AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 18, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
- ROLL CALL.
- APPROVAL WITH ANY ADDITIONS OF AGENDA.
- BUSINESS:
- CITY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION.
- ADJOURNMENT.
Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes
July 2016 City Council Agenda
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.
June 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
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
May 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
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 20th 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.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
May 2016 City Council Agenda
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:
- LAWLER IRISH FEST – VOLLEYBALL
- PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET – 7:15 PM.
- JOHN CUVELIeR – INSURANCE RENEWAL.
- ESTIMATES ON STREET PROJECT.
- BUCKY’S CIGARETTE PERMIT RENEWAL.
- JIRAK CONSTRUCTION – PEAK ENERGY SAVER INFORMATION.
- RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS TO PROPERTY.
- APPROVAL OF PAYMENT ESTIMATE #5 FOR WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN PROJECT.
- REVIEW INVESTMENT POLICY.
- DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS-UTILITY DEPOSITS-UTILITY APPLICATION.
- ADJOURNMENT.
March City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Joe Schmitt, Ann Schmitt & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of nuisance at 507 E Pitts Street. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$21,002.39 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,030.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,513.74 |
| IPERS | February |
$987.85 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | February garbage |
$2,142.48 |
| Jendro Sanitation | January increase |
$64.30 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$119.00 |
| Windstream | February |
$85.97 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$278.12 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$105.19 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$54.50 |
| Quill | office supplies |
$101.02 |
| ARAWARK | rental |
$72.40 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel – January |
$56.86 |
| Municipal Supply | electric supplies |
$495.14 |
| Sandean | service |
$210.37 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$184.46 |
| Brown Supply Company | street supplies |
$317.90 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$428.09 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$283.21 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$100.00 |
| Iowa DNR | wastewater permit fee |
$85.00 |
| Lawler Fire Department | truck allocation |
$5,900.00 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel – February |
$98.45 |
| State Hygeinic Lab | water testing |
$39.00 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$42,856.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | February |
$172.76 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$861.11 |
| Windstream | January |
$86.04 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$121.75 |
| INGRAM | books |
$92.55 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage & website renewal |
$75.10 |
| The Family Handyman | subscription |
$14.98 |
| MORE Magazine | subscription |
$30.00 |
| Good Housekeeping | subscription |
$32.07 |
| MIDAMERICA Books | books |
$119.70 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$65.46 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,671.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
| February Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$236.69 |
| Road Use Tax |
5,893.55 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
3,595.88 |
|
| Park Donations |
|
1,477.54 |
| Library |
|
20.00 |
| Charges for services |
|
45,160.91 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
56,384.57 |
Joe Schmitt from Cedar Valley Engine Club was present to ask for street closings during a tractor ride on June 11, 2016. The ride will go from Highway 24 down Brush Street to Grove Street ending at the Ballpark for ice cream. Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve closing Brush Street from Highway 24 to Grove Street on June 11, 2016 for 3 hours, from 6 am -9 am. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to increase the garbage rates due to an increase from the refuse hauler as follows: small tote $13.40 per month, medium tote $14.00 per month, large tote $15.25 per month. All Ayes.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the FY 2016/2017 budget estimate at 7:15 PM. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on the FY 2017/2017 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to pass resolution #3072016 a resolution adopting the FY 2016/2017 budget estimate. All Ayes.
The nuisance at 315 E Grove was discussed. John Izer will see if he can get in contact with the property owner and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to hold a public hearing on the amendment of the current budget on April 4, 2016 at 7:15 PM. This amendment is due to increase in the cost of the well house/water main project and repairs that are needed on the water tower. All Ayes.
Spring Cleanup Day will be held on May 13, 2016. The City will do TV, monitor and microwave pickup as last year. Details will be put in the newsletter in April.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to increase water rates as follows : residential customers to a base rate of $15.50 per month and commercial customers to a base rate of $24.00 per month due to water project costs. All Ayes.
Policies on collection of delinquent accounts on rental property was discussed. Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to check into utility deposits and discuss it at the next meeting. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to send a letter to the property owner at 507 E Pitts Street concerning the nuisance at the property. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
February City Council Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Throndson & Zubrod. Absent Izer and Scheidel.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Roger Dreckman
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda.. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$21,780.28 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,116.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,513.74 |
| IPERS | Jaunary |
$987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | January garbage |
$2,078.18 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$70.00 |
| Windstream | January |
$85.57 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$238.16 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$235.25 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$59.17 |
| Schueth Hardware | supplies |
$47.26 |
| Franzen Sales & Service | blade repair |
$254.79 |
| ARAWARK | rental |
$72.40 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$91.64 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$50.34 |
| Wellmark | health insurance |
$1,335.95 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$68.85 |
| Brown Supply Company | tire chains |
$206.48 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$246.83 |
| Total |
$37,639.57 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | January |
$179.66 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$956.23 |
| Windstream | December |
$85.33 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$88.16 |
| INGRAM | books |
$59.77 |
| Riley’s, Inc. | fax machine |
$300.00 |
| Iowa Library Association | dues |
$50.00 |
| Library Total |
$1,719.15 |
|
| January Receipts | ||
| General |
$1,617.33 |
|
| Received from CDBG |
$0.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$0.00 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$3,342.43 |
|
| Property Tax |
$1,210.35 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$3,595.88 |
|
| Park Donations |
$25.00 |
|
| Library |
$10.00 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$38,922.06 |
|
| Total |
$48,723.05 |
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Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Landfill annual report. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to allot Pathways $468.00 for FY 2016/2017. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to hold a public hearing on the FY 2016/2017 budget estimate on March 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM. All Ayes.
Roger Dreckman presented a map on the proposed trail at Highland Park. The council decided to look at park funds in June to see if there will be any funds that can be used for the trail.
A letter will be sent to the owner of the property at 315 E Grove Street concerning repairs to the property and snow removal.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM. All Ayes._____________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
January City Council Meeting Minutes
The mayor and council members were sworn into office prior to the meeting.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Ashley Ewing & Cathy Humpal.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of discussion on pickup trade in. 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 |
$17,838.16 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,009.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,733.62 |
| IPERS | December |
$1,166.42 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | December garbage |
$2,078.18 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$119.00 |
| Windstream | December |
$88.51 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$162.14 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$2,922.50 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$78.98 |
| USA Bluebook | water supplies |
$128.93 |
| Office Depot | printer |
$349.79 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$170.93 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$192.80 |
| Blazek Corporation | replace hydrant |
$8,545.50 |
| Liz Murray | utility refund |
$163.63 |
| Lawler Fire Department | allotment |
$2,756.25 |
| Mic’s Plumbing | check furnace |
$67.95 |
| Municipal Supply | meter reader |
$7,500.00 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$280.02 |
| Stanton Electric | repairs |
$588.51 |
|
|
|
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| Total |
$55,041.64 |
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| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | December |
$181.39 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$965.26 |
| People Magazine | subscription |
$116.07 |
| Redbook | subscription |
$23.51 |
| Country Magazine | subscription |
$29.98 |
| Windstream | November |
$85.33 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$38.48 |
| INGRAM | books |
$153.51 |
| This Old House | subscription |
$15.00 |
| Linda McCann | books |
$20.00 |
| Lawler Library | petty cash |
$105.44 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$91.85 |
| Treasurar State of Iowa | withholding |
$77.00 |
| Internal Revenue Service | FICA |
$754.68 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$2,657.50 |
|
|
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| November Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$238.12 |
| Received from CDBG |
$51,724.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$61,891.62 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
|
$4,010.30 |
| Property Tax |
|
$5,567.14 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,595.88 |
| Park Donations |
|
$886.55 |
| Library |
|
$10.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$41,542.41 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$169,466.02 |
|
|
|
|
Ashley Ewing was present to discuss nuisances. All vehicles are licensed and in operable condition.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to appoint Heather Busta to the Library Board for a six year term and to appoint Gwen Kuehner to the Library Board for the four year unexpired term created by the resignation of Deb Speltz. All Ayes.
Cathy Humpal, Library Director presented the FY 2016/2017 library budget to the council. The council toured the Library and discussed the services that the Library provides to the community with the director.
Mayor Mueterthies made the following appointments:
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Sue Cutsforth
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Jeremy Scheidel, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Deb Zubrod, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Deb Throndson, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Moberly
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the mayor’s appointments. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to appoint Frank Wilson to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to appoint Jeremy Scheidel to the Park Board for a five year term. All Ayes.
Snow removal was discussed. The snow from the business district will be put on the well property and by the grain bins.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to allot Helping Services for Northeast Iowa $100 and Northeast Iowa Community Action $329.25 for FY 2016/2017. All Ayes.
The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.
There will be estimates on pickup trade in for the next meeting.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. All Ayes.
_____________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
December City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 7, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson.
Absent Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Mike Murray & Deb Merrill
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the additions of: Mike Murray building permit inquiry and discussion of nuisances. 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 |
$16,740.13 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$986.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,511.70 |
| IPERS | November |
$987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | November garbage |
$2,090.56 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$119.00 |
| Windstream | November |
$88.22 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$79.69 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$2,324.25 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$45.70 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel October |
$46.45 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$71.74 |
| Office Depot | supplies |
$62.52 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$774.25 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$10.90 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$98.70 |
| Helping Services | allotment |
$100.00 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | water note interest |
$517.81 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | wastewater note interest |
$10,065.00 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance – new well house |
$20.00 |
| Paul Niemann Construction | rock |
$81.22 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | election fees |
$651.61 |
| Blazek Corporation | water supplies |
$193.78 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$365.50 |
| Data Technologies | license & support fee |
$1,118.33 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$350.35 |
| Iowa Rural Water | membership fee |
$225.00 |
| L & R Manufacturing | repairs |
$271.38 |
| Intuit | payroll subscription |
$519.00 |
| Stanton Electric | repairs |
$1,659.91 |
| Bucky’s | fuel October |
$47.93 |
| Flagshooter, Inc. | utility marking flags |
$263.13 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mileage |
$124.00 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mayor |
$1,200.00 |
| John Izer | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Dale King | 13 mtgs. |
$325.00 |
| Jeremy Scheidel | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Deb Throndson | 13 mtgs. |
$325.00 |
| Deb Zubrod | 12 mtgs. |
$300.00 |
| Schueth Hardware | supplies |
$29.95 |
| Jay Uhlenhake | repairs |
$524.64 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel November |
$126.47 |
| Bucky’s | fuel November |
$63.52 |
| Sandean, & Co. | chain sand truck |
$46.55 |
| Display Sales | decoration |
$405.50 |
| Total |
$53,559.07 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | November |
$174.48 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$931.13 |
| Garden gate | subscription |
$20.00 |
| Penworthy | books |
$62.45 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage |
$7.60 |
| Windstream | October |
$84.62 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$78.77 |
| INGRAM | books |
$163.39 |
| Library Total |
$1,522.44 |
|
| November Receipts | ||
| General |
$581.14 |
|
| Received from CDBG |
$53,793.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$42,007.23 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$6,365.92 |
|
| Property Tax |
$2,868.88 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$31.28 |
|
| Park Donations |
$18.28 |
|
| Library |
$112.29 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$40,426.13 |
|
| Total |
$146,204.15 |
|
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve payment estimate #4 in the amount of $111,291.43 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to send the owner of the property at 315 E Grove Street a bill for sidewalk replacement, building repair and snow removal. This property will be discussed further at the next meeting. All Ayes.
Mike Murray inquired about a building permit for a 24’ x 16’ building. DNR approval will be needed for the permit being the property is in a flood plain. A permit can be issued by the City if the DNR approves the building.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the Well #2 and water main project. The following announcements were made:
- This public hearing is being held to update residents on the City’s well #2 and water main improvements project. This project is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant and DNR/SRF Funding.
- The need for and goals of the project have not changed since the CDBG application was submitted to the State of Iowa in the fall of 2013.
- Blazek Corporation is the contractor for the project. Work on the project is approximately 55% complete.
- The grant is scheduled to close-out June 30, 2017.
- To date, $240,276.00 in CDBG funds have been requested and $192,265.59 in matching funds have been expended.
There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on the well #2 and water main project. All Ayes.
The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.
Several nuisances of barking dogs, non-licensed vehicles and junk were discussed. Property owners will be sent notice on these nuisances.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
November City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Absent: Izer.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to correct the previous minutes to read: all events that take place at Junko Park will be fenced off at the discretion of the City Council. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with the correction and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$18,760.26 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,046.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,511.72 |
| IPERS | September |
$987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | October garbage |
$2,101.56 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$217.00 |
| Windstream | October |
$87.03 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$62.79 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$10,297.50 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$89.96 |
| Team Lab | road patch |
$464.50 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$107.61 |
| Office Depot | supplies |
$84.27 |
| Summit Supply | park supplies |
$222.37 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$11.70 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$50.00 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$54.50 |
| Smartsign | signs |
$24.84 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance – new well house |
$230.00 |
| USA Bluebook | water supplies |
$331.50 |
| Sandy’s Sign Shop | signs |
$75.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | water main repair |
$1,590.00 |
| Terry-Durin Company | electric supplies |
$730.88 |
| Culver-Hahn | electric supplies |
$718.58 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$304.11 |
| Roger Dreckman Construction | street work |
$22,630.00 |
| L & R Manufacturing | repairs |
$98.70 |
| Iowa Utilities Board | remainder assessment |
$255.21 |
| Stanton Electric | well house & repairs |
$18,243.38 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$88,489.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | October |
$184.85 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$982.32 |
| Jane Lynch | wages |
$88.66 |
| New Hampton Tribune | subscription |
$46.00 |
| Readers Digest | subscription |
$16.98 |
| SHAPE Magazine | subscription |
$14.99 |
| Real Simple | subscription |
$24.00 |
| Windstream | September |
$84.30 |
| Country Sampler | subscription |
$18.00 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$61.94 |
| INGRAM | books |
$153.75 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$73.26 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,749.05 |
|
|
|
|
|
| October Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$674.32 |
| Received from CDBG |
$59,363.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$46,559.03 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
|
$3,492.74 |
| Property Tax |
|
$30,119.93 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$6,981.34 |
| Park Donations |
|
$170.00 |
| Library |
|
$358.50 |
| Charges for Services |
$41,654.94 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$189,373.80 |
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #3 in the amount of $85,502.67 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve Bucky’s liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to hold a public hearing on December 7, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the purpose of providing public information concerning the progress, scope, budget and status of the water system improvement project. All Ayes.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to pass resolution #110215 a resolution dispensing with the special election requirement on the matter of granting a gas franchise to Black Hills Energy. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its first reading. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to suspend the requirements and pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its third and final reading. All Ayes.
A letter from the Iowa DOT in regard to the pond property was reviewed. The City will take ownership of the property when the trail committee is further along with development plans.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to purchase materials for the construction of a rail fence at Junko Park. This fence will be approx. 192 ft. The Lions Club will help with the construction and will be completed as time allows. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM. All Ayes.