April 7, 2025
Wellman, Iowa
The Wellman City Council met in regular session at the Wellman City Hall Council Chambers at 5:45 pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with the City Administrator & City Clerk and the following Council Members: Angela Stutzman, Shannon McCain, Nathan Klostermann & Aaron Fleming; Fern Bontrager absent. The Consent Agenda was approved by Fleming, seconded by Klostermann and all present voted ayes. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting and the following:
3/31 PAYROLL
Jonathan J Adam $70.19
Carrie R Geno $1,157.51
Gabrielle M Geno $129.41
Melissa J Fleming $449.72
Megan E Harris $381.15
Fern J Bontrager $193.74
Aaron M Fleming $129.16
Nathan J Klostermann $193.93
Shannon K McCain $161.45
Angela D Stutzman $193.74
Beth A VanWinkle $1,817.47
Betty J Johnston $101.81
Timothy J Garrett $2,715.69
Travis D Hartley $1,830.53
Rex A Peck $1,459.46
Josh S VanWinkle $1,580.50
Eli M Conrad $24.24
Debra S Hill $774.98
Landon P Humble $87.27
Deana K Nolan $522.51
Damayanti Banuelos Ortega $126.06
Shirley Y Brown $857.34
Cynthia P Gassmann $305.71
Kelly L Litwiller $2,577.43
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,427.68
Fed Taxes $5,844.91
State Taxes $1,946.90
IPERS $10,128.04
BC/BS $8,617.74
AFLAC $216.44
Beth VanWinkle-City Clerk, March Petty Cash Replenishment $78.00
Cynthia S Thrapp, March Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, March Recycling & Large Stickers $4,926.50
Josh S VanWinkle, March Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Kelly L Litwiller, March Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Merlin J Hernandez, March Banquet Hall Cleaning $350.00
William D Nickell, April Yard Waste $175.00
Paws & More, March City Contribution/Customer Donations $654.15
Rex A Peck, March Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Ryan J Miller, March Mileage Reimbursement $56.00
Treasurer State of Iowa, March Gas Use Taxes $45.07
Shirley Y Brown, March Goodwin Center Food Reimbursement $156.76
Standard Pest Control, March Pest Control $115.00
Timothy J Garrett, March Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Travis D Hartley, March Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Treasurer State of Iowa, March Sales/Water Excise Taxes $4,963.40
Todd Troyer, March Building Permits $35.00
Beth A VanWinkle, March Cell/Mileage Reimbursement $112.00
Wellman Emporium Assoc., April Goodwin Center Condo Fee $136.54
Access Systems Leasing, City Hall New Copier Lease $175.00
Ace-N-More, 3 Pallets-Yard Waste Bags $3,408.00
Alliant Energy, City Utilities $9,528.71
Badger Meter, March Water Meter Fees $257.02
Calhoun-Burns & Associates, 9th Ave. Bridge Project $3,441.00
Clayton Energy Corp., March Gas Purchase $6,844.28
Dakota Supply Group, WTP Supplies $990.00
Dearborn National, Employee Premiums $153.77
Electric Pump, WTP Power Supplies $1,156.95
ESI, WTP Flow Control Valve $9,206.40
Gambles, Chainsaw Blades $74.52
Hawkins, WTP Chemicals $2,861.08
Hi-Line Inc., Gas Supplies $279.72
Impressions Computers, Monthly Maintenance/Email Fees/Computer Installations $2,062.25
Industrial Sales, Gas Supplies $171.85
IAMU, March Energizers $151.68
Iowa Bridge & Culvert, 9th Ave. Bridge Project Payment #5 $139,535.32
Iowa One Call, Jan-Feb One Calls $23.40
JFH Welding & Fabrication, WTP Control Panels/Floor Gates $865.34
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food/Skate Merchandise for Resale $1,978.55
Leaf, City Hall Old Copier Lease $108.19
Leet’s Refrigeration, Goodwin Center Walk-in Cooler Service Call $411.72
Mahaska Bottling Co., Skate Pop for Resale $506.80
MSA Veteran’s Memorial Park Project $6,445.00
Municipal Gas System, Furnace Rebate x2 $500.00
Pefa, Inc., March Gas Purchase $17,379.30
Quality Window Cleaning, Goodwin Center Windows $10.00
SE Iowa Insurance, City Premiums Renewal $106,396.42
The News, City Publications $361.17
USDI, March Retainer Fees $225.00
Visa Skate Credit Card Payment $824.63
Wapello Rural Water Assoc., March Contracted Water Usage $4,710.00
Washington Co. EMA, Outdoor Siren Matching Funds $15,000.00
Wellman Auto Parts, Parkside/Shop/WTP Supplies $201.05
Wellman Co-op Telephone, City Telephones $1,167.14
Westrum Leak Detection, March Leak Detection $4,750.00
$400,407.39
No one spoke in public forum.
Resolution No. 25-12 A resolution to set the date for public hearing regarding FY26 Budget for April 21, 2025, was introduced and caused to be read. Stutzman moved to approve Resolution No. 25-12, McCain seconded and upon roll call the vote was 4 ayes: Bontrager absent.
Resolution No. 25-13 A resolution adopting Veteran’s Memorial Site Concept Plan was introduced and caused to be read. Klostermann moved to approve Resolution No. 25-13, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was 4 ayes: Bontrager absent.
Resolution No. 25-14 A resolution adopting required policies for CDBG funding was introduced and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 25-14, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was 4 ayes: Bontrager absent.
Mayor Ryan Miller read the Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Communication Director Cara Sorrels was present for the reading of Proclamation.
Klostermann made a motion to approve CDBG – authorization – ECICOG Service Agreement, Updated HUD 2880 Form, Authorization for Alternate Signature Form & Certification of Compliance CDBG Procurement Standards, Fleming seconded and all present voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve IDOT easement acquisition – Highway 22 Sidewalk Improvements, Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve J&S Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc. – Parkside Thermostats for $4,529, Fleming seconded and all present voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve permit – Recreational Vehicle as Temporary Human Habitation, Klostermann seconded and all present voted ayes.
Discussion and action on public works employee position was tabled until later date.
With no further business to be discussed, Stutzman moved for adjournment at 6:17pm, Fleming seconded and all present voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be held Monday, April 21, 2025, 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 17, 2025 L-172
