Council Proceedings May 6, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, and Schipper. Council members absent: Jager. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the May 6, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| A & B BUSINESS INC | RENT/LEASE – COPIER | $ 194.22 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS | $ 147.87 |
| AT&T MOBILITY | CITY MAINT. CELLPHONES | $ 250.83 |
| BCS INSURANCE COMPANY | SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS | $ 134.65 |
| BICKERING BAKERS | COOKIES FOR LIBRARY PROGRAM | $ 39.00 |
| BOMGAARS | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 308.99 |
| BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC | WRENCH – AMBULANCE EXPENSE | $ 15.46 |
| BOXCARS CAFE | RESCUE EXPENSE | $ 700.00 |
| BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS | RED BALL DIAMOND GRAVEL | $ 1,671.58 |
| CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES INC | POOL CHEMICALS | $ 6,438.48 |
| CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS | LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE | $ 84.68 |
| DANIEL VAN ROEKEL | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 60.00 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 5,144.73 |
| FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU | CERTIFICATION FEES – KRAMER | $ 100.00 |
| FRED’S P & H, INC. | MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | $ 297.24 |
| HY-VEE ACOUNTS RECEIVABLE | ’24 EASTER EGG HUNT SUPPLIES | $ 18.38 |
| IPERS | IPERS REGULAR | $ 3,889.92 |
| JO GOSLINGA | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 60.00 |
| LINDSEY SNYDER | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| MATHESON TRI-GAS INC | AMBULANCE-OXYGEN | $ 39.68 |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | ELECTRIC/GAS | $ 7,281.31 |
| MIKE ROOS | SCHOOL DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,753.08 |
| PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. | AMBULANCE EXPENSE | $ 279.84 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 462.96 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 20,390.00 |
| SIOUX COUNTY ENGINEER | ROAD MAINTENANCE | $ 545.29 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | PUBLICATIONS | $ 615.00 |
| SOLSMA EXCAVATING/TILING | LOCATE SEWER JETTER & FIXES & SNOW REMOVAL | $ 4,462.50 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX | $ 689.16 |
| VISA | PART FOR HEATER REPAIR | $ 1,359.95 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY/SYNCB | PRINTER INK – FIRE & RESCUE | $ 188.00 |
| WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 8,416.19 |
| WESTERN IOWA TECH | FIRE TRAINING FEES | $ 255.00 |
| WEX BANK | MONTHLY FUEL CHARGES | $ 447.17 |
| WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC | ATTORNEY FEES | $ 1,046.00 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 71,097.29 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 10,257.26 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 81,354.55 | |
| GENERAL | $ 29,760.20 | |
| FIRE | $ 622.88 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 2,075.79 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 4,108.89 | |
| WATER | $ 28,809.52 | |
| SEWER | $ 15,977.27 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 81,354.55 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve the April Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
| APRIL INCOME BREAKDOWN: | |
| GENERAL | $ 141,520.33 |
| FIRE | $ 18,234.76 |
| FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT | $ 452.62 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 8,259.35 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 258.16 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | $ 10,718.86 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 13,729.95 |
| CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY | $ 19,187.22 |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 813.77 |
| WATER | $ 29,552.82 |
| SEWER | $ 26,260.99 |
| TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND | $ 268,988.83 |
Reviewed Budget Amendment #2 for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve setting the public hearing for FY2024 Budget Amendment #2 for Monday, May 20th at the 5:30 PM council meeting. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed letter from Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency & Recycling and OC Sanitation regarding rate increase of $0.30 per household to be effective July 1, 2024. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-05-06 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hospers, Iowa, by Amending Provisions of Appendix B Pertaining to Solid Waste Rates” with said ordinance going into effect on July 1, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Schipper aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to suspend the rules and approve the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 2024-05-06 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hospers, Iowa, by Amending Provisions of Appendix B Pertaining to Solid Waste Rates.” Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Schipper aye. Ordinance approved.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the Certificate of Appointment between the City of Hospers and the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority which appoints council member Jillian Jager for a 3-year term. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 7:09 PM. Jerry Boyer was present to discuss speeding issues on Pine Street.
Gary Kurt with DGR Engineering was present to discuss the finalization of the 2nd Avenue South project.
Discussed the need for handicap access to be put in on the East side of 3rd Ave South and Main Street. Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to install a handicap access point on both sides of Main Street. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed nuisance properties in Hospers. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve hiring Steve Hallgren with Planning Solutions for Nuisance Abatement. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed building permit for Dave & Brandie Van’t Hul. Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed building permit for Eric Pohlen. Motion by Otto, seconded Thompson to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed if there is a need for a contracted rental of the ball diamond. No further action taken.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Kooistra to approve the May 6, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to adjourn at 8:15 PM. All ayes, motion carried.