Council Proceedings February 19, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 19, 2024, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Schipper, Jager. Council members absent: Thompson. The City Clerk was present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the February 19, 2024, Agenda with the removal of setting the public hearing for the FY25 Proposed Tax Levy. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 5:31 PM. Kevin & Beth Tullar present, discussed their recent sewer backup issue.
Reviewed Tyler Evenhuis’ monthly report.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS | $ 147.87 |
| AMY SCHELLING | REISSUED – WC CLEANING-APR ’23 | $ 65.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | PARTS FOR CHEVY TRUCK | $ 15.69 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 287.99 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 119.09 |
| CHRISSY OVERMOHLE | REISSSUED – AMB CALLS/MTGS – 1ST HALF ’22 | $ 50.00 |
| CULLIGAN | H20 COOLERS | $ 45.70 |
| FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 | 2024 YEARLY FEE | $ 1,000.00 |
| HEIMAN INC | ANNUAL EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION | $ 120.00 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC | TESTING | $ 2,222.50 |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | ELECTRIC/GAS | $ 8,309.13 |
| NEAL CHASE LUMBER | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 333.94 |
| OK ONE STOP | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 1,481.49 |
| PERSPECTIVE INSURANCE | INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL | $ 437.50 |
| PETTY CASH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 20.00 |
| PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. | AMBULANCE EXPENSE | $ 455.62 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 518.83 |
| ROCK VALLEY PRECAST | LID FOR WATER EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $ 75.00 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 17,337.92 |
| SIOUX COUNTY AUDITOR | 2023 CITY ELECTION | $ 1,127.20 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | LIBRARY RENEWAL – 1 YEAR | $ 25.00 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY IMPLEMENT | REPAIR ON FIRE TRUCK | $ 1,301.31 |
| USA BLUE BOOK | WWTP OPERATING SUPPLIES | $ 358.10 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 680.58 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 36,616.86 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 14,051.29 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 50,586.75 | |
| GENERAL | $ 14,255.30 | |
| FIRE | $ 6,290.98 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 1,757.33 | |
| WATER | $ 20,722.96 | |
| SEWER | $ 7,560.18 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 50,586.75 |
Discussed FY2025 Budget Items. Motion by Jager, seconded Schipper to approve the city contracting with Laserfiche for a digital filing system and the purchase of a new scanner for approximately $730.00. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022 State Audit Exam Findings.
Motion by Jager, seconded Otto to approve Resolution No. 2024-02-19 regarding the ambulance and fire department volunteer pay. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Thompson was absent from voting. Resolution passed.
Discussed the future emergency services facility.
Discussed the fire department purchasing a new fire tanker.
Discussed the wages for the lifeguards.
Discussed rates for the campground, community building, and shelter houses. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve raising the Large Shelter House rental rate from $110.00 which includes the $50.00 deposit to $125.00 which includes the $50.00 deposit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the 2024 Summer Recreation programs.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the February 19, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to adjourn at 7:17 PM. All ayes, motion carried.