Council Proceedings February 5, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Schipper, Jager. Council members absent: none.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the February 5, 2024, Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| A & B BUSINESS INC | RENT/LEASE – COPIER | $ 195.58 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC | FIRE FORESTRY MONITOR | $ 7,693.38 |
| ARTHUR KRAMER | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 50.00 |
| BCS INSURANCE COMPANY | SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE | $ 134.65 |
| BOMGAARS | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 140.15 |
| CORY HOOGLAND | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 140.00 |
| DARREN HOOGLAND | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 40.00 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 4,808.82 |
| FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU | CERTIFICATION FEES | $ 100.00 |
| FRED’S P & H, INC. | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 22.81 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | DEC ’23 ONE CALLS | $ 3.60 |
| IPERS | IPERS REGULAR | $ 3,577.65 |
| JACOB POTTEBAUM | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 40.00 |
| JASON OVERMOHLE | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 165.00 |
| JIM KLYNSMA | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 40.00 |
| JOHN KLYNSMA | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 40.00 |
| KEN JUNGERS | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 40.00 |
| KEVIN RICHTER | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 40.00 |
| LELOUX DIVERSIFIED | WASTE WATER EXPENSE | $ 1,210.00 |
| MAINSTREET AUTOBODY & GRAPHICS | FIRE TRUCK TOWING EXPENSE | $ 200.00 |
| MATHESON TRI-GAS INC | AMBULANCE-OXYGEN | $ 40.57 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,728.08 |
| PHIL ZEUTENHORST | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 90.00 |
| PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. | AMBULANCE EXPENSE | $ 318.35 |
| ROGER KLEIN | SCHOOL DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| ROSS EVINK | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 50.00 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | PUBLICATIONS | $ 842.00 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX | $ 657.40 |
| TYLER SCHULD | FIRE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT ’23 | $ 115.00 |
| VISA | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 1,113.10 |
| WEX BANK | FUEL CHARGES | $ 967.60 |
| WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC | ATTORNEY FEES | $ 313.26 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 28,177.13 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 6,205.46 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 34,382.59 | |
| GENERAL | $ 11,403.93 | |
| FIRE | $ 8,906.79 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 1,442.98 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 136.21 | |
| WATER | $ 4,815.79 | |
| SEWER | $ 7,676.89 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 34,382.59 |
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the January month-end report. All ayes, motion carried.
| JANUARY INCOME BREAKDOWN: | |
| GENERAL | $ 37,635.74 |
| FIRE | $ 3,665.93 |
| FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACE | $ 45,120.62 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 8,452.16 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | $ 10,935.90 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 265.47 |
| CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY | $ 41,150.60 |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 224,981.00 |
| WATER | $ 31,674.11 |
| SEWER | $ 186,748.20 |
| SEWER SINKING | $ 4,972.37 |
| TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND | $ 595,602.10 |
Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to open the Public Hearing for the FY2024 Budget Amendment at 7:10 PM. All ayes, motion carried. No oral or written comments received at city hall or during the meeting. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution FY2024 Budget Amendment #1. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Resolution passed. Mayor Dykstra closed the public hearing at 7:42 PM.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Thompson to open the Public Hearing for the Disposal of an Interest in Real Estate Owned by the City of Hospers at 7:15 PM. All ayes, motion carried. No oral or written comments received at city hall or during the meeting. Motion by Jager, seconded Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2024-02-05 regarding the disposing of an interest in real estate owned by the City of Hospers, Iowa, by sale to Tim and Laurie Jungers for $12,500.00. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Resolution passed. Mayor Dykstra closed the public hearing at 7:43 PM.
Discussed FY2025 Budget Items. Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to setting the Public Hearing regarding the Property Tax Levy for March 25, 2024, 5:30PM.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the 2024 IRS Mileage rate of $0.67 per mile for reimbursement to City employees for business use. Carried.
Open forum at 7:20PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to approve the February 5, 2024, meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Thompson to adjourn at 7:45 PM. All ayes, motion carried.