The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday March 6, 2023 at 5:30PM in the council chambers. Council members Tepner, Rongved, Miller, and Hasfjord were present; absent Fulwider. Also present, Jim Berte. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order. A motion was made Miller, second by Rongved to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve the minutes from the previous meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.
Two building permits for 501 Humboldt Ave were reviewed, following review a motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve both applications as written. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Rongved to approve the application for tax abatement as well on the additions to this property located at 501 Humboldt Ave. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Rongved, second by Miller to approve a 5-day liquor license including Sunday Sales to the Bode Fire Department for their annual Fun night scheduled for April 1st. all ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasfjord to approve Norm’s General Store Class C liquor license with Sunday Sales. All ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Tepner, second by Rongved to approve a contract from Mosquito Control of Iowa for the upcoming season, in the amount of $1820. All ayes, motion carried.
Due to changes from the senate file 181, City Budget Valuations have changed. City Clerk stated that once the budget is complete a special meeting will be held to approve and publish, prior to the April Council meeting.
A motion was made by Rongved, second by Miller to set the next regular meeting as April 3rd, all ayes, motion carried.
The following bills were examined and approved for payment:
Monthly Gross wages 7799.13 Centurylink 359.24
IPERS 1344.84 Agsource Coop 14.50
Fed & FICA 1838.82 Bomgaars Supply 60.58
Abens-Marty-Curran Insurance 1192.00 Carquest Auto Parts 25.61
Farmers Cooperative LP 1654.56 Humboldt Newspaper 79.38
Todd McMahon cable control 41.17 Northwest Communications 31.48
Office Auditor of State 800.00 Sande Builders 15.99
Satern Service Center 352.95
General 6556.61
Water 321.63
Sewer 2250.00
Landfill/Garbage 1604.82
A motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to adjourn @ 5:50PM
Becky Struthers, City Clerk