April 15, 2024
Wellman, Iowa
The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Wellman City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with City Administrator and the following Council Members: Angela Stutzman, Nathan Klostermann & Shannon McCain; Fern Bontrager & Aaron Fleming absent. The Consent Agenda with the removal of the SE Iowa Insurance bills due to Stutzman abstaining from these 2 bills; was approved by Klostermann, seconded by McCain. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of March Financials, and the following:
4/15 Payroll
Carrie R Geno $1,094.57
Laurelin E Geno $161.34
Melissa J Fleming $403.25
Megan E Harris $346.72
Ryan J Miller $276.78
Beth A VanWinkle $1,731.22
Betty J Johnston $93.82
Timothy J Garrett $2,396.19
Travis D Hartley $1,501.17
Rex A Peck $1,395.90
Josh S VanWinkle $1,411.29
Debra S Hill $746.05
Landon Humble $215.27
Brock A Lowenberg $58.18
Shirley Y Brown $127.41
Anita J Kanagy $769.26
Anita K Randol $38.79
Kelly L Litwiller $2,274.85
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,343.46
Fed Taxes $5,074.11
Visa, Utility Bills Envelopes $4,099.95
USDA, March Parkside Payment $2,532.00
ALA Member Services, Library Membership Dues $183.00
Alliant Energy, April City Utilities $8,712.43
Amazon, Library Supplies/Expansion Project $272.96
Baker & Taylor Books, Library Books $492.98
Bernatello’s Foods, Skate Pizzas for Resale $183.00
Bob Boyse & Sons, Snow Hauling/Water Main Breaks $3,597.77
Boyse Dozing, Water Hydrant Repairs/5th St Tree Removal $6,195.00
Carrie R Geno, Library Expansion Supplies Reimbursement $47.47
Clayton Energy Corp., March Gas Purchase $10,784.62
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, Large/Small Trash Bags $706.25
Dakota Supply Group, Water/Gas Supplies $1,219.00
Eastern IA Light & Power, Lift Station $205.16
Freeman Foods, Goodwin Center Food/Skate Merchandise for Resale $158.97
Freeman Foods-Goodwin Acct., Goodwin Center Food $91.68
Industrial Sales, Gas Supplies $1,595.43
ION Environmental Solutions, WTP/WWTP Labs $458.00
IAMU, March Energizers $151.68
Iowa Library Association, Library Membership Dues $125.00
Iowa Municipal Finance Officer, Dues Renewal $50.00
JB Repair, Tonner Brake Repairs/Interstate Battery $1,208.85
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $1,063.09
Megan E Harris, Library Supplies Reimbursement $54.97
Pefa, Inc., March Gas Purchase $17,921.80
Quality Window Cleaning, City Hall/Library Window Cleaning $51.00
Rediger Construction, North Park Bathroom Door Replacement $1,390.47
Rotary Club of Wellman, Jan-Mar. Dues/Meals $112.00
Shive-Hattery , Splashpad Project $1,645.40
TCM Supply, Trenton Was Tape Primer $175.51
UnityPoint Clinic-Occupational, Random Drug Screens $84.00
USDA, April Parkside Payment $2,532.00
USDI, March Retainer Fee $225.00
Visa, Library Supplies $88.01
Visa, Skate Supplies/Merchandise for Resale $723.97
Washington Co. Auditor, April-June Law Enforcement $28,991.75
Wellman Auto Parts, Shop/Water Supplies $153.34
Westrum Leak Detection, 2nd St/4th Street Detection $890.00
Yotty’s , Shop Supplies $43.91
Total $120,677.05
March Financials:
Fund Revenues Expenses
001 General Fund $18,415.72 $15,587.58
003 Aid to Public Library $530.15 $661.89
004 Liability/Prop Ins $2,183.40 $0.00
005 Flood Insurance-Fire Dept. $0.00 $0.00
006 Street Assessment $5,722.22 $0.00
007 Tax Credit Reimbursement $4.46 $1,660.41
008 Community Beatification $0.73 $10,000.00
050 Comm Dev Grant/Housing $0.00 $0.00
054 Comm Dev Grant/Sewer $0.00 $0.00
110 Road Use Tax $12,426.22 $9,979.87
112 Employee Benefit $2,443.01 $3,620.95
121 Local Option Sales Tax $14,118.52 $0.00
125 Tax Increment Financing $2,217.94 $0.00
127 Housing & Urban $1.53 $0.00
131 Library County $0.00 $0.00
133 Library Local $73.05 $0.00
134 Library Sitler Trust $0.00 $0.00
135 Library Fines & Fees $0.00 $0.00
136 Library State $0.00 $22.94
137 Library Savings $0.00 $0.00
138 Library Capital $0.00 $683.70
151 Skate Rink $8,209.96 $5,440.19
152 Parkside $1,850.00 $2,446.89
153 Parkside Maintenance $0.96 $0.00
154 Parks Playground Project $0.00 $0.00
156 Riverboat Municipal Grant $32,172.82 $0.00
182 SR Dining Waiver $0.00 $0.00
183 Sr Dining Donation $4,271.72 $6,044.63
184 Sr Dining Project CD $0.00 $0.00
185 Sr Dining CD $0.00 $0.00
200 Debt Svc 2012 A $1.28 $0.00
205 Debt Svc 2012 B $0.00 $0.00
210 Debt Svc 2011 Infra $0.00 $0.00
220 Debt Svc Parkside $0.00 $2,532.00
301 Cap Equip Reserve $0.00 $0.00
303 Cap Project Bridge $0.00 $1,539.67
304 Cap Proj Parkside $0.00 $0.00
305 Cap Proj Parks & Trls $0.00 $0.00
500 Perm Funds/Library $0.00 $0.00
600 Water $57,176.87 $31,994.17
601 Water Capital Projects $0.00 $4,613.00
602 Water Sinking $0.00 $0.00
603 Water CD/RO Filters $0.00 $0.00
604 Water RO Project $0.86 $0.00
610 Sewer $33,994.51 $21,636.67
611 Sewer Capital Projects $0.00 $0.00
612 Sewer Sinking $0.57 $0.00
640 Gas $105,341.21 $60,547.38
670 Landfill/Garbage $5,894.38 $5,643.75
700 Cable TV $0.03 $0.00
740 Storm Water $3,156.55 $0.00
TOTAL $310,208.67 $184,655.69
No one spoke in public forum.
Ellis indicated that we received 52 calls last month with nothing out of the ordinary.
A public hearing to receive comments on FY25 Budget was opened by Stutzman, seconded by McCain and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent. There were no oral or written comments. Klostermann made a motion to close the public hearing, McCain seconded and all present voted ayes.
Resolution No. 24-15 A resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to write off certain utility accounts as uncollectible was introduced and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-15, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
Resolution No. 24-16 A resolution adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025, was introduced and caused to be read. Klostermann moved to approve Resolution No. 24-16, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
Resolution No. 24-17 A resolution setting a public hearing to amend provisions of Chapter 160 (Floodplain Management) of the City of Wellman Code of Ordinances was introduced and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-17, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
The council discussed the options for Culpepper & Meriweather Circus Contract.
McCain made a motion to approve water meter pit installations (Trailers), Klostermann seconded and all present voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve Certificate of Deposit (Goodwin Dining Center), Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes.
With no further business to be discussed Klostermann moved for adjournment at 5:55pm, Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be Monday, May 6, 2024, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.
Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk are subject to Council Approval.
Published in The News, Thursday, April 25, 2024 L-196
