Council Proceedings April 15, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 15, 2024, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Schipper, Jager. Council members absent: Otto and Thompson. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve the April 15, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed City Maintenance Supervisor, Tyler Evenhuis’, monthly report.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Jager to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| 605 MAGIC ART BUS LLC | 6.13.24 RESERVATION – LIB EXP | $ 100.00 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC | FIRE & AMBULANCE EXPENSES | $ 1,034.06 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS | $ 146.81 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 246.53 |
| BICKERING BAKERS | COOKIES FOR EASTER EGG HUNT | $ 330.00 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 93.23 |
| CULLIGAN | H20 COOLERS | $ 45.70 |
| DAKOTAH SUPPLY GROUP | WATER OPERATING SUPPLIES | $ 130.84 |
| FAREWAY | FIRE & AMBULANCE SUPPLIES | $ 143.46 |
| FRED’S P & H, INC. | LABOR & PART FOR HEATER ISSUES | $ 700.13 |
| MATHESON TRI-GAS INC | AMBULANCE-OXYGEN | $ 40.57 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC | TESTING | $ 1,924.50 |
| NEAL CHASE LUMBER | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 48.20 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,728.08 |
| OCAHS | AMBULANCE SUPPLIES | $ 129.89 |
| OK ONE STOP | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 606.73 |
| PETTY CASH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 27.20 |
| PLUIM PUBLISHING, INC. | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 35.00 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 526.11 |
| RACHEL JUNGERS | MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT | $ 163.55 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 13,208.04 |
| SAM’S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 37.96 |
| SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 4TH QTR – FISCAL YEAR 2024 | $ 22,609.75 |
| SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT | CONCESSION STAND LICENSE | $ 150.00 |
| STRYKER SALES CORPORATION | BATTERY PACK – AMBULANCE EXP | $ 503.48 |
| THOMPSON | LABOR & PARTS FOR ACCESS POINT | $ 2,677.48 |
| TRI-STATE READY MIX | RED ROCK – SEWER EXP | $ 350.00 |
| UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY | SEWER & WATER OPERATING SUPPLIES | $ 1,470.35 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 774.97 |
| WEX BANK | MONTHLY FUEL CHARGES | $ 292.87 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 53,275.49 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 6,240.86 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 59,516.35 | |
| GENERAL | $ 36,299.38 | |
| FIRE | $ 1,268.31 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 1,121.49 | |
| WATER | $ 15,744.02 | |
| SEWER | $ 5,083.15 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 59,516.35 |
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve the March Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
| MARCH INCOME BREAKDOWN: | |
| GENERAL | $ 59,984.83 |
| FIRE | $ 200.10 |
| FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT | $ 466.17 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 5,886.96 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 277.36 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | $ 10,647.41 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 2,843.76 |
| CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY | $ 222.81 |
| WATER | $ 33,183.93 |
| SEWER | $ 25,560.03 |
| TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND | $ 139,273.36 |
Mayor Dykstra called the Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adoption to open at 5:33PM. No oral comments were received, the City Clerk informed the council that no written comments were received. Public Hearing closed at 5:34 PM. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. FY2025 regarding the adoption of the FY2025 budget. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Otto and Thompson were absent. Motion carried, resolution passed.
Open forum at 5:35 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Mark Falkena and Mandy Boersma were present to discuss the future emergency services facility building plans and fundraising goals.
Discussed nuisance properties and whether or not the City would like to hire Steve Hallgren with Planning Solutions to help with Nuisance Abatement. Tabled item for this time, will re-discuss at the next council meeting after additional information is gathered.
Discussed the Hospers Drive resurfacing project that will take place in 2028. The City was awarded the full $740,000.00 from the Region III Transportation Projects grant it applied for; these funds will help pay for approximately 80% of the project.
Discussed the Local Option Sales Tax ballot and the revision of the distributions. The current distribution is as follows: Capital Improvement 40%, Economic Development 25%, Tax Relief 25%, Community Events 5%, Fire Department 2.5%, Ambulance/Rescue 2.5%. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to work with the city attorney and the county to hold a special election that would change the distribution to the following: Capital Improvement 40%, Any Legal Purpose 50%, Community Events 5%, Fire Department 2.5%, and Ambulance/Rescue 2.5%. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed building permit for Dean Otto. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the 2024 Pool Staff applications. Motion by Schipper, seconded Jager to approve hiring all applicants at the following rates of pay: Lifeguard starting rate $11.00/hour, Concession Stand starting rate $8.00/hour, additional hourly raises for the following: $1.50 Pool Manager, $1.00 Assistant Manager, $0.50 Head Guard, $0.50 WSI Certification, $0.25 for each returning season, in-season raises of $0.25/hour for each 100 hours worked; Pool & Recreation Coordinator $2,500.00 salary. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the sealed bids received for the kitchen equipment at the school. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve the bid for the commercial mixer received from Bill and Linda Hartman for $1,001.00.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve the April 15, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Jager to adjourn at 6:40 PM. All ayes, motion carried.