The Bode City Council met in regular
session Monday April 5, 2021 at 5:30PM in the council chambers. All members
were present. Mayor Miller called the meeting to order; a motion was made by Dale
second by Douglas to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Tepner, second by
Dale to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as published. All ayes,
motion carried.
Todd McMahon, City Maintenance discussed
contracting diesel fuel, following discussion a motion was made by Tepner,
second by Dale instead of contracting to fill the barrel at this time. All
ayes, motion carried.
Street Repairs were also discussed, Todd had
been in contact with a company called the Pavement Doctor for a product that is
a spray injection patching. A motion was made by Douglas, second by Peterson to
have this company do 6th street, the cost would be 2200-2300. Todd,
also directed to receive a few references in regards to this product. All ayes,
motion carried.
The Fire Departments recently received
Radios/Pagers were discussed, following discussion Mayor Miller directed to
contact Scott Thompson for direction on the “total Cost” of this project.
A motion was made by Dale, second by Tepner
to approve a bid received from Mosquito Control of Iowa, the total cost being
$1585 for the upcoming season. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Peterson, second by
Douglas to approve a building permit at 403 5th Street for a Privacy
Fence. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Peterson, second by
Douglas to approve a building permit at 103 Oleson Ave for a screened
porch/roof extension. All ayes, Motion carried.
This being the time and place at which the
council shall receive oral or written objections from residents or property
owners concerning water rates. The mayor called for any oral or written
objectives and there being none a motion was made by Fulwider, second by
Peterson to approve the 1st reading and dispense of the 2nd
and 3rd readings on Chapter 5 Utility Billing Charges, WATER RATES,
section 6-5-8 of the city to adopt Ordinance # 2021-01:
WATER RATES: Water usage shall be billed
quarterly. Water shall be furnished at the following rates per property
services within the city limits:
The
first 1,000 gallons 50.00/quarterly
All
over 1,000 gallons 2.00 per 1,000
gallons
ROLL CALL: Dale, Douglas, Fulwider,
Peterson, and Tepner all voting aye.
A motion was made by Dale, second by Peterson
to approve a $50 donation to Humboldt After Prom. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Peterson, second by
Tepner to approve the sales quate from Wastezero in the amount of 3012.50 for
“City of Bode” clear drawstring bags. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Peterson, second by
Tepner to set next meeting as May 3rd. All ayes, motion carried.
The following bills were examined and
approved for payment:
Monthly Gross Wages 8042.04 Abens-Marty-Curran 318.15
IPERS 1183.65 Carquest Auto Parts 113.35
Fed & FICA 1621.32 Carrol Implement filters/blades 120.05
Algona Welding & Machine 1000.00 Centurylink phone 511.27
Bennett Recycling April-Jube 1200.00 City of Spencer landfill fees 579.44
CNH Capitol Filters 29.68 Farmers Coop LP 788.80
Humboldt Co Hospital supplies 202.88 Humboldt Newspaper minutes 59.35
NW Communications 30.58 Bomgaars Supply clamp hose 7.08
General 10,112.03
Road Use Tax 781.72
Water 496.33
Sewer 809.99
Landfill/Garbage 1961.78
The meeting adjourned @ 6:40PM
Becky Struthers, City Clerk