Author: R Patrick Sheridan

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

Lawler, IA  52154

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016                                                             7:00 PM, CITY HALL

 

 

1. ROLL CALL.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

3. APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

4. MAYORS COMMENTS.

5. BUSINESS:

1. PUBLIC HEARING – 7:15 PM – PROPOSED INTENTION TO CONVEY AND TRANSFER PROPERTY.

1. RESOLUTION – PROPOSING THE CONVEYANCE AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.

1. SHIRLEY KUEHNER – PROPERTY SOUTH OF TOWN.

1. CAROL HOPP – CHICKASAW CONNECTIONS.

1. BILL GOSS – VACATION OF ALLEY.

1. SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION – FREEDOM ROCK.

1. LAWLER LIONS CLUB.

1. RESOLUTION – ANNUAL STREET FINANCE REPORT.

1. BUCKY’S – LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL.

1. CD RENEWAL.

1. BAT EXTERMINATION ESTIMATE.

1. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.

1. CITY CLERK APPLICATIONS.

7. ADJOURNMENT.

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Others present: Jaden Bruess, Shirl Stone, Diane Bruess, Jacob Bruess, Marshal Rosenbaum, PJ Rosenbaum, Cathy Humpal, Valley Stone Sr., Samantha Stone,  Ashley Ewing, Mike Wilcoxson, Eric Fibikar, Frank Wilson, Don Rosenbaum, Amie Rosenbaum, Roger Dreckman, Ron Myers, Teresa Kehl.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve the Agenda.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid.  All Ayes.

Hawkeye REC	Service	$22,654.64
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax  July	$1,257.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,558.56
IPERS	July	$1,000.32
Salaries	Salaries	$6,722.66
Jendro Sanitation	July garbage	$2,165.76
Post Office	Postage	$81.00
Windstream	July	$94.15
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$93.23
United Parcel Service	shipping	$106.73
Chris Lauer	tree removal	$825.00
ARAWARK	rental	$86.90
Fehr Graham	services – water project	$1,654.75
John Deere Credit	tractor payment	$10,068.00
Ashlynn Hubka	deposit refund	$75.00
Hawkins	water supplies	$685.82
Iowa One Call	locates	$14.40
Quill	office supplies	$71.99
NEICAC	annual donation	$329.25
Five Star Coop	fuel & supplies	$315.33
Five Star Coop	LP gas – sewer	$356.09
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$190.14
Simmering-Cory	administrative fees – water project	$2,000.00
Iowa Rural Water	water class fee	$140.00
Terry-Durin Company	electric supplies	$2,184.00
Iowa DNR	wastewater permit fee	$210.00
Stanton Electric	repairs & change service	$1,091.48
Bodensteiner Implement	supplies	$28.25
Total		$56,522.45
Library Bills
IPERS	July	$184.11
Cathy Humpal	wages	$1,237.28
SHAPE Magazine	subscription	$9.99
Penworthy	books	$105.76
Windstream	June	$85.69
Iowa History Journal	subscription	$18.95
INGRAM	books	$86.98
MidAmerica Books	books	$135.60
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$110.20
IPERS	July	$184.11
Jane Lynch	6 hrs.	$48.00
Library Total		$2,206.67
July Receipts
General		$871.76
Road Use Tax		$3,458.89
Property Tax		$758.14
Local Option Tax		$2,400.92
Library		$16,502.18
Charges for Services		$52,604.78
Park Fundraiser		$58.90
Iowa Finance Authority		$30,092.16
Total		$106,747.73

Ashley Ewing and Mike Wilcoxson were present to discuss the complaints about their dogs.  Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod that if there are any more complaints about the dogs at 205 S Depot Street some of the dogs will no longer be allowed at the residence.  All Ayes.

Several concerned citizens had complaints about the lack of adequate toilet facilities at the Lawler All-Niter.  The council decided that the Lawler All-Niter will not be allowed in the future without adequate toilet facilities.  Law enforcement for the All-Niter in the future will be looked into.  Law enforcement and toilet facilities for the tournament will be discussed with Jason Byrne the organizer of the tournament.

Ron Myers presented plans for water and sewer service lines to be installed.  Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the plans from Ron Myers for water and sewer service lines with the approval of Jay Uhlenhake water and wastewater superintendent.  All Ayes.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to appoint Barb Bentley to the Library Board for a six year term.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to get an estimate on bat extermination for the next meeting.  All Ayes.

The fire department will be selling the tanker truck after the new fire truck is delivered.  Moved by King, seconded by Izer to look into purchasing the tanker truck from the fire department after the new truck is delivered.  All Ayes.

Water rates were discussed with Paul Rosenbaum.

The possibility of the Lions Club putting the fire bell on the city owned lot on Grove Street or  selling the lot to Mary Gitch. was discussed.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to pass resolution #080116 to hold a public hearing on September 6, 2016 at 7:15 PM. for the consideration of selling a city-owned lot on Grove Street to Mary Gitch for $750.00.   All Ayes.

The installation of the new playground equipment was discussed.  Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the purchase of the supplies needed to install the playground equipment.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to allow the trail committee to remove the tree west of the tennis court at Highland Park.  All Ayes.

The engineering fees and the closing out of the well and water main project were discussed.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to renew $10,000 CD investment for six months.  All Ayes.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve the city clerk job description with one correction and to advertise in the New Hampton Newspapers and the Calmar Courier for the position.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 PM.  All Ayes.

_____________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA  52154
563-238-3614

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1, 2016
7:00 PM, CITY HALL

1. ROLL CALL.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

3. APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

4. MAYORS COMMENTS.

BUSINESS:
RON MYERS – ESTIMATES ON WATER & SEWER MAINS.
ASHLEY EWING – NUISANCE.
CATHY HUMPAL – APPOINT LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER & BUILDING ISSUE.
PAUL ROSENBAUM – WATER RATES.
PAUL ROSENBAUM – LAWLER ALL-NITER.
ENGINEERING FEES FOR WATER PROJECT.
CITY PROPERTY SOUTH OF TOWN.
LOT ON GROVE STREET.
LIONS CLUB – FIRE BELL.
FIRE DEPARTMENT TANKER TRUCK.
PARK BOARD.
CD RENEWAL.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
CITY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Lawler City Council met in special session on July 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Others present: Dianna Gebel.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to set the hours for the City Clerk position at:  9:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday plus meetings.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to set the wages for the City Clerk position at $16.00 per hour with a 90 day review.  Ayes – Izer, King, Scheidel and Throndson.  Nays – Zubrod.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel for the vacation, sick time and paid holidays terms for the City Clerk position to be as for current employees with the exceptions of:  sick time and vacation must be used in the year given or there will be no compensation and comp time will be deleted.  Ayes – Izer, King and Throndson.  Nays – Scheidel and Zubrod.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to make the requirements for the City Clerk position as follows:  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential functions of the position.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM.  All Ayes.

____________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Others present: Ron Myers, Jason Byrne, Tony Blazek, Jerry Vrzak, Kurt Croell & Mike Murray.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of Ron Myers discussion of building permit, water and sewer service.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid.  All Ayes.

Hawkeye REC	Service	$15,230.05
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax  June	$1,270.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,533.76
IPERS	June	$987.85
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	June garbage	$2,146.20
Post Office	Postage	$147.45
Windstream	June	$98.47
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$103.82
United Parcel Service	shipping	$78.97
Iowa Dept. of Inspections	food stand permit	$33.50
ARAWARK	rental	$86.90
Fehr Graham	services – water project	$147.50
Bodensteiner Imp.	supplies	$63.06
Deb Zubrod	food stand supplies	$226.00
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$83.73
TestAmerica	water & wastewater testing	$98.70
Hawkins	water supplies	$486.22
Wellmark	health insurance	$2,146.35
Clerk of Court	small claim	$95.00
David Pepper	refund	$11.60
Blacktop Service Company	street seal coating	$25,751.91
Floyd Mitchell Landfill	TV monitor disposal	$58.00
Iowa League of Cities	annual dues	$414.00
Chickasaw County Auditor	haz-mat	$219.50
Chickasaw County Auditor	drive-thru patrol	$3,292.50
City of Lawler	electric at lift station	$468.75
Office Depot	office supplies	$77.84
Mid-American Research	lagoon supplies	$686.35
APC PLAY	playground equipment	$26,292.00
Lawler Fire Dept.	semi-annual allotment	$2,756.25
Iowa Workforce Development	unemployment	$19.92
Treasurer State of Iowa	withholding	$804.00
Iowa DNR	water supply fee	$50.99
Helping Services	annual donation	$100.00
Total		$93,167.96
Library Bills
IPERS	June	$176.21
Cathy Humpal	wages	$877.17
HGTV Magazine	subscription	$34.97
Penworthy	books	$92.41
Windstream	May	$88.95
The Courier	subscription	$91.85
INGRAM	books	$280.07
DEMCO	equipment	$1,116.82
Lawler Public Library	petty cash – postage & supplies	$70.02
United States Treasury	FICA withholding	$973.04
Treasurer State of Iowa	withholding	$110.00
Library Total		$3,911.51
June Receipts
General		$869.88
Road Use Tax		$4,117.91
Property Tax		$1,280.53
Local Option Tax		$2,400.92
Library		$559.82
Charges for Services		$40,731.78
Park Fundraiser		$787.22
Total		$50,748.06

Tony Blazek from the Lawler Irish Fest reported that the Irish Fest had a good turnout this year and everything went real well.

Jason Byrne informed the council that the Lawler All-Niter will be the same number of teams as last year.  Jason is collecting a deposit for the campsites that will be refunded if the campsites are cleaned up.  Gates or the dump truck will be used to stop the pedestrian traffic as last year.

Jerry Vrzak was present to discuss utility deposits.  Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to require a $100 utility deposit for customers that pay for only two utility services, the deposit for all others will be $150.  Ayes – Izer, King. Scheidel & Throndson.  Nays – Zubrod.

Ron Myers has plans to build a house and inquired about water and sewer mains.  There will be estimates on the cost of the water and sewer mains and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to have the sheriff talk to the residents at 205 S Depot Street about the violation of City Code in regard to the number of dogs in the household.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel. seconded by Izer to send notice to the residents of 102 S Lincoln Street that the camper on the property must have current license or be removed from the property.  All Ayes.

Midwest Assistance Program was discussed.  It will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #6 in the amount of $3,300.29 and payment estimate $7-final in the amount of $26,389.87 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the project construction of the Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Discussion of City property south of town was tabled for the next meeting.

The City owned lot on Grove Street will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the Hole in the Wall liquor license renewal.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to withdraw 2 – $5,000 investment CD’s.  The funds will be used as extra payment on the tractor.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to reinvest $5,000 sewer fund investment CD for 30 months.  All Ayes.

Requests for proposals for the City Annual Exam from Dennis Donovan, PC and Shaffer Company, PC were reviewed.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to accept the proposal in the amount of $3,000 from Dennis Donovan, PC for the City Annual Exam.  All Ayes.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.  Disconnect notices will be sent.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to move into closed session to discuss the City Clerk position at the request of Sue Cutsforth.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to move out of closed session.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer for the retirement of Sue Cutsforth on September 30, 2016.  Motion died for lack of second.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel for the retirement of Sue Cutsforth on November 30, 2016.  Ayes – Izer, King, Scheidel and Zubrod.  Nays – Throndson.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 PM.  All Ayes.

_____________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

 

AGENDA

SPECIAL MEETING

JULY 18, 2016 @ 7:00 PM

CITY HALL

1. ROLL CALL.

2. APPROVAL WITH ANY ADDITIONS OF AGENDA.

3. BUSINESS:

1. CITY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION.

4. ADJOURNMENT.

City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA  52154
563-238-3614

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING–JULY 5, 2016–7:00 PM, CITY HALL

ROLL CALL.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

MAYORS COMMENTS.

BUSINESS:

• LAWLER IRISH FEST COMMITTEE.
• LAWLER ALL-NITER – JASON BYRNE.
• ASHLEY EWING – NUISANCE.
• NUISANCE – CAMPER AT 102 S LINCOLN STREET.
• MIDWEST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
• JERRY VRZAK – UTILITY DEPOSITS.
• WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN PROJECT – ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.
• APPROVAL OF PAYMENT ESTIMATE #6 AND #7 FROM BLAZEK CORPORATION ON WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN PROJECT.
• CITY PROPERTY SOUTH OF TOWN.
• LOT ON GROVE STREET.
• HOLE IN THE WALL – LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL.
• ANNUAL EXAM – CPA PROPOSALS.
• DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
• CITY CLERK POSITION.

ADJOURNMENT.

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Others present: Mike Murray, Deb Merrill, Tony Blazek, Lucas Elsbernd, Roger Dreckman and Mary Gruenberg.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the additions of the Irish Fest Committee and Mary Gruenberg discussion of nuisance.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid.  All Ayes.

Hawkeye REC	Service	$15,220.77
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax  May	$986.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,533.72
IPERS	May	$987.85
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	May garbage	$2,167.96
Post Office	Postage	$74.47
Windstream	May	$90.70
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$127.45
United Parcel Service	shipping	$101.00
Post Office	box rent	$52.00
ARAWARK	rental	$86.90
Fehr Graham	services – water project	$254.50
Bodensteiner Imp.	blade	$56.04
Heartland Asphalt	cold mix	$535.62
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$336.73
TestAmerica	water & wastewater testing	$185.85
Hawkins	water supplies	$345.58
Blazek Corporation	park curbstop	$271.25
Stanton Electric	electric pole & repairs	$924.57
Paul Niemann Const.	rock	$78.36
Anderson, Wilmarth Law Firm	legal fees	$850.00
Roger Dreckman Construction	clean brush – park	$1,125.00
Pollard	pest control	$54.50
Team Lab	supplies – sewer	$1,508.50
CASH, Inc.	park fence, supplies & fuel	$1,783.44
Five Star Coop	fuel-April	$72.20
Iowa Finance Authority	sewer loan payment	$32,742.50
Iowa Finance Authority	water loan payment	$18,623.29
Lawler Public Library	cleaning reimbursement	$412.82
Rosenbaum Auto	stump grinding	$136.00
Five Star Coop	fuel & lp tank at lift station	$956.31
Total		$89,782.70
Library Bills
IPERS	May	$178.81
Cathy Humpal	wages	$888.22
do it yourself	subscription	$21.37
Penworthy	books	$112.27
Windstream	April	$85.94
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$71.97
INGRAM	books	$166.54
Food Network Magazine	subscription	$39.97
House Beautiful	subscription	$32.07
Cathy Humpal	insurance reimbursement	$750.00
Library Total		$2,347.16
May Receipts
General		$1,229.06
Road Use Tax		$2,941.68
Property Tax		$3,667.96
Local Option Tax		$3,040.57
Transfer of Jurisdiction-County		$1,905.28
Charges for Services		$42,143.44
CDBG-water		$6,000.00
State Revolving Fund-water		$33,032.40
Total		$93,960.39

Lucas Elsbernd from Fehr Graham Engineering explained the costs for the water project and the change order reduction.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to approve change order #3 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Project with a reduction of $17,665.98.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve a variance to Eric Njus for his house at 306 W Grove Street  provided that the Board of Adjustment approves the variance.  This is being granted due to survey discrepancies.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Irish Fest  requested that the east side of the hardware store building be blocked off during the Irish Fest for a car show.  Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the east side of the hardware store building to be blocked off for a car show during the Irish Fest.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Irish Fest requested a larger tent be used this year during the fest.  It will be located 12 ft. further north and 8 ft. further south than previous years. Moved by King, seconded by Izer to allow the larger tent for the fest as presented.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Fire Department requested using Croell Park for kids water ball on the Saturday of the Irish Fest.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to approve the use of Croell Park for kids water ball on the Saturday of the Irish Fest.  All Ayes.

Mary Gruenberg had a complaint about the number of dogs at the residence and the excessive barking caused by the dogs in at 205 S Depot Street.  There have also been other complaints from residents about this.  Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to send the residents at 205 S Depot Street a letter to remedy the excessive barking from their dogs and comply with City Code on the number of dogs owned within seven to ten days.  All Ayes.

The council answered questions that Mike Murray and Deb Merrill had about the new discontinuance of service and utility deposit policies.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Utility Deposit Policy, Discontinuance of Service Policy, letter to landlords regarding new utility policies and letter to residents regarding new utility policies.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to contact Shirley Kuehner about the possible conveyance of property south of town that is owned by the City.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to allow Pat & JoAnne Costigan to display the old fire bell.  An agreement will be signed stating that the City will maintain ownership of the bell and if they no longer wish to display it, it will be returned to the City.  All Ayes.

The park budget has all been used for this fiscal year so the City will not be able to contribute to the trail or park committee this fiscal year.

Cathy Humpal will continue to clean the bathrooms, hallway and meeting room as needed.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to send requests for proposals to three CPA firms to conduct an annual exam as required by the Auditor of the State.  These proposals will be accepted until July 5, 2016.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve a 2% salary increase for Jay Uhlenhake.   All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve a 2% salary increase for Sue Cutsforth.  Ayes -King & Throndson.  Nays- Izer, Scheidel & Zubrod.  Jay Uhlenhake $51,305.54, Sue Cutsforth $29,366.28.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.  Payment agreements as presented were approved.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Others present: Kurt Croell, Tony Blazek, Randy Franzen & Jay Uhlenhake.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the additions of discussion of spring cleanup day and the fire bell .  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid with the correction to Stanton Electric bill.  All Ayes.

Hawkeye REC	Service	$18,188.34
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax first quarter adjustment	$7.00
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax  April	$992.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,533.74
IPERS	April	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	April garbage	$2,131.02
Post Office	Postage	$209.00
Windstream	April	$93.27
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$182.27
United Parcel Service	shipping	$103.00
Lawler Public Library	allotment	$1,160.00
ARAWARK	rental	$130.35
City of Lawler	sewer payroll expense	$3,309.57
Bodensteiner Imp.	supplies	$46.87
Gary Cuvelier	15 hrs. snow removal	$150.00
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$152.15
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Quality Pump & Control	sewer pump repair	$2,251.00
Blazek Corporation	lagoon repairs	$185.00
Stanton Electric	pole replacement	$863.56
Paul Niemann Const.	rock	$75.24
IAMU	annual dues	$1,121.00
Quill	office supplies	$274.96
Chickasaw County Clerk of Court	small claims	$295.00
Jerry Zweibahmer	deposit refund	$75.00
Jennifer Bear	deposit refund	$75.00
CASH, Inc.	supplies & fuel	$214.95
Five Star Coop	park fuel	$158.57
Simmering-Cory Inc.	water project administrative fees	$6,000.00
John Deere Financial	tractor payment	$8,458.81
Total		$56,575.35
Library Bills
IPERS	April	$178.81
Cathy Humpal	wages	$888.20
Jane Lynch	wages	$51.72
Penworthy	books	$163.30
Windstream	March	$85.72
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$112.30
INGRAM	books	$210.71
Simple & Delicious	subscription	$19.98
Calmar Courier	subscription	$33.00
Quill	office supplies	$38.36
DEMCO	supplies	$199.50
Petty Cash	supplies & postage	$86.87
Library Total		$2,068.47
April Receipts
General		$693.24
Road Use Tax		$2,597.25
Property Tax		$25,018.87
Local Option Tax		$3,040.55
Park Donations		$6,232.00
Charges for Services		$44,019.92
Total		$81,601.83

 

The Lawler Irish Fest committee members requested that the volleyball tournament during the fest be moved from Croell Park to Junko Park to make it more efficient for the players who are involved in both volleyball and kickball.  Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the volleyball tournament to be at Junko Park during the Irish Fest.  All Ayes.

John Cuvelier was not able to attend the meeting to discuss insurance renewal.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve Bucky’s cigarette permit renewal.  All Ayes.

Peak Energy Saver program from Jirak Construction was reviewed.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to open the public hearing on the amendment of the current budget at 7:15 PM.  All Ayes. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to close the public hearing on the amendment of the current budget.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #05022016 a resolution amending the current budget for the FY ending June, 2016.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #050316 a resolution assessing $1581.00 to the property at 315 E Grove Street for sidewalk replacement and snow removal.  All Ayes.

The condition of N East Street and E Spring from Depot Street to the hydrant were discussed.  It was decided that E Spring would be added to the seal coating project for this year and that seal coating it not needed on N East Street.

Estimates for seal coating and crack sealing from Blacktop Service Co., Kluesner Construction, Prairie Road Builders and D&M Asphalt were reviewed.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to accept the bid as presented of $24,204.21 for seal coating from Blacktop Service Co., E Spring Street from Depot Street to the hydrant will be added for an approximate cost of $2,000.00.  All Ayes.

Letters will be sent to property owners in regard to lawn mowing and vehicle removal.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve payment estimate #5 in the amount of $$29,874.65 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Investments were discussed.  Moved by King, seconded by Izer to reinvest interest on certificates of deposit at fiscal yearend and review investments it the July meeting.  All Ayes.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to increase utility deposits to $150.00 .  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to send 12 day notice of disconnection of service to customers when their bill is delinquent after the 20^th of the month.  All Ayes.

Spring Cleanup Day will be as planned.  Some of the garbage may not be picked up until Saturday depending on how much is put out for Cleanup Day.

Pat Costigan is interested in putting the  old fire bell on his lot at the corner of Lincoln and Grove.  The City would like to keep ownership of the bell if it is put on the lot.  Jeremy Scheidel will check with the fire department and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM.  All Ayes.

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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 2, 2016       7:00 PM, CITY HALL

 ROLL CALL.

 APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

 APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

 MAYORS COMMENTS.

 BUSINESS:

1.  LAWLER IRISH FEST – VOLLEYBALL
2.  PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET – 7:15 PM.
3.  JOHN CUVELIeR – INSURANCE RENEWAL.
4.  ESTIMATES ON STREET PROJECT.
5.  BUCKY’S CIGARETTE PERMIT RENEWAL.
6.  JIRAK CONSTRUCTION – PEAK ENERGY SAVER INFORMATION.
7.  RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS TO PROPERTY.
8.  APPROVAL OF PAYMENT ESTIMATE #5 FOR WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN PROJECT.
9.  REVIEW INVESTMENT POLICY.
10.  DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS-UTILITY DEPOSITS-UTILITY APPLICATION.
11.  ADJOURNMENT.