 191.2 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,504.16 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,148.99 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 822.9 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 26,156.48 | |
| CASH | MISC HARDWARY – SHOP | 844.12 | |
| HAWKINS | 1,473.78 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,187.17 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JANUARY 2023 MINUTES | 157.04 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2022 | 3,450.00 | |
| BANK IOWA | DECEMBER 2022 SEWAR LOAN PYMT | 8,480.36 | |
| IWD | 2022 4TH QTR UNEMPLOYMENT | 6.75 | |
| PATHWAYS | FY22/23 DONATION | 468 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | RADIO READS | 3,451.32 | |
| JAY UHLENHAKE | 1,415.04 | ||
| IOWA ONE CALL | EMAILS | 7.2 | |
| HARLAND | DEPOSIT SLIPS | 75.98 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | sewer | 557.04 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | TRACTOR DIESEL | 146.63 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Dec-22 | 91.18 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 01/30/2023 | 89.18 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,676.38 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 61,017.29 | 62,249.18 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,961.08 | 5,414.27 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,730.49 | 2,547.93 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,027.49 | 3,383.08 | |
| EMERGENCY FUND | 118.63 | ||
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,480.36 | 2,020.75 | |
| LOCAL OPTION TAX | 5,005.61 | ||
| WATER FUND | 4,553.01 | 6,683.69 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,832.18 | 7,091.87 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 30,343.50 | 29,922.53 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 89.18 | 60.82 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 287.07 | |
| CATHY HUMPAL | BOS MTG MILEAGE | 9.52 | |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 171.41 | |
| DEMCO | 349.66 | ||
| THE IOWAN MAGAZINE | RENEWAL 2023 | 24 | |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Jan-23 | 31.12 | |
| VISA | 39.61 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,391.09 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,303.48 | 18.99 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,303.48 | 18.99 |
Travis Suckow, Chickasaw County Supervisor discussed with the council the 50% increase for the police. A monthly report was asked for from the sheriff.
The council reviewed the Budget FY23-24. Discussed how to cut expenses. Croell mentioned to look at utility rates we are currently billing customers.
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing at 7:15pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, King and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The Proposed Property Tax Levy for Proposed FY23-24 was presented. There was no public comment.
Motion made by King to close Public Hearing. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Kuehner and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve Resolution NO. 2023-02062023 approving the maximum property tax dollars requested for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve Budget FY23/24 for March 6, 2023 at 7:15pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal discussed the Library Budget for FY 23-24. She is asking for $200 more from the city.
Motion made by Croell to increase library budget by $200. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal asked the council to come in the library with her and Renee Huinker to discuss library expansion. She asked the council to sit down and Croell made a comment there aren’t enough chairs. She expressed that’s right there is not enough seating. She discussed the computers for public to use and made the comment they are close to each other and other people could see what is being done on the computers. The library expansion will be added to the agenda in March.
Next meeting will be March 6, 2023 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:43pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Gwen Kuehner