Council Proceedings November 18, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 18, 2024, 5:30 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 Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the November 18, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Kooistra to approve the October month-end report. All ayes, motion carried.
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OCTOBER INCOME BREAKDOWN: |
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GENERAL |
$ 136,923.11 |
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FIRE |
$ 5,055.59 |
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FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT |
$ 638.69 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
$ 8,087.39 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
$ 23,204.49 |
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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX |
$ 14,837.91 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
$ 31,043.46 |
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CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY |
$ 15,525.26 |
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2ND AVE SOUTH PROJECT |
$ 3,500.00 |
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WATER |
$ 35,446.85 |
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SEWER |
$ 27,235.45 |
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TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND |
$ 301,498.20 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
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AGSTATE |
FUEL FOR WW GENERATORS |
$ 1,256.62 |
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AMERICAN STATE BANK |
GO2020 2ND AVE INTEREST |
$ 2,362.50 |
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ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY |
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES |
$ 1,219.85 |
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BFS FEED & SUPPLY INC |
SPRAYING |
$ 12.95 |
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CITY OF SHELDON |
P ASSIST 11.2.24 24.673 |
$ 275.00 |
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CULLIGAN |
H20 COOLERS |
$ 52.70 |
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FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB |
WWTP LAB TESTS |
$ 172.50 |
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IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC |
COMMUNITY DUES JAN-DEC 2025 |
$ 305.00 |
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KELSEY WIELENGA |
COMMUNITY EVENT DEPOSIT |
$ 75.00 |
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MATHESON TRI-GAS INC |
AMBULANCE-OXYGEN |
$ 44.73 |
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MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC |
TESTING |
$ 2,235.00 |
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MIDAMERICAN ENERGY |
ELECTRIC/GAS |
$ 5,503.23 |
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OK ONE STOP |
MONTHLY CHARGES |
$ 266.73 |
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PLANNING SOLUTIONS |
NUISANCE ABATEMENT CONSULTING |
$ 300.00 |
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PLUIM PUBLISHING, INC. |
JOB POSTING ADVERTISEMENTS |
$ 232.50 |
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RACHEL JUNGERS |
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT |
$ 79.06 |
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VOGEL PAINT & GLASS |
VERTICAL BLIND REPAIR – CB |
$ 95.00 |
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WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA |
HEALTH INSURANCE |
$ 5,940.85 |
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WEX BANK |
FUEL CHARGES |
$ 345.70 |
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Accounts Payable Total |
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$ 20,774.92 |
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Payroll Checks |
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$ 7,846.45 |
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***** REPORT TOTAL ***** |
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$ 28,621.37 |
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GENERAL |
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$ 6,491.43 |
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FIRE |
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$ 33.30 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
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$ 962.63 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
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$ 4,210.75 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
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$ 2,362.50 |
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CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY |
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$ 75.00 |
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WATER |
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$ 3,773.78 |
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SEWER |
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$ 10,711.98 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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$ 28,621.37 |
Reviewed the proposal from People Service Inc regarding the operations and management of the water and wastewater treatment plants. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve the proposal for potential contract. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 5:46 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Discussed the handicap parking spaces that will be added to Main Street now that the ADA compliant access points are installed. Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to approve the removal of the non-ADA compliant handicap parking spot in front of Hospers Cafe & Catering and adding two spots near the new handicap access point in front of the community building. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the list of trees the DNR has recommended be removed or treated for EAB. Removal has been scheduled for Winter/Spring by Schwebach Tree Service.
Discussed the City’s Tree Ordinance.
Discussed the transmission going out on the City’s Ford F-150 maintenance pickup. Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve replacing the transmission and then putting the City’s Chevrolet maintenance pickup on the Zomer consignment auction in January. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed updating the sign on the old MOC-FV Elementary School building. Motion by Jager, seconded Schipper to approve changing the name of the building to Floyd Valley Hall. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed adding ‘Hospers’ signs to the outside of town.
Discussed the quotes for new equipment at the Wellness Center. Motion by Otto, seconded Jager to proceed with the purchasing a new Leg Press machine and a weight plate set. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed the Independent Contractor Agreement that the City uses for the Community Building.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the November 18, 2024 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Otto to adjourn at 6:46 PM. All ayes, motion carried.