Council Proceedings March 4, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Thompson, Schipper, Jager. Council members absent: Otto. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve the March 4, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Robert Hostad was present to discuss his building permit, reviewed said building permit. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve Robert Hostad’s permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 7:19 PM. Zach De Jong was present to ask some questions about the lot available in the commercial district.
Reviewed ICAP insurance policy renewal information.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper 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 FORESTRY MONITOR BALANCE | $ 50.00 |
| ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS | AC RESCUE – BENCH LABOR TECH | $ 45.00 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-WATER BILLS | $ 285.46 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 52.87 |
| AT&T MOBILITY | CITY CELLPHONES | $ 251.05 |
| BCS INSURANCE COMPANY | SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE | $ 107.72 |
| CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS | LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE | $ 81.40 |
| CORY HOOGLAND | REIMB – FLATBAR FOR FIRE DEPT | $ 43.01 |
| DAVE’S LOCK & KEY | EXTRA COPIES OF KEYS | $ 26.25 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 5,200.27 |
| FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU | CERTFICATION FEES – KRAMER | $ 50.00 |
| FRED’S P & H, INC. | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 8,924.56 |
| HEARTLAND SECURITY | FIRE SYSTEM MONITORING – SCHOOL | $ 158.85 |
| IPERS | IPERS REGULAR | $ 2,889.90 |
| MATHESON TRI-GAS INC | AMBULANCE-OXYGEN | $ 38.79 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC | TESTING | $ 2,122.50 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| NW IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | VARIOUS EMS TRAINING | $ 235.00 |
| OAKLAND CORPORATION | LASERFICHE EXPENSE | $ 4,765.00 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,728.08 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 466.89 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 19,462.99 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | PUBLICATIONS | $ 400.00 |
| SUSAN KLEIN | COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 100.00 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX | $ 627.71 |
| VISA | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 1,065.89 |
| WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 8,416.19 |
| WEX BANK | FUEL CHARGES | $ 241.22 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 61,240.95 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 7,101.80 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 68,342.75 | |
| GENERAL | $ 26,077.51 | |
| FIRE | $ 928.51 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 610.57 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 5,251.94 | |
| WATER | $ 25,525.19 | |
| SEWER | $ 9,949.03 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 68,342.75 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the February month-end report. All ayes, motion carried.
| FEBRUARY INCOME BREAKDOWN: | |
| GENERAL | $ 29,968.69 |
| FIRE | $ 17.19 |
| FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACE | $ 435.52 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 7,435.40 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFTIS | $ 259.11 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | $ 14,902.93 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 139.53 |
| CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY | $ 208.53 |
| WATER | $ 36,103.39 |
| SEWER | $ 31,123.46 |
| TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND | $ 120,593.75 |
Discussed the Quonset and office building at the old AgState property that the city owns.
Discussed the Hospers Drive improvement project options. The county is resurfacing their portion of Hospers Drive in 2028. The city would like to resurface its portion during the same time. The city will apply for a Regional III Surface Transportation Grant to help fund the project.
Reviewed Chad Redinius’ building permit. Motion by Jager, seconded Thompson to approve said permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the ADA compliance checklist for the Hospers Public Library.
Discussed the kitchen equipment at the old Hospers Elementary School Building. The city will post the following items for sale by sealed bids through April 15, 2024 at 2:30 PM: walk-in freezer, gas range, warming tray, 30-quart commercial mixer, dishwasher.
Discussed the 2024 Summer Recreation program. The City Clerk will publish an advertisement for the Summer Rec Director position.
Motion by Jager, seconded Schipper to approve the March 4, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Thompson to adjourn at 8:18 PM. All ayes, motion carried.