This is a little story from “Depot Street Memories-The Lawler Stories” that still makes me smile. Periodically I intend to put one of these on the site or something else that I’ve written, but not part of the book. Hope you enjoy:
The Silent Bells of Mt. Carmel
I would like to be able to blame my buddy, George Timlin, who had a knack for getting me into trouble when we were kids. A year older than me, he always had creative ideas on endeavors that were fun but all too often led to a bad ending.
Truth told, however, this one was on me.
The custodian of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church of Lawler, Iowa in 1955 was Billy Cutsforth. George and I liked Billy because he would allow us to ring the church bells at noon if we were around. To be more accurate—there was only one bell with two ropes. One was responsible for tripping a mechanism to hit a smaller ringer against the bell and the other to emit a louder sound with a bigger ringer. Of course, we had no idea how any of that worked, incorrectly assuming that there were two bells in the tower.
The small bell had a skinnier rope and was to be pulled nine times for something called the “Angelus.” This was immediately followed by the big bell which was to be rung twelve times, and had a rope that was strong enough to lift an 11-year-old up in the air a few feet. It was great fun to pull those ropes and announce to the little town of five hundred that lunch time had arrived.
On this particular day it was my turn to pull the small rope. As 12-year-old George waited his turn for the big one, I began to wonder what would happen if we pulled them both at the same time, but I said nothing to him.
“…six…seven…eight…nine.” I was finished.
My friend began his portion of the gig by dutifully tugging on his rope when I began to say aloud, “I wonder what would happen if…”
But for some reason I chose not to finish my sentence aloud. Instead, in the middle of George’s sixth ring, I simultaneously pulled on the skinny rope.
Bad move!
Suddenly there was silence.
Sickly, deadly silence.
Deafening silence.
Painful silence.
Ear-piercing silence.
I looked at George.
George looked at me.
We both looked to make sure that Billy Cutsforth was not around and did the most logical thing we could think of—run for home as fast as our little legs could take us! I’m not sure what George did when he got to his house, but I hid under my bed and prayed for a miracle.
It has been fifty-two years since the unfortunate incident, so I can’t recall all the sordid details of crime and punishment. I mostly remember that the church bells in Lawler, Iowa did not ring for at least two weeks, my nick-name for the rest of the summer was “Dinger;” and we were never asked to perform that coveted chore again.
I also realize now that if I had not impulsively pulled that rope when I did, I would have missed out on a wonderful adventure to share with my grandsons.
(Bill Sheridan)
January City Council Meeting Minutes
The mayor and council members were sworn into office prior to the meeting.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Ashley Ewing & Cathy Humpal.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of discussion on pickup trade in. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$17,838.16 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,009.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,733.62 |
| IPERS | December |
$1,166.42 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | December garbage |
$2,078.18 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$119.00 |
| Windstream | December |
$88.51 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$162.14 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$2,922.50 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$78.98 |
| USA Bluebook | water supplies |
$128.93 |
| Office Depot | printer |
$349.79 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$170.93 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$192.80 |
| Blazek Corporation | replace hydrant |
$8,545.50 |
| Liz Murray | utility refund |
$163.63 |
| Lawler Fire Department | allotment |
$2,756.25 |
| Mic’s Plumbing | check furnace |
$67.95 |
| Municipal Supply | meter reader |
$7,500.00 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$280.02 |
| Stanton Electric | repairs |
$588.51 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$55,041.64 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | December |
$181.39 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$965.26 |
| People Magazine | subscription |
$116.07 |
| Redbook | subscription |
$23.51 |
| Country Magazine | subscription |
$29.98 |
| Windstream | November |
$85.33 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$38.48 |
| INGRAM | books |
$153.51 |
| This Old House | subscription |
$15.00 |
| Linda McCann | books |
$20.00 |
| Lawler Library | petty cash |
$105.44 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$91.85 |
| Treasurar State of Iowa | withholding |
$77.00 |
| Internal Revenue Service | FICA |
$754.68 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$2,657.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
| November Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$238.12 |
| Received from CDBG |
$51,724.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$61,891.62 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
|
$4,010.30 |
| Property Tax |
|
$5,567.14 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,595.88 |
| Park Donations |
|
$886.55 |
| Library |
|
$10.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$41,542.41 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$169,466.02 |
|
|
|
|
Ashley Ewing was present to discuss nuisances. All vehicles are licensed and in operable condition.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to appoint Heather Busta to the Library Board for a six year term and to appoint Gwen Kuehner to the Library Board for the four year unexpired term created by the resignation of Deb Speltz. All Ayes.
Cathy Humpal, Library Director presented the FY 2016/2017 library budget to the council. The council toured the Library and discussed the services that the Library provides to the community with the director.
Mayor Mueterthies made the following appointments:
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Sue Cutsforth
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Jeremy Scheidel, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Deb Zubrod, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Deb Throndson, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Moberly
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the mayor’s appointments. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to appoint Frank Wilson to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to appoint Jeremy Scheidel to the Park Board for a five year term. All Ayes.
Snow removal was discussed. The snow from the business district will be put on the well property and by the grain bins.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to allot Helping Services for Northeast Iowa $100 and Northeast Iowa Community Action $329.25 for FY 2016/2017. All Ayes.
The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.
There will be estimates on pickup trade in for the next meeting.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. All Ayes.
_____________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
December City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 7, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson.
Absent Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Mike Murray & Deb Merrill
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the additions of: Mike Murray building permit inquiry and discussion of nuisances. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$16,740.13 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$986.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,511.70 |
| IPERS | November |
$987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | November garbage |
$2,090.56 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$119.00 |
| Windstream | November |
$88.22 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$79.69 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$2,324.25 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$45.70 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel October |
$46.45 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$71.74 |
| Office Depot | supplies |
$62.52 |
| Hawkins | water supplies |
$774.25 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$10.90 |
| TestAmerica | water & wastewater testing |
$98.70 |
| Helping Services | allotment |
$100.00 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | water note interest |
$517.81 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | wastewater note interest |
$10,065.00 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance – new well house |
$20.00 |
| Paul Niemann Construction | rock |
$81.22 |
| Chickasaw County Auditor | election fees |
$651.61 |
| Blazek Corporation | water supplies |
$193.78 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$365.50 |
| Data Technologies | license & support fee |
$1,118.33 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$350.35 |
| Iowa Rural Water | membership fee |
$225.00 |
| L & R Manufacturing | repairs |
$271.38 |
| Intuit | payroll subscription |
$519.00 |
| Stanton Electric | repairs |
$1,659.91 |
| Bucky’s | fuel October |
$47.93 |
| Flagshooter, Inc. | utility marking flags |
$263.13 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mileage |
$124.00 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mayor |
$1,200.00 |
| John Izer | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Dale King | 13 mtgs. |
$325.00 |
| Jeremy Scheidel | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Deb Throndson | 13 mtgs. |
$325.00 |
| Deb Zubrod | 12 mtgs. |
$300.00 |
| Schueth Hardware | supplies |
$29.95 |
| Jay Uhlenhake | repairs |
$524.64 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel November |
$126.47 |
| Bucky’s | fuel November |
$63.52 |
| Sandean, & Co. | chain sand truck |
$46.55 |
| Display Sales | decoration |
$405.50 |
| Total |
$53,559.07 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | November |
$174.48 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$931.13 |
| Garden gate | subscription |
$20.00 |
| Penworthy | books |
$62.45 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage |
$7.60 |
| Windstream | October |
$84.62 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$78.77 |
| INGRAM | books |
$163.39 |
| Library Total |
$1,522.44 |
|
| November Receipts | ||
| General |
$581.14 |
|
| Received from CDBG |
$53,793.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$42,007.23 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$6,365.92 |
|
| Property Tax |
$2,868.88 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$31.28 |
|
| Park Donations |
$18.28 |
|
| Library |
$112.29 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$40,426.13 |
|
| Total |
$146,204.15 |
|
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve payment estimate #4 in the amount of $111,291.43 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to send the owner of the property at 315 E Grove Street a bill for sidewalk replacement, building repair and snow removal. This property will be discussed further at the next meeting. All Ayes.
Mike Murray inquired about a building permit for a 24’ x 16’ building. DNR approval will be needed for the permit being the property is in a flood plain. A permit can be issued by the City if the DNR approves the building.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the Well #2 and water main project. The following announcements were made:
- This public hearing is being held to update residents on the City’s well #2 and water main improvements project. This project is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant and DNR/SRF Funding.
- The need for and goals of the project have not changed since the CDBG application was submitted to the State of Iowa in the fall of 2013.
- Blazek Corporation is the contractor for the project. Work on the project is approximately 55% complete.
- The grant is scheduled to close-out June 30, 2017.
- To date, $240,276.00 in CDBG funds have been requested and $192,265.59 in matching funds have been expended.
There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on the well #2 and water main project. All Ayes.
The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.
Several nuisances of barking dogs, non-licensed vehicles and junk were discussed. Property owners will be sent notice on these nuisances.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
RIP Norbert Reicks
Click here for Norb Reicks obituary.
November City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Absent: Izer.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to correct the previous minutes to read: all events that take place at Junko Park will be fenced off at the discretion of the City Council. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with the correction and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$18,760.26 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,046.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,511.72 |
| IPERS | September |
$987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | October garbage |
$2,101.56 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$217.00 |
| Windstream | October |
$87.03 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$62.79 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$10,297.50 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$89.96 |
| Team Lab | road patch |
$464.50 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$107.61 |
| Office Depot | supplies |
$84.27 |
| Summit Supply | park supplies |
$222.37 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$11.70 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$50.00 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$54.50 |
| Smartsign | signs |
$24.84 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance – new well house |
$230.00 |
| USA Bluebook | water supplies |
$331.50 |
| Sandy’s Sign Shop | signs |
$75.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | water main repair |
$1,590.00 |
| Terry-Durin Company | electric supplies |
$730.88 |
| Culver-Hahn | electric supplies |
$718.58 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$304.11 |
| Roger Dreckman Construction | street work |
$22,630.00 |
| L & R Manufacturing | repairs |
$98.70 |
| Iowa Utilities Board | remainder assessment |
$255.21 |
| Stanton Electric | well house & repairs |
$18,243.38 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$88,489.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | October |
$184.85 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$982.32 |
| Jane Lynch | wages |
$88.66 |
| New Hampton Tribune | subscription |
$46.00 |
| Readers Digest | subscription |
$16.98 |
| SHAPE Magazine | subscription |
$14.99 |
| Real Simple | subscription |
$24.00 |
| Windstream | September |
$84.30 |
| Country Sampler | subscription |
$18.00 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$61.94 |
| INGRAM | books |
$153.75 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$73.26 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,749.05 |
|
|
|
|
|
| October Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$674.32 |
| Received from CDBG |
$59,363.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$46,559.03 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
|
$3,492.74 |
| Property Tax |
|
$30,119.93 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$6,981.34 |
| Park Donations |
|
$170.00 |
| Library |
|
$358.50 |
| Charges for Services |
$41,654.94 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$189,373.80 |
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #3 in the amount of $85,502.67 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve Bucky’s liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to hold a public hearing on December 7, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the purpose of providing public information concerning the progress, scope, budget and status of the water system improvement project. All Ayes.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to pass resolution #110215 a resolution dispensing with the special election requirement on the matter of granting a gas franchise to Black Hills Energy. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its first reading. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to suspend the requirements and pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its third and final reading. All Ayes.
A letter from the Iowa DOT in regard to the pond property was reviewed. The City will take ownership of the property when the trail committee is further along with development plans.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to purchase materials for the construction of a rail fence at Junko Park. This fence will be approx. 192 ft. The Lions Club will help with the construction and will be completed as time allows. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM. All Ayes.
RIP Tom Trewin
Click here for Tom Trewin obituary.
November City Council Agenda
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
7:00 PM, CITY HALL
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL WITH ANY ADDITIONS OF AGENDA.
3. APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.
4. MAYORS COMMENTS.
5. BUSINESS:
a. APPROVE PAYMENT ESTIMATE 3 FOR WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
b. PUBLIC HEARING 7:15 PM – ORDINANCE #320 RE: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS ENERGY A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.
c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE #320 RE: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS ENERGY A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.
d. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE – INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROGRESS, SCOPE, BUDGET AND STATUS OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
e. BUCKY’S LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL.
f. LETTER FROM DOT CONCERNING OWNERSHIP OF POND PROPERTY.
g. ESTIMATE ON RAIL FENCE FOR PARK.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
RIP Barbara Ann Burns
Former Lawler resident, Barbara Burns, died on October 17, 2015.
Click here to view her obituary.
The Lawler Link — October 2015
THE LAWLER LINK
Mayor’s Letter
Another spring and summer has come and gone. I hope the city water project wasn’t too big of an inconvenience for the residents. Water lines were looped where needed and some new fire hydrants were installed to replace outdated ones. By the time this newsletter is received, the well house should be nearing completion and the well brought up to code. This should meet the requirements for government regulations.
With fall upon us and daylight savings time ending, please remember to keep a watchful eye for kids and school buses, along with the increase in farm equipment on city streets.
Jay will be picking up leaves again this fall.
In closing, we hope for a safe fall harvest for our farm neighbors, a joyous holiday season, and of course, a mild winter.
Mark
Lawler City Council
Mayor Mark Mueterthies
Council Members—
John Izer, Dale King, Jeremy Scheidel, Deb Throndson and Deb Zubrod
Lawler Halloween Party
The Lawler Lions Club is sponsoring a Halloween Party on Sunday, October 25th from 4:00-5:00 at the Fire Station. Please join us for games, prizes & treats. Town trick-or-treating to follow the party.
THE CITY WILL BE FLUSHING THE WATER HYDRANTS ON OCTOBER 21 – 22
WHAT’S NEW AT THE LIBRARY ?
In July, we downsized our patron computers to two instead of three, but both of them are fast and will serve our community for years to come. ABC Mouse is also installed on them, which is a great learning program for early elementary students and got lots of use during the summer.
We have two EAGLE Programs coming up in the fall. The first is “Big Scary Monster”, about a monster who thinks the villagers look pretty small from his view on top of the mountain. This will be held Monday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 pm. The second, “Dinosaur Roar” is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, also at 4:30 pm. and will teach about opposites and dinosaurs. EAGLE Programs are intended for children age 3-5 and their parents. Siblings are always welcome to attend.
For some time, there has been interest in starting a book club at the library. After a planning meeting, we have decided to give it a try. Our first discussion will be on Saturday morning, Oct. 17, at 10:00 am. The group has decided to read “The Girls of August” by Anne Rivers Siddons. If this is something you would be interested in, stop in. I can get extra copies through interlibrary loan for you to read. We are all new at this and welcome suggestions and people who enjoy reading and discussing good books.
Remember, the library has a website and facebook page to keep you current on what is going on. One small change to remember is that in November winter hours start. Instead of 1:00, I open at 12:30 on Monday and Tuesday, and close at 5:00 instead of 6:00 on Monday. Happy reading!
HOLIDAY GARBAGE & RECYCLING SCHEDULE
Thanksgiving Holiday—No trash pickup Friday , November 27th. Trash will be picked up Monday, November 30th.
Christmas Holiday— There will be no trash pickup on Friday, December 25th. Trash will be picked up on Monday, December 28th.
New Year Holiday—There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Friday January 1. Trash and recycling pickup will be Monday, January 4, 2016.
**There will be leaf pickup again this year. Have your leaves at the side of the street on Monday & Friday morning and they will be picked up.**
PLEASE KEEP ALL VEHICLES FIVE FEET OFF THE TRAVELED PORTION OF THE STREETS DURING SNOW REMOVAL. ALSO KEEP DISTANCE FROM SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT. THIS WILL KEEP EVERYONE SAFE DURING THE SNOW REMOVAL SEASON !!
CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS
9 AM-12:30 PM AND 1 PM-3:30 PM MONDAY-THURSDAY
NOTICE
All appliance rebates that Hawkeye REC offers are available to the electric customers of Lawler. You may call Hawkeye REC at 563-547-3801 for details on their latest rebates.
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS
It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow and ice promptly from sidewalks. If snow and ice are not removed within 24 hours, the City may do so and assess the costs to the property owner.
October City Council Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Throndson & Zubrod.
Absent: Scheidel.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Rosenbaum, Gail Stammeyer, Deb Speltz, Larry Hruska, Frank Wilson & Luella Junko.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$23,681.85 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,108.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,511.72 |
| IPERS | September |
$987.86 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,638.82 |
| Jendro Sanitation | September garbage |
$2,102.94 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$105.00 |
| Windstream | September |
$86.35 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$60.22 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$8,909.50 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$110.52 |
| Hawkins Inc. | water supplies |
$220.83 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$60.80 |
| Iowa DNR | water permit |
$99.00 |
| Wellmark | health insurance |
$3,438.45 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$8.10 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$50.00 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$142.27 |
| Jay Uhlenhake | lodging reimbursement |
$239.80 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$4,371.91 |
| MARC | supplies |
$262.96 |
| IAWEA | class fee |
$25.00 |
| Julianna Henderson | deposit refund |
$75.00 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$296.69 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | supplies |
$474.96 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment |
$9.98 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$804.00 |
| New Hampton Newspapers | proceedings |
$85.86 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees |
$450.00 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$56,880.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | September |
$171.03 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$913.07 |
| Time magazine | subscription |
$72.24 |
| Arthirites Today | subscription |
$14.95 |
| Farm & Ranch Living | subscription |
$18.00 |
| The Oprah Magazine | subscription |
$35.28 |
| Windstream | August |
$84.23 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$100.39 |
| MidAmerica Books | books |
$67.80 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s |
$70.69 |
| INGRAM | books |
$239.99 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$78.00 |
| Internal Revenue Service | FICA |
$741.20 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$2,606.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
| September Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$103.01 |
| Received from CDBG |
$93,535.00 |
|
| Received from SRF |
$107,495.33 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
|
$4,566.19 |
| Property Tax |
|
$1,610.48 |
| Park Donations |
|
$1,006.24 |
| Library |
|
$1,165.06 |
| Charges for Services |
$39,724.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$249,205.61 |
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve change order #2 on the Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project reflecting a $5,760.00 decrease in the contract with Blazek Corporation. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to approve payment estimate #2 in the amount of $97,012.53 from Blazek Corporation for Well #$2 and Water Main Improvement Project. All Ayes.
The Black Hills Energy Franchise Agreement was reviewed.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to hold a public hearing on November 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the consideration of ordinance #320 RE: An Ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise. All Ayes.
Installing fence at Junko Park was discussed. Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to have whoever is responsible for the Lawler All-Niter fence off the event. All Ayes.
Gail Stammeyer and Deb Speltz from the Crane Creek Trail Committee were present to discuss plans for the trail. The committee is looking into constructing a trail at Highland Park and also around the pond east of town.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to have Al Powers, electrical engineer do a study on the compatibility of solar power with the city electrical system. This study should cost about $500. All Ayes.
Dale King reported the Lawler Fire Department is moving forward with the purchase of a new fire truck.
Moved by Izer, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk