The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Croell
Council members absent: Roberson
Others present: John Cuvelier and Travis Suckow
Motion made by Scheidel 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 Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
VESTIS RUGS 276.86
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,373.97
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 62.49
UPS 82.92
TEST AMERICA 110.95
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,695.55
IPERS IPERS 1,289.86
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 503.9
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 25,487.02
CASH 161.82
HAWKINS 736.44
BLAZEK CORPORATION WATER MAIN BREAK 2,130.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 2025 MINUTES 76.7
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLES 216.66
ANDERSON 528
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD DIRECT ASSESSMNET 150
NAPA DUMP TRUCK 144.35
STATE HYGIENIC LAB 21
ROSENBAUM AUTO 125
VISA – J UHLENHAKE 167.86
VISA – S BYRNE 905.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT Jan-25 49.91
FEHR GRAHAM IA DNR FEES& PAYMENTS 1,315.04
DEPOSIT REFUNDS REFUND DATE 02/24/2025 45.38
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,481.56 REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL 46,138.83 60,831.10
GENERAL FUND 6,385.66 6,353.41
SANITATION FUND 3,373.97 2,978.81
ROAD USE TAX FUND 982.55 3,444.58
CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 1,315.04
WATER FUND 4,629.72 8,577.99
SEWER FUND 2,351.61 9,329.45
ELECTRIC FUND 27,054.90 30,146.86
DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND 45.38 –
LIBRARY
IPERS IPERS 277.51
INGRAM BOOKS 323.37
CONSUMER REPORTS 32.1
US POSTAL SERVICE BOX RENT 84
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT 31.24
SMITHSONIAN 29.99
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,387.48
CLAIMS TOTAL 2,165.69
GENERAL FUND 2,165.69
The council discussed the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for FY25/26. Suzette explained to the council this Public Hearing will need to be a separate council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Property Tax Levey April 7, 2025 at 7:15pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed at bid from C.A.S.H. Lumber for supplies for the city hall repairs. The city hall repairs will be discussed further in April.
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates discussed raising deductibles for property coverage. Motion made by Scheidel to increase insurance deductible from $5000 to $10,000. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Scheidel discussed a new Kawasaki side by side for Jay. Kawasaki is offering a promotion for Kawasaki side by sides for municipalities. The city would pay the insurance and any maintenance for the side by side and we would receive a new one each year. Jeremy will continue to research the offer further. John Cuvelier will check into insurance costs. This will be tabled to April.
Kurt Croell asked Travis Suckow, Chickasaw County Supervisor why he had voted to give $50.000 to Nashua to fix the damn. If money gets returned to the county Croell would like to see Mr. Suckow represent the district that voted for him. The City of Lawler could have used the money to help with expense of the repairing the box culverts in town to help with possible flooding.
The city will be changing amending Chapter 92, water rates and affecting Chapter 99, sewer service charges, of the Lawler Municipal Code regarding water and sewer utility discontinuance fees. Motion made by Scheidel to set public hearing April 7, 2025 at 7:25pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None
Next meeting will be April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:30pm. Seconded by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
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