The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Council members absent:
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Renea Huinker, Ryan Wicks and Nick LaRosa
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with an addition regarding City Burning.
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 | 16,309.29 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | DUMP TRUCK | 153.2 | |
| UPS | 122.91 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 95.6 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,709.89 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,292.33 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,911.01 | |
| CASH | 446.16 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 488.19 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | Clean culvert Brush St | 770 | |
| TEAM LAB | SUPER BUGS | 804 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JANUARY 2024 MINUTES | 129.71 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | OCT NOV DEC 2023 PAYMENT | 3,500.01 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | CLEAN CULVERT BRUSH ST AND | 1,000.00 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | COPY PAPER | 72.96 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 4.5 | ||
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | SNOW PLOW | 996.47 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | SNOW PLOW | 1,517.66 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | USA FILING | 380.19 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 37.32 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | BOX CULVERT ENGINEERING | 36,750.00 | |
| HACH | CHLORINE | 274.41 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,355.47 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 95,398.14 | 55610.99 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,320.42 | 4615 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 16,419.29 | 3088.68 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 2,863.05 | 3996.58 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 38,520.00 | ||
| WATER FUND | 2,203.81 | 6324.64 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,815.01 | 7073.1 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 23,256.56 | 29298.3 | |
| STORM WATER FEE | 1214.69 | ||
| CITY OF LAWLER 2023 GROSS WAGES | |||
| SUZETTE BYRNE | 26,969.45 | ||
| JAY UHLENHAKE | 63,405.00 | ||
| CATHERINE HUMPAL | 584.55 | ||
| GWEN KUEHNER | 175.00 | ||
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 1,200.00 | ||
| DALE KING | 300.00 | ||
| JOHN IZER | 250.00 | ||
| JEREMY SCHEIDEL | 275.00 | ||
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 288.12 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 225.3 |
| BETTER HOMES | RENEWAL 2024 | 16 |
| PREVENTION | 51.36 | |
| MAGNOLIA JOURNAL | RENEWAL 2024 | 15 |
| VISA | 154.08 | |
| HAWKEYE ALARM & SIGNAL | 31.12 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 86.73 | |
| CASH | 8,016.00 | |
| MARYJANESFARM | 21.95 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,459.93 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 10,365.59 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 10,365.59 |
Ryan Wicks and Nick LaRosa were here to present the council with the plans for the Box Culverts construction. They went through each culvert with the council and answered questions.
Renea Huinker showed the council the updated library. She explained they are still waiting on a grant she applied for to help the library with expenses.
Mayor Mueterthies told the council he asked John Izer to be on the Board of Adjustment and he agreed. Motion made by Croell to appoint John Izer to the Board of Adjustment. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
The council discussed the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for FY24/25. Suzette explained to the council this Public Hearing will need to be a separate council meeting. Motion made by Wilson to have the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate April 1, 2024 at 7:05pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Wilson, King, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Suzette presented the counsel with the Budget FY24/25 for their review. She explained to the council that property tax went because of the Debt Levy since the city had a new loan for the box culvert project.
Wilson informed the council of a citizen burning and said not just wood. A nuisance letter will be sent to resident with a copy of the ordinance.
Next meeting will be March 4, 2024
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 6:58pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Wilson, King, Scheidel, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk