The Bode City Council met in regular session November 2, 2020 at 5:30Pm in the Community Center. All members were present. Mayor Miller called the meeting to order, a motion was made by Dale, second by Douglas to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Peterson, second by Tepner to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Dale to continue to keep the community center closed for any events due to the rising number of covid-19 cases in Humboldt County through at least the end of the year, the council will revisit this towards the end of the year. All ayes, motion carried.

The council had a request to place an extra street light across from 703 Rossing Ave due to the rising numbers of break-ins; following discussion a motion was made by Tepner, second by Peterson to request the homeowner to place outdoor lighting on their property. This issue may be reevaluated if needed. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Peterson, second by Fulwider to order 5 new dumpsters at a total cost of $2345 from waste equipment. All ayes, motion carried.

The Council has already approved ordering a double walled fuel barrel, they want to ensure that the city has access to fuel at all times. Also approved by the council is to have the City maintenance order guards to protect the barrel with the $3500-limit set.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Dale to approve the ordering of a broom/skid sweeper with an attachment that would allow it to fit on the city tractor. This broom would be used to sweep streets the cost of the attachment is 2499, and the broom is 3999 with 299 shipping; for a total cost of $6797. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Douglas, second by Peterson to approve the 2020 City Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Peterson to set the next council meeting as December 7th; all ayes, motion carried.

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

Monthly Gross Wages                                   9416.78 Brown Supply Company                                182.22

IPERS                                                                     1226.87 Carquest Auto Parts                         91.84

Fed & FICA                                                          1657.32 Centurylink                                         363.23

Certified Fire Extinguishers                              95.00                 CNH Capital fuel filters                     75.50

Continental Research Corp gloves                71.67                 Hach Company free/total vials   124.00

G Works financial accounting program    1465.86 Hiway Truck Equipment                                160.32

Humboldt Newspaper minutes                     55.33                 Mangold Environmental                                 81.00

MidAmerican Energy                                      1239.02 Northwest Communications         19.97

Quill Corporation toner                                   256.56                 Bomgaars Supply LED light             25.99

Site Services aspestos removal                  1500.00

 

 

 

General                                                                                7233.56

Road Use Tax                                                       769.46

Water                                                                   2155.25

Sewer                                                                       42.00

 

 

The meeting adjourned @ 6:24PM

 

Becky Struthers, City Clerk