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