The Bode City Council met in regular session January 6, 2025, at 5:30PM in the council chambers. Hasfjord, Fulwider, Tepner, and Miller were present, absent McKenna. Also present, Tom Madden the city engineer from SEH. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasfjord to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.

Tom Madden approached the council with a professional Servies Agreement Amendment # 1 In accordance with the Agreement for Professional Services between City of Bode (“Client”), and Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (“Consultant”), effective August 7, 2023, this Professional Services Agreement Amendment #1 dated January 6, 2025 authorizes and describes the scope, schedule, and payment conditions for Consultant’s work on the Project described as: Phase I Sanitary Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment System Improvements - Construction Administration. Following discussion, a motion was made by Tepner, second by Fulwider to approve this agreement. All ayes, motion carried.

After due consideration and discussion, Council Member Miller introduced and moved the adoption of the resolution next hereinafter set out, the same being a resolution approving the executed contracts and performance and/or payment bonds for the Phase I Sanitary Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment System Improvements Project (Contracts I and II). The motion was seconded by Council Member Tepner and passed with record vote as follows:

Ayes: Fulwider, Tepner, Miller, and Hasfjord

Nays: None

Thereupon, the resolution was declared adopted, as follows:

Resolution # 2025-02 A “Resolution approving contracts and performance and/or payment bonds for the Phase I Sanitary Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment System Improvements Project (Contracts I and II)” A copy of the entire resolution is available at the Bode City Hall.

City Maintenance, Todd McMahon informed the council that the Iowa Rural Water Association was hosting a 2025 Annual Conference in February. This conference would complete his CEUs needed. The cost of the conference is $425. hotel accommodation along with parking will also be needed. Following discussion, a motion was made by Miller, second by Hasfjord to approve this request. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to donate $250 to Upper Des Moines Opportunity. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Miller to approve CDBG Payable #2 in the amount of $1178. All ayes, motion carried.

Mayor Peterson appointed Glenn Hasfjord as mayor pro-tem; other yearly appointments are as follows: Brett Legvold with Arends, Lee, Emick & Legvold Offices-City Attorney; Newspaper-Humboldt Independent, Fire Chief-Mark Spaulding, Health Officer-Kossuth Regional Medical Center, Bank-West Iowa Bank (Resolution # 2025-1), City Clerk-Becky Struthers, City Maintenance-Todd McMahon. Mayor Peterson will serve on the 911 board.

The council discussed city budget ideas.

Mayor Peterson directed councilmember Tepner to complete the RemotePC installation on the city hall computer.

Monthly Gross Wages 10,910.75 IPERS 1380.23

Arends & Lee 100.00 Fed & FICA 1862.44

Bomgaars Supply 17.47 Bennett Recycling 1200.00

Centurylink 420.84 Bode Fire Dept 5040.00

City of Spencer 271.36 Farmers Coop 598.47

Hach Company 289.21 MidAmerican 1510.52

Humboldt Ace Hardware 22.78 North Central IA Service 1025.00

Northwest Communications 31.48 Quill Corp 287.59

Hawkins Inc 160.91 Menards 198.23

Elan Financial 59.50 Agsource 97.75

J & A Outdoor 124.95 Orlys Maassen books 152.39

DL Peterson 6 month mileage 250.00 MidAmerican 1267.00

General 14,091.71

Road Use Tax 2,354.31

Water 2,739.39

Sewer 1,993.45

Landfill/garbage 3,376.91

The meeting adjourned @ 6:30PM

Becky Struthers, City Clerk