October 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Jaden Cable

Mark Mueterthies introduced Jaden Cable, a student with Turkey Valley High School observing the meeting for his senior careers class.

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with addition of Ambulance Service.    Second by Croell.   All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM PHONE 122.22
ARAMARK RUGS 129.76
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,119.12
STANTON ELECTRIC   468.87
UPS CATHY HUMPAL & C.A.S.H. 24.85
TEST AMERICA DRINKING WATER TESTING 59.85
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,397.25
IPERS IPERS 1,045.40
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAXES 841
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 102.58
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 25,681.28
CASH SHELTER HIGHLAND PARK 2,161.84
FIVE STAR COOP 10w30 LIFT STATION 21.98
HAWKINS AZONE 255.24
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE/SALES SALES TAX 1,338.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION FIRE HYDRANT 6,439.69
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE SEPTEMBER MINUTES 74.36
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS   2,979.45
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY CITY FUNDING SEPTEMBER 2019 1,150.00
ULINE   110.01
QUILL CORPORATION   55.99
UNITES STATES POSTAL 10 COIL POSTCARD 625
DNR ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 95
K & W COATINGS LLC INTERIOR CLEANING WATER TOWER 950
PATHWAYS FY19-20 468
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC WATER METERS 1,020.03
JAY UHLENHAKE REIMBURSEMENT 261.8
IAWEA WATER ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 30
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD UTILTY ASSESSMENT 324
NAPA LIFT STATION 14.49
DORSEY LEGAL SERVICE SEWER BOND 4,500.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB WATER TEST 125
SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC ELECTRIC FOR SHELTER 3,117.79
LOREN FRANZEN LABOR SHELTER HIGHLAND PARK 2,350.00
BMC AGGREGATES LC EROSION STONE – SEWER 343.08
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,066.04
  CLAIMS TOTAL 65,868.97 REVENUE
  GENERAL FUND 14,327.65 6394.76
  SANITATION FUND 2,119.12 2355.92
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 1,113.31 5339.99
  WATER FUND 11,618.77 7239.45
  SEWER FUND 7,657.45 7533.81
  ELECTRIC FUND 29,032.67 34680.97

Suzette explained Bank Iowa needs a Credit Card limit to issue a credit card for the city.  Motion made by King to set credit card limit to $3,000.00.  Second by Kuehner.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The city did not use the entire General Obligation loan for the sewer repair.  All invoices have been paid.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No.  10072019 Providing partial prepayment of principal for the City’s General Obligation Sewer Improvement Note.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Chickasaw County is seeking legal action to collect payment for the ambulance.  Since the City of Lawler has agreed to pay our portion of the ambulance service.  If Mayor Mark Mueterthies any council members have questions they need to contact the County Attorney Jennifer Schwickerath.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Scheidel and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

Lawler City Council Meeting Agenda — September 2019

City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA  52154
563-238-3614

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
 September 3, 2019
7:00 PM, CITY HALL


ROLL CALL.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

MAYORS COMMENTS.

BUSINESS:  

Public Hearing Franchise agreement
Public Hearing Budget Amendment
Storm Water
Credit Card
Accepting Debit/Credit cards for payment
Cathy Humpal
Lawler Library Annual Report-Cathy Humpal
Street Finance Report Resolution
Shirley Murray – Croell Park Name
Liquor License – Bucky’s
Relay for Life
Delinquents

ADJOURNMENT