July 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson

Council members absent:   Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake,  Nick LaRosa-FehrGraham, Deb Throndson, Frank Wilson and Sam Njus

 

Motion made by King to approve the agenda,

Second by Roberson

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by Wilson.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

VESTIS RUGS 415.29
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,306.20
STANTON ELECTRIC TREE IN LINE 625
UPS 86.63
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,616.40
IPERS IPERS 1,232.72
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAXES 759.3
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 125.91
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 15,960.04
CASH 362.25
FIVE STAR COOP 239.06
HAWKINS 1,138.82
IOWA LEAGUE MEMBER DUES 488
TEAM LAB WEED KILLER LAGGOON 2,147.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE 134.07
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS 07/01/2024-09/30/2024 5,034.75
ROGER DRECKMAN REPLACE CURB & GUTTER WEST SID 5,590.00
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2ND 2024 TAX PYMT 6,171.25
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR HAZ-MAT FY2023-2024 203
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF FY 24/25 DRIVE THROUGH 6,699.00
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING AIR CONDITIONER 5,152.87
ANDERSON LEE MOORMAN MUNICIPAL INFRACTI 550
BANK IOWA JUNE 2024 PRINCIPAL 8,462.47
IOWA RURAL WATER 2024 WATER CONFERENCE 180
VISA – S BYRNE TECHNOLOGY 86.59
CARROT – TOP 543.68
TREE DOCTOR TREATMENT OF 6 ASH TREES 907.2
CLEMENS-MR LAWN 458
FEHR GRAHAM 22,607.25
BACON CONCRETE PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #2 114,087.91
RYAN MEIER ELECTRIC SAM NJUS-CITY PORTION 150
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,082.07 REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL 211,603.23     49,654.75
GENERAL FUND 27,198.10       1,444.86
SANITATION FUND 3,306.20       3,034.22
ARPA-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND 5,590.00                    –
ROAD USE TAX FUND 1,521.23       5,443.28
DEBT SERVICE FUND 8,462.47                    –
CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 136,995.16
WATER FUND 3,788.03       6,567.25
SEWER FUND 5,837.75       7,305.28
ELECTRIC FUND 18,904.29     25,859.86

 

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EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,349.50
IPERS IPERS 300.54
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAX 104.25
CATHY HUMPAL MILEAGE 31.36
PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC BOOKS 155.72
INGRAM BOOKS 81.48
JEREMY HUMPAL CAMERA 50
ALLRECIPES MAGAZINE 22
FAMILY HANDYMAN RENEWAL 2024 26.75
VISA 348.71
RENEA HUINKER HOSPISE MEETING 17.97
CASH EXPANSION EXENSE 2,072.52
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,573.61
CLAIMS TOTAL 6,134.41
GENERAL FUND 6,134.41

 

Mayor Mueterthies informed the council, Frank Wilson found grants for the water project to apply for.  Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham Engineering informed the council they can help with the grant applications.  Fehr Graham will need to re-estimate the water project.  The new well location will be moved to help with the cost of the project.

 

Nick LaRosa also gave updates on the culvert project in town.  The project is currently behind schedule due to the rain.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to accept the Partial Pay Estimate number two for Bacon Concrete, LLC.  Seconded by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to open public hearing to amend section 92.02 of Municipal Code regarding water rates.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: King, Scheidel, Wilson and Robeson

Nayes:None

Absent: Croell

 

Ordinance # 2024-1 amending Section 92.02 of the Lawler Municipal Code regarding Water Rates for Service in the City of Lawler was discussed.   Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2024-1.   Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to close the public hearing.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

Motion by Scheidel to waive 2nd and 3rd readings.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

Deb Throndson presented council with application for fireworks permit to be set of July 5th or July 6th, 2024.  Motion made by King to accept the fireworks permit for Deb Throndson. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

The city received quotes from Hacker, Nelson, CPA and Keith Oltrogge, CPA to perform the city annual examination.  Motion made by King to accept Keith Oltrogge, CPA to perform the city annual examination.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

Samantha Njus explained issues with her house electricity.   She would like the city to pay a portion of her bill with Ryan Meier Electric.  Motion made by Wilson for the city to pay $150.00 towards Samantha’s bill form Ryan Meier Electric.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies discussed Nuisance properties within the city.  Letters will be sent to property owners.

 

Fixing the curb and gutter in front of city hall has been put on hold for 2 years.

 

Next meeting will be August 5, 2024

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:44pm.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Wilson, King, Scheidel, and Roberson

Nays:  None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk