Council Proceedings December 18, 2023
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 18, 2023, 5:30 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 December 18, 2023 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Oath of office administered by Mayor Dykstra and taken by the newly elected council members: Kelly Kooistra, Jillian Jager, and Jen Schipper for their terms beginning January 1, 2024.
City Maintenance Supervisor, Tyler Evenhuis, present to discuss his monthly report with council.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP | WW EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $ 119.26 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 571.82 |
| BICKERING BAKERS BAKERY | COOKIES FOR SANTA DAY 2023 | $ 215.00 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 262.14 |
| CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS | LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE | $ 97.07 |
| CULLIGAN | H20 COOLERS | $ 38.70 |
| FELD FIRE | FIRE EXPENSE | $ 1,001.70 |
| JEREMY MCCLAREN | SANTA DAY 2023 | $ 100.00 |
| JIM HUISMAN | WELLNESS CTR MEMBERSHIP REFUND | $ 315.00 |
| K & J CURB GRINDING INC | 25.5′ CURB GRINDING – 2ND AVE | $ 433.50 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC | TESTING | $ 1,691.25 |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | ELECTRIC/GAS | $ 6,929.49 |
| MIDWEST LUBE INC | STREET SWEEPER EQUIP REPAIR | $ 383.66 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| NEAL CHASE LUMBER | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 76.10 |
| NWIPDC | GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – CDBG | $ 11,500.00 |
| NWIPDC | FY 2025 DUES | $ 466.70 |
| OK ONE STOP | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 4,290.60 |
| PETTY CASH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 9.90 |
| PETTY CASH | GOLD COINS – LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 20.00 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 370.71 |
| ROI ENERGY, LLC | CITY FACILITIES LED UPGRADES | $ 18,130.00 |
| SAM’S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 189.60 |
| SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | SIOUX CO. COMM CENTER FUNDING | $ 3,530.00 |
| TRI-STATE READY MIX | SAND FOR SNOW REMOVAL | $ 77.50 |
| VAL-MATIC VALVE & MFG CORP | WW EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $ 804.08 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 588.05 |
| WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC | ATTORNEY FEES | $ 765.00 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 53,186.96 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 7,849.83 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 61,036.79 | |
| GENERAL | $26,664.15 | |
| FIRE | $ 5,349.55 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 2,747.04 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 136.21 | |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $11,500.00 | |
| WATER | $ 5,216.17 | |
| SEWER | $ 9,423.67 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $61,036.79 |
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to approve Resolution No. 2023-12-18 authorizing a one-time salary adjustment for the City’s full-time employees. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Vander Wilt to approve Salary Resolution No. 2024-01-01 reflecting the adjusted library wages to be effective January 1, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Kramer aye, and Vander Wilt aye. Resolution passed.
Open forum at 5:51PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Discussed the city’s commitment to the new emergency services facility.
Discussed the 2nd Avenue South Project.
Reviewed the Classroom Rental Agreement from David Van’t Hul. Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve said contract with first day of rent being January 1, 2024. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the 2024 council committees. Mayor will set the committees for the 2024 year.
Discussed the city’s handbook policies. The City Clerk will work with the attorney to revise the holiday policy in the handbook to change ‘Employee’s Birthday’ to ‘Floating Holiday’ and add a requirement that full-time City Maintenance workers rotate holidays. Vacation Benefit will be tabled for further discussion at the next council meeting.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kooistra to approve the December 18, 2023 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Vander Wilt, seconded Kramer to adjourn at 6:29 PM. All ayes, motion carried.