May 20, 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. The Consent Agenda was approved by Stutzman, seconded by Bontrager. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of April Financials, and the following:
5/20 Payroll
Carrie R Geno $1,094.57
Laurelin E Geno $109.25
Melissa J Fleming $449.72
Megan E Harris $346.73
Beth A VanWinkle $1,793.24
Betty J Johnston $107.65
Timothy J Garrett $2,396.19
Travis D Hartley $1,600.07
Rex A Peck $1,395.90
Josh S VanWinkle $1,411.29
Debra S Hill $730.37
Landon Humble $282.18
Brock A Lowenberg $58.18
Shirley Y Brown $75.90
Anita J Kanagy $769.26
Anita K Randol $31.52
Kelly L Litwiller $2,274.85
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,902.75
Fed Taxes $5,118.18
Bayliss Production, Downtown Mini Grant $10,000.00
Absolute Science, Library SRP Presentation $250.00
Amazon, Library Books/Supplies $988.27
Baker & Taylor Books, Library Books $1,536.49
Balloon Man Lucas, Library SRP Presentation $135.00
Clayton Energy Corp., April Gas Purchase $3,004.68
Cobb Oil, City Equipment Gasoline/Diesel $1,845.71
Cybrarian Corporation,Library Technology Update $653.90
Dakota Supply Group, Meter Pits/Water Supplies $4,779.50
Demco, Library Supplies $136.02
Freeman Foods, Skate/Parks/Goodwin Center $341.99
Freeman Foods-Sr. Dining Acct., Goodwin Center Food $225.72
Hi-Line, Shop Supplies $206.06
ION Environmental Solutions, WTP/WWTP Labs $573.00
Ioponics-Wartburg College, Library SRP Presentation $203.75
Iowa History Journal, Library Subscription Renewal $35.95
Iowa State University, Library SRP Presentation $310.69
JB Repair, Lawn Mower/Ford Transit Repairs $809.55
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $693.78
LL Pelling Co., FY24 Spring Chip and Seal $32,176.95
Mahaska Bottling Co., Skate Pop for Resale $246.00
Megan E Harris, Library SRP Supplies $55.95
Menards-Iowa City, City Hall Supplies $18.98
Merchant Services, April Merchant Fees $1,184.09
Office Concepts, Council Chairs $1,242.43
Office Express, Council Chairs $177.49
Sensit Technologies, Gas Calibration Air $169.26
Summit Companies, City Buildings Fire Extinguishers $918.10
Thrapp Electric, North Park BB Shed Fuse Box $147.45
Visa, Library Supplies/DVD’s $652.70
Visa, Skate Rink Supplies/Merchandise for Resale $726.74
Total $86,394.00
April Financials:
001 General Fund $133,713.02 $71,715.50
003 Aid to Public Library $4,388.67 $128.78
004 Liability/Prop Ins $18,043.36 $0.00
005 Flood Insurance-Fire Dept. $0.00 $0.00
006 Street Assessment $1.17 $0.00
007 Tax Credit Reimbursement $11,099.29 $1,021.59
008 Community Beautification $0.00 $50,345.00
050 Comm Dev Grant/Housing $0.00 $0.00
054 Comm Dev Grant/Sewer $0.00 $0.00
110 Road Use Tax $17,433.86 $11,543.29
112 Employee Benefit $20,193.38 $4,440.78
121 Local Option Sales Tax $18,592.45 $0.00
125 Tax Increment Financing $18,507.44 $0.00
127 Housing & Urban $1.45 $0.00
131 Library County $0.00 $0.00
133 Library Local $715.00 $4.62
134 Library Sitler Trust $0.00 $0.00
135 Library Fines & Fees $0.00 $0.00
136 Library State $0.00 $61.74
137 Library Savings $3.65 $0.00
138 Library Capital $1,155.03 $209.85
151 Skate Rink $8,027.10 $5,925.13
152 Parkside $5,700.00 $4,001.89
153 Parkside Maintenance $0.91 $0.00
154 Parks Playground Project $0.00 $4,308.50
156 Riverboat Municipal Grant $25.48 $0.00
182 SR Dining Waiver $0.00 $0.00
183 Sr Dining Donation $4,520.40 $8,303.42
184 Sr Dining Project CD $54,844.30 $0.00
185 Sr. Dining CD $4,844.30 $54,844.30
200 Debt Svc 2012 A $1.05 $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 $4,016.75
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 $51,063.06 $42,693.68
601 Water Capital Projects $0.00 $4,052.00
602 Water Sinking $0.01 $0.00
603 Water CD/RO Filters $0.00 $0.00
604 Water RO Project $4.24 $0.00
610 Sewer $28,886.92 $31,019.49
611 Sewer Capital Projects $14.08 $0.00
612 Sewer Sinking $0.54 $0.00
640 Gas $72,084.74 $74,358.53
670 Landfill/Garbage $5,763.43 $5,665.75
700 Cable TV $0.03 $0.00
740 Storm Water $3,103.78 $1,475.00
TOTAL $482,732.14 $382,667.59
No one spoke in public forum.
Ellis indicated that we received 57 calls last month with nothing out of the ordinary.
A public hearing to receive comments on FY24 Budget Amendment was opened by Klostermann, seconded by Fleming and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. There were no oral or written comments. McCain made a motion to close public hearing, Stutzman seconded and all voted ayes.
Resolution No 24-19 A resolution amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024, was introduced, and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-19, Bontrager seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Resolution No. 24-20 A resolution to enter into contract with Washington County Sheriff for Police Protection related services was introduced and caused to be read. Fleming moved to approve Resolution No. 24-20, Bontrager seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Resolution No. 24-21 A resolution setting the date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Vehicle Acquisition Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $143,000 was introduced and caused to be read. Bontrager moved to approve Resolution 24-21, Klostermann seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Discussion on Skate Rink position was tabled by McCain, seconded by Stutzman.
Fleming made a motion to approve chickens located at 207 5th Street (Seastrom Property), Stutzman seconded and all voted ayes.
The council moved into work session touring Cady Building (Downtown Catalyst Grant Project).
With no further business to discuss McCain moved to adjournment at 6:22pm, Stutzman seconded and all voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be Monday, June 6, 2024, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.
Minutes transcribed by City Clerk are subject to Council Approval.
Published in The News, Thursday, May 30, 2024 L- 179