The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the Fire Department addition. Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,364.68 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | LIGHTS CITY HALL | 995.91 | |
| UPS | 218.51 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 312.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,806.60 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,360.69 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 450.51 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,978.72 | |
| CASH | 729.8 | ||
| TEAM LAB | SHOP SUPPLIES | 221 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 107.72 | ||
| BANK IOWA | 11.22 | ||
| PATHWAYS | 468 | ||
| IOWA ONE CALL | EMAIL 8/12/2024-8/31/2024 | 18 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | 50 | ||
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | FLUIDS, INTERSTATE BATTERY | 686.29 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | CHRISTMAS ROPE LIGHTS | 64.52 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | GOOGLE & ADOBE | 36.59 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | JANUARY 2025 SALES TAX | 1,306.19 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 01/22/2025 | 107.92 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,810.80 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 44,383.38 | 65,978.92 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 6,824.51 | 7,156.90 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,364.68 | 3,365.09 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 952.58 | 4,056.46 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 11.22 | 2,118.44 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,552.72 | 9,893.39 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,609.75 | 7,863.35 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,016.83 | 31,426.38 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 51.09 | 98.91 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 315.88 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 227.32 |
| WOMAN’S DAY | 26.72 | |
| BETTER HOMES | 2025 RENEWAL | 20 |
| DEMCO | 206.69 | |
| VISA | 154.08 | |
| GILMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY | DAMAGED BOOK | 9.99 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,584.09 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,544.77 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,544.77 |
Suzette presented the Budget FY25-26. The council looked through it No changes made.
Motion made by Croell to approve the GIS Mapping. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept agreement for Chickasaw County Law Enforcement Services. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Wilson, Roberson and King
Nays: None
Motion passed
Mayor Mueterthies updated the council about the nuisance abate at 201 N Benz. Property owners are planning on taking house down and covering hole around the June 1, 2025. The city is waiting for attorney.
The City Hall repairs are tabled for next month.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept Croell, Inc building permit. Second by King.
Ayes, Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Scheidel and King discussed the fire department financial status. They are requesting the city pay for the department’s utility bill. The fire department performs a service to the city. Motion made by Croell to have the city pay for the utilities for the Lawler Fire Department. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, Scheidel and King
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:40pm. Seconded by Croell.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
