RE: The Changing of Post Office Hours for City of Lawler
The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, July 24 @ 5:00, has been changed from meeting at the Post Office to meeting at City hall. If you have questions, please call Jeremy @ 238.3917.
Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes
July City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting July 7, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Dick Schnorenberg, Tony Blazek, John Cuvelier, Marsha Cory & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$15,463.01 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$992.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,420.18 |
| IPERS | June |
$935.73 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | June garbage pickup |
$2,086.45 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$102.00 |
| Windstream | June |
$77.22 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$96.18 |
| Hawkins | water supplies & pump |
$1,352.50 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$6,793.22 |
| Aramark | rental |
$18.56 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing |
$176.40 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance |
$345.00 |
| CASH, Inc. | supplies & fuel |
$1,037.47 |
| Brown Supply Co. | street supplies |
$364.46 |
| MARC | sewer supplies |
$566.90 |
| Terry-Durin Co. | electric supplies |
$1,047.00 |
| Municipal Pipe Tool Co. | sewer cleaning |
$1,614.08 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$11.70 |
| Quality Pump & Control | lift station pump |
$5,068.86 |
| City | electric at lift station |
$466.61 |
| Len Cutsforth | thatching at parks |
$250.00 |
| NEICAC | allotment |
$329.25 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | law enforcement |
$3,292.50 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | haz-mat |
$219.50 |
| Drillings All Season Sports | supplies |
$287.15 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$220.49 |
| Fehr Graham | water project |
$579.00 |
| Auditor of the State | periodic examination fee |
$1,200.00 |
| Iowa League of Cities | annual dues |
$372.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | supplies |
$53.59 |
| Five Star Coop | supplies & fuel |
$251.62 |
| Wellmark | insurance |
$3,144.15 |
| Treasurar State of Iowa | withholding |
$738.00 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment |
$56.60 |
| Test America | water testing |
$53.50 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$185.71 |
| Jay Uhlenhake | handrails, hoops, bases, drain plate |
$1,753.37 |
| Roger Dreckman Construction | street repair Depot & Rogers |
$14,926.00 |
| Roger Dreckman Construction | street repairs |
$5,254.00 |
| Total |
$78,952.50 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | June |
$172.39 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,158.56 |
| Wellmark Blue Cross | insurance |
$750.00 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$71.37 |
| Treasurar State of Iowa | withholding |
$42.00 |
| Internal Revenue Service | FICA, with |
$618.30 |
| Library Total |
$2,812.62 |
|
| June Receipts | ||
| General |
$486.29 |
|
| Property Tax |
$408.45 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$3,420.57 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$3,073.33 |
|
| Library |
$0.00 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$34,790.73 |
|
| Total |
$42,179.37 |
John Cuvelier from Insurance Associates explained the insurance renewal and coverage.
Marsha Cory from Simmering-Cory explained the CDBG grant that was awarded to the City for water system upgrades.
Tony Blazek from the Lawler Irish Fest gave an update on this year’s Irish Fest and plans for next year.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass ordinance #300 RE: Truck Routes into its first reading. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to suspend the requirements and pass ordinance #300 RE: Truck Routes into its third and final reading. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to pass ordinance #300 RE: Truck Routes. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to purchase two speed bumps not to exceed $1000. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Hole in the Wall liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to purchase a backup lift station pump from HTM Sales, Inc. All Ayes.
Moved by KIng, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
June City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting June 2, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson. Absent Zubrod.
Others present: Dick Schnorenberg, Deb Speltz, Paul Rosenbaum, Tony Blazek Curt and Anita Franzen, Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$16,345.41 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$922.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,420.14 |
| IPERS | March |
$935.72 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | May garbage & spring cleanup |
$3,233.33 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$117.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$272.23 |
| Windstream | May |
$72.20 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$172.14 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$287.70 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$20.10 |
| K&W Coatings | water tower cleaning |
$550.00 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | sewer note |
$32,460.00 |
| Brown Supply Co. | supplies |
$686.06 |
| Lawler Plumbing | water supplies |
$27.20 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$3,234.65 |
| Aramark | rental |
$37.12 |
| Office Depot | office supplies |
$97.26 |
| Bodensteiner Imp | supplies |
$101.44 |
| Iowa Prison Industries | signs |
$270.60 |
| Test America | water testing |
$53.50 |
| Jerry’s Electric | transformers |
$1,801.80 |
| River City Paving | cold mix |
$431.36 |
| Lawler Fire Dept. | allotment |
$5,512.50 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance |
$20,986.00 |
| CASH, Inc. | supplies & fuel |
$430.64 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$96,228.64 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | May |
$182.34 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,225.40 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage |
$23.20 |
| Food Network Magazine | subscription |
$29.97 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$24.14 |
| INGRAM | books |
$310.22 |
| Windstream | service |
$83.16 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,878.43 |
|
|
|
|
|
| April Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$967.11 |
| Property Tax |
|
$2,795.88 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$3,442.78 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$2,851.65 |
| Library |
|
$0.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$34,174.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$44,231.43 |
|
Moved by Scheidel seconded by Throndson to approve the following street closings for the Irish Fest weekend: N Depot Street at the intersection of Grove Street north will closed Wednesday, June 18th through Monday June 23rd. Grove Street from Depot Street to Benz Street and Grove Street from Benz Street to Brush Street will be closed from Friday, June 20th at 4 PM until Sunday, June 22 at 12 noon. The intersection of Benz Street and Grove Street will be left open. All areas will be enclosed with fence and barricades. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve a four-way stop on Highway 24 at the intersection of Lincoln Street on June 21-22. All Ayes.
Correspondence from the City Attorney regarding water and sewer hookups was discussed. The property owner agreed to install these services.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve Bucky’s cigarette permit renewal effective July 1, 2014. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to amend City Code 3-3-45 RE: truck routes as follows: Add Main Street from Depot Street to Benz Street and delete Lincoln Street. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to appoint John Izer as fire department representative to replace Jeremy Scheidel. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to send notice to property owners to abate nuisances within 30 days. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve a 3.5% salary increase for city employees effective July 1, 2014. All Ayes.
Dick Schnorenberg and Jay Uhlenhake will do a survey of city trees.
Curt Franzen and John Izer will work out street closing times for wedding parking on June 21st.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
May City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting May 5, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod. Absent King.
Others present: Pat Sheridan, Dianna Gebel, Deb Speltz, Harold Busta & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda with the addition of discussion on fire department representative appointment. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$19,472.31 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$785.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,420.12 |
| IPERS | March |
$935.72 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-April |
$2,049.31 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$215.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$161.43 |
| Windstream | April |
$73.77 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$318.26 |
| Fehr Graham | water project services |
$1,351.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | water main repair |
$917.50 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$579.29 |
| Bank Iowa | street note |
$14,228.76 |
| Terry-Durin Co. | electric supplies |
$972.00 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees |
$525.00 |
| Gary Cuvelier | 24 hours – snow removal |
$240.00 |
| Roger Dreckman | 15 hours – snow removal |
$150.00 |
| Lawler Public Library | allotment |
$1,179.00 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$3,632.05 |
| Post Office | box rent |
$50.00 |
| Five Star Co-op | fuel |
$410.40 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$52.15 |
| Iowa Prison Industries | signs |
$491.15 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing |
$53.50 |
| Paul Niemann Const. | rock |
$73.42 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$18.56 |
| Total |
$56,105.24 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | April |
$170.73 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,147.42 |
| Calmar Courier | subscription |
$32.00 |
| Farm & Ranch Living | subscription |
$19.98 |
| Craft Ideas | subscription |
$21.99 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$66.69 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$206.76 |
| INGRAM | books |
$220.37 |
| Windstream | service |
$82.89 |
| Riley’s, Inc. | supplies |
$79.00 |
| Penworthy | books |
$113.72 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$77.75 |
| Jane Lynch | part-time wages |
$65.25 |
| Library Total |
$2,304.55 |
|
| April Receipts | ||
| General |
$351.18 |
|
| Property Tax |
$26,545.54 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$2,364.65 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$2,851.64 |
|
| Library |
$0.00 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$37,209.09 |
|
| Total |
$69,322.10 |
|
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the Lawler Irish Fest, Inc. beer permit application, boundaries of the beer garden are subject to the property owners consent. All Ayes.
Street closing times for the Lawler Irish Fest will be discussed at the next meeting.
Bids for street repairs were opened by Mayor Mueterthies.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to accept the bid of $14,926.00 from Roger Dreckman Construction for street resurfacing at the intersection of Depot Street & Rogers Street approx. 2422 sq. ft. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to accept the bid of $19,980.00 from Roger Dreckman Construction for the resurfacing of S. Center Street 20’ x 168’. All Ayes.
Discussion of resurfacing S. Lincoln Street was tabled.
The City has been awarded a CDBG grant for water system improvements. The grant administrator will be at the next meeting.
Details on a Hazard Mitigation Grant through FEMA will be looked into.
Moved by Throndson, seconded by Scheidel to check with the City Attorney on the enforcement of code on water and sewer hookups giving the property owner 90 days to comply. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
April City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting April 7, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod. Absent Izer.
Others present: Tony Blazek, Pat Sheridan, Tim Speltz, Gail Stammeyer, Steve Stammeyer, Cathy Humpal, Rich Langreck & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the addition of the Irish Fest beer permit discussion. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$20,807.34 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$961.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,420.16 |
| IPERS | March |
$935.73 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-March |
$2,060.32 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$68.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$158.17 |
| Windstream | March |
$75.47 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$384.61 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$791.03 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel – February |
$361.77 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$185.71 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | lawn mower trade |
$3,150.00 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | broom |
$3,850.00 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$47.24 |
| Wellmark | health insurance |
$3,144.15 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$1,023.79 |
| Rosenbaum Auto | tire repair |
$14.75 |
| Sandean | service |
$307.12 |
| American Signal Corp | siren parts |
$814.14 |
| NAPA of New Hampton | parts |
$37.98 |
| Waucoma Tire Company | tire repair |
$146.25 |
| Fehr Graham | water project services |
$965.00 |
| IAMU | membership dues |
$1,043.00 |
| Mracek Electric | water |
$250.00 |
| Stanton Electiric | repairs |
$192.50 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$273.78 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$738.00 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment |
$56.60 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel – March |
$113.09 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$191.99 |
| Total |
$50,356.35 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | March |
$150.85 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,013.74 |
| US Treasury | FICA |
$507.28 |
| State of Iowa | withholding |
$24.00 |
| Good Housekeeping | subscription |
$26.72 |
| Prevention | subscription |
$22.97 |
| Mitinet | software maintenance |
$329.00 |
| MidAmerica Books | books |
$99.75 |
| INGRAM | books |
$113.03 |
| US Post Office | box rent |
$50.00 |
| Library Total |
$2,337.34 |
|
| March Receipts | ||
| General |
$217.15 |
|
| Property Tax |
$2,616.15 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$3,487.19 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$2,851.64 |
|
| Library |
$35.00 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$44,907.55 |
|
| Total |
$54,114.68 |
Several property owners who live along the north drainage ditch discussed their concerns about high water along the ditch.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to look into rebuilding the dike that diverts water in the north drainage ditch and to also look into what my need to be done to the Brush Street culvert. All Ayes.
More information was needed for the Irish Fest beer permit application.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve Bucky’s beer permit renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the Brite Spot liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve repairs to Main Street in the amount of $2,500 from Roger Dreckman Construction. All Ayes.
There will be bids at the next meeting for more street repairs.
Discussion on a golf cart ordinance was tabled.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the Law Enforcement contract with Chickasaw County effective July 1, 2014. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
March 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting March 3, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod
Others present: Orlo Njus, Chris Njus, Jay Uhlenhake, Anita Franzen, Deb Speltz, Rebecca Fayer, Betsy Roesler & Frank Wilson.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the addition of sandbag stroage discussion. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$23,636.79 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,045.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,420.14 |
| IPERS | February |
$935.72 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-February |
$2,072.70 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$117.55 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$334.99 |
| Windstream | February |
$78.42 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$329.45 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$345.60 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$292.88 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$69.96 |
| Schueth Hardware | supplies |
$19.98 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | parts |
$315.21 |
| Franzen Sales& Service | blade |
$191.21 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$54.50 |
| Klimish Motor Sales | parts |
$73.00 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$331.50 |
| Blazek Corporation | water main repair |
$1,682.10 |
| Westrum Leak Detection | leak locate |
$762.50 |
| Region 1 AWWA | class fee |
$20.00 |
| Mic’s Plumbing & Heating | frozen water line |
$442.98 |
| Team Lab | road patch |
$448.28 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$40,808.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | February |
$152.50 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,024.88 |
| MORE Magazine | subscription |
$20.00 |
| INGRAM | books |
$158.86 |
| Midwest Tapes | dvd’s |
$172.13 |
| Windstream | January |
$83.10 |
| Midwest Living | subscription |
$19.97 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,631.44 |
|
|
|
|
|
| February Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$235.20 |
| Property Tax |
|
$94.76 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$5,093.98 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,248.05 |
| Library |
|
$0.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$44,885.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$53,557.89 |
|
Rebecca Fayer from Chickasaw Connections gave a presentation on statistics of underage drinking. Deb Speltz and Betsy Roesler also answered questions about the mission of Chickasaw Connections. The Council decided to place signs in the parks regarding alcohol consumption.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to sign a declaration to support alcohol awareness month during the month of April. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to open the public hearing on the FY 2014/2015 budget estimate at 7:15 PM. All Ayes 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 2014/2015 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to adopt the FY 2014/2015 budget estimate. All Ayes.
There was no new information on Irish Fest plans. The application for the beer permit was not submitted and will be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Discussion on the gold cart ordinance was tabled for the next meeting.
Amendments for a new law enforcement contract were reviewed. The City would like these changes to be incorporated into a new contract. Supervisor Byrne and the Sheriff will be contacted regarding a new contract.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the bid of $3,150.00 from Bodensteiner Imp to trade the lawn mower for a John Deere X754 plus deck. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the bid of $3,850.00 from Bodensteiner Imp for a John Deere 60 in. heavy-duty rotary broom. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the bid of $44,200.00 from Bodensteiner Imp to trade the tractor for a John Deere 6125M and H340 loader plus weights. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to enter into a six year loan agreement with John Deere to finance the purchase of a John Deere 6125M tractor and H340 loader. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to appoint Jason Byrne as the City representative on the Turkey River Watershed Board. All Ayes.
Spring Cleanup Day will be on May 16th. The City will not be picking up appliances this year. The TV, monitor and microwave pickup will be the same as last year.
The Fire Dept. no longer wants to store sandbags. In the future the sandbags will be stored in the City Shop. Ken Rasing will be contacted to check on the availability of sandbags to have on hand.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
February City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting February 3, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod
Others present: Alan Powell, Roger Dreckman, Tony Blazek, Jerry Vrzak, Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Rosenbaum, Janel Kuennen, Kurt Croell & Curt Franzen.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$20,975.70 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,067.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,420.14 |
| IPERS | January |
$935.72 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-January |
$2,130.44 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$117.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$229.70 |
| Windstream | January |
$72.83 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$358.59 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$274.38 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$175.12 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$370.30 |
| Fehr Graham | well improvement services |
$965.00 |
| Dean’s Carpet Cleaning | floor cleaning |
$472.50 |
| Zip’s | parts |
$68.84 |
| Olsgard Auto Sales | cutting edge |
$268.66 |
| IAMU | energy efficiency report |
$200.00 |
| Sensus | autoread software renewal |
$1,524.60 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | parts |
$162.13 |
| Test America | water testing |
$53.50 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$37,629.81 |
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| Library Bills |
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|
|
| IPERS | January |
$154.98 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,041.59 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$66.69 |
| Iowa Library Association | dues |
$50.00 |
| INGRAM | books |
$67.34 |
| Midwest Tapes | dvd’s |
$88.16 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$78.67 |
| Windstream | December |
$82.78 |
| This Old House | subscription |
$26.00 |
| People | subscription |
$116.07 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,772.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
| January Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$1,409.45 |
| Property Tax |
|
$567.57 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$2,901.71 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,248.04 |
| Library |
|
$445.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$33,926.85 |
|
| FEMA State Share |
|
$1,662.55 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$44,161.17 |
|
The council discussed garbage pickup concerns and spring cleanup day with Alan Powell from Jendro Sanitation.
Curt Franzen from the Starlite Ballroom discussed concerns with parking and traffic flow during the Irish Fest weekend.
The Irish Fest Committee presented a draft of parking, street closings, beer garden and activities for the Irish Fest weekend to the council.
It was decided to have the City Attorney draft a golf cart ordinance and it will be reviewed at the next meeting.
The new Law Enforcement Contract should be completed by the next meeting.
The council discussed three-phase electric hookups. The cost of this service will not be paid for by the City in the future.
South Benz Street is not a truck route and is being used by trucks. The City will put up new NO TRUCK signs on South Benz Street.
The FY 2014/2015 budget estimate was reviewed.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to hold a public hearing on March 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM on the FY 2014/2015 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
January 2014 Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting January 6, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Curt & Anita Franzen.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda with the addition of Curt & Anita Franzen discussion on street closing in June. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$17,368.25 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$884.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,636.56 |
| IPERS | December |
$1,114.28 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-December |
$2,060.32 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$66.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$33.92 |
| Windstream | December |
$71.43 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$157.26 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$203.50 |
| Calmar Courier | proceedings |
$66.29 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$136.45 |
| Office Depot | office supplies |
$65.16 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$294.90 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$205.29 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$211.16 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$44.18 |
| Schueth Hardware | supplies |
$110.34 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | election fees |
$387.67 |
| Wellmark Blue Cross | health insurance |
$3,144.15 |
| Simmering-Cory | grant application |
$900.00 |
| Fehr Graham | well improvement services |
$1,544.00 |
| Rosenbaum Auto | tire repair |
$16.80 |
| Brown Supply Co. | street supplies |
$881.36 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$738.00 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment |
$51.05 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$21.70 |
| Paul Niemann Const. | rock |
$466.37 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$53.43 |
| NAPA | parts |
$45.86 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees |
$100.00 |
| Iowa Utilities Board | remainder assessment |
$85.15 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$38,952.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | December |
$175.71 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,180.84 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage |
$22.00 |
| DEMCO | supplies |
$158.15 |
| INGRAM | books |
$263.92 |
| Midwest Tapes | dvd’s |
$118.59 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$123.92 |
| Windstream | November |
$83.50 |
| Wellmark BlueCross | insurance |
$750.00 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$38.00 |
| US Treasury | FICA |
$600.66 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$3,515.29 |
|
|
|
|
|
| December Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$151.84 |
| Property Tax |
|
$3,787.14 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$2,928.75 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,248.04 |
| Library |
|
$240.93 |
| Charges for Services |
$39,472.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$49,829.53 |
|
Curt and Anita Franzen expressed concerns about parking and street closings on June 21st during the Irish Fest. There will be a large wedding at the ballroom that day and the street will need to be open for deliveries, etc. that morning. During the wedding reception and dance there will need to be parking available. This will be discussed with the Irish Fest Committee and decision made about street closings at a future meeting.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to open the public hearing on the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan at 7:15 PM. All Ayes. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to close the public hearing on the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to pass resolution #010614 a resolution adopting multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan for Chickasaw County Iowa. All Ayes.
The following appointments were made:
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. Jeremy Scheidel & 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
Deb Zubrod to a five year term on the board of adjustment.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the appointments as listed. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the estimate of $472.50 from Dean’s Carpet Cleaning for carpet and tile floor cleaning at the City Hall/Library building. All Ayes.
Discussion on modifications of the Law Enforcement Contract with Chickasaw County was tabled until the February meeting.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to allot NEICA $329.50 for FY 2014/2015. All Ayes.
The FY 2014/2015 budget was discussed.
Moved by Throndson, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 PM. All Ayes.
__________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
December City Council Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting December 2, 2013 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Njus, and Zubrod. Scheidel arrived at 7:15 PM.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Deb Throndson & Cathy Humpal.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of update on the Irish Fest. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$17,220.50 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$996.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,426.14 |
| IPERS | November |
$935.72 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-November |
$2,045.19 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$112.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$45.45 |
| Windstream | November |
$73.23 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$93.26 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$55.68 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$235.00 |
| Calmar Courier | proceedings |
$206.99 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$189.95 |
| Sandean | service |
$104.35 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | sewer note interest |
$10,680.00 |
| Office Depot | office supplies |
$392.06 |
| Iowa Rural Water Assoc. | membership dues |
$200.00 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$511.23 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$609.42 |
| INTUIT | annual payroll subscription |
$449.00 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mayor |
$1,200.00 |
| John Izer | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Dale King | 12 mtgs. |
$300.00 |
| Orlo Njus | 11 mtgs. |
$275.00 |
| Jeremy Scheidel | 12 mtgs. |
$300.00 |
| Deb Zubrod | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Don Mueterthies | tree removal |
$935.00 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$45,841.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | November |
$167.43 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,125.14 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage |
$18.00 |
| MidAmerica Books | books |
$152.55 |
| INGRAM | books |
$169.74 |
| Midwest Tapes | dvd’s |
$114.40 |
| Ouill | office supplies |
$45.56 |
| Windstream | November |
$82.79 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,875.61 |
|
|
|
|
|
| November Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$446.58 |
| Property Tax |
|
$5,007.35 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$2,810.33 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,803.06 |
| Library |
|
$61.50 |
| FEMA |
|
$12,469.12 |
| Charges for Services |
$33,406.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$58,004.34 |
|
Library Director Cathy Humpal presented the FY 2013/2014 library budget and also gave a presentation on a children’s book. The Library Board is asking for a $500 increase in the budget.
Moved by Njus, seconded by Zubrod to appoint Deb Speltz to the Library Board for a six year term. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #120213 setting a date for a public hearing on the adoption of the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan for Chickasaw County, Iowa. The public hearing will be held January 6, 2014, 7:15 PM at City Hall. All Ayes.
Moved by Njus, seconded by Izer to designate the New Hampton Newspapers as the official city newspaper having all council proceedings and official notices published that paper. All Ayes.
The City Clerk will get an estimate on carpet and tile floor cleaning.
John Izer updated the council on the plans for the Irish Fest.
Moved by Njus, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
November Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting November 4, 2013 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Njus, Scheidel and Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and George TeKippe.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$16,880.97 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$904.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,426.14 |
| IPERS | September |
$935.72 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$5,288.54 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-October |
$2,082.33 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$204.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$126.68 |
| Windstream | October |
$86.79 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$63.00 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$539.89 |
| Calmar Courier | proceedings |
$44.50 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$53.50 |
| Croell Redi-Mix | sand |
$389.19 |
| Stanton Electric | electric services |
$2,804.60 |
| Roger Dreckman Const. | move sand shed |
$6,398.00 |
| Uline | supplies |
$70.22 |
| Iowa DOT | rock salt |
$1,036.60 |
| MARC | lagoon supplies |
$642.90 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | supplies |
$36.52 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$52.50 |
| Terry-Durin Co. | street lights |
$1,800.00 |
| Emily Arens | deposit refund |
$75.00 |
| Bank Iowa | street note |
$14,465.11 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$211.00 |
| Date Technologies | support agreement |
$1,085.54 |
| Brown Supply Co. | street supplies |
$195.30 |
| Fencl Oil Co. | bury electric lines |
$122.50 |
| Schueth Hardware | supplies |
$47.96 |
| Total |
$58,568.12 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | October |
$169.08 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,136.28 |
| Petty Cash | postage |
$135.00 |
| Domain Registry | website |
$60.00 |
| HGTV Magazine | subscription |
$18.00 |
| The Oprah Magazine | subscription |
$35.28 |
| Windstream | October |
$83.33 |
| Time Magazine | subscription |
$72.24 |
| Reader’s Digest | subscription |
$17.98 |
| Family Fun | subscription |
$14.95 |
| IMGRAM | books |
$126.47 |
| New Hampton Tribune | subscription |
$46.00 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$66.69 |
| Robert Patrick Sheridan | reimbursement Kindle |
$119.00 |
| Quill | office supplies |
$80.44 |
| Cathy Humpal | reimbursement story hour |
$33.63 |
| Library Total |
$2,214.37 |
|
| October Receipts | ||
| General |
$227.37 |
|
| Property Tax |
$26,552.77 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$5,905.51 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$3,139.42 |
|
| Library |
$1,188.89 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$45,695.13 |
|
| Total |
$82,709.09 |
George TeKippe from Fehr Graham Engineering was present to discuss the proposed design services for upgrades to well #2 including iron sequestration as described in the preliminary report.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by King to approve the proposal from Fehr Graham Engineering for design services for upgrades to well #2 including iron sequestration as described in the preliminary report. All Ayes.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the consideration of the submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant for water system upgrades including well and water main improvements at 7:15 PM.
There were no oral or written comments of objections at this time.
The following announcements were made:
The City of Lawler is proposing to submit a Community Development Block Grant Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The grant funds will be used to help finance improvements to the City’s water system. Total project costs are estimated at $550,000.
The grant application will be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on November 13, 2013.
The City is requesting $300,000 in CDBG funds for the proposed project. If the grant is approved by the State, the City intends to commit $250,000 in local matching funds to the project. The City will be applying to the SRF loan program for financing assistance with the local match.
The project will result in City-wide benefit and based on the recent survey, 61% of the residents living in the community are of low-and-moderate income.
It will not be necessary to displace or relocate any homeowners as a result of the proposed program.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to close the public hearing on the consideration of the submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant for water system upgrades including well and water main improvements. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to accept the estimate from Don Mueterthies of $935.00 for tree removal in the fence line of the lagoon property. All Ayes.
Moved by Njus, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk