The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday February 1, 2021 at 5:30pm in the council chambers. All members were present. Also, present Tom Madden with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc and Luis Matute. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Douglas to approve the agenda as posted. A motion was made by Dale, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the January 4th council meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.

Luis approached the council in regards to a building permit at 303 3^rd Street, following discussion a motion was made by Peterson, second by Fulwider to approve this permit. The permit does not change the structure of the house, it rebuilds the entry of the house. All ayes, motion carried.

City Maintenance, Todd McMahon reported that the sander has been repaired, he will be taking a class through DMACC, this should complete his CEU’s needed, he also stated that he will contact Century Link to install a phone line at the pump house, this line will allow the alarm system to work in the event of a water pump failure or low levels for the cities water system.

Council member Tepner discussed options for a new computer at the maintenance shed, following discussion a motion was made by Peterson, second by Douglas to approve a CDW computer at a cost of 686 plus freight. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Douglas, second by Dale to approve “Norms General Store” Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dale, second by Tepner to approve the ‘Red Lanterns” Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Douglas, second by Peterson to approve the Proposed Property Tax Max Levy and set public hearing as Sunday February 21st @ 9AM in the council chambers. All ayes, motion carried.

Tom Madden approached the council regarding bids received from companies for Televising and Cleaning the Sanitary Sewer System. Following discussion, a motion was made by Fulwider, second by Douglas to award the proposal to Hydro-Klean at a base bid of 11,600 with additional cost per foot for cleaning. This contract will be signed by Mayor Miller. All ayes, motion carried.

The council discussed water rates and reviewed various scenarios; following discussion A motion was made by Peterson, second by Fulwider to propose a rate increase from 45.00/quarter to 50.00/quarter. A public hearing for this proposal will be set at a later date.

A copy of the proposed 2021-2022 City Budget was reviewed.

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

Monthly Gross Wages 7499.08 City of Spencer landfill 880.45

Fed & FICA 1365.73 IPERS 926.35

Schumacher Well Drilling 7581.00 HiWay Truck Equipment 510.78

Central IA dist ice melt 101.00 Northwest Communications 31.98

S & L Equipment fire hose 169.47 CNH Capitol belt, grease, coolant 132.06

Humboldt Newspaper 51.81 IMFOA dues 50.00

Quill Corporation toner/ink 249.44 Bomgaars Supply water 76.16

Farmers Cooperative LP 648.38 Jack’s OK Tire 617.45

General 7955.68

Water 9345.45

Landfill/garbage 880.45

A motion was made by Douglas, second by Peterson to adjourn at 6:55PM

Becky Struthers, City Clerk