2022-04-28 Minutes

Council Proceedings April 18, 2022

The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 19, 2022, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Zevenbergen, Otto, Thompson, Kramer and Vander Wilt. The City Clerk was also present.

Tyler Evenhuis, City Maintenance Supervisor, also present.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Otto to approve the April 18, 2022 Agenda. Carried.

Motion by Kramer, seconded Zevenbergen to approve the payment of unpaid bills. Carried.

A & B BUSINESS INC $ 208.89
AMERICAN STATE BANK $ 110.80
AMY SCHELLING $ 65.00
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY $ 179.48
BAKER & TAYLOR $ 351.53
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT $ 199.96
CULLIGAN $ 19.60
ELECTRIC PUMP $ 161.95
ICAP $ 39,051.00
IOWA WORKFORCE UNEMPLOYMENT $ 47.34
JANITOR’S CLOSET $ 48.86
LIQUID SURGE CONTROL, LLC $ 297.78
MIDAMERICA BOOKS $ 131.70
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY $ 66.79
NEAL CHASE LUMBER $ 24.32
OC SANITATION INC $ 3,970.50
OCAHS $ 136.00
OK ONE STOP $ 334.40
PETTY CASH $ 150.00
PLUIM PUBLISHING, INC. $ 30.00
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS $ 64.75
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS $ 507.08
ROCHELLE COPE $ 50.00
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 $ 14,806.00
SAM’S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK $ 214.02
SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE $ 21,190.00
VISA $ 1,637.98
WEX BANK $ 444.20
WHITAKER MARKETING GROUP $ 100.00
Accounts Payable Total $ 84,599.93
Invoices: Paid $ 61,799.91
Invoices: Scheduled $ 22,800.02
Payroll Checks $ 2,714.60

***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 87,314.53

GENERAL $ 54,792.45
FIRE $ 626.75
ROAD USE TAX $ 5,970.56
WATER $ 19,707.75
SEWER $ 6,217.02
TOTAL FUNDS $ 87,314.53

MARCH INCOME BREAKDOWN:
GENERAL $ 67,349.27
FIRE $ 1,704.38
ROAD USE TAX $ 4,509.09
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 6,607.05
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $ 16,191.90
DEBT SERVICE $ 2,919.62
CP – FIRE/RESCUE $ 6,470.24
WATER $ 26,791.62
SEWER $ 18,815.92

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Zevenbergen to approve the March month-end reports. Carried.

Reviewed and discussed the law enforcement contract renewal with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of a quarterly fee of $22,116.25. Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the contract. Carried.

Tyler Evenhuis, City Maintenance Supervisor, discussed a quote from Neal Chase Lumber Co. regarding new storage shed for South Side Park equipment.

Open forum 5:51 PM – no oral or written comments submitted.

Reviewed and discussed bid received from Solsma Excavating for sewer work at Mini Mart. Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to proceed with work through Solsma Excavating. Carried.

Motion by Zevenbergen, seconded Otto to approve the Building Permit Application of Mike & Nancy Thompson. Carried, Thompson abstained.

Discussion regarding concession stand license for 2022 Season.

Discussion regarding the possibility of campground Wi-Fi, will reach out to Premier Communications to explore options.

Discussion regarding Shelter House bathroom doors, men’s will need to be replaced. Also, need to replace the Community Building panel in the men’s bathroom.

Discussion and review of 2nd Avenue South Project plans.

Discussion regarding the need to look into the possibility for community daycare. Will look into any grants available and possible locations.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Zevenbergen to approve the April 18, 2022 meeting Minutes. Carried.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Otto to adjourn at 6:19 PM. Carried.