November 18, 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, Fern Bontrager, Aaron Fleming, Nathan Klostermann & Shannon McCain. The Consent Agenda was approved by Klostermann, seconded by Bontrager and all voted ayes. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of October Financials, Approval of Dolgencorp, LLC Liquor License and the following:
11/8 PAYROLL
Jonathan J Adam $83.11
Carrie R Geno $1,150.42
Gabrielle M Geno $78.96
Melissa J Fleming $415.30
Megan E Harris $417.58
Beth A VanWinkle $1,859.61
Betty J Johnston $97.94
Timothy J Garrett $2,486.49
Travis D Hartley $1,657.96
Rex A Peck $1,446.96
Josh S VanWinkle $1,463.77
Eli M Conrad $14.54
Debra S Hill $608.66
Landon P Humble $55.76
Deana K Nolan $296.94
Shirley Y Brown $307.45
Anita J Kanagy $733.55
Kelly L Litwiller $2,397.33
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,982.95
Fed Taxes $5,360.76
Carroll Yoder, Utility Refund $13.25
Alliant Energy, Slockett Park Utilities $32.24
Amazon, Library Supplies/Books $125.16
Baker & Taylor Books, Library Books $284.00
Carrie R Geno, Library Supplies Reimbursement $31.65
City of Wellman, City Utilities $548.16
Clayton Energy Corp., October Gas Purchase $3,754.58
Cox Sanitation & Recycling WTP/WWTP Dumpsters & Large Trash Bags $485.00
Dakota Supply Group, Water Supplies $918.50
Dell Marketing L.P., City Hall Computers $5,158.25
Delta Industries, Inc., WTP Pressure Tool/WWTP Supplies $489.80
Dorsey & Whitney, 2024 GO Vehicle Acquisition $4,000.00
Eastern IA Light & Power, Lift Station $181.94
Elliot Bulk Services, City Equipment Fuel/Gasoline $1,877.81
Freeman Foods, Skate/Goodwin Center/City Hall Supplies $159.21
Freeman Foods-Sr. Dining Acct., Goodwin Center Food $516.09
Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co., FY24 Annual Exam $1,869.67
Heath Consultants, Odorator Service $579.11
Helmuth Repair, Parkside Vacuum Bags $113.00
Hotsy Cleaning Systems, Fleetwash/Salt Remover $314.50
ION Environmental Solutions, WTP/WWTP Labs $725.00
IAMU Annual Reg Station Inspection $1,152.30
Iowa Rural Water Assoc., 2025 Membership $355.00
JFH Welding & Fabrication, 4-way Stop Sign Plate/Tubing $210.20
Kalona Machine & Fab., November Tank Rental $20.00
Kanopy, Library Technology $2.00
KCTC Monthly Fees $258.99
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $848.24
Koons Gas Measurement, Gas Meters/Supplies $3,033.31
Level Edge Lawn Care, October Mowing/Trimming x1 $750.00
LL Pelling Co., School Crosswalk/2nd Street Parallel Parking Painting $2,421.00
Megan E Harris, Library Supplies/Continuing Ed. Reimbursement $15.00
Melissa J Fleming, Library Supplies Reimbursement $19.28
Menards-Iowa City, Downtown Christmas Trees Lights $224.91
Metering & Technology Solutions, Water Pit Supplies $207.40
Pefa, Inc., October Gas Purchase $8,552.28
Rotary Club of Wellman, Quarter 3 Dues/Meals $128.00
Summit Companies, Parkside Fire Alarms Testing $444.00
The News, City Minutes/Publications $315.15
USABluebook, WTP Supplies/Chemkeys $1,382.05
USDA, November Parkside Debt Payment $2,532.00
USDI, October Retainer Fee/Fall Paradigm Mailings $1,027.16
Visa, Library/Skate Credit Card Payments $547.05
Wellman Auto Parts, Shop/Parkside Supplies $32.03
Westrum Leak Detection, 8th Ave. Leak Detection $1,800.00
Yotty’s, WTP/Parks Supplies $96.33
Total $71,466.64
October Financials:
Fund Revenues Expenses
001 General Fund $149,081.90 $72,204.49
003 Aid to Public Library $11.41 $106.77
004 Liability/Prop Ins $23,251.19 $0.00
005 Flood Insurance-Fire Dept $0.00 $0.00
006 Street Assessment $772.74 $0.00
007 Tax Credit Reimbursement $12,331.82 $716.52
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 $17,070.90 $13,243.28
112 Employee Benefit $20,241.70 $3,908.01
121 Local Option Sales Tax $21,908.99 $3,346.00
125 Tax Increment Financing $17,763.09 $0.00
127 Housing & Urban $2.65 $0.00
131 Library County $0.00 $0.00
133 Library Local $172.56 $0.00
134 Library Sitler Trust $0.00 $0.00
135 Library Fines & Fees $0.00 $0.00
136 Library State $1,542.40 $129.45
137 Library Savings $0.00 $0.00
138 Library Capital $0.00 $0.00
151 Skate Rink $3,802.14 $3,433.01
152 Parkside $3,000.43 $4,896.23
153 Parkside Maintenance $0.92 $0.00
154 Parks Playground Project $0.00 $0.00
156 Riverboat Municipal Grant $36,766.68 $12,817.50
182 SR Dining Waiver $0.00 $0.00
183 Sr Dining Donation $2,159.67 $5,494.08
184 Sr Dining Project CD $0.00 $0.00
185 Sr Dining CD $0.00 $0.00
200 Debt Svc 2012 A $3.67 $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 $1,672.25
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 $60,254.99 $26,386.04
601 Water Capital Projects $2,692,000.00 $867,176.71
602 Water Sinking $0.01 $0.00
603 Water CD/RO Filters $0.00 $0.00
604 Water RO Project $1.49 $0.00
610 Sewer $31,700.54 $37,209.33
611 Sewer Capital Projects $0.01 $0.00
612 Sewer Sinking $2.14 $0.00
640 Gas $21,578.86 $21,672.73
670 Landfill/Garbage $6,140.27 $5,010.50
700 Cable TV $0.04 $0.00
740 Storm Water $3,290.17 $5,030.85
TOTAL $3,124,853.38 $1,086,985.75
No one spoke in public forum.
Ellis indicated that we received 76 calls last month with nothing out of the ordinary.
Amy Schulte was present to give the council an update on the YMCA of Washington County.
A public hearing to receive comments of amending section 92.02 (Rates for Service) was opened by McCain, seconded by Fleming and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes. There were no oral or written comments. Fleming made a motion to close the public hearing, Stutzman seconded and all voted ayes.
First reading of Ordinance No. 287 Amending Section 92.02 (Rates of Service) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wellman, Iowa is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 287
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 92.02 (RATES FOR SERVICE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WELLMAN, IOWA
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLMAN, IOWA, as follows:
SECTION 1. CITY CODE §92.02. Section 92.02 (Rates for Service) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wellman, Iowa (“City Code”), is hereby amended and superseded, as follows, to update rates for water service.
92.02 RATES FOR SERVICE. Water service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84)
Gallons Used Per Month Rate
First 1,000 gallons $55.68 (minimum bill)
Each gallon or portion thereof over 1,000 gallons $9.54 per 1,000 gallons
1. Water dispensed by means of coin-operated metering devices shall be furnished at the rate of $1.00 per 60 gallons or portion thereof.
2. Water rates shall be increased each fiscal year as shown below:
Fiscal Year - Minimum Bill - Rate Per
1,000 Gallons
FY26 $55.68 $9.54
FY27 $59.68 $10.54
There shall be a three percent (3%) increase every year after fiscal year 2027.
3. The City shall review said charges and rates every two years to ensure that the system generates adequate revenue to pay the full cost of operation, maintenance, debt service, and to maintain adequate fund balances.
SECTION 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and publication as required by law.
Bontrager made a motion to approve First Reading of Ordinance 287, McCain seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Resolution No. 24-52 A resolution setting the date for public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $600,000 was introduced and caused to be read. The public hearing was set for the December 2nd Council meeting. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-52, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Resolution No. 24-53 A resolution setting the public hearing date on submittal of a Community Development Block Grant Application for the City of Wellman Water Main Improvements Project was introduced and caused to be read. The public hearing date is set for December 2nd Council Meeting. Bontrager moved to approve Resolution No. 24-53, Klostermann seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
Bontrager made a motion to approve the lease of a new copier/scanner/fax machine with Access Systems, McCain seconded and all voted ayes.
Discussion and action on buyout of old copier/scanner/fax machine was tabled.
Bontrager made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with MSA for Memorial Plan, McCain seconded and all voted ayes.
Stutzman made a motion to approve Investing of Principal from Library CD back with Hills Bank with a 6-month CD and allowing the library to use the interest that has accrued for library expenses, Fleming seconded and all voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve retaining the final payment of $15,172 and forfeiting the maintenance bond with the promise of contractor coming back and starting the Splashpad in the spring, Stutzman seconded and all voted ayes.
With no further business to discuss Fleming moved for adjournment at 6:45pm, McCain seconded and all voted ayes. The next regular City Council meeting will be Monday, December 2, 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, November 28, 2024 L-293
