December 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 5:55pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andrew Plessel and Dylan Brandt (6:30 arrival)
Absent: None
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for November 4, 2024, payment of bills totaling $19,724.00 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Sewer Riser Repair Method Research: Tabled, nothing new looked into.
Insurance Review Meeting Summary – City Insurance Options: City Clerk and Mayor discussed with the council the meeting we had with Tom from Heyer Insurance in regards to the Cities current and ongoing Insurance needs.
City Audit Procedure Report Review: Council reviewed the report and discussed options for adopting some suggestions listed on the report for city financials oversite.
NEW BUSINESS
WCTA Smart Connected Community Certificate Presentation: The city was awarded the certificate by WCTA, and it was presented to the Council by Angie Thompson from WCTA.
Resolution 24-9 – Establish Petty Cash Fund Amount: The council discussed setting the Petty Cash fund to $100.00. Stucki made the motion to approve amount, Plessel seconded.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Utility Billing Penalty Calculation Process: Discussions of the Cities Calculation Process for billing and the discovery that 2 long term delinquent bills were improperly charged fees were had. The accounts in question will be credited the amount that was overcharged to their respective accounts. They will be notified by letter sent with the next City Utility Billing sent out to the address on record for said account.
Open Discussion: Discussed the new City Can Collection trailer placed on Main. Trailer will be moved, to be located next to the City Shed building.
Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 6:51 PM, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for October
General $8,688.93 Benefits $168.34 Water $3,553.64
Library $9,013.20 Road Use $2,451.75 Sewer $6,562.79
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount FUND
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00 General
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00 General
Michael D. Troe Reimburse Postage -38.16 Sewer
Certified Fire Fire Extinguisher -146.50 General
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16 General
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00 Water
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00 Sewer
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00 Sewer
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00 Sewer
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97 Sewer
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -647.33 General
Allaint - Ball field Electric -21.93 General
Allaint - Water Electric -220.48 Water
Alliant- Road Electric -75.78 Road
Waste Management Garbage -2,141.32 General
CNA Surety bond -100.00 General
Ag Source Samples -86.25 Water
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -87.06 General
Wastewater Supply Sewer Lids Shipping -135.00 Sewer
Patten, Ben Vendor City Shed Supplies -52.31 General
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -72.06 General
Amazon Books & Supplies -146.48 General
Petty Cash Replenish Petty Cash -89.20 General
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -501.53 General
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,244.02 General
Buns, Paul Wages -1,837.94 General
Bartelt, Verla Wages -154.91 General
Swingen, Lisa Wages -431.37 General
Swingen, Matthew Wages -289.17 General
Alliant - Library Electric -52.72 General
Advantage Archives Woden Weekly Automation -525.00 General
Plessel, Andrew M Wages -477.51 General
Brandt, Dylan Wages -664.92 General
Piper III, Tip Wages -609.51 General
Rout, William L Wages -720.33 General
Stucki, Jeff Wages -720.33 General
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance WET Tax -186.94 Water
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance SALES Tax -44.10 Sewer
United States Treasury Fed, Med and SS -887.15 Employee
IPERS -628.56 Employee
November 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 4, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andrew Plessel and Dylan Brandt (6:07 arrival)
Absent: None
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for October 7, 2024, payment of bills totaling $21,926.42 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Public Hearing for 24-25 Water Fund Budget Amendment Opened: Hearing opened at 6:02. Motion to close made by Plessel at 6:15, 2nd by Brandt.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Water Maintenance Budget Resolution 24-8: Council discussed the Resolution to increase the Water Fund Budget by $20,000 as was agreed to at the last meeting. Brandt made the motion to pass resolution 24-8, Plessel 2nd the motion.
Roll call vote was taken
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Main street camera and DVR repair/replacement: Invoice was received by the city and submitted to ICAP for Grant approval.
NEW BUSINESS
Post office lease renewal: Discussed the letter from the Post Office requesting to accept the extension of the lease listed in the lease agreement. Motion by Rout to agree to extention, 2nd by Brandt.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Audit Fndings: The council discussed the Preliminary Report Finding provided to the city and was made aware the final report will be released sometime in the coming months. Changes and updates to City operations and policies were discussed.
Water Rates: The council discussed the Woden Water Rates established by Ordinance that were never increased in the City Billing Utility software. The rates have been adjusted to be in accordance with code, and will take effect next billing cycle. The public will be notified of the change in the next bill mailings.
Open Discussion: Discussed the new City Can Collection trailer placed on Main. Due to the condition of the trailer, the city is going to discuss an alternate with the Community Club members.
Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 6:54 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Income for October
General $44,301.72 Benefits $2,882.43 Water $2,661.85
Library $4,936.70 Road Use $1,640.24 Sewer $6,678.95
Claims Paid
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
ClerkBooks Inc Support Hours -500.00
Hawkins Chemicals -178.50
Nelson Septic Service LLC Septic Tank Cleanout -6,000.00
Waste Management Garbage -2,081.82
Ag Source Samples -1,006.00
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97
Allaint - Ball field Electric -20.05
Allaint - Water Electric -181.69
Alliant- Road Electric -85.42
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -663.45
Earl W Hill Legal Work - Ordinance -200.00
Amazon Books & Supplies -163.73
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -91.91
KCN Nielsen LTD Tractor Oil -442.96
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -727.03
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,132.97
Iowa Rural Water Dues -305.00
IowaMWCA Audit Premium -552.00
Gold-Eagle Oil Dri -22.52
Bartelt, Verla Wages -123.92
Harms, Nancy E Wages -371.79
Dahle, Angela L Wages -121.17
Swingen, Lisa Wages -264.58
Swingen, Matthew Wages -113.61
Alliant - Library Electric -42.98
Angie Dahle Books for Trunk or Treat -88.00
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -153.67
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
IPERS -559.42
October 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 7, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dylan Brandt at 5:59pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, and Dylan Brandt
Absent: Plessel and Buns
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for September 9, 2024, payment of bills totaling $42,026.09 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Sewer Riser Repair Bids or Alternate Method: Talked alternate methods, found no solution yet. Brandt and Stucki going to examine existing risers for ideas. Tabled till next month.
Main street camera and DVR repair/replacement: Waiting to hear from Contractor, Tabled till next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Water Maintenance Budget Amendment: After discussions, Rout Made motion to increase budget by $20,000. Piper seconded.
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Financial Audit: The Council discussed the upcoming City Audit on October 17th.
City Attorney: The council discussed looking into future options for city legal representation. Clerk will research available options.
City Insurance Policies: Discussed having a meeting with Insurance agent to go over cities current policies and look into alternatives for future cost saving measures. Clerk will set this up.
Open Discussion: Discussed Nelsen Septic driving on lawns when pumping out septic systems.
Discussed South Park Shelter House condition as far as cleanliness.
Discussed keeping park restrooms locked to reduce vandalism.
Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:00 PM, Piper seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for August
General $8,988.98 Benefits $306.83 Water $2,489.78
Library $13,536.03 Road Use $2,326.25 Sewer $1,838.86
Emergency $0.00
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Trenary Kathy Deposit -56.96
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Sign Works Ink Stop Sign -90.97
First Sate Bank Loan Payment -9,191.54
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -91.79
Iowa DNR Annual Water Use Permit -115.00
Ewald, David Vendor Oil Filter tool for Water Dept usage -19.24
Allaint - Water Electric -238.60
Allaint - Ball field Electric -21.70
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -675.28
Alliant- Road Electric -110.64
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -46.21
Michael D. Troe August 2024 -450.00
Waste Management Garbage -2,085.32
Ag Source Samples -107.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -541.91
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,140.36
Amazon Books & Supplies -624.74
Maguire Iron interior tank cleaning -18,783.00
Clinton Schujter September Mowing -960.00
Bartelt, Verla Wages -139.42
Harms, Nancy E Wages -30.99
Swingen, Lisa Wages -511.89
Swingen, Matthew Wages -165.24
Alliant - Library Electric -64.22
Michael Frederick Book -50.00
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.91
September 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 9, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (6:14)
Absent: None
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for August 5, 2024, payment of bills totaling $13,504.50 and financial reports, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Sewer Riser Repair Bids or Alternate Method: Piper did some research, found no solution yet. Tabled till next month.
Main street camera and DVR repair/replacement: Waiting to hear from Contractor, Tabled till next month.
331 Way Ave Forgiveness of Debt and Lien Release Resolution: Plessel made the motion to move ahead with Resolution 24-6, Piper Seconded.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Agency Board – City Council Appointed Member Needed: Rout volunteered for the appointment. Rout made the motion to accept, Piper seconded.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Annual Financial Report Review: The Council reviewed the report that was filed with the State.
Resolution to approve 28E Law Enforcement Services Agreement: The council discussed continuing with the County to provide Law services for the City of Woden. Motion was made by Piper to accept the 28E agreement presented to the City, Rout seconded.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
DNR Sanitary Survey of Woden Public Water Supply: Discussed the DNR report on the state of the Woden City Water Supply system.
Open for Discussion: Discussed Septic Sewer Tanks being added to the City Septic system and the requirements to add such a system by a property owner.
Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:01 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Income for August
General $6,321.11 Benefits $0.00 Water $4,738.68
Library $20.47 Road Use $1,537.86 Sewer $12,785.79
Emergency $0.00
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97
Amazon Books & Supplies -174.95
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -673.37
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -568.83
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,384.73
Patten, Ben Vendor Reimbursement -93.79
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Allaint - Ball field Electric -27.13
Alliant- Road Electric -108.35
Allaint - Water Electric -308.34
Waste Management Garbage -2,089.94
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -89.03
Michael D. Troe July 2024 -450.00
Garret Walsh City portion of Fence project -500.00
Hancock County Treasurer 2024 City Property Taxes 2401060120 -466.00
Core & Main Invoice #V449795 -127.61
Iowa league of Cities Member dues 7/1/24-6/30/25 -386.00
Ewald, David Vendor Printer Toner -36.37
Iowa Water and Waste LLC Sewer Lids -930.90
Iowa DNR NPDES Permit Fee 2024 -210.00
IMT Insurance Bond Payment -130.00
Ag Source Samples -258.00
Gold-Eagle Weed spray and supplies -301.90
Clinton Schujter August Mowing -1,440.00
Bartelt, Verla Wages -154.91
Harms, Nancy E Wages -237.53
Dahle, Angela L Wages -40.40
Swingen, Lisa Wages -293.33
Swingen, Matthew Wages -211.71
Overdrive e book sub -345.12
Alliant - Library Electric -75.62
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.91
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -197.06
SS, Med and Fed SS, Med and Fed -785.77
IPERS IPERS -567.95
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
August 2024 Meeting Minutes
City of Woden
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 5, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (6:34)
Absent: None
Plessel made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for July 1, 2024, payment of bills totaling $33,788.45 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: Tip Piper will no longer be attempting to become certified due to time constraints.
ICAP Grant: Discussed using the Grant to purchase new Security Camera equipment that has been discovered to be non-functioning. Motion made by Rout, seconded by Stucki.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Sewer Riser Repair Bids or Alternate Method: No updates, tabled till next month.
Poll on Siren Activation: Results of the Poll were shared and discussed by the Council. The siren schedule will remain as is due to the overwhelming response to do so by the community.
Open Discussion: 331 Way avenue forgiveness of debt was discussed, waiting on information from City Attorney for further action.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 24-4, Street Financial Report: The report was reviewed and discussed by the council. Rout made the motion to pass resolution, Piper seconded to accept report.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Resolution 24-4, Approval for pre-payment of approved City Bills: The Council agreed to approve the resolution allowing the City Clerk to pre-pay certain recurring monthly bills so as to avoid late fees. Piper made the Motion, Rout seconded.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Main street camera and DVR repair/replacement: The 2 bids the city received for replacement of non-working security camera and DVR/NVR equipment were discussed. Motion was made by Plessel to accept the bid presented by Chris Lamont, seconded by Piper.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Water Monitoring Violation: Discussed the missed samples required by the DNR and steps to prevent a reoccurrence.
Building Permit Process: Discussed changing the City application/application process documentation to make information more concise.
Open for Discussion: Discussed 445 Howard Ave. property that has burned down.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 7:01 PM, Piper seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Income for May
General $9,078.05 Benefits $34.07 Water $7,600.07
Library $164.48 Road Use $1,666.16 Sewer $7,370.15
Emergency $11.90
Claims Paid
Alliant- Road Electric -98.28
Monson Repair LLC Truck Batteries -186.50
Niacog dues FY '25 -186.12
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -665.32
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97
Waste Management Garbage -2,089.98
KCN Nielsen LTD Parts/Repair Tractor -3,708.40
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Annual Water Supply Fee -25.00
Ag Source Samples -28.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Ben Patten Reimbursement -77.00
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -454.40
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,221.83
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
IPERS July IPERS -660.27
United States Treasury July SS, Med and Fed -930.00
August Special Meeting Minutes
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
August 1, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in special session on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:30pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 4:13 pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki and Andy Plessel
Absent: Dylan Brandt and Tip Piper
Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, Rout seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
BUSINESS
Building Permit 425 / Fence Construction at 246 Howard Ave:
In attendance for meeting were Marcia Simpson and Bill Simpson in person, Mandy Anzivino by phone.
Discussed location of fence on the South side of the property, fence was being erected on the right of way. Cost for the contractors to move fence to the inside of the property lines is estimated at $1,000.
As the city had approved the building permit submitted by Mandy, it was her opinion the city should take some liability of the cost of moving the fence.
Stucki made motion to have city cover one quarter of the cost to move the fence, no second on motion was made.
Mandy agreed to have contractors move the fence, with the city agreeing to pay half the cost, estimated to be approximately $500.
Rout made the motion to have the city cover half the cost of moving the fence, Plessel seconded.
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Adjournment
Motion by Plessel to adjourn made at 4:28, seconded by Rout
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
July 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 1, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper (6:20), Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (6:07)
Absent: None
Plessel made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for June 3, 2024, payment of bills totaling $55,349.41 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: Tip Piper will be getting education information for the council.
ICAP Grant: Discussed using the Grant to purchase new Timer for the Weather Siren, waiting on paperwork from Jake Ingalls Electric for work performed.
Sewer Riser Repair Bids or Alternate Method: No updates, tabled till next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Road Work – Future Considerations Discussions: Presentation by Dylan Brandt on the cost of maintaining roads and methods the City could use in the future to help preserve the roads. Discussed options for Paving or Coating and costs involved. More information will be gathered and this subject will be revisited in the future.
Proposal for Informal Polling on Siren Activation Schedule from City Residents: The Council has agreed to send out a poll asking the residents their preferred future schedule for the Siren sounding in the City of Woden. Polls will be sent out with July water bills, to be returned and tabulated by the city to gain a consensus.
Open for Discussion: T-Ball Funds: It was determined by the Council that the excess $200 collected by the city for registration for T-Ball and not spent by the city could be used to purchase Equipment for T-Ball.
Motion by Rout, 2nd by Piper
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
331 Way Ave: Justin Hassebroek, one of the owners of the property located at 331 Way Ave. has agreed to remove said property and leave lot in a level, clean and sellable state. The City Council has agreed to excuse the debt on said property of $24,400 as of 7/2/2024 in exchange. Property will then be sold.
Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 6:58 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for May
General $7,400.04 Benefits $35.34 Water $4,203.85
Library $145.68 Road Use $2,334.74 Sewer $7,505.55
Emergency $12.34
Claims Paid
Jake Ingalls Electric Water Room Work -4,660.31
Blacktop Service Company Ashpalt Road Overlay - 1 of 2 -20,000.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
US Postal Service stamped envelopes -837.55
Ag Source Samples -181.00
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -655.40
Alliant- Road Electric -99.44
Allaint - Water Electric -252.12
Allaint - Ball field Electric -31.53
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -33.95
Carlson Drainage Storm Drain Jetting -340.00
Waste Management Garbage -2,115.57
Hawkins Chemicals -177.67
Gold-Eagle Deisel -144.49
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -92.30
Jake Ingalls Electric Water Room Electric Wall Part 2 -2,159.37
Blacktop Service Company Ashpalt Road Overlay - 2 of 2 -9,000.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -89.83
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -393.81
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,673.53
Patten Ben mileage & chemicals -129.98
Amazon Books & Supplies -253.91
Clinton Schujter June Mowing -1,920.00
Bartelt, Verla Wages -154.91
Harms, Nancy E Wages -30.99
Swingen, Lisa Wages -500.39
Swingen, Matthew Wages -222.03
Alliant - Library Electric -61.63
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -74.62
NuWay-K&H Energy LP -365.25
North Iowa Libraries Collaborating Beacon -645.77
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -191.93
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance State Withholding -849.51
United States Treasury SS, Med Fed -873.49
IPERS IPERS -630.87
June 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:01pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt
Absent: None
Plessel made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for April 22, 2024, payment of bills totaling $23,255.06 and financial reports, Piper seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: Tip Piper will be getting education information for the council.
Block Leaders Updated Contacts: List was reviewed, letters will be sent to those listed as leaders with updated information.
ICAP Grant: Discussed using the Grant to purchase new Timer for the Weather Siren.
Sewer Riser Repair Bids or Alternate Method: No updates, tabled till next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Summer Wilson Chicken Permit: Motion by Stucki, seconded by Plessel to approve Permit.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Garbage Rate Increase: Per city Ordinance, discussed raising rates for the next year. Council determined it was not needed at this time.
Ball Diamond Discussion: Council discussed and voted on removing the ballpark gravel and grassing the area over for the field located by the new City Sign due to lack of use and proximity to the new sign. Rout motioned, Piper seconded.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Road Work Bid: Council discussed Bid submitted by Blacktop Services for doing road repair. Piper made the motion to accept the bid, Plessel seconded.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Building Permit – 246 Howard: Plessel made the motion to approve the permit for a privacy fence at the residence per city ordinance, Piper seconded.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Gravel in Alley Ways: It was discussed and determined by the council that no gravel repair is required for the coming year.
Open for Discussion: Mosquito spraying for the City was discussed and agreed upon for this month, as well as an additional spraying before the Quasi celebration in July.
Also, brought to the councils attention that the cost for the Hancock County Sheriff to patrol the City may be increasing.
Finally, discussion was made in regards to kids under 14 riding 4-wheelers and mini bikes on City streets.
Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 7:11 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for May
General $11,629.77 Benefits $94.13 Water $3,066.56
Library $13.54 Road Use $2,931.73 Sewer $7,269.74
Emergency $32.87
Claims Paid
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -245.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Ben Patten Reimbursement -435.80
IowaMWCA Work Comp Ins 24-25 -2,806.00
Michael D. Troe April 2024 -450.00
USA Blue Book Invoice # 341780 -93.00
Clinton Schujter April and May Mowing -3,960.00
Clinton Schujter T-Ball Tee Shirts -116.59
Municipal Supply Inc. Meter Reader Gun -1,695.34
Waste Management Garbage -2,119.26
Ewald David Case of Printer Paper -49.99
Ag Source Samples -86.75
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.87
Allaint - Water Electric -223.96
Alliant- Road Electric -81.37
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -658.86
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -87.26
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,503.21
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -363.52
Amazon Books & Supplies -203.18
Alliant - Library Electric -58.29
Bartelt, Verla Wages -123.92
Harms, Nancy E Wages -82.62
Swingen, Lisa Wages -557.91
Swingen, Matthew Wages -232.36
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.73
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales/WET Tax -201.49
IPERS May IPERS -605.04
United States Treasury Fed, SS and Medicare -836.10
May 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 22, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:02pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt
Absent: Andy Plessel
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for April 1, 2024, payment of bills totaling $15,036.02 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Rout made motion to pre-approve paying April Wages, Wage Taxes, IPERS, Sales and Wet Taxes, due to no council meeting scheduled in May. Brandt seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Public Hearings for 2024-25 Budget and 2023-24 Budget Amendments: Hearings opened concurrently at 6:05 by Mayor Buns. Having no written or Oral comments the public hearings were closed at 6:17
Piper made motion to accept Budget Amendment resolution 24-2, Brandt 2nd
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Rout made motion to accept Budget Adoption Resolution 24-3, Piper 2nd
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: Tip Piper has agreed to take the education steps and testing necessary to take over Certified Sewer Operations for the City of Woden on a contract bases upon completion of Certificate Process. Stucki made a motion for the city to pay Tuition and Book costs for the process, Rout seconded.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Mowing Bids: Rout made the motion to accept the single bid submitted by Jacey and Clinton Schutjer, Brandt seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Water Room Electric Work and Sewer Riser Repair Bids: Motion was made by Rout to accept Bid for the Electric Room Upgrades by Jake Ingalls Electric, seconded by Brandt.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Discussions were had about city Riser repairs. Council will look into alternative methods of repair other than full replacement and discuss in future. Also, was determined to move ahead with cutting all risers down to ground level to help prevent further damage in the future.
NEW BUSINESS
Grazing Lease Pre-Approval for Jake Meinders: Motion by Stucki, seconded by Brandt to approve Lease if requested again for the 2024 summer season.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Block Leaders Updated Contacts: Mayor Paul Buns has updated the phone contact information for the existing list, and will contact residents to fill vacant position to cover Block 12.
Property at 122 Main: Discussed email from Doug Foreshoe, who has been contracted by the owner to assist with designs to rehabilitate the property. Also discussed adjacent property that is becoming a hazard.
Fire Hydrants: Paul Buns shared the replacement costs of approximately $4000 if the city were to have to purchase a replacement Fire Hydrant for any failures that may occur with the current, no longer supported Hydrants the city has now.
ICAP Grant: Council will consider Safety Equipment purchases to apply for the $1000 grant for consideration next month.
Hancock County Mitigation Plan – Andy Buffington: Andy discussed the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update process to the Council and gave a copy of the Plan Update worksheet to each member to fill out and be returned to Andy to help the county Update the Current Hazard Mitigation Plan in place.
Building Permit for 232 Way Avenue submitted by Dylan Brant: Piper made the motion, Rout seconded to approve the plans submitted for a Garage addition to the property.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Adjournment: Brandt made motion to adjourn at 7:29 PM, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for April thru 4/23/2024
General $35,428.76 Benefits $2695.21 Water $3123.69
Library $00.00 Road Use $00.00 Sewer $7193.62
Emergency $941.09
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Transfer to Sewer Contingency -431.00
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
J.P. Cooke Animal Tags -74.80
Ag Source Samples -142.75
Waste Management Garbage -2,134.46
Michael D. Troe March 2024 -450.00
Schumacher Well Drilling Inc Water Tower Maintenance -3,993.80
Simmering-Cory Iowa Codific Ordinance 230 -76.00
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -672.49
Alliant- Road Electric -250.26
Allaint - Water Electric -303.26
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.07
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97
Westrum Leak Detection Inc Water Leak Detection -800.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
April 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 1, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:15pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:15pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andy Plessel, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt
Absent: NONE
Rout made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for March 4, 2024, payment of bills totaling $14,620.53 and financial reports, Piper seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
City Burn Site - Update: No further progress, removing from further considerations
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Ordinance 230 – Garbage Rate Increase: Piper made motion to Adopt, Rout 2nd.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Plessel proposed attached Resolution to expedite Ordinance 230, 2nd by Brandt
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Piper then called for motion to adopt Ordinance 230
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Wide Cleanup: Final approval for cleanup for dates April 19 to April 21.
NEW BUSINESS
Set Public Hearing, 2024-2025 Budget for April 22 Council Meeting: Motion to set Date by Plessel, 2nd by Rout
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Set Public Hearing, 2023-2024 Budget Amendments for April 22 Council Meeting: Discussed making the following Amendments to the 23-24 Budget. Library to add $6,000, Sewer Budget increase of $4,000 and Water Increase of $12,000 Motion by Plessel, 2nd by Rout
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Also discussed Emergency Electrical work to be performed by Jake Ingalls Electric, Motion by Plessel to proceed, 2nd by Rout
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Property at 331 Way Ave.: Council discussed its willingness to forgive monies owed to the city if property is razed by owners, lot levelled and prepared for sale.
Building Permit 150 Fox Ave: Piper made the motion to accept the submitted permit, Rout 2nd.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Preapprove Quasi Celebration Liquor License: Motion by Stucki, seconded by Piper.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Open for Discussion: Discussed updating Block Leader list and how to handle future water tower emergency notifications to the citizens of Woden.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM, Piper seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for February
General $5106.45 Benefits $34.39 Water $2644.42
Library $11.36 Road Use $1193.96 Sewer $7217.10
Emergency $12.01
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Michael D. Troe February 2024 -450.00
Ag Source Samples -14.50
Waste Management Garbage -2,146.36
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -45.97
Allaint - Ball field Electric -20.38
Allaint - Water Electric -220.29
Alliant- Road Electric -276.27
Alliant - Street Lights v Electric -666.21
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Paul M Buns Water Operator -617.00
Petty Cash Replenish Petty Cash -71.86
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -87.15
Amazon Books & Supplies -174.46
Ben Patten Reimbursement -17.00
Patten, Benjamin Wages -762.71
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -457.77
Bartelt, Verla Wages -154.91
Harms, Nancy E Wages -30.99
Swingen, Lisa Wages -327.84
Swingen, Matthew Wages -376.94
Alliant - Library Electric -62.89
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.93
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance WET Tax -149.10
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance State Withholding -795.04
IPERS IPERS -480.23
United States Treasury Fed Withholding -656.47
Proposed Property Tax Levy 2024 Meeting Minutes
Proposed Property Tax Hearing
April 1, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in session on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00 pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andy Plessel, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt
Absent: None
Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, Piper seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Property Tax Hearing Opened at 6:00
Motion to Close Hearing and Accept Proposed Property Tax made by Stucki, 2nd by Piper
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Motion for Adjournment made at 6:15 by Stucki, 2nd by Piper
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
March 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 4, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 5:55pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andy Plessel, and Dylan Brandt (arrived 6:43)
Absent: Tip Piper
Rout made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for February 6, 2024, payment of bills totaling $26,567.20 and financial reports, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 3 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Midwest Waste – Garbage Proposal for City: Discussed possibility for switching to Midwest from Waste Management when WM contract expires and what that would look like for the city.
Waste Management Contract – Updated Proposal: Council decided to let the current contract run thru its end date, then decide if a change is needed at that point due to raising costs of service with Waste Management.
NEW BUSINESS
City Wide Cleanup: Dates set for City Wide Cleanup, to be held Friday, April 19th thru Sunday, April 21 with all items for pickup to be curbside no later than NOON on Sunday.
Garbage Rate Increase: Discussed the cities current deficit with garbage fees collected versus fees paid to Waste Management and was determined for rates to be increased to $22 per month from the current $18 per month, with the potential for a 5% increase each year by vote of the City Council. Motion made by Stucki to move forward with Rate Increase Ordinance, seconded by Plessel.
Ayes- 3 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Vegas Night Liquor License Approval: Brandt made the Motion to Approve, Rout seconded.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Lucky Wife Liquor License Approval for Quasi: Stucki made the Motion to Approve, Brandt seconded.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Set May Council Meeting Date for April 22nd: Discussed setting the May meeting Date to April 22nd to accommodate Budget Approval Hearing. Motion by Plessel, seconded by Rout.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Set Public Hearing for Budget Approval: Tabled till next meeting, cannot be set until after Proposed Property Tax hearing is finished.
Open for Discussion: Discussed getting mowing bids for the City properties as the weather has been extremely fair this winter. Bids are due no later than April 22nd for review by Council.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 7:13 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for February
General $5966.80 Benefits $32.91 Water $2977.30
Library $19.61 Road Use $1508.01 Sewer $7172.02
Emergency $11.49
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division Community Center Fundraiser Liquor License -24.38
ICAP Ins. Premiums -12,385.00
Waste Management Garbage -2,182.26
Hawkins Chemicals -161.02
Michael D. Troe January 2024 -450.00
Advanced Door Systems City Shed Door Maintenance -102.00
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.73
Allaint - Water Electric -216.04
Alliant- Road Electric -278.59
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -668.04
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.93
Ag Source Samples -14.50
Ben Patten Reimbursement -50.00
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -390.45
Patten, Benjamin Wages -970.05
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -94.43
United States Treasury SS, Med and Fed -789.07
IPERS Feb IPERS -640.53
Bartelt, Verla Wages -154.91
Harms, Nancy E Wages -61.97
Swingen, Lisa Wages -230.07
Swingen, Matthew Wages -413.09
Alliant - Library Electric -64.83
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -72.21
NuWay-K&H Energy LP -388.97
February 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 6, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andy Plessel, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt (arrived 6:20)
Absent: None
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for January 8, 2024, payment of bills totaling $30,293.83 and financial reports, Rout seconded
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Midwest Waste – Garbage Proposal for City: Did not take place due to no show by Midwest Rep.
Waste Management Contract – New Proposal: Discussed the contract that Waste Management sent, the City Council would like a revised Proposal with larger than 32 gallon garbage cans to help meet the city residences current needs.
City Budget Planning Session: The second round of Budget Planning for fiscal year 2024-2025 was discussed by the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Bode Building Update: Council reviewed email sent explaining updates starting and ongoing to Bode building on Main
Quasi Liability Insurance Discussion: Discussed the potential need for liability insurance for events. Piper looking into contracting companies that carry their own insurance.
Set Property Tax Levy Hearing Date: Piper made the motion to set the Tax Levy Hearing Date for Monday, April 1st 2024. Rout seconded.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
July Fireworks: Discussed the City Portion of the Fireworks Display Budget for upcoming Quasi Event.
Stucki made the motion to fund $1000, Piper seconded.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Absent) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Open for Discussion: Stucki asked for any update on the 2nd Chances building on Main. No updates by Council Members.
Stucki Asked about excessive Plowing Hours for the Month of January. Council Discussed.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 7:13 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for October
General $4793.11 Benefits $0.00. Water $2975.76
Library $11.35 Road Use $1714.22 Sewer $7220.70
Emergency $0.00
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
KCN Nielsen LTD Tractor and Snow Plow -210.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -4308.00
USA Blue BookInvoice # 245745 -100.83
Schumacher Well Drilling Inc Water Tower Maintenance/Repair -4,134.88
Quick Books QuickBooks Software -694.43
Iowa One Call 6 notifications -5.40
Ewald David reimbursement for Supplies -220.22
Ag Source Samples -54.00
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.73
Allaint - Water Electric -216.85
Alliant- Road Electric -206.91
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -670.30
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Michael D. Troe December 2023 -450.00
Waste Management Garbage -62.80
Woden Fire Agency Annual Allotment -10,600.00
Bingham Township Cememtery Annual Allotment -900.00
Ben Patten Reimbursement -100.22
Amazon Books & Supplies -297.02
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -87.10
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -548.65
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -37.03
Patten, Benjamin Wages -607.20
Paul M Buns Water Operator -772.00
Swingen, Matthew Wages -1,349.41
Bartelt, Verla Wages -61.97
Swingen, Lisa Wages -506.15
Alliant - Library Electric -60.56
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -167.90
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
IPERS IPERS -673.72
United States Treasury SS/Med/Fed -961.32
January 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 8, 2024
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Dylan Brandt at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andy Plessel, Tip Piper and Dylan Brandt
Absent: None - Mayor Buns arrived at 6:30
Plessel made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for December 11, 2023, payment of bills totaling $25,183.73 and financial reports, Piper seconded
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Abstained as Mayor Pro Tem) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Water Tower Emergency Repairs: Discussed the Completed Repairs.
NEW BUSINESS
Midwest Waste – Garbage Proposal for City: Did not take place due to weather conditions.
Waste Management Contract – New Proposal: Discussed the option of Waste Management sending the city a new Garbage Proposal to help meet the cities current needs.
Council Duties Review: No current duties were changed. Some contact information was updated.
City Office Future Software Upgrades: Discussed the upcoming software updates required for the City Office to maintain the Utility Billing and Accounting aspects of the city up to date.
Stucki made the motion to go ahead with the discussed updates, Piper seconded.
Ayes- 4 (Brandt Abstained as Mayor Pro Tem) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Budget Planning Session: The first round of Budget Planning for fiscal year 2024-2025 was discussed by the Council.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 7:40 PM, Piper seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for October
General $7498.56 Benefits $147.11 Water $3048.46
Library $3011.35 Road Use $1763.67 Sewer $7138.74
Emergency $51.37
City Employee Gross Wages for 2023
Bartelt, Verla $1,616.00
Brandt, Dylan $720.00
Buns, Paul $2,758.75
Dahle, Angela $816.00
Ewald, David $8587.00
Harms, Nancy $310.00
Patten, Benjamin $21,802.00
Piper, Tip $660.00
Plessel, Andrew $780.00
Rout, William $780.00
Schimmelpfennig, Deb $2,303.14
Stucki, Jeff $780.00
Swingen, Lisa $7,304.50
Swingen, Matthew $5,632.00
Claims Paid
Stucki, Jeff Compensation -720.33
Piper III, Tip Compensation -609.51
Buns, Paul Compensation -1,837.94
Plessel, Andrew M Compensation -564.33
Rout, William L Compensation -720.33
Brandt, Dylan Compensation -664.92
Hancock County Auditor Elections -616.10
Five Star Shop Service Supplies -175.00
ACCO Injection Fitting -98.44
Ag Source Samples -208.50
Michael D. Troe October 2023 -450.00
US Postal Service stamped envelopes -812.50
Certified Fire Fire Extinguisher -291.00
Nelson Septic Service LLC Septic Tank Cleanout - Buns Apt -374.50
Earl W Hill Legal Work - Ordinances -879.32
Waste Management Garbage -2,254.62
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.73
Allaint - Water Electric -204.75
Alliant- Road Electric -131.64
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -668.07
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Ben Patten Reimbursement -295.60
Paul M Buns Water Operator -387.00
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,569.87
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -18.50
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -508.25
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -90.90
IowaMWCA Work Comp Ins -582.00
Gold-Eagle Deisel -294.40
Amazon Books & Supplies -225.25
Bartelt, Verla Wages -92.94
Swingen, Lisa Wages -793.73
Dahle, Angela L Wages -24.25
Harms, Nancy E Wages -30.99
Swingen, Matthew Wages -30.99
Alliant - Library Electric -67.45
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -73.04
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Simmering-Cory Iowa Codific Ordinance -542.00
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -175.43
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
United States Treasury SS, MED and Fed -861.23
IPERS IPERS -571.15
Rudisill Donna Water Deposit Return -30.00
Gau Monica Water Deposit Return -100.00
December 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 11, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 5:58pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (arrived 6:24)
Absent: Tip Piper
Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for November 6, 2023, payment of bills totaling $25,053.73 and financial reports, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 3 (Brandt not yet arrived) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
City Ballpark Usage: Tabled to wait for Brandt and Piper
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Oath of Office – Elected Officials: Piper Absent, was not performed.
ICAP Recommendations: Discussed Recommendations for Parks. Pea Rock will be added where needed.
2023 CGA Utility Rate Study: Discussed our water and sewer rates versus state median and towns in our vicinity according to the report, determined our current rates are fair.
Alliant Energy Rate Increase: Discussed rate increase, was determined increase was not out of line.
January Meeting Date: Date of January meeting set to Monday, Jan. 8th due to holiday.
Building Permit for 114 Main: Motion by Plessel to approve new shed on property, 2nd by Stucki
Ayes- 3 (Brandt not yet arrived) Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Open for Discussion:
Discussed meeting with Midwest Waste at next meeting for Garbage Rates discussion.
Discussed Water Tower Check Valve issue and replacement options. Council approved having valve fixed by either Schumaker or Arnies, whichever company can complete the work fastest due to weather conditions being a factor. Motion made by Brandt, 2nd by Plessel.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Adjournment: Stucki made motion to adjourn at 7:10 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for October
General $9505.62 Road $1919.98 Emergency $80.02
Water $3306.65 Sewer $7123.79 Benefits $229.17
Library $9133.75
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Stucki, Jeff Compensation -720.33
Piper III, Tip Compensation -609.51
Buns, Paul Compensation -1,837.94
Plessel, Andrew M Compensation -564.33
Rout, William L Compensation -720.33
Brandt, Dylan Compensation -664.92
Hancock County Auditor Elections -616.10
Five Star Shop Service Supplies -175.00
ACCO Injection Fitting -98.44
Ag Source Samples -208.50
Michael D. Troe October 2023 -450.00
US Postal Service stamped envelopes -812.50
Certified Fire Fire Extinguisher -291.00
Nelson Septic Service LLC Septic Tank Cleanout - Buns Apt -374.50
Earl W Hill Legal Work - Ordinances -879.32
Waste Management Garbage -2,254.62
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.73
Allaint - Water Electric -204.75
Alliant- Road Electric -131.64
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -668.07
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Ben Patten Reimbursement -295.60
Paul M Buns Water Operator -387.00
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,569.87
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -18.50
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -508.25
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -90.90
IowaMWCA Work Comp Ins -582.00
Gold-Eagle Deisel -294.40
Amazon Books & Supplies -225.25
Bartelt, Verla Wages -92.94
Swingen, Lisa Wages -793.73
Dahle, Angela L Wages -24.25
Harms, Nancy E Wages -30.99
Swingen, Matthew Wages -30.99
Alliant - Library Electric -67.45
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -73.04
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Simmering-Cory Iowa Codific Ordinance -542.00
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -175.43
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
United States Treasury SS, MED and Fed -861.23
IPERS IPERS -571.15
November 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 6, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:01pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, and Andy Plessel
Absent: Dylan Brandt, Tip Piper
Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for October 9, 2023, payment of bills totaling $22,293.15 and financial reports, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
Public Hearing for Water Fund Budget Amendment: Hearing was opened at 6:02pm
Hearing was closed at 6:27, Motion was made to approve Amendment by Plessel, 2nd by Rout
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Ball Park Usage: Alternative usage of the Ballpark was discussed, looking for options of what is best for the property. Discussed the option of selling to a developer or the city doing something else with the property. The discussion was put on hold until the full council can meet and discuss.
Water Tower Compression Pump: Council discussed purchasing a new pump at a cost of approximately $650. Rout made the motion to purchase, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0
DNR Water Permit Reissue: Discussed was the reissue of the city Water Permit due to testing not being submitted on time.
Resolution Approving the Central Disposal Landfill submitted to Iowa DNR: Motion by Plessel to approve, 2nd by Stucki
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Building Permit for 19 Bush Ave: Motion by Plessel to approve new shed building on property, 2nd by Rout
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Open for Discussion: December meeting moved to Monday, Dec. 11 due to Council Members that are unavailable for the regular schedule of the first Monday of the month.
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 6:58 PM, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 3 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for October
General $39,326.95 Road $1644.00 Emergency $962.87
Water $3066.22 Sewer $7104.11 Benefits $2757.63
Library $18.13
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -447.66
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -37.03
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,236.62
Buns, Paul Wages -30.29
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Phyllis Schutjer. Reimburse -95.73
Ewald David Supplies -344.72
Iowa Rural Water Dues -305.00
Nelson Septic Service LLC Septic Tank Pumping -6,225.00
Michael D. Troe September 2023 -450.00
Ag Source Samples -417.25
Waste Management Garbage -2,210.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -88.69
Allaint - Water Electric -197.39
Allaint - Ball field Electric -18.41
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -673.43
Alliant- Road Electric -97.25
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -31.09
USPS 2 Rolls Stamps -132.00
CNA Surety bond -100.00
Hancock County Treasurer 2023 City Property Taxes 2401110030 -6.00
Amazon Books & Supplies -523.47
Titonka Food Center Supplies -9.18
Clinton Schujter mowing -400.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
Bartelt, Verla Wages -123.92
Swingen, Lisa Wages -172.55
Dahle, Angela L Wages -444.30
Alliant - Library Electric -41.01
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.92
Michael Frederick Book -50.00
Angie Dahle Books for Trunk or Treat -208.89
United States Treasury Fed, SS and Med -740.62
IPERS October IPERS -541.57
October 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 9, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dylan Brandt at 6:12pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (Mayor Pro Tem)
Absent: Mayor Paul Buns (Dylan Brandt Acting Mayor Pro Tem Throughout proceedings)
Rout made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for September 4, 2023, payment of bills totaling $42862.27 and financial reports, Piper seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Abstained from all voting as acting Mayor Pro Tem)
OLD BUSINESS
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow: Discussed having Bushing put into Cylinder and ordering 2 new springs, one for immediate replacement and one spare.
NEW BUSINESS
Gold Eagle Co-op: Requested removal of Septic Tank Charge at Main Street Location: Discussed the Co-op location on Main Street that was torn down and the request by them to stop paying septic. The council’s opinion on the matter is they must pay until loan is completed as the city has required for others in the past that have requested the same, but we will offer them the opportunity to pay in one lump sum if they would prefer.
Amend Budget – Water Fund (Maintenance on Water Tower): Council discussed adding $20,000 to the budget to cover maintenance and past work done to the water tower. Stucki made the motion to add funds, Piper seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Abstained from all voting as acting Mayor Pro Tem)
Adjournment: Plessel made motion to adjourn at 6:58 PM, Piper seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for August
General $9576.52 Road $2287.79 Emergency $110.71
Water $3384.44 Sewer $7345.13 Benefits $317.06
Library $18570.50
Claims Paid
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Clinton Schujter mowing -400.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -88.63
Ag Source Samples -378.25
Iowa DNR Annual Water Use Fee 2024 -115.00
First Sate Bank Loan Payment -9,191.54
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -677.50
Allaint - Water Electric -283.00
Allaint - Ball field Electric -21.70
Alliant- Road Electric -139.02
IMT Insurance 2023 Payment -15.00
Michael D. Troe August 2023 -450.00
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -31.09
Waste Management Garbage -2,183.55
Gold-Eagle Chemicals -149.94
Maguire Iron interior tank cleaning -18,883.00
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
Ben Patten Reimbursement -142.72
Hawkins Chemicals -186.52
Amazon Books & Supplies -188.75
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -403.90
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,051.50
Petty Cash Replenish Petty Cash -57.95
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance State Withholding -924.63
United States Treasury SS, Med and Fed -796.18
IPERS September IPERS -582.79
Petty Cash Replenish Petty Cash -57.95
September 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 4, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, September 4, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dylan Brandt at 6:03pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (Mayor Pro Tem)
Absent: Mayor Paul Buns (Dylan Brandt Acting Mayor Pro Tem Throughout proceedings)
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for August 7, 2023, payment of bills totaling $20488.35 and financial reports, Rout seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
OLD BUSINESS
Chicken Ordinance No. 229 – Third Reading: Motion to Approve Third Reading by Piper, seconded by Piper.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Motion to Pass Ordinance made by Rout, seconded by Plessel
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow: Prices of approximately $850 with part numbers gathered by Piper, Motion to purchase parts made by Stucki, seconded by Rout
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
USDA Loan Report: Report was reviewed and discussed.
Annual Financial Report: Report was reviewed and discussed.
Trees on Post Office Lot:
Discussed trimming versus cutting down trees that appear to be dying on the north side of the Post Office building. Agreed by council to remove trees. Tentative date of set for the weekend of Sept. 23-24 for council members to gather and remove 2 trees.
2nd Chances Building Update: Gave council information in regards to ownership of the building and tax status. Owner of record with County is not owner who currently owns property. He is taking care of this with the intent to sell the building.
Fridge for Ballfield: Option of giving the old fridge from the Fire Dept. to the Ballfield was put forth by Stucki and accepted by council as an option if no other acceptable solution is presented.
City Printer: Council was updated on the old city printer that no longer is working. A temporary replacement was purchased and will be used over the next month to evaluate if it will work long term or if a more commercial model will be needed.
Open for Discussion: Next meeting of the City Council of Woden will take place on the second Monday of October, the 9th.
Adjournment: Rout made motion to adjourn at 6:58 PM, Plessel seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for August
General $9935.27 Road $3273.93 Emergency $0.00
Water $4239.49 Sewer $7070.52 Benefits $0.00
Library $31.54
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
Amazon Books & Supplies -445.08
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Hancock County Treasurer 2023 City Property Taxes -608.00
Bruce Kluver Hog Slats for City Lot -540.00
Hansen Mechanical Septic Pumps -2,855.50
IMT Insurance 2023 Payment -130.00
Niacog dues FY '24 -178.60
Ag Source Samples -47.25
Michael D. Troe July 2023 -450.00
Waste Management Garbage -1,906.68
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -16.03
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.07
Allaint - Water Electric -295.17
Alliant- Road Electric -123.86
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -673.99
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
Paul M Buns Water Operator and Park Repairs -255.00
Hawkins Chemicals -199.52
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -525.09
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -55.53
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,066.31
Ben Patten Reimbursement -350.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -89.59
Ewald David Office Supplies - Printer -306.98
Clinton Schujter mowing -1,200.00
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -203.82
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
United States Treasury SS, Med and Fed August Taxes -770.19
IPERS August IPERS -552.37
Bartelt, Verla Wages -92.94
Swingen, Matthew Wages -149.75
Swingen, Lisa Wages -638.44
Harms, Nancy E Wages -123.92
Alliant - Library Electric -62.08
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.33
August 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:00pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (arrived at 6:30)
Absent: None
Piper made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for July 10, 2023, payment of bills totaling $17146.73 and financial reports, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
OLD BUSINESS
Chicken Ordinance No. 229 – Second Reading: Motion to Approve Second Reading by Piper, seconded by Plessel.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
City Burn Site - Update: No further information gathered, tabled till next month.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: No further progress, tabled till next month.
Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow: Piper will be taking measurements after meeting and pricing out options.
NEW BUSINESS
Dora’s Taco Truck Vendor Permit: Motion was made by Stucki to grant a 1 year license to Dora’s Taco Truck owners to allow them a once a month visit to Woden, seconded by Rout
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
City Street Financial Report: Report was discussed and Motion was made by Plessel to accept report, seconded by Stucki.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
441 Howard Ave Abandoned Property Update:
Discussed that partial payment of outstanding debt had been paid. Also discussed other properties in town and potential resolutions.
Open for Discussion: Discussed the growing vandalism of public property in Woden, particularly at the parks and fire station, and discussed potential resolutions to help mitigate the problem and deal with perpetrators.
Discussed getting quotes to install further city drain tile at the alleyway corner on 2nd street between Main and Way Ave.
Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 7:06 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Income for August
General $3239.30 Road $0 Emergency$18.59
Water $4007.66 Sewer $6310 Benefits $60.77
Library $177.97
Claims Paid
Amazon Books & Supplies -258.58
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -197.45
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
Bartelt, Verla Wages -154.91
Swingen, Matthew Wages -185.89
Swingen, Lisa Wages -483.13
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -31.21
Clinton Schujter mowing -1,600.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -89.04
Ewald David Office Supplies - Amazon -25.62
Brandt Farm Drainage LLC Repair and Replace Tile -858.93
Iowa One Call 5 notifications -4.50
Ag Source Samples -27.50
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Annual NPDES Permit Fee -210.00
Michael D. Troe June 2023 -450.00
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -670.77
Allaint - Water Electric -330.09
Allaint - Ball field Electric -43.60
Alliant- Road Electric -135.53
BMC Aggregates rock -348.75
Waste Management Garbage -1,905.85
Woden City Sewer Sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Ben Patten Reimbursement -96.17
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,132.97
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -55.53
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -484.69
IPERS IPERS -596.57
United States Treasury SS, Med and Fed -839.89
Alliant - Library Electric -61.32
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.38
Gold-Eagle Grass Seed -110.60
Paul M Buns Water Operator -200.00
July 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 10, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 6:03pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper, Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt (arrived at 6:45)
Absent: None
Stucki made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for June 5, 2023, payment of bills totaling $28023.58 and financial report, Piper seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
OLD BUSINESS
Chicken Ordinance No. 229 – First Reading: Motion to Approve First Reading by Piper, seconded by Plessel.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
City Burn Site - Update: Discussed revisiting putting the Burn Site out by the Lagoon. Mayor Buns and/or Councilman Rout will attempt to contact owner of record to arrange discussions.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: Sewer certification test planned by Paul Buns end of month or early next month.
Purchase of Forks for City Tractor: Forks purchased and delivered.
Purchase of Backup Sewer Equipment: Ordered 2 replacement Septic Pumps and 2 replacement Motor Start Contactor for control boxes based off of prices quoted of $1323.34 per pump and $104.41 per contactor. Awaiting Delivery.
Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow: Piper will be taking measurements and getting pricing for ordering.
Open for Discussion: Discussed using a trailer as opposed to a bin for recycled cans/bottles.
NEW BUSINESS
Building Permit 201 Main – Brody Cox: Motion to approve the permit made by Plessel, seconded by Piper.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Brandt Absent for Vote)
Wastewater Treatment Facility Inspection Report Review: Paul discussed the report with the council, no problems were found.
Mosquito Spraying: Discussed if we should spray now or hold off. Council decided to hold for now.
Library Board Raises: Council was made aware of Library Wage Adjustments.
Open for Discussion: Discussed face plates not present to cover electric breaker switches on panels in both north and south parks. Covers will be appropriated and installed.
Discussed Dora’s Taco Truck visiting Woden on Friday, July 21 from 5-7 PM.
Rock Bunker costs were discussed and Ben was given go ahead to proceed with purchase and construction. Motion to approve the building permit for the project was made by Piper, seconded by Plessel.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Inverter for city truck was discussed. Bill Rout will get pricing for 1800KW inverter for next meeting
Adjournment: Rout made motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM, Stucki seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for June
General $7216.19 Road $2260.60 Emergency $22.39
Water $3967.73 Sewer $7270.11 Benefits $73.17
Library $10.96
Claims Paid
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Annual Public Water Supply Fee -25.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -87.16
Ben Patten Reimbursement -67.55
Paul M Buns Reimburse -1,058.78
Riekens Plumbing & Heating Water Heater Element Fire Department -136.15
Iowa league of Cities Member dues 7/1/23-6/30-24 -375.00
Alliant- Road Electric -120.49
Allaint - Ball field Electric -20.38
Allaint - Water Electric -283.37
Michael D. Troe May 2023 -450.00
Ag Source Samples -27.50
Algona Machine & Supply, Inc. Rebuild Snow Plow -449.80
Waste Management Garbage -1,923.64
Schumacher Well Drilling Inc Replace Water Tower Pump and Pipe -11,597.70
Gold-Eagle Chemicals -232.61
Cassie Schutjer Reimburse -595.00
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,421.76
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -387.75
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -55.53
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Alliant - Library Electric -55.36
NuWay-K&H Energy LP -416.66
Beacon Subscription -629.56
Overdrive e book sub -339.48
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.36
Bartelt, Verla Wages -103.27
Harms, Nancy E Wages -43.02
Swingen, Matthew Wages -129.08
Swingen, Lisa Wages -538.36
Clinton Schujter mowing -800.00
Woden City Sewer sewer Parks -135.00
City of Woden Sewer Monthly Sanitary Sewer -45.00
USPS Postage -70.05