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RIP John Francis Tierney, Former Lawler Resident

Unable to locate obituary, but this is what I was able to find out:

John Francis Tierney died on Good Friday, 2020, at age 84.  John, and his wife Judy, lived in Frankfurt, IL. However, he mostly lived and coached in Homewood, Illinois.

John is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Jill, and sons Steve, Scott, Mark.  (All sons played Div 1 basketball.)

Picture of 1951-52 Lawler Boys’ Basketball Team of which John was a member. Note: you can click on the picture a couple times to enlarge it.

Also, see comment section below and feel free to add if  you like.

November 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Scheidel and Kuehner

Council members absent:  Croell

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Lucas Scheidel

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda. Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM PHONE 101.27
ARAMARK RUGS 334.81
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,179.12
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC TIRE REPAIR 178.59
STANTON ELECTRIC   469.68
UPS   91
RILEY’S TONER 767.19
TEST AMERICA WASTEWATER TESTING 70.35
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,469.61
IPERS IPERS 1,091.54
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 106.49
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 18,375.31
FIVE STAR COOP DIESEL FUEL 118.34
HAWKINS AZONE & LPC-4 837.9
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE OCTOBER 2019 MINUTES 57.38
DATA TECH ANNUAL LICENSE FEE 2,542.37
ANDERSON   360
BANK IOWA SEWER LOAN PAYMENT 26,000.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC ELECTRIC METER 731.25
QUALITY PUMP LIFT STATION REPAIR 16,307.20
CROELL INC CONCRETE SAND FOR SNOW REMOVAL 433.68
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD FY2019 ASSESSMENT 139
MARC   1,141.50
IOWA ONE CALL EMAIL 28.8
B & R BLASTING Sign in Junko park 300
BMC AGGREGATES LC CLASS A ROADSTONE 360.44
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,275.92
  CLAIMS TOTAL 79,868.74 REVENUE TOTAL
  GENERAL FUND 9,994.37 47493.2
  SANITATION FUND 2,179.12 2475.43
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 660.6 4619.72
  DEBT SERVICE FUND 26,000.00 704.9
  WATER FUND 2,152.90 7299.11
  SEWER FUND 18,478.68 23676.85
  ELECTRIC FUND 20,403.07 28114.1
STORM WATER 1257.73

Suzette presented the Annual Financial Report for 2019 for approval.  The council reviewed the report.  Motion made by Kuehner to approve the Annual Financial Report for 2019.  Seconded by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Resolution No.  11052019 to transfer money from Debt Service Fund to the Sewer fund for payment to Bank Iowa to make payment for Loan Payment.  Motion made by Scheidel to pass Resolution No.  11052019. Seconded by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Kevin Kennedy with Kennedy & Kennedy Law Firm will be representing the cities in Chickasaw County with the current lawsuit from Chickasaw County.   Kevin Kennedy will charge the cities per capita.  It was discussed with council; Kevin Kennedy lets the County know the City of Lawler has already agreed to pay our portion of the Ambulance Charge.   The city would also need an agreement from Kevin Kennedy.

Motion made by King to accept Kevin Kennedy to represent the City of Lawler for the Chickasaw County Lawsuit.  Seconded by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to have Kevin Kennedy present Chickasaw County with payment offer of $4,921.19 which was presented in June 2019.  Seconded by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Scheidel and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk