Council Proceedings February 3, 2025
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 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, Larry Gloden, Mandy Boersma and Jason Overmohle were also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the February 3, 2025 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 7:02 PM. Larry Gloden, Mandy Boersma and Jason Overmohle were present to discuss putting the new EMS facility out for bids.
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the payment of unpaid bills. All ayes, motion carried.
A & B BUSINESS INC RENT/LEASE – COPIER $ 187.61
AMERICAN STATE BANK POSTAGE-WATER BILLS $ 156.80
AT&T MOBILITY CITY MAINT. CELLPHONE $ 232.49
BARNES PAINTING & DRYWALL LIBRARY REMODEL EXPENSE $ 6,775.00
BCS INSURANCE COMPANY INSURANCE $ 75.68
BFS FEED & SUPPLY INC 2025 LAWN CARE $ 8,514.55
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS PRINTER/COPIER LEASE $ 87.65
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $ 3,451.42
FRED’S P & H, INC. WATER EQUIPMENT REPAIR $ 47.56
FRED’S P & H, INC. LIBRARY REMODEL EXPENSE $ 697.66
IPERS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 2,294.25
JASON OVERMOHLE MISC REIMBURSEMENTS $ 157.66
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS $ 7,754.78
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MONTHLY PREMIUM $ 151.14
OMNISITE INC SUPPLIES $ 91.25
PLANNING SOLUTIONS NUISANCE CONSULTING $ 496.40
PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS MONTHLY CHARGES $ 463.99
RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 WATER FOR RESALE $ 20,077.24
SIOUX CO FIREFIGHTER ASSOC 2025 ANNUAL DUES $ 75.00
SIOUX CO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NUISANCE SERVICE $ 141.60
SIOUXLAND PRESS PUBLICATIONS $ 400.00
TEAM LAB SUPPLIES $ 379.00
THE MOVING COMPANY LIBRARY REMODEL EXPENSE $ 3,964.00
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX $ 665.54
USA BLUE BOOK SEWER EQUIPMENT $ 2,855.00
VISA MISC CHARGES $ 812.49
WELLMARK BCBS OF IOWA HEALTH INSURANCE $ 5,511.10
WHITNEY OOSTRA DEPOSIT REFUND $ 50.00
Accounts Payable Total $ 66,566.86
Payroll Checks $ 8,295.85
***** REPORT TOTAL ***** $ 74,862.71
GENERAL $ 34,684.27
FIRE $ 665.64
ROAD USE TAX $ 556.13
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 3,986.08
WATER $ 24,629.58
SEWER $ 10,341.01
TOTAL FUNDS $ 74,862.71
Discussed and proposed an amendment to the Tree Planting Ordinance.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Thompson to approve the quote from Fred’s P & H for a new heater to be installed in the payloader shed. All ayes, motion carried.
An update was provided by Planning Solutions on nuisance properties.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto to approve the building permit application for 211 3rd Ave. N. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussed ideas for a Summer REC program. The Culture & Recreation committee will research more information.
Reviewed the Community Building Cleaning Expectations list.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Jager to approve the February 3, 2025 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Otto to adjourn at 8:08 PM. All ayes, motion carried.