The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday April 3, 2023 at 5:30PM in the council chambers. All members were present, also present Stacy Lentsch and Emily from Midas Council of Government, along with Tom Madden the engineer providing the city with a Facility Plan Report for our Sanitary Sewer system. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order, with a motion made by Tepner, second by Rongved to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Miller, second by Fulwider to approve the minutes of the March 6th & 14th Council minutes as published. All ayes, motion carried.
City Maintenance, Todd McMahon, informed the council that two new replacement flashing stop signs have been received and he will install, he also stated draw down for the lagoon will begin on April 15th and discussed new DNR requirements for water samples.
A motion was made by Rongved, second by Miller to approve the proposal from the pavement doctor for upcoming street repairs, the estimate being $3000 for a truckload, and $375 per ton after. All ayes, motion carried.
This
being the time and place for a public hearing on the 2023-24 City Budget, there
were not any taxpayer’s or citizens present for the public hearing. Therefore
the 2023-24 City Budget is adopted as published.
A
motion was made by Tepner, second by Rongved to
approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
CITY OF BODE’S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024. Roll Call Tepner, Rongved, Miller, Hasfjord, and Fulwider all voting aye.
Stacy Lentsch, from
Midas Council of Government gave an overview of CDBG Water/Sewer funding. CDBG
eligible applicants can apply for up to 500,000 in grant funds, she also
informed the council of LMI (low to moderate income) criteria, and
dates/deadlines for applicants. Following discussion, the council was informed
that several steps still need to be completed before an application can be
completed.
Tom Madden, handed out
a pamphlet that outlines the Wastewater Project permitting process, with the
next step needed being a Scheduled project Initiation meeting. This meeting
would include our mayor, mayor pro tem, city maintenance, city clerk, engineer,
and DNR. Following discussion, Tom will reach out to the DNR and schedule this
meeting as Friday April 14th. Other items briefed on were
disadvantage communities, bonding attorneys, and financial advisors.
The following bills
were examined and approved for payment:
Monthly Gross Wages 8867.01 Abens-Marty-Curran 325.00
Bennett Recycling April-June 1200.00 Carquest
Auto Parts 213.81
Fed & FICA 1705.26 Centurylink 369.75
IPERS 1226.80 Community Lumber 212.99
Farmers Coop LP 1603.98 Continental Research 304.33
Cook’s Scrap Iron 91.45 Hawkins
Inc 264.90
Humboldt Newspaper 212.63 IAMU
water member dues 637.00
Northwest
Communications 31.48
General 8665.87
Road Use Tax 1123.64
Water 1211.02
Landfill/Garbage 3294.80
A motion was made
by Fulwider, second by Miller to adjourn @ 7:15PM
Becky Struthers.
City Clerk