Council Proceedings April 7, 2025
The Hospers City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 7, 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 City Clerk was also present.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to approve the April 7, 2025 Agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Open forum at 7:01 PM. No oral or written comments submitted.
Motion by Kooistra, seconded Otto 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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ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS |
A/C RESCUE – PAGER REPAIR |
$ 270.00 |
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AT&T MOBILITY |
CITY CELLPHONES |
$ 231.54 |
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BAKER & TAYLOR |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 189.74 |
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BCS INSURANCE COMPANY |
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM |
$ 94.60 |
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CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT |
LIBRARY MATERIALS |
$ 134.70 |
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CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS |
LIBRARY PRINTER/COPIER LEASE |
$ 76.25 |
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CITY OF SHELDON |
AMBULANCE EXPENSE |
$ 275.00 |
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CULLIGAN |
H20 COOLERS |
$ 31.70 |
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DANIEL DEBOER |
SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REFUND |
$ 50.00 |
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DELUXE |
DEPOSIT SLIPS |
$ 242.41 |
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DERUYTER CLEANING & FLOORS LLC |
FLOOR MAINTENANCE-COMM BLDG |
$ 2,775.00 |
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EFTPS |
FED/FICA TAXES |
$ 4,068.34 |
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ENGINEERED EQUIP SOLUTIONS |
WW OPERATING REPAIR |
$ 1,450.85 |
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FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 |
WATER OPERATING SUPPLIES |
$ 1,152.01 |
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INDUSTRIAL CHEM LABS & |
WW OPERATING SUPPLIES |
$ 124.13 |
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IOWA WORKFORCE UNEMPLOYMENT |
SUTA |
$ 45.51 |
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IPERS |
IPERS REGULAR |
$ 2,482.30 |
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JESSICA VANDE WEERD |
SCHOOL DEPOSIT REFUND |
$ 50.00 |
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KC ENGINEERING, P.C. |
NEW EMS FACILITY |
$ 26,000.00 |
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MATHESON TRI-GAS INC |
AMBULANCE-OXYGEN |
$ 46.43 |
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NEAL CHASE LUMBER |
SUPPLIES FOR BARRICADES |
$ 81.32 |
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NW IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
EMS TRAINING |
$ 336.00 |
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OC SANITATION INC |
GARBAGE PICKUP CONTRACT |
$ 4,798.94 |
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OK ONE STOP |
MONTHLY CHARGES |
$ 363.71 |
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PETTY CASH |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 20.18 |
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PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS CO. |
AMBULANCE EXPENSE |
$ 235.24 |
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PLUIM PUBLISHING, INC. |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 35.00 |
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PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS |
MONTHLY CHARGES |
$ 533.50 |
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RURAL WATER SYSTEM NO 1 |
WATER FOR RESALE |
$ 20,284.24 |
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SIOUX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE |
4TH QTR – FISCAL YEAR 2025 |
$ 24,937.50 |
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SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT |
WATER TESTING FEE |
$ 32.00 |
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SIOUXLAND PRESS |
PUBLICATIONS |
$ 418.00 |
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THE PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC |
LIBRARY EXPENSE |
$ 258.62 |
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TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA |
STATE TAXES |
$ 852.95 |
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TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA |
SALES TAX |
$ 660.34 |
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VISA |
MISC LIBRARY CHARGES |
$ 672.02 |
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WESTERN IOWA TECH |
FIRE TRAINING FEES |
$ 505.00 |
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Accounts Payable Total |
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$ 95,002.68 |
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Payroll Checks |
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$ 6,145.95 |
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***** REPORT TOTAL ***** |
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$ 101,148.63 |
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GENERAL |
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$ 42,700.72 |
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FIRE |
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$ 1,526.02 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
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$ 489.10 |
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CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY |
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$ 26,000.00 |
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WATER |
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$ 24,806.36 |
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SEWER |
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$ 5,626.43 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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$ 101,148.63 |
Motion by Thompson, seconded Otto to approve the March Month-End Report. All ayes, motion carried.
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MARCH INCOME BREAKDOWN: |
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GENERAL |
$ 46,085.61 |
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FIRE |
$ 0.08 |
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FIRE DEPT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT |
$ 573.82 |
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ROAD USE TAX |
$ 6,558.03 |
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
$ 764.89 |
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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX |
$ 12,263.27 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
$ 1,074.16 |
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CP – FIRE/RESCUE FACILITY |
$ 270.03 |
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WATER |
$ 33,968.39 |
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SEWER |
$ 24,339.07 |
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TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND |
$ 125,897.35 |
Motion by Jager, seconded Schipper to approve Resolution No. 2025-04-07 RE the transfer of local option sales tax funds. Roll call vote taken: Kooistra aye, Otto aye, Thompson aye, Schipper aye, and Jager aye. All ayes, resolution passed.
Reviewed the wastewater probe quotes. Motion by Thompson, seconded Schipper to approve the purchase of a new YSI Pro Series Probe. All ayes, motion carried.
Reviewed the nuisance abatement properties update.
Hospers Public Library librarian, Brenda Klaassen and Library Board President, Nancy Penning, were present to discuss updates related to state funding that the library receives.
Discussed the Youth Director position.
Motion by Schipper, seconded Jager to approve the April 7, 2025 meeting Minutes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Otto, seconded Kooistra to adjourn at 8:04 PM. All ayes, motion carried.