Council Proceedings September 18, 2023
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 18, 2023, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Thompson presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Kramer, and Vander Wilt. Council members absent: none. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Otto approve the September 18, 2023 Agenda. Carried.
City Maintenance Supervisor, Tyler Evenhuis, present. Discussed his monthly report with the council.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the payment of unpaid bills. Carried.
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. – LEGAL FEES – 2ND AVE S $ 13,500.00
ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC – FIRE EQUIPMENT $ 10,040.21
AT&T MOBILITY – CITY MAINT. CELLPHONE $ 250.01
BAINBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION – CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT #3 $ 282,222.66
BAKER & TAYLOR – LIBRARY EXPENSE $ 230.76
BECK ENGINEERING – LAND SURVEY $ 1,200.00
BFS FEED & SUPPLY INC – WEED KILLER $ 467.80
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT – LIBRARY MATERIALS $ 169.30
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS – LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $ 102.25
CULLIGAN – H20 COOLERS $ 38.70
EMERGENCY SERVICES CORP – IAMRESPONDING RENEWAL $ 305.00
FAREWAY – FIRE/AMBULANCE SUPPLIES $ 125.52
IOWA INFORMATION, INC. – SUMMER CELEBRATION ADVERTISING $ 298.00
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC – TESTING $ 2,382.25
KIWA – SUMMER CELEBRATION ADVERTISING $ 150.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY – ELECTRIC/GAS $ 7,195.36
NEAL CHASE LUMBER – MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES $ 358.25
OCAHS – AMBULANCE CHARGES $ 353.64
OK ONE STOP – SWEEPER $ 611.12
PLUIM PUBLISHING, INC. – SUMMER CELEBRATION ADVERTISING $ 341.25
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS – LIBRARY EXPENSE $ 58.91
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS – MONTHLY CHARGES $ 636.08
ROSA RODRIGUEZ – CAFETERIA DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
SARAH OTTO – WELLNESS CTR CLEAING-SEP’23 $ 65.00
SIOUX COUNTY TREASURER – PROPERTY TAXES $ 746.00
THE MOVING COMPANY – WELLNESS CENTER MOVING CHARGES $ 1,900.00
UMB BANK NA – BONDS SERVICES $ 21,076.00
USA BLUE BOOK – SEWER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 221.69
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY – WATER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 111.63
VISA – MISC LIBRARY CHARGES $ 748.11
WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA – HEALTH INSURANCE $ 10,079.46
Accounts Payable Total $ 356,034.96
Payroll Checks $ 5,818.11
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 361,853.07
GENERAL $ 12,702.31
FIRE $ 10,364.18
ROAD USE TAX $ 819.74
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 6,126.72
CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY $ 746.00
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT $ 316,798.66
WATER $ 4,177.37
SEWER $ 10,118.09
TOTAL FUNDS $ 361,853.07
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve Resolution No. 2023-09-18 regarding the authorization for payment of monthly obligations. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Resolution passed.
Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Financial Report. Motion by Kramer, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the report for publication. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Vander Wilt Resolution No. 2023-09-18-2 setting the public hearing to correct the legal description for the Kayla Wolf Transaction. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Resolution passed. The Public Hearing will be held at the October 2, 2023 council meeting at 7:00PM.
Open Forum at 5:42 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Mandi Kramer discussed the need to have a meeting with the Fire & Rescue Volunteers to discuss the future station.
Reviewed a quote from ROI Energy for the Wellness Center lights. Motion by Otto, seconded Kramer approve upgrading the lights in the Wellness Center to LED lighting. Vander Wilt abstained from voting, all ayes from others, motion carried.
Discussed the custodian position for Wellness Center school facility. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Vander Wilt to approve a rate of $25.00 per hour for the custodian position. Kramer abstained from the vote, all ayes from the others, motion carried.
Discussed renting out classrooms to organizations. The City Clerk will work with the City’s Attorney to work on getting an application generated. Rental rates and terms will be set at a later date once more information is collected.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the following rental rates: $250.00 which includes a $50.00 deposit for the rent of the gym, cafeteria, and kitchen; $150.00 which includes a $50.00 deposit for the rent of the cafeteria and kitchen; $125.00 which includes a $50.00 deposit for rent of the gym. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the possibility for Wellness Center members to use the gym for walking, basketball, and other activities. Motion by Kramer, seconded Kooistra to approve use Wellness Center memberships to include use of the gym by increasing the membership rates to the following: Monthly rates: Single $40.00, Family $50.00, Senior Citizen $35.00; Annual rates: Single $400.00, Family $500.00, Senior Citizen $350.00; Gym Only Option: Single $15.00 per month or Family $25.00. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kooistra to approve the September 18, 2023 meeting Minutes. Carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 6:47 PM. Carried.