Council Proceedings September 5, 2023
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Otto, Thompson, Kramer, and Vander Wilt. Council members absent: Kooistra. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Thompson to approve the September 5, 2023 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
14 WELDING LLC JETTER – HITCH REPAIR $ 80.65
A & B BUSINESS INC – RENT/LEASE – COPIER $ 196.64
AMERICAN STATE BANK – POSTAGE-WATER BILLS $ 137.19
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY – STARTER FOR FORD PICKUP $ 157.29
BCS INSURANCE COMPANY – SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE $ 107.72
CITY OF SHELDON – PARAMEDIC ASSIST $ 275.00
DAVE’S LOCK & KEY – PARTS & LABOR FOR LOCK REPAIR $ 163.05
DELUXE – DEPOSIT SLIPS $ 210.23
DGR ENGINEERING – 2ND AVE PROJECT ENGINEERING $ 12,753.51
EFTPS – FED/FICA TAXES $ 5,148.62
FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
FRED’S P & H, INC. – MISC. CHARGES $ 792.04
FULLER & SONS PAVING – ROAD WORK – ASPHALT $ 93,486.04
IPERS – IPERS REGULAR $ 3,070.26
JASON NOTEBOOM – COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND $ 100.00
KIMBERLY SILBERSTEIN – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
KRIS KONZ – SHELTER HOSUE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC – AMBULANCE-OXYGEN $ 38.06
MOSQUITO CONTROL OF IOWA – MOSQUITO CONTROL 2023 $ 3,860.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY OF OMAHA – PAINT & FLAGS $ 203.00
NW IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – AMBULANCE TRAINING $ 45.00
OC SANITATION INC – GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT $ 4,945.80
ROSA GROTENHUIS – CAFETERIA DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 – WATER FOR RESALE $ 14,691.00
SIOUXLAND PRESS – PUBLICATIONS $ 665.00
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA – SALES TAX $ 763.47
VISA – MISC. CHARGES $ 724.10
WANDA RUTER – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
WEX BANK – FUEL CHARGES $ 518.68
Accounts Payable Total $ 143,382.35
Payroll Checks $ 6,983.25
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 150,365.60
GENERAL $ 18,412.70
ROAD USE TAX $ 94,407.69
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT $ 12,753.51
WATER $ 19,097.38
SEWER $ 5,694.32
TOTAL FUNDS $ 150,365.60
Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the August Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
AUGUST INCOME BREAKDOWN:
GENERAL $ 14,492.29
FIRE $ 133.42
ROAD USE TAX $ 8,028.35
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $ 13,780.47
CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY $ 3,249.00
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT $ 389,820.42
WATER $ 38,588.59
SEWER $ 27,104.65
TOTAL $ 495,197.19
Motion by Kramer, seconded Vander Wilt to open the public hearing regarding the real estate sale to Kayla Wolf at 7:03 PM. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve Resolution No. 2023-09-05 disposing of an interest in real estate owned by the City of Hospers, Iowa, by sale. Roll call vote taken: Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Kooistra was absent from the vote. Resolution passed. Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to close the public hearing at 7:07 PM. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-09-06 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hospers, Iowa, by Amending Provisions of Appendix B Pertaining to Solid Waste Rates” with said Ordinance going into effect October 1, 2023. Roll call vote taken: Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Kooistra was absent from the vote. Ordinance approved.
Motion by Kramer, seconded Vander Wilt to suspend the rules and approve the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 2023-09-06 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hospers, Iowa, by Amending Provisions of Appendix B Pertaining to Solid Waste Rates.” Roll call vote taken: Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Kooistra was absent from the vote. Carried.
Reviewed the Hospers Mini Mart Liquor Permit. Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve said permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Open Forum at 7:12 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Discussed purchasing suggestion boxes for areas owned by the city and used by the public. City Clerk will purchase suggestion boxes and have them installed at the Wellness Center, Library, Shelter Houses, and Community Building.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Thompson to approve the September 5, 2023 meeting Minutes. Carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 7:21 PM. Carried.