Council Proceedings January 6, 2025
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 6, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Hospers City Hall with Mayor Dykstra presiding. Council members present: Kooistra, Otto, Thompson, Schipper, Jager. Council members absent: none. The Temporary City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve the January 6, 2025 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve the 2025 Council Committees. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Kooistra, 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 |
$ 155.12 |
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ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY |
MISC SUPPLIES |
$ 73.98 |
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AT&T MOBILITY |
CELLPHONE |
$ 232.45 |
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BCS INSURANCE COMPANY |
INSURANCE |
$ 94.60 |
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BICKERING BAKERS |
EVENT SUPPLIES |
$ 144.00 |
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BOMGAARS |
MISC SUPPLIES |
$ 151.90 |
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CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS |
PRINTER/COPIER LEASE |
$ 87.96 |
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CULLIGAN |
H20 COOLER |
$ 38.70 |
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DAVID VAN’T HUL |
DEPOSIT REFUND |
$ 50.00 |
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EFTPS |
FED/FICA TAXES |
$ 3,983.96 |
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FRED’S P & H, INC. |
REPAIRS |
$ 662.32 |
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GRANVILLE FIRE & EMS ASSOC |
AMBULANCE |
$ 200.00 |
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IPERS |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
$ 3,206.36 |
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KC ENGINEERING, P.C. |
NEW EMS FACILITY |
$ 15,895.00 |
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KURT BUSH |
DEPOSIT REFUND |
$ 100.00 |
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MATHESON TRI-GAS INC |
AMBULANCE SUPPLIES |
$ 44.73 |
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MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC |
TESTING |
$ 2,007.25 |
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MUTUAL OF OMAHA |
MONTHLY PREMIUM |
$ 92.15 |
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NW IA LEAGUE OF CITIES |
MEMBERSHIP DUES ’24 |
$ 25.00 |
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NW IA COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES |
$ 240.00 |
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OC SANITATION INC |
GARBAGE CONTRACT |
$ 6,111.94 |
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OMNISITE INC |
WIRELESS SERVICE |
$ 870.00 |
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PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS |
MONTHLY CHARGES |
$ 463.76 |
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RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 |
WATER FOR RESALE |
$ 20,724.20 |
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SHELDON POWER & EQUIP LLC |
REPAIRS |
$ 343.16 |
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SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF |
FISCAL YEAR 2025 PYMT |
$ 24,937.50 |
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SIOUXLAND PRESS |
PUBLICATIONS |
$ 386.00 |
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THOMPSON |
REPAIRS |
$ 495.00 |
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TOP NOTCH STITCHING |
T-SHIRTS |
$ 212.00 |
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TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA |
STATE TAXES |
$ 1,980.56 |
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TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA |
SALES TAX |
$ 714.62 |
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VISA |
SUPPLIES |
$ 560.74 |
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VISA |
MISC LIBRARY CHARGES |
$ 426.99 |
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WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA |
HEALTH INSURANCE |
$ 5,511.10 |
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WEX BANK |
FUEL CHARGES |
$ 230.87 |
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Accounts Payable Total |
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$91,641.53 |
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Payroll Checks |
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$ 9,780.81 |
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***** REPORT TOTAL ***** |
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$ 101,422.34 |
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GENERAL |
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$43,535.99 |
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FIRE |
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$ 755.66 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
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$ 502.29 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
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$ 3,984.22 |
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CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY |
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$15,895.00 |
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WATER |
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$26,992.11 |
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SEWER |
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$ 9,757.07 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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$ 101,422.34 |
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2025-01-06-1 regarding the transfer of funds for the following: FY2025 Quarter 2 Local Option Sales Tax, Local Option Sales Tax Interest earned through 12/31/2024. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve Resolution No. 2025-01-06-2 regarding annual policies and procedures set by the Hospers City Council. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Otto, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. 2025-01-06-3 regarding the re-appointment and establishing compensation for the City Attorney, Micah Schreurs of Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. 2025-01-06-4 regarding the quarterly transfer of $1,000.00 during 2025 from the General Checking to the Fire Department Checking. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, Jager aye. Resolution passed.
Open forum at 7:13 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Discussed amending the current Tree Planting Ordinance. Tabled for more information.
Discussed repairs necessary to the school kitchen to rent it out on an exclusive basis. Tabled for more information.
Tabled Alex Pohlen building permit for more complete information.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve the updated Independent Contractor Agreement for the Community Building.
Discussed Iowa’s Open Meetings Law
Motion by Schipper, seconded Otto to approve the January 6, 2025 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Thompson to adjourn at 8:18 PM. All ayes, motion carried.
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Mayor City Clerk