The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday April 4, 2022 at 5:30PM in the council chambers. All members were present. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order; a motion was made by Miller, second by Rongved to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Rongved, second by Hasfjord to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.
Mayor Peterson gave the City Maintenance Report, informing them that the flashing stop signs have been installed, he also informed the council that Todd will contact MidAmerican Energy on the placement of the sign on Humboldt Ave and 1st Street. Also, the Pavement Doctor has been notified for upcoming street repairs.
A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to approve the building permit at 702 Rossing Ave. An 81x48 machine shed will be placed south of the existing grain bins on the property. All ayes, motion carried.
Mosquito Control for the upcoming season was reviewed, following discussion a motion was made by Tepner, second by Rongved to award the contract to Mosquito Control of Iowa for a total cost of $1820 for the season. All ayes, motion carried.
Personnel Policies along with short-term disability was tabled until the May council meeting. Also, discussed was possibly ending comp time and paying time and a half over 40 hours per week.
Water, sewer, and garbage rates were discussed. City Clerk directed to bring total revenue with different scenarios to the next council meeting. We are hoping to have our Preliminary Engineering Report that will identify issues within the sanitary sewer lines, Iowa Rural Water is coming to sludge judge our city lagoon and once that information is available the report should be able to be completed.
The following bills were examined and approved for payment:
Monthly Gross Wages 9159.10 Abens, Marty, and Curran insurance 325.00
Fed & Fica 1757.06 Agsource Coop Coliform sample 13.75
IPERS 1193.65 Arends & Lee legal fees 50.00
Bennett Recycling 1200.00 Bomgaars Supply filters, oil 45.96
Farmers Coop LP 1171.00 Carquest Auto Parts filters/oil 577.54
City of Spencer landfill fees 289.58 Hawkins Inc Azone 15 185.90
Humboldt Newspaper minutes 58.16 J & A Outdoor kit for mower 89.99
Lawson Products fuses 87.70 Orlys Maassen books ordered 70.58
Northwest Communication 31.48 Sande Builders screws/bolts 11.35
Centurylink phone 348.36
General 8410.64
Road Use Tax 11.35
Water 256.34
Landfill/Garbage 1489.58
A motion was made by Rongved, second by Fulwider to set next meeting as May 2nd. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to adjourn @ 6:20PM
Becky Struthers, City Clerk