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

Lawler City Council November 2018 Meeting Agenda

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

AGENDA

                                                      REGULAR MEETING

                                                      November 5, 2018

                                                      7:00 PM, CITY HALL

  1. ROLL CALL.
  2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.
  3. APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.
  4. MAYORS COMMENTS.
  5. BUSINESS:          

Annual Financial Report approval

Voluntary Annexation Application

Municipal Pipe Contract approval

Furnace

Tire Bids for city pickup

Carpet Cleaning Bids

DOT Permit-detour signs

Highland Park Restrooms

Frank Wilson – Variance

Railroad Crossings-Update

Delinquents

  • ADJOURNMENT.

 

 

July 2018 City Council Meeting Agenda

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

 

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 9, 2018, 7:00 PM

CITY HALL

 

  1. ROLL CALL.

  2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

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

  4. MAYORS COMMENTS.

  5.  Business

Annexation

Seal Coat Bids

City Laundry Bid

Job applications

Concerned Citizen Letter

Ordinance Lawn Mowing

Ordinance Utility Fee

Clerk School

Iowa Big North/Turkey Valley- Lezley Johansen

Employee Raises

Delinquents

  • ADJOURNMENT.

April 2018 City Council Meeting Agenda

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2, 2018
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:

Traveling League – Thursday

Liquor License Renewal – Hole in the Wall

Liquor License Renewal – Starlite Ballroom

Budget Amendment-Set Public Hearing

Spring Clean up

Jason Maklenberg

Lions Club – Irishfest

East Street

Unleashed Dogs

Delinquents

  1. ADJOURNMENT.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Lawler is hereby serving as Public Notice that on June 5, 2017, at 7:15 o’clock p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall to update residents of the community on possible road closings of Center Street and Brush Street.

This meeting will be held to provide residents with information concerning the railroad crossings.  Citizens are encouraged to attend and provide their input about the project.  Anyone having questions about the project or anyone requiring special accommodations to attend the hearing such as handicapped accessibility or translation services, may call the City Clerk at 563-238-3614.