The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Council members absent:
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Jane Lynch, Travis Suckow, Dave Burns and Renea Huinker
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 King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,477.50 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | ROGER DRECKMAN NEW SERVICE | 5,435.63 | |
| UPS | 132.84 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 95.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,861.24 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,439.05 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 772.09 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 419.52 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,091.66 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,234.32 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | DEC 2023 MINUTES | 92.11 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 5,034.75 | ||
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 1ST HALF 2024 TAXATION | 6,171.25 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 1ST QTR 28E AGREE AMBULANCE | 10,886.40 | |
| BANK IOWA | DEC 2023 LOAN PRINCIPAL PYMT | 8,474.24 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | DRINKING WATER TEST | 21 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | FUEL PICKUP | 95.41 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | ADOBE | 50.63 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 45.9 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | BOX CULVERT IMPROVE | 10,500.00 | |
| DONS TRUCK SALES | 114.99 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 8,156.77 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 85,879.76 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 25,468.59 | 7,896.08 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,477.50 | 2,705.79 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,611.31 | 4,708.52 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,474.24 | 2,119.80 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 10,500.00 | 1,000,000.00 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,983.83 | 7,440.70 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,735.14 | 8,115.07 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 29,629.15 | 27,700.46 |
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| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,312.54 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 290.57 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAX | 102.84 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | WEEBLY | 33.9 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 25.67 |
| ILA | MEMBERSHIP | 30 |
| MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING | BOOKS | 68.85 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.22 | |
| VISA | CRAFTS | 78.84 |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | LIBRARY EXPANSION | 6,900.44 |
| KENNEDY & KENNEDY | CONFERENCE CALL RENEA HUINKER | 44 |
| RENEA HUINKER | DOOR SIGN | 18.61 |
| CASH | 665.64 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,548.02 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 11,151.14 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 11,151.14 |
Cole Roberson has agreed to fill Gwen Kuehner’s council seat after her resignation. Motion made by Scheidel to appoint Cole Roberson to the council to replace Gwen Kuehner’s council seat. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, Croell and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies, Karen Wilson, Dale King, Jeremy Scheidel and Cole Roberson to their Oaths.
Appointments were made by council for 2024. The Board of Adjustment will need another appointment to for a replacement until 2025
Appointments January 2024
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Kurt Croell, Cole Roberson, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Karen Wilson, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. Cole Roberson & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Karen Wilson, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
2025
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Kurt Croell 2027
Roger Dreckman 2024
Frank Wilson 2025
Park Board 5 year term
Roger Dreckman 2026
Dale King 2026
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Emergency Management Board
Mark Mueterthies
Dale King
REAP
Mark Mueterthies
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Appointments for 2024 with the Board of Adjustment to be tabled until February. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, King, Croell and Roberson.
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Dave Burns cleaned up under the city culvert near his house. The City did not hire him to do this work and he did not get paid for this. Kurt Croell thanked him for his volunteer work. Mr. Burns also handed out a flier regard a Lawler TEAM Challenge to volunteer to help cleanup Dry Run Creak through town. Suzette stated the property owners along the creek receive letters to clean up their half of the creek that runs along their property.
Renea Huinker with the Library Board gave the council an update on the library remodel. The furnace room has been moved and is functional. The outside windows to the south and west have been installed. The library will be applying for a grant the Chickasaw Foundation. She informed the council the winter hours for the library will be closing at 4:30pm.
Mayor Muetherthies informed the council the city will need a new air conditioner in the city hall. Mic’s Plumbing & Heating informed him a coil was rusted in current air conditioner. Motion made by Croell to purchase a new air conditioner. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel, Wilson and Roberson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Lucas Elsbernd sent the council a schedule for the Box Culvert Improvements. The council needs to date and time for bid opening for the Box Culvert Improvements projects and set date and time for the public hearing on the proposed Contract Documents and Estimated Costs for the Box Culvert Improvements project. Motion made by Croell to set bid opening date February 28, 2024 at 10:00am. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson, Roberson, Scheidel and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to set public hearing date to accept bid on March 4, 2024 at 7:15pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Chickasaw County Supervisor Travis Suckow was at the meeting. Croell was asking why the City of Nashua received the $50,000 to fix their damn. Travis also voted to give $50,000 to the secondary roads near Alta Vista. Croell asked Mr. Suckow to start representing his district. The City of Lawler could use some help with the replacement of the 4 box culverts within the city.
The council worked on the Budget FY24-25. Street repairs were discussed. Not much will be able to be done this year since the box culverts are being replace. Jendro Sanitation raised their prices of the garbage pickup. Jay stated increase in chemical prices for the water, sewer and parks. Suzette will run the numbers the council gave. Budget numbers will be discussed next month.
Next meeting will be February 5, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 9:00pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Wilson, King, Scheidel, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk