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 | 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