June 3, 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, City Clerk and the following Council Members: Angela Stutzman, Shannon McCain, Fern Bontrager & Aaron Fleming; Nathan Klostermann absent. The Consent Agenda was approved by Bontrager, seconded by Stutzman. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of Cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit for Dollar General Store #22061, Approval of Cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit for Freeman Foods, and the following:
5/28 Payroll
Carrie R Geno $1,094.58
Laurelin E Geno $114.79
Melissa J Fleming $398.09
Megan E Harris $346.72
Ryan J Miller $276.78
Beth A VanWinkle $1,707.04
Betty J Johnston $121.47
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 $709.29
Landon Humble $238.54
Brock A Lowenberg $29.09
Shirley Y Brown $157.23
Anita J Kanagy $769.26
Kelly L Litwiller $2,274.85
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,343.46
Fed Taxes $5,046.56
State Taxes $1,614.00
IPERS $7,092.40
BC/BS $8,222.25
AFLAC $216.44
Beth VanWinkle-City Clerk, May Petty Cash Replenishment $72.67
Cynthia S Thrapp, May Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, May Large Stickers/Recycling $4,966.00
Josh S VanWinkle, May Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Anita J Kanagy, Goodwin Center Food Reimbursement $27.67
Kelly L Litwiller, May Cell/Mileage Reimbursement $166.94
William D Nickell, June Yard Waste $175.00
Paws & More, May City Contribution/Customer Donations $624.70
Rex A Peck, May Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Treasurer State of Iowa, May Gas Use Taxes $84.53
Shirley Y Brown, Goodwin Center Food Reimbursement $19.79
Standard Pest Control, June Pest Control $115.00
Timothy J Garrett, May Cell/Clothing Allowance Reimbursement $320.00
Travis D Hartley, May Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Treasurer State of Iowa. May Sales Taxes $1,049.87
Treasurer State of Iowa. May Water Excise Taxes $2,876.97
Todd Troyer. May Building Permits $105.00
Beth A VanWinkle. May Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Wellman Emporium Assoc.. June Goodwin Center Condo Fee $136.54
Alliant Energy. City Utilities $1,089.44
American Water Works Assoc., Membership Dues $430.00
Badger Meter, May Beacon Fixed Network $213.57
Barco Municipal Products, Gas Supplies $824.76
Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., 9th Ave. Bridge Project $16,384.85
City of Wellman, June Utilities $1,291.83
Energy Economics Inc., Gas Meter Testing $2,228.80
Fikes Renovations, WTP Surger Panel Repairs $330.00
Garden & Associates, Water System Improvement Project $1,751.75
Hi-Line, Shop Supplies $71.00
Holmes Roofing & Construction, Library Roof Repairs $258.98
Iowa DOT, Change of Ownership Fee $30.00
Iowa One Call, Jan-Apr One Calls $33.30
JCG Land Services, 9th Ave. Bridge Project $227.50
Kalona Machine & Fab., April/May Gas Tank Rental $40.00
KCTC, June Monthly Fees $354.98
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $1,288.28
Leaf, City Hall Copier Lease $108.19
Level Edge Lawn Care, April Mowing/Trimming $3,550.00
Lynch Dallas, Attorney Fees $423.00
Menards-Iowa City, Sod Watering Supplies $300.57
Municipal Gas System, Furnace Rebate $250.00
Secretary of State, Notary Renewal-KL $30.00
Shive-Hattery Funding Seminar, Splashpad Project $2,826.30
The News, Publications $1,068.86
Thrapp Electric, Parkside Lot Lights $757.50
UsFirst Portable Toilets, South Park Porta Potty $61.00
Visa, City Hall Credit Card $1,550.24
Washington Community YMCA, Banquet Hall Electric/Staffing $712.14
Wellman Co-op Telephone, City Telephones $1,228.90
Total $89,283.81
No one spoke in public forum.
A public hearing to receive comments on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Vehicle Acquisition Loan Agreement was opened by McCain, seconded by Fleming and upon roll call the vote was 4 ayes; Klostermann absent. There were no oral or written comments. Stutzman made a motion to close the public hearing, Bontrager seconded and all present voted ayes.
Resolution No. 24-22 A resolution authorizing and approving a loan agreement, providing for the issuance of general obligation vehicle acquisition note, Series 2024 and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same was introduced and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-22, Fleming seconded and upon roll call the vote was 4 ayes; Klostermann absent.
McCain made a motion to approve Health Insurance Renewal, Fleming seconded and all present voted ayes.
Bontrager made a motion to approve professional services agreement addendum with JCG Land Services (Bridge Easement Project), Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes.
Fleming made a motion to approve Preliminary & Final plat for Brad Rios (Timber Ridge Estate), McCain seconded and all present voted ayes.
Discussion and action on Skate Rink Position was had. McCain made a motion to approve City Office Staff to advertise and hire up to 3 part-time employees, Fleming seconded and all present voted ayes.
With no further business to discuss Bontrager moved to adjournment at 5:57pm, Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be Monday, June 17, 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, June 13, 2024 L-144
