Council Proceedings October 21, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 21, 2024, 5:30 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Schipper and Jager. Council members absent: none. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to approve the October 21, 2024, Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Tyler Evenhuis, City Maintenance Supervisor, present to discuss his monthly report. Discussed parts that will need to be replaced in the old school related to the heating system; a new air dryer will be ordered and some replacement control valves.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
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BAKER & TAYLOR |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 135.82 |
|
BOMGAARS |
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES |
$ 290.05 |
|
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT |
LIBRARY MATERIALS |
$ 89.88 |
|
ELECTRIC PUMP |
WW EQUIPMENT REPAIR |
$ 1,577.00 |
|
JASON OVERMOHLE |
MISC EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS |
$ 310.65 |
|
MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC |
TESTING |
$ 2,131.50 |
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MIDAMERICAN ENERGY |
ELECTRIC/GAS |
$ 4,820.69 |
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PETTY CASH |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 6.00 |
|
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 71.77 |
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PREMIER NETWORK SOLUTIONS |
SERVICE CONTRACT 10/24-9/25 |
$ 4,200.00 |
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SIOUX COUNTY AUDITOR |
2024 SPECIAL CITY ELECTION |
$ 1,716.23 |
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THE PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 160.69 |
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THE SIOUX CITY JOURNAL |
ANNUAL RENEWAL – LIBRARY |
$ 447.99 |
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TYLER EVENHUIS |
REIMB FOR HEATER PART |
$ 115.23 |
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VISA |
MISC LIBRARY CHARGES |
$ 913.96 |
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WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA |
HEALTH INSURANCE |
$ 8,416.19 |
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WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC |
ATTORNEY FEES |
$ 192.00 |
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Accounts Payable Total |
|
$ 25,595.65 |
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Payroll Checks |
|
$ 7,130.51 |
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***** REPORT TOTAL ***** |
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$ 32,726.16 |
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GENERAL |
|
$ 13,279.46 |
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FIRE |
|
$ 338.70 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
|
$ 365.69 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
|
$ 5,015.23 |
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WATER |
|
$ 3,421.07 |
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SEWER |
|
$ 10,306.01 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
|
$ 32,726.16 |
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve the September month-end report. All ayes, motion carried.
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SEPTEMBER INCOME BREAKDOWN: |
|
|
GENERAL |
$ 41,861.68 |
|
FIRE |
$ 0.10 |
|
FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT |
$ 643.19 |
|
ROAD USE TAX |
$ 11,469.87 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
$ 3,007.52 |
|
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX |
$ 11,091.66 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
$ 3,917.50 |
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CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY |
$ 323.12 |
|
2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT |
$ 2,831.50 |
|
WATER |
$ 35,970.58 |
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SEWER |
$ 26,776.15 |
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TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND |
$ 137,892.87 |
Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2024 Street Finance Report.
Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2024 State Audit Report.
Open forum at 5:59 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Mandy Boersma with the Hospers Emergency Services Fundraising Committee was present to discuss upcoming fundraising events and work that will be done at the future station’s site.
Discussed the Water/Wastewater Superintendent position that will need to be filled. The City is also going to post an ad for a seasonal city maintenance employee.
Discussed the Independent Contractor Agreement that the City uses for the Community Building.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the October 21, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to adjourn at 6:41 PM. All ayes, motion carried.