The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday March 2, 2026, at 5:30PM in the council chambers. All members were present. Also, present Dan Bennett, Taylor Bennett, and Courtney McCullough. Mayor Miller 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 McCart to approve the minutes from the February 2nd&12th council meetings as published.

 

Dan and Taylor Bennett informed the council of garbage services they could offer to Bode residents. These services would include a 95-gallon container the residents would be responsible for, Services would be weekly, A 5-year contract was offered to the city at set prices, they also stated that they would purchase the city’s current garbage truck at the valued price. Following discussion, the council has tabled any action on this matter until more information is gathered.

 

A motion was made by Hasfjord, second by Tepner to set clean-up day as Thursday May 21st. This will be the same as we have done in the past. All ayes, motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Hasfjord, second by Tepner to approve CDBG Project Payable #9  to Doyle Construction in the amount of $4694.01 and Midas Council of Government for $101. All ayes motion carried.

 

The council was informed that Karen Mitsven will serve on the library board.

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by McCart to approve the purchasing of a tablet with a $300 limit that will be utilized while reading water meters. Council member Tepner will locate this.  All ayes, motion carried.

 

As needed city maintenance was discussed, this position would assist City Maintenance.

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to approve the Proposed Property Tax Levy and set public hearing as April 6th at 5:30PM in the Bode City Hall. All ayes, motion carried.

 

Community Center rental was discussed; the council will review a few samples of policies and regulations and bring this information back to the April council meeting.

 

Additional Cameras will be purchased. Also, a new printer for city hall.

 

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

 

Monthly Gross Wages                              7215.12            G Works                                            550.00

MidAmerican Energy                                 1592.40            Century Link                                   212.33

Farmers Cooperative                                2385.64            Wellmark Blue Cross                663.56

Ashley Shillington                                         650.00             Quill Corporation                          69.98

Our Iowa                                                                39.98             Northwest Comm                         31.94

 

Menards                                                                24.99             KHBT Radio                                     728.28

Humboldt Newspaper                                105.05             Humboldt County Auditor     574.28

Nathan Hosford                                              750.00            Agsource Coop Services          15.25

Bode Fire Department                              4950.00            IPERS                                              1166.14

Fed & FICA                                                       1521.86            Midas Council of Gov               101.00

Doyle Construction                                   4694.01

 

                                                Water                                   3406.01

                                                General                          14,373.78

                                                Sewer                                5,345.01 

                                                Road Use Tax                      812.71

                                                Landfill/garbage          411.47

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by McCart to set the next meeting as April 5th. All ayes, motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Hasfjord to adjourn @ 7:30PM

 

 

Becky Struthers, City Clerk