Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

Council members absent:    none

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Renee Huinker and Sandy Busta

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	249.7
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,789.31
STANTON ELECTRIC	CROELL BUILDING	922.23
UPS		46.5
TEETER SPECIALTY CO. LLC	CITY CHECKS	174.41
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TESTING	95.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,663.63
IPERS	IPERS	1,299.53
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	803
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	441.1
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,053.17
CASH	GAS	407.35
BROWN SUPPLY CO		286.12
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,209.38
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS MUCK PUCK	705
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	DECEMBER 2022 MINUTES	71.24
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		1,694.25
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2023 1ST HALF TAXATION PYMT	6,171.25
ANDERSON		264
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
DOT	ROCK SALT	718.38
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	DIESEL	209.77
VISA – S BYRNE	DISPLAY SALES	319.28
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	7,423.34	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	50,743.20	68,136.27
	GENERAL FUND	15,726.50	8,860.82
	SANITATION FUND	2,789.31	2,832.72
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	996.52	10,419.72
	WATER FUND	2,612.07	7,452.30
	SEWER FUND	3,723.59	7,983.26
	ELECTRIC FUND	24,895.21	30,587.45

 

Appointments were made by council.

 

Appointments January 2023

Mayor pro-tem                                    Dale King

Bank                                                    Bank Iowa

City Attorney                                      John Anderson

City Clerk                                           Suzette Byrne

Toxic Cleanup                                    Jeremy Scheidel

Street Committee                                Kurt 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

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

Kurt Croell                                          2027

Roger Dreckman                                2024

Frank Wilson                                      2025

 

Park Board                                          5 year term

Roger Dreckman                                2026

Dale King                                            2026

Jeremy Scheidel                                  2025

 

Emergency Management Board

Mark Mueterthies

Dale King

 

REAP

Mark Mueterthies

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the 2023 appointments for the city.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Izer, Kuehner and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Renee Huinker, representing the Lawler Library Board would like to expand the library by giving the library the community room and the library would pay for the remodel for the expansion.  The library would like more people to come into the library.   The council asked if they would provide feedback from the public regarding the use of the library.  The council will discuss in more detail at the February meeting.

 

Motion made King to set Public Hearing date for the Max Levy approval for February 6, 2023 at 7:15pm.  Second by Croell

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer. Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies spoke with Jendro Sanitation to receive a quote to change the recycling from the current 15 gallon bins to a 65 gallon tote (like the trash totes) the price increase would be $3.00 per household.  Every household would receive a Blue 65 gallon recycling tote.  The city will need to update Ordinance Chapter 107 to include the price for recycling.  The city will send notices to the residents in a few months notifying them about the price increase to their utility bill.

 

Mayor Mueterthies told the council he had discussed with INRCOG about funding for the repair of the bridges in town.  They had told him about a loan to assist with payment for the repairs.  The loan would need to be applied for by August 2023.  Kurt informed the council he will be discussing this with the state in the next two days.  This will be discussed further at the February meeting.

 

Council discussed budget item.  Street repairs were discussed.  Also, tennis court repairs, water tower repairs and salary increases were discussed.  Suzette will run the numbers the council gave.  Budget numbers will be discussed next month.

 

Next meeting will be February 6, 2023 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:39pm. Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Croell

 

Others present:  None

 

Motion made by Izer to approve the Agenda

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	249.7
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	DUMP TRUCK	236.54
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,827.50
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC		77
UPS		62.87
RILEY’S	INK CARTRIDGE	629.8
TEST AMERICA		437
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,537.79
IPERS	IPERS	1,148.60
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	205.25
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,524.88
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY		6,687.50
CASH		274.1
HAWKINS	AZONE	497.66
BROWN SUPPLY CO	SNOW BLADE	585.05
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2022 AFR	231.4
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	1ST QTR PYMT 28E AGREEMENT	10,368.00
ANDERSON		24
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
CROELL INC	CONCRETE SAND	261.38
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	FY23 1ST QTR ASSESSMENTS CHARG	28
NAPA		4.36
MARK MUETERTHIES	680 MILES 2022	425
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		191.53
VISA – S BYRNE	BAT CONTROL	316.76
MISSION	LAWLER LIFT STATION	359.4
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.08
HACKMAN CAROLAN PAINTING	RAGBRAI	395.9
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,590.48
	CLAIMS TOTAL	53,943.19	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,077.97	8,086.46
	SANITATION FUND	2,877.50	2,480.34
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	943.28	3,715.23
	WATER FUND	2,600.68	6,206.27
	WATER SINKING FUND FUND	2,260.00	1,626.67
	SEWER FUND	3,208.98	6,793.58
	SEWER SINKING FUND FUND	4,427.50	3,093.33
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,547.28	22,900.79

 

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	266.41
INGRAM	BOOKS	144.34
PETTY CASH	PETTY CASH	76.92
WOMAN’S DAY		26.72
READER’S DIGEST		20
CONSUMER REPORTS		31.03
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL		32.07
MAGNOLIA JOURNAL		20
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.27
VISA		126.22
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,271.69
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,046.67
	GENERAL FUND	2,046.67

 

The council reviewed the Credit Card policy and Resolution No. 2022-12052022 to accept.  Suzette explained she had the City Attorney review the policy and resolution.

Motion made by King to accept the City of Lawler Procurement Card program policy.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Kuehner Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Kuehner to accept Resolution No. 2022-12052022 approving Credit Card policy.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Kuehner, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies explained to the council the Chickasaw Ambulance Council has been disbanded as of 12/31/2022.  There may be some seed money to be returned to the city per capita.

 

The council review Budget items for the FY 23/24 budget year.  Discussion of upcoming infrastructure expenses regarding road repairs, water repairs, park repairs.

 

Next meeting will be January 2, 2022 at 7:00pm.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn meeting.  Second by King.

Ayes:   King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen

 

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

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	374.55
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,791.38
UPS		148.43
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,509.85
IPERS	IPERS	1,130.02
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	128.55
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,000.22
CASH	TRACTOR DIESEL	324.46
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,219.54
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC HEARING 11/7/2022	183.04
QUILL CORPORATION	RENEWAL	69.99
UNITES STATES POSTAL		600
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		166
STOREY KENWORTHY	UTILITY BILLS	510
IWD	3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT	12.34
IOWA RURAL WATER	DUES 1/1/2023-12/31/2023	225
USABLUEBOOK	WATER TREATMENT	203.09
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READ	1,725.66
CROELL INC	FILL SAND	25.71
IAWEA	2022 WATER CLASS	35
TERRY DURIN CO	STREET LIGHTS	1,434.00
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	FY2022 DIRECT ASSESSMENT	167
MARC	MINT POWER OFF	113.87
IOWA ONE CALL		18
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER TESTING	150
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		272.8
GWORKS	ANNUAL LICENSE FEE	3,077.41
VISA – S BYRNE	OFFICE SUPPLIES	16.25
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.79
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 11/08/2022	356.88
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,503.65
	CLAIMS TOTAL	43,533.48	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	8,742.27	49755.73
	SANITATION FUND	2,791.38	2626.35
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	2,140.74	3934.43
	WATER FUND	3,136.08	6747.88
	SEWER FUND	2,689.50	9227.23
	ELECTRIC FUND	23,676.63	29141.45
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	356.88
	STORM WATER FEE		1242.18

 

LIBRAY CLAIMS REPORT
IPERS	IPERS	272.14
MIDWEST TAPE	DVD	84.46
INGRAM	BOOKS	271.92
PETTY CASH	PETTY CASH	76.92
RILEY’S		111
TRIBUNE	2022 RENEWAL	54
CONSUMER REPORTS	2022 RENEWAL	31.03
TASTE OF HOME	2022 RENEWAL	18
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	Oct-22	31.29
BETTY PASSICK		24.1
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2022 REIMBURSEMENT	263.28
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,297.99
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,536.13
	GENERAL FUND	2,536.13

 

The council looked over the Annual Financial Report FY22.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report FY22.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Kuehner, Izer and King

Nayes:  none

Motion passed

 

Mayor Mueterthies explained to the council the city needs to disband the 28E agreement with the Chickasaw County Ambulance council.

Motion made by Scheidel to disband the 28E agreement with the Chickasaw County Ambulance Council. Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: none

Motion passed.

 

Suzette informed the council four more bat sensors were purchased and have had any problems with bats.

 

Cathy Humpal told the council Linda Anderson will no longer be a Library Trustee.  Jane Lynch said she will be a Library Trustee until 2025.  Motion made by Izer to accept Jane Lynch as a Library Trustee until 2025.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Mayor Mueterthies appointed Jane Lynch as a Library Trustee for the Lawler Library until 2025.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve a Library Credit card.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and King

Nayes; none

Motion passed.

 

Cathy Humpal asked for a copy of a credit card policy.  Suzette told she would get her one.

 

Motion made by King to open the Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

The Budget Amendment was presented to the council.  No comments were made.

 

Motion made by Izer to close the Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance. Second by Scheidel

Ayes: King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: none

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be December 5, 2022 at 6:00pm.

 

Motion made by King to adjourn meeting.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:   Kuehner, King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk