The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Jane Lynch, Renee Huinker and Karen Wilson
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.
Second by Croell All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Kuehner All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 135.7 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,234.73 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | MIC PH | 1,126.15 | |
| UPS | 64 | ||
| RILEY’S | TONER | 716.63 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TEST | 362.45 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,627.18 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,219.22 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 769.97 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,016.76 | |
| CASH | 467.87 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 1,203.97 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | REPLACE 2 FIRE HYDRANTS | 21,832.41 | |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS WINTERBLEND AND GLYP | 1,228.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | SEPTEMBER 2023 MINUTES | 112.81 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 4,694.25 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | JULY-SEPT 2023 | 3,500.01 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | CHESTNUT FROM PITTS TO HWY 24 | 56,050.00 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | RECEIPT BOOKS | 175.9 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 4TH QTR 2023 28E AGREEMENT | 10,368.00 | |
| DNR | 224 ANNUALY WATER FEE | 115 | |
| IAWEA | 2023 WATER CLASS | 40 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | WATER METERS | 1,267.04 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 104.06 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | FMC LANDFILL | 90 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | POSTAGE | 453.19 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Sep-23 | 39.52 | |
| CLEMENS-MR LAWN | 458 | ||
| DSG | SIGN POST | 827.42 | |
| ANDERA TREE SERVICE LLC | TREE REMOVAL BLVD | 350 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 09/27/2023 | 1,064.41 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 10/03/2023 | 82.13 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,980.01 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 143,776.79 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 22,464.33 | 6,611.16 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,324.73 | 2,961.77 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 57,503.76 | 5,333.82 | |
| WATER FUND | 27,079.99 | 7,390.41 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,675.98 | 7,407.27 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,645.87 | 35,787.54 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 82.13 | 300.00 |
LIBRARY
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,217.38 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 250.78 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 96.52 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 213.69 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Sep-23 | 31.76 |
| VISA | 48.24 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,228.67 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 3,087.04 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,087.04 |
Renea Huinker explained the library board is continuing to work on designed layout. The contractors will be in October 6, 2023 in the afternoon to start working on changes. The library has applied for a $50,000 Grant. The grant review is October 19, 2023.
The council discussed Ordinance #69.12(1) Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles. Motion made by King to change Ordinance #69.12(1) to permit the parking of 2 registered vehicles per licensed driver out-of-doors for more than 30 days. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The council discussed Ordinance #155.04 Property Maintenance. Suzette explained to the council she spoke with the City Attorney regarding this ordinance and he doesn’t think the current ordinance needs to be changed. He said the ordinance needs to be enforced.
Nuisance at 307 E Spring St. was discussed. The property owners sent a letter regarding the Nuisance letter they received. Counsel person Izer said he spoke with the property owners regarding the race track in back yard. Motion made by Croell to send a letter to property owners to either eliminate race track or they need to put of 7ft fence up and have the track fully enclosed. John volunteered to deliver letter. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mayor Mueterthies gave an update regarding the current nuisance abatement at 205 N Center St. The city is currently waiting for the court date. The mayor and one counsel person will be required to testify on behalf of the City.
Mayor Mueterthies updated the council regarding the box culvert loan. Mayor Mueterthies and Jay Uhlenhake spoke with Mark Newell an aide to Governor Reynolds. Mayor Mueterthies informed them the information has been sent to engineers. Jay has received the locates so the engineers will be in Lawler.
The waterway through town will need to be cleaned out. The property owner’s along the waterway are responsible for cleaning their side of the waterway. This will be tabled until November meeting.
Next meeting will be November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:40pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell and King
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk