Council Proceedings November 6, 2023
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2023, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Kramer, and Vander Wilt. Council members absent: none. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve the November 6, 2023 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Gary Kurth, DGR Engineering, present to give an update on the 2nd Ave South utility and pavement project. Bainbridge Construction is scheduled to begin paving the street on Tuesday, November 7th.
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
ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC – FIRE EQUIPMENT $ 175.00
AMERICAN STATE BANK – POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS $ 143.31
ARMIDA DAVISON – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 40.00
AUTOGRAFX LTD – SIDEWALK LIBRARY DESIGN $ 320.00
AUTOMATED WASTE SYSTEMS – TANKER PUMP PLUMBING $ 706.63
BAKER & TAYLOR – LIBRARY EXPENSE $ 301.84
BCS INSURANCE COMPANY – SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE $ 134.65
BETH GOSLINGA – SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
BIGIRON – 72′ ROCK BUCKET $ 502.90
BOMGAARS – MISC CHARGES $ 323.40
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT – LIBRARY MATERIALS $ 106.13
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS – LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $ 77.04
CULLIGAN – H20 COOLERS $ 66.70
DE JONG OIL & REPAIR INC – PART FOR SNOWPLOW $ 25.09
DGR ENGINEERING – 2ND AVE PROJECT ENGINEERING $ 14,992.54
DIVISION OF LABOR – ELEVATOR OPERATING PERMIT FEE $ 165.00
DWK PRODUCTS INC – AMBULANCE EXPENSE $ 370.00
EFTPS – FED/FICA TAXES $ 4,915.37
FRED’S P & H, INC. – MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $ 707.63
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC COMMUNITY – DUES JAN-DEC 2024 $ 305.00
IPERS – IPERS REGULAR $ 3,603.48
JOAN HAACK – LIBRARY EXPENSE – COOKIES $ 48.00
MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC – TESTING $ 1,825.50
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC – AMBULANCE-OXYGEN $ 38.06
MUTUAL OF OMAHA – MONTHLY PREMIUM – SEP & OCT $ 416.51
MUTUAL OF OMAHA – MONTHLY PREMIUM – NOV $ 210.13
NEAL CHASE LUMBER – MISC CHARGES $ 115.25
OC SANITATION INC – GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT $ 4,698.08
PETTY CASH – LIBRARY EXPENSE $ 23.06
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS – LIBRARY EXPENSE $ 67.61
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS – MONTHLY CHARGES $ 561.89
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 – WATER FOR RESALE $ 17,608.20
SIOUXLAND PRESS – PUBLICATIONS $ 490.00
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT – UTILITY BILL FORMS $ 357.58
THE N’WEST IOWA REVIEW – ANNUAL RENEWAL – LIBRARY $ 55.00
THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL – ANNUAL RENEWAL – LIBRARY $ 346.99
THOMPSON – WWTP BLOWER REPAIR $ 120.00
TOWN & COUNTRY IMPLEMENT – PART FOR TRACTOR $ 37.50
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA – SALES TAX $ 661.38
USA BLUE BOOK – MISC CHARGES $ 366.03
VISA – MISC LIBRARY CHARGES $ 1,104.66
VISA – MISC CHARGES $ 4,739.22
WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA – HEALTH INSURANCE $ 10,079.46
WEX BANK – MONTHLY FUEL CHARGES $ 480.47
WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC – ATTORNEY FEES $ 721.00
Accounts Payable Total $ 73,397.51
Payroll Checks $ 10,108.34
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 83,505.85
GENERAL $ 21,484.50
FIRE $ 917.16
ROAD USE TAX $ 1,393.41
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 6,531.60
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT $ 15,036.58
WATER $ 25,768.08
SEWER $ 12,374.52
TOTAL FUNDS $ 83,505.85
Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the October Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
OCTOBER INCOME BREAKDOWN:
GENERAL $151,720.24
FIRE $ 3,378.88
ROAD USE TAX $ 8,105.95
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX $ 10,872.78
DEBT SERVICE $ 14,047.96
CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY $ 18,060.96
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT $ 71,519.00
WATER $ 35,588.36
SEWER $ 27,465.35
TOTAL FUNDS $340,759.48
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kramer to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-11-06 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hospers, Iowa, by Deleting and Replacing Certain Provisions of Title VI, Chapter 3 Pertaining to Restrictions on the Planting of Trees and to the Removal of Dangerous or Nonconforming Trees.” Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Ordinance approved.
Motion by Kramer, seconded Kooistra to suspend the rules and approve the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 2023-11-06 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hospers, Iowa, by Deleting and Replacing Certain Provisions of Title VI, Chapter 3 Pertaining to Restrictions on the Planting of Trees and to the Removal of Dangerous or Nonconforming Trees.” Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Carried.
Open Forum at 7:32 PM. Kurt Bush was present to discuss Trinity Reformed Church’s desire to have an indoor location available during the winter months for the school bus stop.
Reviewed quote from Adventure Fitness to purchase new weightlifting equipment for the Hospers Wellness Center. Item tabled to explore additional options.
Reviewed the Vacation Benefit Policy for the Employee Handbook. No further action taken at this time.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kooistra to approve the November 6, 2023 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 8:21 PM. All ayes, motion carried.