Council Proceedings December 2, 2024
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 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 Temporary City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the December 2, 2024 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Thompson to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
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A & B BUSINESS INC |
RENT/LEASE – COPIER |
$ 187.61 |
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AMERICAN STATE BANK |
POSTAGE-WATER BILLS |
$ 158.48 |
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AT&T MOBILITY |
CITY MAINT. CELLPHONE |
$ 232.45 |
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BCS INSURANCE COMPANY |
SUPPLEMENTAL |
$ 83.69 |
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BICKERING BAKERS |
BOO BASH COOKIES |
$ 175.00 |
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BOMGAARS |
EQUIPMENT REPAIR |
$ 116.34 |
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CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS |
LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE |
$ 86.38 |
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EFTPS |
FED/FICA TAXES |
$ 4,335.88 |
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EILEEN MARTENS |
COMMUNITY BLDG DEPOSIT REFUND |
$ 20.00 |
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GWORKS |
2025 LICENSE/SUPPORT FEE |
$ 7,500.00 |
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IA DEPT OF INSPECTIONS |
BOILER INSPECTION |
$ 365.00 |
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IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
LOAN PAYMENT |
$ 1,120.00 |
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IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
LOAN PAYMENT |
$ 6,130.00 |
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IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY |
LOAN PAYMENT |
$ 6,180.00 |
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IPERS |
IPERS REGULAR |
$ 2,657.97 |
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JEANNE JUNGERS |
LIBRARY EXPENSE REIMB |
$ 63.13 |
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JOSHUA KREMER |
SCHOOL DEPOSIT REFUND |
$ 50.00 |
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MATHESON TRI-GAS INC |
AMBULANCE-OXYGEN |
$ 43.70 |
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MID-SIOUX OPPORTUNITY INC |
2024-2025 BUDGET |
$ 1,000.00 |
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MUTUAL OF OMAHA |
MONTHLY PREMIUM |
$ 210.13 |
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POHLEN CONSTRUCTION LLC |
ADA COMPLIANT SIDEWALKS |
$ 8,326.54 |
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SIOUXLAND PRESS |
PUBLICATIONS |
$ 1,072.00 |
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TEAM LAB |
SEWER OPERATING SUPPLIES |
$ 379.00 |
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USA BLUE BOOK |
WATER & SEWER OP SUPPLIES |
$ 906.47 |
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VISA |
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES |
$ 3,784.16 |
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WALMART COMMUNITY/SYNCB |
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES |
$ 53.80 |
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WEX BANK |
FUEL CHARGES |
$ 344.96 |
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WOODS FULLER SHULTZ & SMITH PC |
ATTORNEY FEES |
$ 1,333.00 |
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Accounts Payable Total |
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$ 46,915.69 |
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Payroll Checks |
|
$ 5,452.44 |
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***** REPORT TOTAL ***** |
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$ 52,368.13 |
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GENERAL |
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$ 19,358.78 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
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$ 8,681.74 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
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$ 136.21 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
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$ 6,130.00 |
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WATER |
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$ 4,328.33 |
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SEWER |
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$ 6,433.07 |
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SEWER SINKING |
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$ 7,300.00 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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$ 52,368.13 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Jager to approve Resolution No. 2024-12-02 regarding the transfer of funds. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, and Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Reviewed the contract from People Service Inc regarding the operations and management of the water and wastewater treatment plants. Discussion was tabled until the next meeting pending more information from the City Attorney.
Open forum at 7:20 PM. No oral or written comments received.
Discussed the City’s Tree Ordinance.
Discussed putting the city’s Chevrolet maintenance pickup truck on the December 21 Zomer auction.
Discussed an inquiry regarding a business renting the kitchen at Floyd Valley Hall for their business operations.
Reviewed ordinance revision suggestions from the city’s attorney related to the liquor licenses used at the community building and the Independent Contractor Agreement that the City uses for the Community Building.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Kooistra to adjourn at 7:45 PM. All ayes, motion carried.