2022-08-15 Minutes

Council Proceedings August 15, 2022

The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 15, 2022, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Thompson, Zevenbergen, Kramer, and Vander Wilt. The City Clerk was also present.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Zevenbergen to approve the August 15, 2022 Agenda with the addition of street overlay review and Tyler’s Monthly Report. Carried.

Tyler Evenhuis, City Maintenance Supervisor, present. Discussed the current condition of the fun house at the South Side Park. Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Thompson proposing that the city post the fun house for sale as is. Bids will be accepted and are due by September 19th for removal of the structure by November 1, 2022. Carried.

Russ Adams, Superintendent of MOC-FV Elementary, present. Discussed the future for the building of the school.

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

A & B BUSINESS INC $ 193.03
AGILITI HEALTH, INC. $ 60.00
AMY SCHELLING $ 65.00
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY $ 38.47
BAKER & TAYLOR $ 57.23
BFS FEED & SUPPLY INC $ 332.65
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES $ 3,857.12
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT $ 28.46
CULLIGAN $ 44.95
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB $ 157.50
HY-VEE ACOUNTS RECEIVABLE $ 23.94
IMWCA $ 1,290.00
JANITOR’S CLOSET $ 162.50
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC $ 1,307.75
LISA KLEIN $ 110.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY $ 117.12
OC SANITATION INC $ 4,026.50
OK ONE STOP $ 373.28
PETTY CASH $ 32.80
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS $ 58.68
REHAB SYSTEMS INC $ 4,665.00
SIOUXLAND PRESS $ 40.00
VISA $ 1,131.79
WEX BANK $ 407.45
Accounts Payable Total $ 18,581.22
Payroll Checks $ 11,270.63

***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 29,851.85

GENERAL $ 18,381.87
FIRE $ 231.02
ROAD USE TAX $ 984.75
WATER $ 1,934.35
SEWER $ 8,319.86
TOTAL FUNDS $ 29,851.85

JULY INCOME BREAKDOWN:
GENERAL $ 16,029.44
FIRE $ 3,762.89
FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT $ 115,000.00
ROAD USE TAX $ 7,639.96
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 77.08
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $ 9,529.95
DEBT SERVICE $ 34.06
CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY $ 3,805.86
WATER $ 34,144.39
SEWER $ 20,498.15
TOTAL $ 210,521.78

Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the July Month-End Report. Carried.

Motion by Thompson, seconded Kramer to approve Black Mule Mobile Bar’s temporary liquor license. Carried.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Zevenbergen to approve Hospers Mini Mart’s liquor license. Carried.

Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve Resolution No. 2022-08-15 RE Membership with Iowa Municipalities Workers Comp Association. Roll Call vote taken: aye Zevenbergen, aye Thompson, aye Kramer, aye Vander Wilt. Resolution passed.
Open forum at 5:51 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Discussed the City wanting to submit a bid for the Ag State property for the future location of a new Fire & Rescue Facility. Council will call a special meeting, if needed, to determine the amount of bid prior to the August 26th deadline.
Discussed streets in the city that the City Maintenance Superintendent recommended have crack & seal or overlay work completed. Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Zevenbergen to approve the crack seal on 21 city blocks. Carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve Mike & Rina Klynsma’s building permit application. Carried.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Zevenbergen to approve the August 15, 2022 meeting Minutes. Carried.

Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 6:27PM. Carried.