December 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

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

November 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

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