The Bode City Council met in regular session May 2, 2022 at 5:30PM in the council chambers, all members were present. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order; a motion was made by Tepner second by Miller to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasjford to approve the minutes from the April 4th council meeting. All ayes, motion carried.

City Maintenance, Todd McMahon reported that he had been in contact with Schoon Tree Service, and they will remove the tree located near 600 2nd Street once the weather conditions allow, the pavement doctor has been contacted and street repairs will be made, Iowa Rural Water has completed the sludge judge at the lagoon, this should help our engineer with the Preliminary Engineering Report as well. Todd will also be starting draw down at our lagoons soon.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Rongved to approve Norm’s General Store Cigarette/tobacco permit. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve a building permit for a 72x50ft shed at 602 6th street. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Fulwider to approve the Application for Tax Abatement on this property as well. All ayes, motion carried.

Residential dumpsters were discussed, if a household should need a dumpster to clean-up an area or during a project. The council has set a two-week limit to this request.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Fulwider to approve the Group insurance benefits through Principal Life Insurance, this policy is for short-term disability and includes term life and accidental death and dismemberment. This policy will be available for the permanent employees. City Clerk directed to contact Humboldt Mutual as to the application process for this benefit. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Rongved, second by Tepner to approve the updated personnel policies dated 03/04/22, a few changes have been made including comp time accrued, bereavement leave, jury duty, and drug testing.  A complete copy of the policy is available at city hall.

The council discussed water and garbage rates; while reviewing various scenarios. Following discussion, A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to propose a water rate increase from 50.00/quarter to 55.00/quarter; and garbage rates from 33.00/quarter to 39.00/quarter.

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to set Public Hearing for Water Rates Increase as June 6th @ 5:45PM, the following rates are being proposed:

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    55.00/quarterly an increase of 5.00 per quarter.

                GARBAGE RATES: “Residential Premises” two (2) bags per week to increase 6.00 per quarter at a rate of 39.00/per quarter.  

A motion was made by Rongved, second by Miller to set the next meeting as June 6th.

 

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

Monthly Gross Wages                                    8538.83                 Buscher Brothers                              125.00

IPERS                                                                     1264.59                 Centurylink                                         347.86

Fed & FICA                                                          1933.26                 Farmers Coop LP                               692.55

Abens,Marty, Curran insurance            26,690.00                                 Hawkins Inc                                        203.34

Agsource Coop Services                                    13.75                 C&B Studio mayor portrait             85.00

Humboldt County Engineer                            270.32                 Humboldt Newspaper                     51.35

MS & Sons                                                            188.34                 Northwest Communication           31.48

Sande Builders                                                      79.58                 Cook’s Scrap Iron                             171.40

MidAmerican Energy                                      1381.93                 Norm’s General Store fuel            710.35

 

 

                                General                                29,557.54

                                Road Use Tax                           871.80

                                Water                                      4,693.15

                                Landfill/Garbage                 2,338.08

 

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasfjord to adjourn @ 6:45PM.

 

 

Becky Struthers, City Clerk