Council Proceedings November 4, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 4, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Schipper and Jager. Council members absent: none. The City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the November 4, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
| A & B BUSINESS INC | RENT/LEASE – COPIER | $ 187.61 |
| ALISHIA ENNEMA | GYM DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 25.00 |
| AMERICAN STATE BANK | POSTAGE-WATER BILLS | $ 158.74 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 598.88 |
| AT&T MOBILITY | CITY MAINT. CELLPHONES | $ 251.23 |
| BAKER & TAYLOR | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 96.11 |
| BCS INSURANCE COMPANY | SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM | $ 107.72 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY MATERIALS | $ 181.26 |
| CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS | LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE | $ 82.38 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | $ 4,277.26 |
| FRED’S P & H, INC. | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 1,405.90 |
| HELEN ZEUTENHORST | REIMBURSEMENT FOR AMB/FIRE EXP | $ 100.02 |
| IPERS | IPERS REGULAR | $ 3,267.17 |
| JAYTECH, INC. | SCHOOL OPERATING SUPPLIES | $ 273.89 |
| K & J CURB GRINDING INC | 62.5′ CURB GRINDING – MAIN ST | $ 1,000.00 |
| MIDAMERICA BOOKS | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 536.05 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA | MONTHLY PREMIUM | $ 210.13 |
| NEAL CHASE LUMBER | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 518.99 |
| OC SANITATION INC | GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT | $ 4,777.94 |
| PETTY CASH | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 14.60 |
| PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. | AMBULANCE EXPENSE | $ 503.83 |
| PLAINS MECHANICAL SERVICE | LABOR & MATERIALS – BOILER | $ 1,289.80 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | MONTHLY CHARGES | $ 459.81 |
| PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS | LIBRARY EXPENSE | $ 70.22 |
| RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 | WATER FOR RESALE | $ 20,714.72 |
| RUTH GROTENHUIS | SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND | $ 50.00 |
| SIOUXLAND PRESS | PUBLICATIONS | $ 728.00 |
| SOLSMA EXCAVATING/TILING | WATER LEAK REPAIR | $ 1,000.00 |
| TEAM LAB | SEWER OPERATING SUPPLIES | $ 379.00 |
| THE N’WEST IOWA REVIEW | ANNUAL RENEWAL – LIBRARY | $ 55.00 |
| TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA | SALES TAX | $ 772.14 |
| VISA | MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES | $ 1,192.96 |
| VISA | MISC LIBRARY CHARGES | $ 569.90 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 45,856.26 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 6,706.85 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 52,563.11 | |
| GENERAL | $ 17,235.02 | |
| FIRE | $ 94.91 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 1,604.22 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 136.21 | |
| WATER | $ 26,047.20 | |
| SEWER | $ 7,445.55 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 52,563.11 |
Steve Hallgren with Planning Solutions was present to discuss the update on the current city nuisance abatement properties.
Open forum at 7:30 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Discussed the future Hospers Emergency Services Facility.
Reviewed the quotes the city received to remove dead and/or diseased trees that are in the right-of-way. Motion by Jager, seconded Kooistra to approve proceeding with Schwebach Tree Service for the removal of said trees.
Discussed the open Water/Wastewater Superintendent position.
Reviewed quotes for various Wellness Center equipment, item tabled in order to receive a quote for weight plate options.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the November 4, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.