Lawler, Iowa

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

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Izer, King, Kuehner and Croell

Council members absent:    Scheidel

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Kent Whitcomb and Mike Walton

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	228.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,098.62
STANTON ELECTRIC		437.65
UPS		83.99
TEST AMERICA		191.2
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,524.13
IPERS	IPERS	1,139.15
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	817
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	25.02
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	25,253.58
FIVE STAR COOP		7.17
HAWKINS	AZONE	540.13
BROWN SUPPLY CO	STEET SIGNS  E SPRING ST	85
BLAZEK CORPORATION	NEW CULVERT	4,910.15
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS	981.5
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	SEPTEMBER MINUTES 2022	74.36
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	10/01/2022-12/31/2022	7,279.65
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		3,450.00
DRILLINGS	Ranger	302.95
DNR	WATER USE FEE CALENDAR YR 2023	115
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	SHOP	349.3
IOWA RURAL WATER	WATER CONFERENCE	180
USABLUEBOOK		275.91
MARK KRIENER	JUNKO PARK TILLING	150
NAPA	BATTERIES DUMP TRUCK	193.2
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		130
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	84.7
MARGARET UHLENHAKE	2022 MOWING	505
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		47.69
RANDY SLICK	CAMPSITE REIMBURSEMENT	20
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,545.16	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	58,026.03	72,954.61
	GENERAL FUND	11,311.43	12,585.06
	SANITATION FUND	2,722.90	2,637.50
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,694.70	5,356.99
	WATER FUND	4,007.45	8,004.25
	SEWER FUND	5,005.16	7,755.53
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,374.24	35,417.39
	STORM WATER FUND	4,910.15	1,197.89

 

MiEnergy representatives, Kent Whitcomb and Mike Walton discussed the process for residents to receive solar energy.  The city will need to create a solar ordinance with the interconnection process – application process.  The city reviews the applications and then Mienergy will review the application.  The cost to the residents could be $500 and the purchase cost of the panels and cost of engineer involvement.  The whole process to start this could be 6-10 months before the city can start with applications.

 

The city looked over a proposal from N.E. Iowa Bat Control to bat proof the City Hall for $2,000 with 1 year warranty.  Suzette said this is not in the budget this year.  She told the council as of current the General Fund will be ok as long as no other unexpected expenses should come up.  This will be table and Suzette will order more bat control units for inside city hall.

 

Chickasaw County rejected the Budget Amendment because the Public Hearing notice was published to early.  The city will need to hold another Public Hearing to pass the same resolution again.    Motion made by King to set Public Hearing November 7, 2022 at 7:15pm.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: None

 

The city is applying for a tree grant with Trees Forever and Black Hills Energy to replace trees that have been affected by disease.  The city will need to match funds.  If you would like a tree the city will need $20.  The city will also like volunteers next spring to help with planting.

 

Kurt updated the council regarding the flood control within the city.  The governor’s office will fund programs provide grants for the city match.

 

Mark updated the council regarding the railroad.  He has been in contact with railroad and the process is moving forward to fix problem areas.

 

Next meeting will be November 7, 2022.

 

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

Ayes:   Kuehner, King, Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Scheidel, Izer, King

Council members absent:    Kuehner and Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the addition of Bat Control

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	228.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,734.26
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	204 S BENZ ST HOUSE	114.12
UPS		90.31
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,564.38
IPERS	IPERS	1,165.57
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	28,659.33
CASH	POWER WASHER	2,342.87
FIVE STAR COOP	field master dyed	461.38
HAWKINS	AZONE & 5 G DTG LIQUID	1,160.88
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,358.54
BLAZEK CORPORATION	CRANE CREEK BANK @ JUNKO PARK	10,080.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT 2022	219.44
QUILL CORPORATION	OFFICE SUPPLIES	235.52
UNITES STATES POSTAL	5 ROLLS POSTCARD 10 REG	690
K & W COATINGS LLC	EXTERIOR WASH WATER TOWER	2,400.00
ANDERSON	REVIEW EMS 28E W/MARK MUETERTH	456
MICK GAGE	RAGRAI PORTA POTTY RENTAL	1,425.00
IOWA RURAL WATER	FALL CONF.SEPT 13 AND 14	170
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	3,451.32
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE	FARMLANDS FY22-23	280
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		20
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	CLEAN SANUTARY SEWERS	2,442.96
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		9.36
VISA – S BYRNE		17.93
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.48
CLEMENS-MR LAWN	BALL PARK	225
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,668.20
	CLAIMS TOTAL	67,768.35	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,922.48	2652.88
	SANITATION FUND	2,734.26	2517.75
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	706.74	3485.02
	WATER FUND	7,755.83	6517.14
	SEWER FUND	6,300.71	7084.78
	ELECTRIC FUND	32,348.33	37392.22

 

Bucky’s Amoco Liquor license was presented to be approved.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Amoco Liquor license.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Street Finance Report FY21-22 Resolution No.2022-09062022 was presented to be approved.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 2022-09062022.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The culvert on the corner of Benz St and Pitts St needs to be replaced.  A small hole in the street has developed and is starting to sink in.  Jay received a bid from Blazek Corporation for replacement for $7,705.  Motion made by Scheidel to accept Blazek bid and fix culvert on corner of Benz St and Pitts Street.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

No decisions will be made this month for bat control.  This will be tabled for next month.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to open public meeting at 7:15pm for Budget FY22-23 amendment for increase ambulance expense.   Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes:  None

Motion passed.

 

No comments regarding the Budget Amendment.

 

Motion made by King to close public meeting.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to accept Resolution No 2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance Expense.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be October 3, 2022.

 

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

Ayes:   Scheidel, Izer, and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk