Council Proceedings July 1, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 1, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Otto, Thompson, Schipper and Jager. Council members absent: Kooistra. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the July 1, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| A & B BUSINESS INC | RENT/LEASE – COPIER | $ 221.73 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-WATER BILLS | $ 148.93 |
| APRIL MEYER | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| AT&T MOBILITY | CITY MAINT. CELLPHONES | $ 250.83 |
| BCS INSURANCE COMPANY | SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM | $ 107.72 |
| BETH SUTTON | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| BOMGAARS | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 492.33 |
| CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS | LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE | $ 79.76 |
| DGR ENGINEERING | 2ND AVE PROJECT ENGINEERING | $ 3,769.68 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | $ 6,791.84 |
| FRED’S P & H, INC. | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES/REPAIRS | $ 1,795.52 |
| IOWA WORKFORCE UNEMPLOYMENT | SUTA | $ 62.47 |
| IPERS | IPERS REGULAR | $ 3,559.33 |
| KRIS MOUW | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| LEANN GRAVE | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 504.93 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 15,826.40 |
| SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 1ST QTR – FISCAL YEAR 2025 | $ 23,750.00 |
| TIFFANY HANSEN | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL TAXES | $ 2,275.16 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | WATER SALES TAX | $ 642.23 |
| TRISTEN JUNGERS | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| TYLER EVENHUIS | REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL | $ 18.18 |
| VISA | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 2,297.86 |
| VISA | SUMMER READING PROG EXPENSES | $ 415.34 |
| WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 8,416.19 |
| WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC | MUNICIPAL MATTERS | $ 1,728.00 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 73,664.56 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 17,566.28 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 91,230.84 | |
| GENERAL | $ 49,009.53 | |
| FIRE | $ 112.84 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 699.28 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 5,221.94 | |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 3,769.68 | |
| WATER | $ 22,802.05 | |
| SEWER | $ 9,615.52 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 91,230.84 |
Motion by Thompson seconded Otto to approve Resolution No. 2024-07-01-1 regarding the transfer of Local Option Sales Tax funds and interest. Roll call vote taken: Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, and Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Jager seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. 2024-07-01-2 regarding accepting and approving revisions to the City’s Employee Handbook. Roll call vote taken: Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, and Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Open forum at 7:08 PM. No written comments received. Terry Gloden was present to discuss his concerns about water drainage on his end of County Road North.
Reviewed building permit for Dakotah Steele. Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed building permit for Joseph DeBoer. Motion by Otto, seconded Thompson to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed rental rates for the smaller classrooms at the old MOC-FV Elementary school building. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve a rental rate of $100 per month instead of $150 per month. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jager, seconded Schipper to approve the July 1, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Otto to adjourn at 7:37 PM. All ayes, motion carried.