October 21, 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, Fern Bontrager, Aaron Fleming, Nathan Klostermann & Shannon McCain. The Consent Agenda was approved by Bontrager, seconded by Stutzman and all voted ayes. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of September Financials and the following:
10/14 PAYROLL
Jonathan J Adam $83.11
Carrie R Geno $1,150.42
Gabrielle M Geno $99.73
Melissa J Fleming $418.85
Megan E Harris $381.15
Fern J Bontrager $193.74
Aaron M Fleming $161.45
Nathan J Klostermann $161.61
Shannon K McCain $161.45
Angela D Stutzman $193.74
Beth A VanWinkle $1,859.61
Betty J Johnston $131.69
Timothy J Garrett $2,651.45
Travis D Hartley $1,790.06
Rex A Peck $1,446.96
Josh S VanWinkle $1,564.05
Eli M Conrad $9.70
Debra S Hill $720.73
Brock Lowenberg $33.94
Deana K Nolan $541.60
Damyanti Banuelos Ortega $24.24
Shirley Y Brown $174.88
Anita J Kanagy $805.32
Kelly L Litwiller $2,526.09
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,398.66
Fed Taxes $5,717.21
Joetown Enterprises, Utility Refund $7.51
Visa, Library/Skate Rink C/C Payments $129.31
Amazon, Library Books/Supplies $475.63
Amercian Public Gas Assoc., 2025 Membership Dues $585.62
Baker & Taylor Books, Library Books $825.86
Carrie R Geno, Library Supplies/Mileage Reimbursement $203.48
City of Wellman, City Utilities $531.95
Concrete PolyFix, 6th Ave. North Storm Intakes $9,090.00
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, WTP Dumpster $30.00
Demco, Library Supplies $85.82
Eastern IA Light & Power, Lift Station $172.41
Eldon C Stutsman, Storm Sewer Parts $135.85
Freeman Foods, Goodwin Center Food $63.86
Freeman Foods-Sr. Dining Acct., Goodwin Center Food $309.00
Hawkins, WTP chemicals $263.00
Hershberger Oil, Generator Fuel $1,590.05
ION Environmental Solutions, WTP/WWTP Labs $603.00
IAMU, ISEP Quarterly Training $667.00
Iowa One Call, September One Calls $28.80
JFH Welding & Fabrication, Water Tower Bracket $89.00
Kalona Machine & Fab., October Tank Rental $20.00
Kanopy, Library Subscription $12.00
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $794.42
Level Edge Lawn Care, September Mowing/Trimming $1,500.00
Mahaska Bottling Co., Skate Pop for Resale $158.00
Megan E Harris, Library Books Reimbursement $1.99
Melissa J Fleming, Library Supplies Reimbursement $11.95
Merchant Services, September Merchant Fees $1,392.02
Nelson Technologies, Odorant Station Battery $225.56
Quality Window Cleaning, Goodwin Center Windows $15.00
USABluebook, WTP Chemkeys/Filter & Connector $741.98
USDA, October Parkside Payment $2,532.00
Washington Co. YMCA, Alliant Bill/Staff Hours $1,139.17
Washington Co. Auditor, Oct-Dec Law Enforcement $35,457.50
Washington Co. Recorder, Ranger Registration $18.50
Total $84,308.68
September Financials:
Fund Revenues Expenses
001 General Fund $51,199.69 $29,561.49
003 Aid to Public Library $10.66 $449.41
004 Liability/Prop Ins $7,585.58 $0.00
005 Flood Insurance-Fire Dept $0.00 $0.00
006 Street Assessment $0.91 $0.00
007 Tax Credit Reimbursement $7.33 $4,542.08
008 Comm Beautification $0.00 $0.00
050 Comm Dev Grant/Housing $0.00 $0.00
054 Comm Dev Grant/Sewer $0.00 $0.00
110 Road Use Tax $24,210.64 $14,394.88
112 Employee Benefit $6,606.14 $4,640.59
121 Local Option Sales Tax $16,594.64 $0.00
125 Tax Increment Financing $8,211.88 $0.00
127 Housing & Urban $2.47 $0.00
131 Library County $0.00 $0.00
133 Library Local $282.49 $0.00
134 Library Sitler Trust $0.00 $0.00
135 Library Fines & Fees $0.00 $0.00
136 Library State $0.00 $70.99
137 Library Savings $0.00 $0.00
138 Library Capital $0.00 $0.00
151 Skate Rink $2,602.57 $3,945.73
152 Parkside $6,599.60 $2,671.55
153 Parkside Maintenance $0.86 $0.00
154 Parks Playground Project $0.00 $0.00
156 Riverboat Municipal Grant $19.24 $10,617.50
182 SR Dining Waiver $0.00 $0.00
183 Sr Dining Donation $2,581.70 $8,805.65
184 Sr Dining Project CD $0.00 $0.00
185 Sr Dining CD $0.00 $0.00
200 Debt Svc 2012 A $3.71 $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 Capital Project Bridge $0.00 $2,870.10
304 Cap Proj Parkside $0.00 $0.00
305 Capt Proj Parks & Trls $0.00 $0.00
500 Perm Funds/Library $0.00 $0.00
600 Water $88,024.75 $37,747.74
601 Water Capital Projects $0.00 $10,803.00
602 Water Sinking $0.01 $0.00
603 Water CD/RO Filters $0.00 $0.00
604 Water RO Project $1.39 $0.00
610 Sewer $50,561.65 $22,606.21
611 Sewer Capital Projects $0.01 $0.00
612 Sewer Sinking $2.00 $0.00
640 Gas $22,601.31 $23,124.41
670 Landfill/Garbage $9,485.60 $6,276.00
700 Cable TV $0.04 $0.00
740 Storm Water $4,929.81 $0.00
TOTAL $302,126.68 $185,659.33
In public forum, Nathan Fick inquired on what the rules were on burning and what happens if burning gets out of control. He also questioned who is responsible for watering the trees that were planted by the city.
Ellis indicated that we received 49 calls last month with nothing out of the ordinary.
A public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,700,000 was opened by McCain, seconded by Fleming and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. There were no written or oral comments. Stutzman made a motion to close public hearing, Bontrager seconded and all voted ayes.
Resolution No. 24-49 A resolution authorizing a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of a Water Revenue Loan Agreement Anticipation Project Note, Series 2024A was introduced and caused to be read. Klostermann made a motion to approve Resolution No. 24-49, McCain seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Bontrager made a motion to approve Kevin’s Concrete – North Park Sidewalk Repair quote of $2,990.80, McCain seconded and all voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve Wapello Rural Water payout of $861,300 once financing with the bank is complete, Stutzman seconded and all voted ayes.
Bontrager made a motion to deny Daytonville Annex – Water hookup request – 1401 2nd Ave. due to no documentation, Klostermann seconded and all voted ayes.
Stutzman made a motion to approve Dorsey Whitney LLP Agreement for 2024 Wapello Connection Services of $25,000, Bontrager seconded and all voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve Kalonial Tree Service quote of $2,800 for tree removal at 501 7th Ave., Fleming seconded and all voted ayes.
With no further business to discuss Bontrager moved for adjournment at 6:14pm, Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be Monday, November 4, 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, October 31, 2024 L- 198
