Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cheryl Haggerty and Jerry Vrzak

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	102.26
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,414.94
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
UPS		148.85
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TESTING	59.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,344.10
IPERS	IPERS	1,018.64
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	280.03
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,994.84
CASH		207.04
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL	138.8
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,202.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 MAX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE	136.54
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	AIR CYLINDERS	3,797.00
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE	896.89
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	HANDHELD BATTERY	105.88
IAMU	DUES	2,081.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER	20
AUDITOR	2021 FEE	1,500.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	4,983.68
	CLAIMS TOTAL	45,665.20	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	9,868.15	4,928.52
	SANITATION FUND	2,414.94	2,370.51
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	663.1	3,248.44
	WATER FUND	2,317.09	6,445.13
	SEWER FUND	1,902.62	9,152.46
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,499.30	29,000.05

Jerry Vrzak came in to ask about a few bills which he said he paid were not showing on his account.  Suzette explained she did not get these payments.  Also, a resident’s roommate came in to let her know this resident whose name the apartment was in moved out.  This roommate did not speak great English.  Suzette explained if he is still living there he needs to fill out paperwork.  Suzette called Jerry to let him know.  Jerry said he will let him know about the paperwork.  Suzette has not received paperwork for this apartment.  Suzette put the apartment back in the landlord account for this apartment.  The city does not have paperwork for 2 of the apartments in the JV Apartment building.  Both apartments are the landlord accounts for the apartments since we were unaware they were rented.  The council asked him to get the paperwork in for the apartments and show cancelled checks of the bills he paid.  The council will discuss at the next council meeting.  Jerry is to pay the bills.  If he can provide the cancelled checks, the city will reimburse him for the payments.

Budget for the FY21/22 was discussed.  Suzette explained the city will not be paying anything for the Croell Park improvement and do not need to budget for the expenses or revenue.  The Lion’s club will be doing this project. Mark informed the Council the Ambulance expense need to be increased for the FY21-22 Budget.   Suzette will update this and the city will approve the Budget FY21/22 on March 15, 2021 at 6:05pm.

Mark explained to the council there is an ambulance board meeting March 2, 2021.  He would like the council opinions how he should vote for the contract Jeremy McGrath is requesting for the cities within Chickasaw County.   McGrath is requesting $195,000 for current FY 20/21 to increase to $228,000 for FY 21/22.  This increases the city to increase the Budget FY21/22 for ambulance to $9,000.  McGrath can increase this amount every year.  The council mentioned the Ambulance board should allow 3% cost of living increase per year and lock in for 5 years within the contract. It was mentioned he won’t transfer patients who receive Medicare.   Mark mentioned since Jeremy McGrath is for profit ambulance service the ambulance board would request an audit of books.  Mark mentioned Chickasaw County should discuss splitting up the county to allow non-profit ambulance services to service Chickasaw County.  The council recommended for Mark to turn the contract.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, April 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING MAX LEVY NOTICES 2 22 2021

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

                                                      SPECIAL MEETING

                                                      February 22, 2021

                                                      7:15 PM

 

 

1. ROLL CALL.

 

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

       

3. MAYORS COMMENTS.

 

4. BUSINESS:

 

 

1. a. Public Hearing – Approve of Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22

        

 

6. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell

Others present:

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	98.45
ARAMARK	RUGS	88.09
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,414.94
UPS	SHIPPING	52.18
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	59.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,391.04
IPERS	IPERS	1,047.81
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	306.98
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,119.26
CASH	GAS PICKUP	90.35
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL	129.07
HAWKINS	AZONE	424.76
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,250.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 PUBLIC HEAREING MAX LEVY	211.38
QUILL CORPORATION	OFFICE SUPPLIES	303.67
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2021 1ST TRUCK PAYMENT	5,671.27
UNITES STATES POSTAL		625
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE	900
BANK IOWA	DEC 2020 LOAN PYMT	7,700.19
IWD	4TH QTY 2020 UNEMPLOYMENT	6.79
QUALITY PUMP	OMNI SITE BEACON DIALER	1,662.83
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	131.4
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER	20
SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE		103.91
CHICKASAW ENVIRONMENT	CROELL PARK SEWER PERMIT	100
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,115.77
	CLAIMS TOTAL	54,024.99	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	11,330.90	6915.6
	SANITATION FUND	2,414.94	2357.03
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	708.48	4299.58
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	7,700.19	2136.78
	WATER FUND	3,797.57	7069.84
	SEWER FUND	2,027.75	7698.21
	ELECTRIC FUND	26,045.16	29321.3

 

Public Hearing to approve Max Property Tax Levy needed to be rescheduled since the date was not published in the paper.

Motion made King to hold Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy on February 22, 2021 at 7:15pm

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King, Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Jay received two quotes for a Utility Auto Reader.  The council reviewed the quotes from Municipal Supply and Van Wert Company.  After review the council decided to accept Municipal Supply for the needs of the city.

Motion made by Kuehner to accept the Municipal Supply quote to update the utility auto reader. Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council discussed the Budget FY21-22.  Suzette will add the cost of Auto reader to budget.  No other changes were made.

Mark updated the council on Ambulance.  The county has dropped the lawsuit against the cities within the county.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidel and second by Izer to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in special session on January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Croell

Motion made by King to approve agenda.  Second by Kuehner

Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

The council discussed the 28e agreement with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service was discussed.  The council decided to rescind the previous motion made on January 4, 2021 and revote to make decision to accept or deny 28E agreement with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service.

Motion made by Izer to rescind the vote against the 28e agreement for the ambulance service with Chickasaw County. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Mark discussed startup money for the Ambulance Council.   Lawler’s portion will be 3.6% of the $25,000.

Motion made by Scheidel to pay $900 for the Ambulance Council startup money.  Second by Izer

Ayes: Izer, Kind, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Kingo and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	104.8
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
STANTON ELECTRIC		1,066.17
UPS		150.6
TEST AMERICA	WASTE WATER	147
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,750.40
IPERS	IPERS	1,279.59
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	796
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	234.55
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,940.67
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	GENERATOR BID	223.43
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,840.45
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	4th qtr. payment fy20-21	3,450.00
ANDERSON		67.5
CROELL INC	FILL SAND	20.8
MARK MUETERTHIES	2020 MILEAGE	135.52
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	119.7
CHRIS LAUER	CUT TREES CLEAN BRUSH	2,600.00
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS	LIME RIPSTOP BOMBER JACKET	89.06
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	7,923.79
	CLAIMS TOTAL	45,309.23	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	14,617.42	8111.04
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2562.71
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,218.40	4705.01
	WATER FUND	2,100.34	7427.83
	SEWER FUND	3,136.85	8063.05
	ELECTRIC FUND	22,043.20	25903.97

Mayor and Council all were sworn in.

Appointments were accepted as follows:

Appointments January 2021

Mayor pro-tem                                    Dale King

Bank                                                    Bank Iowa

City Attorney                                      John Anderson

City Clerk                                           Suzette Byrne

Toxic Cleanup                                     Jeremy Scheidel

Street Committee                                Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake

Utilities Committee                             Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake

Fire Dept. Rep.                                   John Izer & Dale King

Tree Committee                                  Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake

Health Officer                                     Dr. Lukas Brinkman

Ambulance Service Rep.                     Mark Mueterthies, Dawn Croell

Street Superintendent                         Jay Uhlenhake

Water Superintendent                         Jay Uhlenhake

Landfill Committee Rep.                    Jay Uhlenhake

Board of Adjustment                          5 year term

Linda Anderson                                  2025

Jeremy Scheidel                                  2025

Dawn Croell                                        2022

Roger Dreckman                                 2024

Frank Wilson                                       2025

Park Board                                          5 year term

Deb Njus                                             2025

Dale King                                            2022

Jeremy Scheidel                                  2025

Emergency Management Board

Mark Mueterthies

Dawn Croell

Motion made by King to appoint Mark Mueterthies as primary member of Emergency Management Chickasaw County and Dawn Croell as alternate member.

Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

The council reviewed Ordinance #2021-1 to increase garbage rates within the city.   Jendro Sanitation increased the rates charged to the city.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2021-1 and waive the second reading.

Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The city received one bid for the sale of generators. E & D Repair made of bid of $3,000 for all three generators.

Motion made by Izer to sell all three generators to E & D Repair for $3,000.

Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council discussed the new 28e agreement for ambulance service in Chickasaw County.  There are parts of the agreement which the council did not agree with the council did not agree with the 5% yearly increase.  Mark informed the council he checked with Sims Ambulance Service.  However for Sims to service Lawler, the southern townships would need to agree to have Sims to service their area.

Motion made by King to accept 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services.

Second by Kuehner

Ayes: King and Kuehner

Nayes: Scheidel, Izer, and Croell

Motion failed 3-2.

Ambulance startup money was tabled for February meeting.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing to approve the Max Levy Approval for the FY21-22 budget, February 1, 2021 at 7:15p.m.

Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Izer, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: none

Motion passed.

The council discussed the budget for the FY21-22.  Mark mentioned to increase the park budget for help with lawn mowing season for 15-20 hours per week for about 20 weeks.

Motion made by Izer to increase park budget by $6,000 for part time mowing help.

Second by Croell

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Croello and second by Izer to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

AGENDA

 

                                                       SPECIAL MEETING

                                                      December 22, 2020

                                                      6:30 PM

 

 

1. ROLL CALL.

 

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

 

5. BUSINESS:

                             a.  Discussion of terminating membership in the Chickasaw County Ambulance

                                   Council and possible action thereon.

 

6. ADJOURNMENT

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Allen Powell, Frank Wilson, Cathy Humpal, and Renee Huinker

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	105.1
ARAMARK	RUGS	264.27
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,393.02
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	OIL SEAL	296.41
UPS	SHIPPING	15.91
TEST AMERICA	WATER TEST	148
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,412.76
IPERS	IPERS	1,058.74
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	169.42
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	17,686.44
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	12/1/2020 INTEREST PAYMENT	7,433.75
CASH	GAS	414.89
FIVE STAR COOP	Diesel for lawn mower	249.58
HAWKINS	AZONE	487.8
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	2,158.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2020 AFR	353.84
IOWA RURAL WATER	2021 DUES	225
USABLUEBOOK		87.58
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	assessment	329
IOWA ONE CALL	LOCATE EMAILS	126.9
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	WATER	338.84
VISA – S BYRNE	w-2	135.65
MISSION	SERVICE PKG LIFT STATION	347.4
NORTHWAY CORPORATION	REPAIR WELL #1	6,430.00
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS	SIREN REPAIR	906.3
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,146.48
	CLAIMS TOTAL	48,721.08	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	5,878.80	8940.25
	SANITATION FUND	2,393.02	2216.29
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	675.44	12755.62
	WATER FUND	3,309.18	6843.8
	WATER SINKING FUND FUND	2,560.00	800
	SEWER FUND	8,720.50	9343
	SEWER SINKING FUND FUND	4,873.75	1740.63
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,310.39	23363.02

 

Allan Powell with Jendro Sanitation presented a new contract with the city.  The rates will increase effective January 1, 2020.  The City will be accepting a new Ordinance to increase garbage rates for city residents, January 4, 2021.

Motion made by King to accept Jendro Sanitation contract.

Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel, and King

Nayes: None

Cathy Humpal and Renee Huinker discussed the Library Budget for FY21-22.  Cathy also presented the council a graph for Total Circulation 2019-2020 which includes the months the library has been closed for COVID.

Jay presented a quote for a Cell Dialer for the city well house.  Omni Beacon will provide the best service for a small town.   This would be installed by July 1, 2021 for DNR approval.

Motion made by Scheidel to accept the Omni Beacon quote.

Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel and Kuehner

Nayes: None

The city will be selling 3 portable generators.  The following will be in the New Hampton Tribune.

1- Winco Brand on Wheel Cart

80 AMP  3 Phase  540  PTO

50 AMP 230

 

1- Winco Brand on Wheel Cart

50 AMP  3 Phase

50AMP 230  540 PTO

 

1- Onan Stationary

55G   LP gas

3 Phase

Sealed bids must be received by January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

The City Council will review bids January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

Mark informed the council he contacted Sims Ambulance.

The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Eric Fibikar

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	102.76
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	1,993.02
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	OIL CHANGE PICKUP	61.47
STANTON ELECTRIC	PHONE SERVICE COMPANY	785.73
UPS		27.56
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TESTING	102.3
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,397.12
IPERS	IPERS	1,048.40
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	115.11
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	19,134.80
CASH	GAS – PICKUP	222.39
HAWKINS	AZONE 15 LPC-4	971.17
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,287.00
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS	860
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	OCTOBER COUNCIL MINUTES	53.93
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	JULY, AUG, SEPT 2020 PAYMENT	3,450.00
QUILL CORPORATION	QUILL PLUS BLUE RENEWAL	49.99
UNITES STATES POSTAL	STAMPS	275
IWD	3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT	44.68
USABLUEBOOK	PHENOL RED SPEC	32.18
QUALITY PUMP	WELL 1	650
MARC	COLD WATER BACTERIA	633.05
GWORKS	ANNUAL LICENSE FEE	2,593.21
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,098.46
	CLAIMS TOTAL	41,165.51	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	9,494.55	47172.57
	SANITATION FUND	1,993.02	2557.94
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	690.59	3214.19
	WATER FUND	3,497.43	8301.12
	SEWER FUND	4,086.27	8510.93
	ELECTRIC FUND	21,403.65	32491.31

 

Fire Chief Eric Fibikar was here to discuss the fire department yearly budget the Fire Department Trustees had previously discussed.  He discussed new

Jay talked about the Solid Waste Management with the FMC Landfill.

Motion made by King to accept the Solid Waste Management with the FMC Landfill.

Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Croell, Scheidel and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette presented the Annual Financial Report for 2020 for approval.  The council reviewed the report.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Annual Financial Report for 2020.

Second by King.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Croell, King and Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette, Dawn and Mark had a meeting with Attorney Kevin Kennedy regarding the Ambulance law suit.  Mark will go to court with the other cities within the county on December 21, 2020.  Mark will continue to discuss with Attorney Kevin Kennedy.  Mark will also check with SIMS ambulance service regarding what they charge.  The City of Lawler has made 2 offers with the Chickasaw County Ambulance Service and was not accepted.

Suzette sent the council an email from Simmering-Cory & Iowa Codification with questions to review.  Suzette will call Simmering-Cory to let them know to print a copy of the Code of Ordinances for the city.  The council will review it and if any changes need to be made, the council will let them know.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Kuehnero and second by Croell to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Croell and Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve minutes from special meeting. Second by King.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	102.49
ARAMARK	RUGS	153.2
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
STANTON ELECTRIC	REMOVE TREE ON LINE	70
UPS		37.13
TEST AMERICA	LEAD AND COPPER	218.75
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,406.44
IPERS	IPERS	1,054.73
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	797
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	102.09
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	28,480.38
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,263.00
IOWA LEAGUE	MEMBER DUES 07/01/20-06/30/20	466
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	SEPTEMBER 2020 MINUTES	101.42
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,443.25
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	REIMBURSE 2ND QTR 941 TAX	984.68
DNR	WATER USE PERMIT FEE	95
USABLUEBOOK		148.51
PATHWAYS	DONATION	468
VISA – S BYRNE	ADOBE	25.31
CARROT – TOP	US FLAG	181.8
DITCH WITCH		4,605.38
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,128.95
	CLAIMS TOTAL	51,526.53	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	6,496.41	2470.76
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2259.31
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,168.75	5278.22
	WATER FUND	4,351.79	6870.48
	SEWER FUND	4,499.14	2253.56
	ELECTRIC FUND	32,817.42	31277.93

 

The council discussed the Code of Ordinance changes.  The Residential parking was discussed.  Simmering Cory had emailed possible wording of the Parking ordinances.  Other cities allow 4 vehicles depending on number in the household with driver’s license.  Suzette will call other small cities and ask about how their ordinance is written.

Jay updated the council about the Annual Water Supply.  The well is only producing 100 gallons per minute.  He said the well will be pulled up next week.  It was possible damaged with a lightning strike last summer.  This will be covered with insurance

Account # 25200 nuisances were discussed.  King informed the council the resident was keeping up with cleaning up the yard.

Account #23608 has followed the ordinance and moved vehicles of yard.

The city purchased a locator for find underground wires.  This will help with the location of underground wire for the high speed internet that will be installed in the next weeks.

The city will not be adding Payroll Direct Deposit to the Payroll software program.  The expense would be a one cost of $800 and $240 per year.   The city does not have enough employees to purchase this addition to the payroll software.

The city will be allowing trick or treating October 25, 2020.  The residents who would like to participate can leave their porch light on.

Motion made by Izer to allow trick treating October 25, 2020.

Second by Scheidel

Ayes:  King, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidel and second by King to adjourn at 7:37 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:  none

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Jaycie Byrne

Motion made by Izer to approve the Agenda

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

FMC LANDFILL	LANDFILL FEE	90
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	102.87
ARAMARK	RUGS	153.2
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	LAWN MOWER OIL FILTER AND	124.64
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,313.02
STANTON ELECTRIC	TREE IN HIGH LINE	70
UPS		15.27
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	59.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,415.01
IPERS	IPERS	1,059.45
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	102.43
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	31,067.01
CASH		534.49
FIVE STAR COOP	LP GAS LIFT STATION WW	265.34
HAWKINS	AZONE 15	467.9
BROWN SUPPLY CO	SNOW PLOW EDGE	255.91
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,412.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC NOTICE  09082020	175.75
ROGER DRECKMAN	CONCRETE CENTER TO GROVE	85,120.00
ULINE	ENVELOPES	147.48
USABLUEBOOK		2,251.06
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE	PROPERTY TAX 2020-2021	270
MARC	GRAN COPPR SULFATE PHOTO BLUE	2,210.05
NEICA	DONATION 2020	439
DENNIS UNGS	FIXED EMAIL/LAPTOP MAINT.	105
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	AUDIT	736
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		19.5
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	1,163.98
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	WATER CLASSES	160
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 09/09/2020	193.86
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,147.73
	CLAIMS TOTAL	137,647.80	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	45,185.09	3195.15
	SANITATION FUND	2,403.02	2498.47
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	47,334.01	3932.76
	WATER FUND	4,673.13	7944.5
	SEWER FUND	4,529.99	7960.51
	ELECTRIC FUND	33,328.70	38081.4
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	193.86

Bucky’s liquor license needed approval.

Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s liquor license

Second by Scheidel

Ayes:   Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays:   None

Motion passed.

Eric Holthaus asked Jay about doing his Eagle Scout Project at Junko Park.  He would raise funds to put a sidewalk and bench around the tree near the concession stand.  He would also like to landscape near the pillars.

Motion made by Scheidel to allow Eric Holthaus to landscape at Junko Park.

Second by King

Ayes:   Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Resolution No. 09082020 for the Annual Street Finance Report was discussed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No.  09082020 to approve the Annual

Financial Report.

Second by Croell

Ayes:   Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Account #25200 was discussed regarding his nuisance letters set to property owner.  It was notice the pile is closed to his home.  Neighbors have noticed animals around the property and the neighbor’s property.  It was suggested the Mayor or council members could visit with the homeowner.

Motion made by Izer to table until next month

Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Jay discussed the water licensing for the city.  He has been working closely with the DNR regarding the Lawler Water Supply Sanitary Survey.  The city has had two minor deficiencies.  One deficiency has already by addressed.  Jay will continue to work with DNR.  The city may need to dig a new well.  Jay will update council at October city meeting.

Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing for sale of park.

The West Half of the South 30 feet of Lot 6 and the South 30 feet of Lot 5 and a strip of ground 12 feet in width and 30 feet in length adjoining Lot 5 on the West excepting therefrom the West 6 1/2 feet of the South 14 feet of said strip of ground, all in Block 14 of the Original Plat of the Town of Lawler and also in what is known as Fletcher’s Subdivision of  Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 of the Town of Lawler and a tract of real estate 6 1/2 feet by 14 feet adjacent to the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, Town of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa; also described as commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14 in the Town of Lawler, Iowa, thence North 14 feet, thence East 6 1/2 feet, thence South 14 feet, thence West 6 1/2 feet to the point of beginning.

All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, King, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed

Dawn Croell will abstain from comment or voting.  The only bid received for purchase was Kurt and Dawn Croell for $1,500.00 plus the cities legal and publishing fees.

Motion made by King to close Public Hearing for sale of park.

Second by Scheidel

Ayes:  Izer Kuehner, King, Scheidel

Nays: None

Abstain: Croell

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Kurt and Dawn Croell bid to purchase park for $1500.00 including city expense such as legal fees and publishing fees

The West Half of the South 30 feet of Lot 6 and the South 30 feet of Lot 5 and a strip of ground 12 feet in width and 30 feet in length adjoining Lot 5 on the West excepting therefrom the West 6 1/2 feet of the South 14 feet of said strip of ground, all in Block 14 of the Original Plat of the Town of Lawler and also in what is known as Fletcher’s Subdivision of  Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 of the Town of Lawler and a tract of real estate 6 1/2 feet by 14 feet adjacent to the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, Town of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa; also described as commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14 in the Town of Lawler, Iowa, thence North 14 feet, thence East 6 1/2 feet, thence South 14 feet, thence West 6 1/2 feet to the point of beginning.

All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, King, Scheidel

Nays: None

Abstain: Croell

Motion passed.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies discussed with the council the propose 28E agreement with Chickasaw Ambulance. Mark will continue to attend the meetings regarding the ambulance service.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk