Council Proceedings October 2, 2023
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 2, 2023, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kelly Kooistra, Sarah Otto, Mike Thompson, Mandi Kramer, and Arnie Vander Wilt. Council members absent: none. The City Clerk, Rachel Jungers, was also present.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Otto to approve the October 2, 2023 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
A & B BUSINESS INC – RENT/LEASE – COPIER $ 194.22
ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS – A/C RESCUE – PAGER REPAIR $ 59.83
AMERICAN STATE BANK – POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS $ 144.33
BCS INSURANCE COMPANY – SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE $ 107.72
BOMGAARS – MISC CHARGES $ 217.21
BRIAN HOFMEYER – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
CRYSTAL GLODEN – COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND $ 100.00
DERUYTER FLOOR CARE – FLOOR CLEANING – WC/SCHOOL $ 829.34
DGR ENGINEERING – 2ND AVE PROJECT ENGINEERING $ 25,116.36
DORDT UNIVERSITY – CPR COURSE $ 45.00
EFTPS – FED/FICA TAX $ 3,970.04
ESTHER WARNTJES – COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND $ 100.00
FRED’S P & H, INC. – MISC CHARGES $ 303.58
IOWA WORKFORCE – UNEMPLOYMENT SUTA $ 41.03
IPERS – IPERS REGULAR $ 3,139.95
JOSH SCHREINER – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC – AMBULANCE-OXYGEN $ 37.25
MEGHAN GRANSTRA – CB DEPOSIT REFUND $ 20.00
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 – WATER FOR RESALE $ 12,943.80
RUTH GROTENHUIS – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2ND QTR – FISCAL YEAR 2024 $ 22,609.75
SIOUXLAND PRESS – PUBLICATIONS & ENVELOPES $ 828.75
THOMPSON ACCESS SYSTEM FOR WELLNESS CTR $ 1,153.13
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA – STATE TAXES $ 1,865.14
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA – SALES TAX $ 705.15
VISA – MISC CHARGES $ 1,059.90
WALMART COMMUNITY/SYNCB – PRINTER INK – FIRE & RESCUE $ 86.89
WEX BANK – MONTHLY FUEL CHARGES $ 295.69
WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC – ATTORNEY FEES $ 687.00
Accounts Payable Total $ 76,811.06
Payroll Checks $ 9,013.78
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 85,824.84
GENERAL $ 35,363.38
FIRE $ 91.16
ROAD USE TAX $ 720.89
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT $ 25,116.36
WATER $ 17,802.84
SEWER $ 6,730.21
TOTAL FUNDS $ 85,824.84
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to open the public hearing regarding the correction to contract for deed for the real estate sold to Kayla Wolf at 7:03 PM. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve Resolution No. 2023-10-02-1 approving the correction to contract for deed as approved in Resolution No. 2023-09-05. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Resolution passed. Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Otto to close public hearing at 8:17 PM, no oral or written comments received. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2023-10-02-2 approving the transfer of Local Option Sales Tax Funds. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Resolution passed.
Open Forum at 7:05 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Discussed funding options available for the future Hospers Emergency Services Facility. Motion by Kramer, seconded Vander Wilt to approve purchasing a $175,000.00 9 month CD from American State Bank with funds from the Checking – CP – Fire/Rescue Facility account. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the 2nd Ave South Utility & Pavement project status.
Reviewed Kayla Wolf’s building permit. Motion by Kramer, seconded Otto to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the Part-Time Custodian Position for the school and wellness center facility. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Vander Wilt to approve hiring Kate Zevenbergen at $25.00 per hour. Kramer abstained from voting, all ayes from others, motion carried.
Discussed options for a portable divider wall for the school. Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra for the clerk to purchase a 25’ folding portable partition. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Thompson to approve the October 2, 2023 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 8:21 PM. All ayes, motion carried.