Council Proceedings July 15, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 15, 2024, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Otto, Thompson, and Jager. Council members absent: Kooistra and Schipper. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Jager, seconded Otto to approve the July 15, 2024 Agenda with the addition of the Building Permit for Jason & Julie Smith. All ayes, motion carried.
Tyler Evenhuis, City Maintenance Supervisor, was present to discuss his monthly report with the council.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 30.57 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 218.80 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 179.01 |
| CULLIGAN | H20 COOLERS | $ 77.24 |
| DAKOTAH SUPPLY GROUP | GUTTER BROOMS FOR STREET SWEEPER | $ 769.95 |
| DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS | BOILER INSPECTION FEE | $ 365.00 |
| FAREWAY STORES INC #058 | POOL SUPPLIES | $ 85.19 |
| HY-VEE ACOUNTS RECEIVABLE | POOL SUPPLIES | $ 15.99 |
| IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | ANNUAL H20 SUPPLY FEE – FY2025 | $ 78.78 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 1/1/2024-5/31/2024 ONE CALLS | $ 29.70 |
| JAYMEE SMITH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 128.00 |
| JILLIAN JAGER | POOL PARTY & SHELTER HOUSE REFUND | $ 325.00 |
| MATHESON TRI-GAS INC | AMBULANCE-OXYGEN | $ 39.68 |
| MEGHAN GRANSTRA | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC | TESTING | $ 1,946.50 |
| NEAL CHASE LUMBER | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 367.59 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,728.08 |
| OK ONE STOP | FUEL & SUPPLIES | $ 361.67 |
| OVERDRIVE INC | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 472.32 |
| PETTY CASH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 12.64 |
| PLAINS MECHANICAL SERVICE | BOILER CLEANING – SCHOOL | $ 1,774.40 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 68.56 |
| REBECCA BAATZ | WSI & SWIMSUIT REIMBURSEMENT | $ 350.00 |
| SAM’S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK | POOL CONCESSION STAND SUPPLIES | $ 53.92 |
| SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | ADDT’L PMT FOR CORRECT FY25 QTR1 AMOUNT | $ 1,187.50 |
| SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT | SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION FEE | $ 418.00 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | PUBLICATIONS | $ 472.00 |
| STOREY KENWORTHY | UTILITY BILL FORMS | $ 379.96 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 1,736.17 |
| WEX BANK | FUEL CHARGES | $ 573.22 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 17,295.44 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 16,893.36 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 34,188.80 | |
| GENERAL | $ 26,047.30 | |
| FIRE | $ 82.05 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 1,069.61 | |
| WATER | $ 2,190.63 | |
| SEWER | $ 4,799.21 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 34,188.80 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the June Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
| JUNE INCOME BREAKDOWN: | |
| GENERAL | $ 23,172.90 |
| FIRE | $ 7,873.61 |
| FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT | $ 457.99 |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 11,511.71 |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 164.31 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | $ 10,289.03 |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 33,589.86 |
| CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY | $ 277.60 |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 63,016.22 |
| WATER | $ 32,651.15 |
| SEWER | $ 26,199.64 |
| SEWER SINKING | $ 46,484.26 |
| TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND | $ 255,688.28 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve Resolution No. 2024-07-15 regarding the transfer of $3,769.68 for the 2nd Avenue South Project. Roll call vote taken: Otto aye, Thompson aye, and Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Open forum at 5:44 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Reviewed updates from Steve Hallgren with Planning Solutions regarding the nuisance abatement status on five properties in Hospers.
Reviewed building permit for Kevin & Beth Tullar. Motion by Jager, seconded Otto to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed building permit for Jason & Julie Smith. Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the former MOC-FV Elementary School building that the city now owns. Motion by Jager, seconded by Thompson to add this item to the Community & Economic Development council committee. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the condition of the shingles on the roof of the north picnic shelter at the South Side Park.
Discussed adding an option for a Student Rate membership option to the Wellness Center. Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to set a student rate of $35 per month or $350 per year with the following rules: the student must be between 16 to 22 years old and a full-time student, and a copy of a valid student ID must be given to the City Clerk. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jager, seconded Otto to approve the July 15, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to adjourn at 6:11 PM. All ayes, motion carried.