Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jason Byrne, Craig Schoenfeld and Neil Jones

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	95.75
ARAMARK	RUGS	264.27
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,414.94
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	PICKUP OIL CHANGE	62.97
STANTON ELECTRIC		118.8
UPS		13.91
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,446.83
IPERS	IPERS	1,084.15
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	736
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	359.75
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	23,913.49
CASH	GAS	144.41
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL	87.71
HAWKINS	AZONE 15	330.2
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,200.00
TEAM LAB	WEED KILLER – SEWER	1,852.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED	170.57
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	04/1/2021-6/30/2021	3,840.45
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	fy20/21 Jan – mar payment	3,450.00
USABLUEBOOK	NITROGEN TEST	90.15
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	ELECTRIC METERS	348
DENNIS UNGS	UNINSTALLED WINDOW 10	40
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	RENEWAL 4/1/21-4/1/22	29,657.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER TESTING	20
GARY CUVELIER	SNOW REMOVEAL 20-21	270
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	WASTERWATER CLASS	60
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS	SIREN REPAIR	937.43
DISPLAY SALES	FLAG WITH ROPE	316
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,284.10
	CLAIMS TOTAL	78,609.38	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	39,590.64	5068.91
	SANITATION FUND	2,414.94	2701.42
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,485.94	1608.77
	WATER FUND	2,929.39	7088.98
	SEWER FUND	4,980.37	8257.8
	ELECTRIC FUND	27,208.10	30441.79

 

Craig Schoenfeld and Neil Jones with Soo Green gave a presentation for the wind energy update.   They plan to start the project in 2023 and finish in 2026.  They will provide a franchise agreement to the city to allow going through the city.  They are planning to follow the CP railroad.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve liquor license for Starlite Ballroom.  Second by Croell

Ayes:  Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King, and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve liquor license for Hole in the Wall.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Suzette explained to the council the Ambulance budget could not be raised to $9,000 because the Public Hearing was published at $7,000.  Cities can only decrease budgets not increase budget during the Public Hearing to approve the budget. Instead of budgeting $9,000 for ambulance we had to stay at $7,000.  This has happened with other towns within the county.  I spoke to Stephanie Mashek regarding this and she suggested using funds from this fiscal budget. This will avoid any future amendments to Public Safety fund. We can pay the 1^st quarterly payment of $1,950.75) June 8^th, 2021.    Mark had explained we will have rent for the ambulance shed.

Irish Fest has purchased a new scoreboard for the ballpark.  They will be donating this to the city.

Gwen would like to start “Pack the Park” on Tuesday nights.  This would involve families to play volleyball, basketball, tennis, or softball/baseball.  This will get residents out to get to know their neighbors.  It could be moved from park to park to utilize the parks in Lawler.

Shane Gruenberg would like to lay rock on the west side of his driveway. Gwen presented a drawing for this and Suzette will have Jay review the drawing.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in special session on February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Motion made by Croell to approve agenda.  Second by Scheidel

Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22.   Second by Croell.

Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22 was reviewed.  No questions upon review.

Motion made by King to close the Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22. Second by Izer.

Ayes: Izer, King, Croell, and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

Motion made by King to approve the Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22. Second by Izer.

Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing to approve Proposed Budget FY21/22.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes:None

Motion Passed.

Motion made by Croello and second by Izer to adjourn at 7:16 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cheryl Haggerty and Jerry Vrzak

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	102.26
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,414.94
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
UPS		148.85
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TESTING	59.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,344.10
IPERS	IPERS	1,018.64
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	280.03
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,994.84
CASH		207.04
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL	138.8
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,202.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 MAX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE	136.54
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	AIR CYLINDERS	3,797.00
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE	896.89
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	HANDHELD BATTERY	105.88
IAMU	DUES	2,081.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER	20
AUDITOR	2021 FEE	1,500.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	4,983.68
	CLAIMS TOTAL	45,665.20	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	9,868.15	4,928.52
	SANITATION FUND	2,414.94	2,370.51
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	663.1	3,248.44
	WATER FUND	2,317.09	6,445.13
	SEWER FUND	1,902.62	9,152.46
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,499.30	29,000.05

Jerry Vrzak came in to ask about a few bills which he said he paid were not showing on his account.  Suzette explained she did not get these payments.  Also, a resident’s roommate came in to let her know this resident whose name the apartment was in moved out.  This roommate did not speak great English.  Suzette explained if he is still living there he needs to fill out paperwork.  Suzette called Jerry to let him know.  Jerry said he will let him know about the paperwork.  Suzette has not received paperwork for this apartment.  Suzette put the apartment back in the landlord account for this apartment.  The city does not have paperwork for 2 of the apartments in the JV Apartment building.  Both apartments are the landlord accounts for the apartments since we were unaware they were rented.  The council asked him to get the paperwork in for the apartments and show cancelled checks of the bills he paid.  The council will discuss at the next council meeting.  Jerry is to pay the bills.  If he can provide the cancelled checks, the city will reimburse him for the payments.

Budget for the FY21/22 was discussed.  Suzette explained the city will not be paying anything for the Croell Park improvement and do not need to budget for the expenses or revenue.  The Lion’s club will be doing this project. Mark informed the Council the Ambulance expense need to be increased for the FY21-22 Budget.   Suzette will update this and the city will approve the Budget FY21/22 on March 15, 2021 at 6:05pm.

Mark explained to the council there is an ambulance board meeting March 2, 2021.  He would like the council opinions how he should vote for the contract Jeremy McGrath is requesting for the cities within Chickasaw County.   McGrath is requesting $195,000 for current FY 20/21 to increase to $228,000 for FY 21/22.  This increases the city to increase the Budget FY21/22 for ambulance to $9,000.  McGrath can increase this amount every year.  The council mentioned the Ambulance board should allow 3% cost of living increase per year and lock in for 5 years within the contract. It was mentioned he won’t transfer patients who receive Medicare.   Mark mentioned since Jeremy McGrath is for profit ambulance service the ambulance board would request an audit of books.  Mark mentioned Chickasaw County should discuss splitting up the county to allow non-profit ambulance services to service Chickasaw County.  The council recommended for Mark to turn the contract.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, April 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING MAX LEVY NOTICES 2 22 2021

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

                                                      SPECIAL MEETING

                                                      February 22, 2021

                                                      7:15 PM

 

 

1. ROLL CALL.

 

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

       

3. MAYORS COMMENTS.

 

4. BUSINESS:

 

 

1. a. Public Hearing – Approve of Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22

        

 

6. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	98.45
ARAMARK	RUGS	88.09
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,414.94
UPS	SHIPPING	52.18
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	59.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,391.04
IPERS	IPERS	1,047.81
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	306.98
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,119.26
CASH	GAS PICKUP	90.35
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL	129.07
HAWKINS	AZONE	424.76
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,250.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 PUBLIC HEAREING MAX LEVY	211.38
QUILL CORPORATION	OFFICE SUPPLIES	303.67
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2021 1ST TRUCK PAYMENT	5,671.27
UNITES STATES POSTAL		625
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE	900
BANK IOWA	DEC 2020 LOAN PYMT	7,700.19
IWD	4TH QTY 2020 UNEMPLOYMENT	6.79
QUALITY PUMP	OMNI SITE BEACON DIALER	1,662.83
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	131.4
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER	20
SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE		103.91
CHICKASAW ENVIRONMENT	CROELL PARK SEWER PERMIT	100
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,115.77
	CLAIMS TOTAL	54,024.99	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	11,330.90	6915.6
	SANITATION FUND	2,414.94	2357.03
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	708.48	4299.58
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	7,700.19	2136.78
	WATER FUND	3,797.57	7069.84
	SEWER FUND	2,027.75	7698.21
	ELECTRIC FUND	26,045.16	29321.3

 

Public Hearing to approve Max Property Tax Levy needed to be rescheduled since the date was not published in the paper.

Motion made King to hold Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy on February 22, 2021 at 7:15pm

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King, Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Jay received two quotes for a Utility Auto Reader.  The council reviewed the quotes from Municipal Supply and Van Wert Company.  After review the council decided to accept Municipal Supply for the needs of the city.

Motion made by Kuehner to accept the Municipal Supply quote to update the utility auto reader. Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council discussed the Budget FY21-22.  Suzette will add the cost of Auto reader to budget.  No other changes were made.

Mark updated the council on Ambulance.  The county has dropped the lawsuit against the cities within the county.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidel and second by Izer to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in special session on January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Croell

Motion made by King to approve agenda.  Second by Kuehner

Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

The council discussed the 28e agreement with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service was discussed.  The council decided to rescind the previous motion made on January 4, 2021 and revote to make decision to accept or deny 28E agreement with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service.

Motion made by Izer to rescind the vote against the 28e agreement for the ambulance service with Chickasaw County. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Mark discussed startup money for the Ambulance Council.   Lawler’s portion will be 3.6% of the $25,000.

Motion made by Scheidel to pay $900 for the Ambulance Council startup money.  Second by Izer

Ayes: Izer, Kind, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Kingo and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	104.8
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
STANTON ELECTRIC		1,066.17
UPS		150.6
TEST AMERICA	WASTE WATER	147
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,750.40
IPERS	IPERS	1,279.59
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	796
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	234.55
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,940.67
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	GENERATOR BID	223.43
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,840.45
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	4th qtr. payment fy20-21	3,450.00
ANDERSON		67.5
CROELL INC	FILL SAND	20.8
MARK MUETERTHIES	2020 MILEAGE	135.52
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	119.7
CHRIS LAUER	CUT TREES CLEAN BRUSH	2,600.00
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS	LIME RIPSTOP BOMBER JACKET	89.06
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	7,923.79
	CLAIMS TOTAL	45,309.23	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	14,617.42	8111.04
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2562.71
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,218.40	4705.01
	WATER FUND	2,100.34	7427.83
	SEWER FUND	3,136.85	8063.05
	ELECTRIC FUND	22,043.20	25903.97

Mayor and Council all were sworn in.

Appointments were accepted as follows:

Appointments January 2021

Mayor pro-tem                                    Dale King

Bank                                                    Bank Iowa

City Attorney                                      John Anderson

City Clerk                                           Suzette Byrne

Toxic Cleanup                                     Jeremy Scheidel

Street Committee                                Dawn 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

Ambulance Service Rep.                     Mark Mueterthies, Dawn Croell

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

Dawn Croell                                        2022

Roger Dreckman                                 2024

Frank Wilson                                       2025

Park Board                                          5 year term

Deb Njus                                             2025

Dale King                                            2022

Jeremy Scheidel                                  2025

Emergency Management Board

Mark Mueterthies

Dawn Croell

Motion made by King to appoint Mark Mueterthies as primary member of Emergency Management Chickasaw County and Dawn Croell as alternate member.

Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

The council reviewed Ordinance #2021-1 to increase garbage rates within the city.   Jendro Sanitation increased the rates charged to the city.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2021-1 and waive the second reading.

Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The city received one bid for the sale of generators. E & D Repair made of bid of $3,000 for all three generators.

Motion made by Izer to sell all three generators to E & D Repair for $3,000.

Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council discussed the new 28e agreement for ambulance service in Chickasaw County.  There are parts of the agreement which the council did not agree with the council did not agree with the 5% yearly increase.  Mark informed the council he checked with Sims Ambulance Service.  However for Sims to service Lawler, the southern townships would need to agree to have Sims to service their area.

Motion made by King to accept 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services.

Second by Kuehner

Ayes: King and Kuehner

Nayes: Scheidel, Izer, and Croell

Motion failed 3-2.

Ambulance startup money was tabled for February meeting.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing to approve the Max Levy Approval for the FY21-22 budget, February 1, 2021 at 7:15p.m.

Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Izer, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: none

Motion passed.

The council discussed the budget for the FY21-22.  Mark mentioned to increase the park budget for help with lawn mowing season for 15-20 hours per week for about 20 weeks.

Motion made by Izer to increase park budget by $6,000 for part time mowing help.

Second by Croell

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Croello and second by Izer to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk