The Bode City Council met in regular session April 6, 2026 at 5:45PM in the council chambers. Council members Tepner, Fulwider, Hasfjord, and McKenna were present. Absent McCart. Mayor Miller called the meeting to order a motion made by Hasfjord, second by Tepner to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasfjord, to approve the minutes of the March meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.

 

Community Center Rental Rules & Regulations were discussed; the City Hall will include these when renting the room. Rental fees and the cleaning deposit will remain the same.

 

A building permit located at 603 7th street was reviewed, this permit was tabled until clarification on the feet in the backyard is noted.

 

The city has received a few quotes for garbage collection. Following discussion, a  motion was made by Hasfjord, second by Fulwider to continue with garbage collection as the city has been doing. All ayes, motion carried.

 

Derek will be attending water classes in April; Nate Hosford  will complete the daily water  rounds until he returns.

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to approve classes through the Iowa Municipal Professional Institute in Ames June 15th-18th for a cost of $495 along with hotel accommodation during the session. All ayes, motion carried.

 

A quote from Central Tank Coating for Interior Painting along with an Overflow Pipe was reviewed. This proposal will be kept for budgeting purposes in the future.

 

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Fulwider to approve the 2026/27 City Budget and set public hearing as April 27th @ 5:30PM.

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to set the next regular council meeting as May 4th. All ayes, motion carried.

 

The following Bills were examined and approved for payment:

 

Monthly Gross Wages                              11,958.35        Fed & FICA                                       1443.90

Northwest Communications                        31.90         IPERS                                                  1117.56

IAMU Membership Dues                                196.25        Office Auditor of State              1200.00

Humboldt Newspaper                                     196.25        MidAmerican Energy Co         1480.61

Elan Financial Services                                  889.60        Wellmark Blue Cross                  663.56

Northwest Coomunications                          31.94       IAMU                                                     706.00

Nate Hosford                                                        750.00        Hawkins Inc                                      266.40

Farmers Cooperative                                       595.72        City of Spencer                              345.51

 

City of Humboldt                                                350.00        Centurylink                                     367.01

Bomgaars                                                                  44.72       Agsource Inc                                     29.25

 

 

                                                Water                                                   1090.44

                                                General                                              8108.21

                                                Landfill/Garbage                         2578.58

 

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasfjord to adjourn @ 7PM

 

Becky Struthers, City Clerk