Council Proceedings June 17, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 17, 2024, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Thompson, and Schipper. Council members absent: Otto and Jager. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve the June 17, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Kurt Zevenbergen, City Maintenance Worker, was present to discuss Tyler’s monthly report. Discussed the issue with the pool heater and options to replace or fix the current heater. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve the purchase of a new pool heater from Carrico. All ayes, motion carried. Also discussed the current promotion available to replace the 17-year-old chlorinator. The promotion makes the chlorinator available for $1,000.00 instead of the current $7,000.00 price. Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve purchase of the chlorinator. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| 605 MAGIC ART BUS LLC | REMAINING EVENT FEE – LIB EXPENSE | $ 476.00 |
| AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP | MOWER BLADES | $ 159.12 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-WATER BILLS | $ 146.28 |
| BAINBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | CERT FOR PAYMENT #5 – FINAL | $ 62,189.67 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 260.57 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 288.05 |
| BFS FEED & SUPPLY INC | SPRAY FOR WEEDS | $ 138.35 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 82.03 |
| CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM | AMBULANCE EXPENSE | $ 248.00 |
| CULLIGAN | H20 COOLERS | $ 107.72 |
| DEMCO | SUMMER READING PROGRAM EXPENSE | $ 116.15 |
| DIAMOND VOGEL INC | PAINT FOR STREET LINES | $ 97.50 |
| HEARTLAND SECURITY | FIRE SYSTEM MONITORING – SCHOOL | $ 158.85 |
| HY-VEE ACOUNTS RECEIVABLE | SUPPLIES FOR POOL | $ 21.97 |
| MAGUIRE IRON INC | ASSET MGMNT PROG – YEAR 6 | $ 11,752.00 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC | TESTING | $ 2,494.00 |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | ELECTRIC/GAS | $ 7,362.72 |
| NEAL CHASE LUMBER | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 231.95 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,728.08 |
| OCAHS | AMBULANCE CALL ASSISTANCE & SUPPLIES | $ 149.35 |
| OK ONE STOP | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 109.79 |
| PETTY CASH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 13.60 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 593.13 |
| ROI ENERGY, LLC | STADIUM LED LIGHTING UPGRADE | $ 33,632.00 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 18,956.64 |
| SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEM | OFFICE – CHECKS | $ 360.40 |
| SAM’S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 1,202.45 |
| SCHOLASTIC | SUMMER READING PROGRAM EXPENSE | $ 242.77 |
| SIOUX CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | SHARE OF SCLA ADV CONSORTIA | $ 700.00 |
| SOLSMA EXCAVATING/TILING | WATER LEAK REPAIR | $ 750.00 |
| THOMPSON | SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEM CARDS – WC | $ 617.51 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY IMPLEMENT | BATTERY FOR FIRE TRUCK | $ 576.03 |
| UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY | POOL EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $ 146.16 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 779.89 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 415.34 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 150,304.07 | |
| Invoices: Paid | $ 149,888.73 | |
| Invoices: Scheduled | $ 415.34 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 14,888.88 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 165,192.95 | |
| GENERAL | $ 60,122.82 | |
| FIRE | $ 662.97 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 527.58 | |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 62,189.67 | |
| WATER | $ 33,387.27 | |
| SEWER | $ 8,302.64 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 165,192.95 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve the May month-end report. All ayes, motion carried.
| MAY INCOME BREAKDOWN: | |
| GENERAL | $ 25,754.24 |
| FIRE | $ 15,802.95 |
| FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT | $ 470.39 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 8,222.19 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 258.28 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | $ 12,160.14 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 1,204.07 |
| CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY | $ 285.09 |
| WATER | $ 33,508.93 |
| SEWER | $ 26,880.80 |
| TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND | $ 124,547.08 |
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve Salary Resolution 2024-2025. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Thompson aye, and Schipper aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. 2024-06-17 regarding the transfer of funds. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Thompson aye, and Schipper aye. Resolution passed.
Reviewed the FY2023 State Audit Report.
Open forum at 5:55 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Discussed the Emergency Services Facility and reviewed the donation tiers that the fundraising committee has set and the meeting room that they are looking to make available for rentals.
Reviewed the final 2nd Avenue South project documents. Final payment was approved as part of the unpaid bills.
Reviewed the quote for the Main Street handicap access points from Pohlen Construction. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve proceeding with a new handicap access point at the corner of Main Street and 3rd Ave South, and in the middle section by the Community Building entrance. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the quote from Jake Van Wyk to repair the statues in town. Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve said work. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed a letter submitted by the Hospers Public Library librarian, Brenda Klaassen.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve the June 17, 2024, meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to adjourn at 6:35 PM. All ayes, motion carried.