The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday January 4, 2021 at
5:30PM in the council chambers. All members were present. Mayor Miller called
the meeting to order, with a motion by Douglas, second by Dale to approve the
agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second
by Peterson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as published. All
ayes, motion carried.
Todd McMahon, City Maintenance informed the council of a low/high level
alarm system that would notify him should the water pump quit working. The City
was without water on December 28th due to a pump failure at the pump
house. Following discussion, Todd was directed to gather cost on this system
for the next council meeting. Other items discussed were the proper winter
blend diesel that should be used during winter months.
Mayor Miller appointed Robert Douglas as
mayor pro-tem; other yearly appointments are as follows: Brett Legvold with Arends, Lee, Emick & Legvold Offices-City Attorney; Newspaper-Humboldt
Independent, Fire Chief-Mark Spaulding, Health Officer-Kossuth Regional Medical
Center, Bank-West Iowa Bank (Resolution # 2021-1), City Clerk-Becky Struthers,
City Maintenance-Todd McMahon.
Water Rates were discussed, City Clerk
directed to have an estimated expected revenue with increasing the minimum base
(currently 15.00 per month/45.00 per quarter) Three different scenarios will be
brought to the February council meeting.
A motion was made by Fulwider, second by
Dale to approve a cost of 22.12 per year for a program called PC Remote, this
program would allow access to City Hall and City Maintenance Computers, whether
it be Council member Tepner assisting with computer issues as well as a
capability to access computers by employees from home if needed. All ayes,
motion carried.
A motion was made by Douglas, second by
Fulwider to approve extra hours when needed at city hall, this also includes
working extra prior to taking vacation. During vacation at city hall, the
office will be closed. The mayor will be responsible for taking calls, City
Maintenance will check the city hall drop box and mail during that time as
well. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Dale, second by Tepner
to set the next regular meeting as February 1st.
The following bills were examined and
approved for payment:
Monthly Gross Wages 8698.11 Carquest Auto Part filters 53.27
IPERS 1497.40 Centurylink 360.14
Fed & FICA 2062.48 CNH Capitol O ring 4.55
Farmers Coop /barrel 4940.74 Cook’s Scrap Iron 179.70
Bennett Recycling 1200.00 Hawkins INC azone 15 182.17
Northwest Comm 29.98 Sande Builders Mart bolts/screws 39.43
Bomgaars fuel pump 422.41 Team Lab road patch 387.00
General 11,431.04
Road Use Tax 7287.00
Water 1799.81
Landfill/Garbage 1361.94
A motion was made by Peterson, second by Douglas to adjourn @ 6:45PM
Becky Struthers, City Clerk