Council Proceedings August 5, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 5, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Schipper and Jager. Council members absent: Thompson. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Jager, seconded Schipper to approve the August 5, 2024 Agenda with the addition of Pool Staff Wages. All ayes, motion carried.
Steve Hallgren with Planning Solutions was present to discuss the five properties in town for which the city has hired him to help with nuisance abatement.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| A & B BUSINESS INC | RENT/LEASIER – COPIER | $ 187.61 |
| AGILITI HEALTH, INC. | SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE – DEFIB | $ 60.00 |
| ALLYN HEIKENS | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-UTILITY BILLS | $ 155.12 |
| AMY SCHELLING | LIFEGUARD CERT REIMBURSEMENT | $ 200.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | SEWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR | $ 205.54 |
| AT&T MOBILITY | CITY MAINT. CELLPHONES | $ 251.02 |
| AVERIE CARRION | PMT FOR LIFEGUARD REFERRALS | $ 100.00 |
| BCS INSURANCE COMPANY | SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM | $ 134.65 |
| BECKY MONROE | SWIMSUIT REIMBURSEMENT | $ 50.00 |
| BOMGAARS | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 73.43 |
| BFS FEED & SUPPLY INC | WEED KILLER | $ 191.50 |
| CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES INC | POOL SUPPLIES | $ 1,523.50 |
| CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS | LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE | $ 115.23 |
| CULLIGAN | H20 COOLERS | $ 63.24 |
| DARWIN ZAZUETA | LIFEGUARD CERT REIMBURSEMENT | $ 150.00 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 9,326.51 |
| GRANVILLE IMPROVEMENT CLUB | TRACTOR PULLS 2024 CELEBRATION | $ 500.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | JUNE 2024 ONE CALLS | $ 35.10 |
| IPERS | IPERS REGULAR | $ 4,308.38 |
| JAMIE ENGELSMAN | SUIT & LIFEGUARD CERT REIMB | $ 250.00 |
| JONI DZIEKONSKI | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| JOSELLE KROGMAN | SUIT & LIFEGUARD CERT REIMB | $ 115.00 |
| KENLI POPPEMA | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | POOL PARTY & SHELTER HOUSE REFUND | $ 250.00 |
| LINDA ROETMAN | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY | ELECTRIC/GAS | $ 8,302.89 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| NIKKI KONZ | SUIT & LIFEGUARD CERT REIMB | $ 250.00 |
| NWIPDC | GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – FINAL PMT | $ 3,500.00 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,742.08 |
| PAM KLEIN | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| PARTY FUN RENTALS LLC | INFLATABLES FOR SUMMER CELEB | $ 936.00 |
| PETTY CASH | CASH PRIZES FOR SUMMER CELEB | $ 1,110.00 |
| PLANNING SOLUTIONS | NUSIANCE ABATEMENT CONSULTING | $ 1,601.88 |
| PLUIM PUBLISHING, INC. | ADVERTISEMENTS | $ 164.06 |
| PLUNKETT’S PEST CONTROL | PEST CONTROL | $ 160.45 |
| POHLEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | STREET REPAIR | $ 387.00 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 502.43 |
| ROB SAND, AUDITOR OF STATE | ANNUAL EXAM FEE FY2023 | $ 6,733.00 |
| ROSA GROTENHUIS | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 19,358.64 |
| SANDY SAUER | COMM BLDG SMALL RM DEP REFUND | $ 20.00 |
| SHEILA VOLLINK | LIFEGUARD RECERT REIMBURSEMENT | $ 100.00 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | PUBLICATIONS | $ 320.00 |
| ST. ANTHONY CHURCH | COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 100.00 |
| TEAM LAB | SEWER OPERATING SUPPLIES | $ 365.00 |
| TOBY KID KLAUENBERG | SUMMER CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE | $ 875.00 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX | $ 786.49 |
| VAN WIJK GRAPHICS | STATUE REPAIRS | $ 2,262.00 |
| VISA | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 901.77 |
| WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 8,416.19 |
| WHISKEY RICH | SUMMER CELEBRATION CONCERT ’24 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 83,150.84 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 22,943.60 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 106,094.44 | |
| GENERAL | $ 54,685.01 | |
| FIRE | $ 84.95 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 1,244.65 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 5,216.04 | |
| 2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT | $ 3,500.00 | |
| WATER | $ 27,130.95 | |
| SEWER | $ 14,232.84 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 106,094.44 |
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the liquor license for Hospers Mini Mart. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve Resolution No. 2024-08-05 regarding the transfer of funds. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Schipper aye, and Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Open forum at 7:24 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Mandy Boersma with the Hospers Emergency Services Facility Fundraising Committee was present to discuss the status of and progress on the project.
Reviewed building permit for Jordan Aberson. Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to approve said building permit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed adding an additional volleyball court to the South Side Park. City Maintenance will work on getting measurements and quotes for this project for further review.
Discussed the rental rates of the community building. Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to increase the small room rental rate of the community building to $100 which includes a $25 deposit. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the lost wages for the pool employees due to the pool having to close 9 days early because of glass breaking in the pool. Motion by Schipper, seconded Jager to approve paying 50% of the lost wages to the staff. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the temporary, part-time city clerk position that will be available when the City Clerk, Rachel Jungers, is on maternity leave. The City Clerk will work with the Siouxland Press to get the position advertised.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Kooistra to approve the August 5, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to adjourn at 8:32 PM. All ayes, motion carried.