Council Proceedings November 20, 2023
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 20, 2023, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Kramer, and Vander Wilt. Council members absent: Thompson. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve the November 20, 2023 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Tyler Evenhuis, City Maintenance Supervisor, present. Discussed Premium Iowa Pork’s October sewer usage being over their allowable monthly flow average. Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve fining 10% of the penalty for October’s usage. All ayes, motion carried.
Micah Schreurs, City Attorney, present to discuss the future Emergency Services Facility with the council and Fire and Ambulance members.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Kramer to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-WATER SURVEYS | $ 132.93 | ||
| AT&T MOBILITY | CITY MAINT. CELLPHONE | $ 250.83 | ||
| BOMGAARS | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 314.41 | ||
| DGR ENGINEERING | 2ND AVE PROJECT ENGINEERING | $ 11,992.58 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 201.97 | ||
| FAREWAY STORES INC #058 | FIRE/AMBULANCE SUPPLIES | $ 93.84 | ||
| FELD FIRE | FIRE TRUCK ANNUAL SERVICE | $ 1,169.00 | ||
| FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB | WWTP LAB TESTS | $ 172.50 | ||
| HEARTLAND SECURITY | FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM | $ 1,197.69 | ||
| JANITOR’S CLOSET | CLEANING SUPPLIES | $ 73.43 | ||
| JOSH KRAMER | WEIGHTLIFTING EQUIPMENT FOR WC | $ 2,100.00 | ||
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | ELECTRIC/GAS | $ 5,379.13 | ||
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 | ||
| NW IA LEAGUE OF CITIES | MEMBERSHIP DUES ’23 | $ 25.00 | ||
| OK ONE STOP | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 223.31 | ||
| PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. | AMBULANCE CHARGES | $ 343.69 | ||
| POHLEN CONSTRUCTION | CEMENT CUTTING & REPLACEMENT | $ 1,430.00 | ||
| SCHOLASTIC | BOOKS FOR SANTA DAY | $ 672.08 | ||
| THOMPSON SOLUTION GROUPS | SCHOOL & WELLNESS CENTER ACCESS SYSTEM | $ 3,323.72 | ||
| TRI-STATE READY MIX | PEA ROCK | $ 89.00 | ||
| WATERLOO TENT & TARP CO | POOL SLIDE CANOPY – 50% | $ 647.50 | ||
| WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 10,079.46 | ||
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 40,122.20 | |||
| Payroll Checks | $ 7,064.61 | |||
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 47,186.81 | |||
| GENERAL | $ 14,249.52 | |||
| FIRE | $ 1,477.82 | |||
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 438.96 | |||
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 6,262.93 | |||
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 11,992.58 | |||
| WATER | $ 5,580.30 | |||
| SEWER | $ 7,184.70 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 47,186.81 | |||
Reviewed the FY2023 Street Finance Report.
Motion by Kramer, seconded Otto to set the public hearing on Monday, December 4 at 7:00PM for the Status of Funded Activities for the Hospers Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Water Improvements Project. All ayes, motion carried.
Open Forum at 6:53PM. No oral or written comments received.
Discussed the need to make pedestrian ramps along Cedar Street ADA compliant. Motion by Otto, seconded Kramer to approve said pedestrian ramps. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed two quotes from Waterloo Tent & Tarp Company, Inc. for the canopy at the top of the swimming pool slide.
Reviewed weightlifting equipment quotes from Josh Kramer and Adventure Fitness. Kramer abstained from the discussion. Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the purchase of the equipment from Josh Kramer. Kramer abstained from the vote, all ayes from others, motion carried.
Reviewed the contracts submitted for the rental of classrooms.
Motion by Kramer, seconded Otto to approve the November 20, 2023 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 7:10 PM. All ayes, motion carried.