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