Regular Meeting of the City Council was held December 13th, 2021, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Hansen presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Klassen, Frangione. Absent: Jenness, Enneking. Also, present: Zack Rassel, Elaine Rassel, Steve Schmillen, Doug Dreckman, Brian Flikeid, Pat Bunt, Noreen Bunt
Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Klassen to approve agenda, minutes, bills, and clerk’s report. Ayes: Ebert, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Frangione to approve appointment of Laura Letsche to the Planning and Zoning board for another five-year term. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Frangione to approve first reading of Ordinance 352, “An Ordinance Adding New Paragraphs to a Subsection within the Recreational Parking Prohibition” Ayes: Ebert, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Ebert to approve Res 21-45, “A Resolution Transferring Funds.” All Ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Klassen, seconded by Frangione to approve Res 21-46, “A Resolution Setting Salaries for Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Marcus, Iowa.” All Ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Ebert to approve Marcus Community Center Class C Liquor License. All Ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Frangione to approve The Hawkeye Amended Ownership update for Class C Liquor License. All Ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Klassen to set January 3rd, 2022, at 5pm for budget workshop. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
No public works report.
Police Chief Flikeid gave the Council his arrest reports for the past month, he has current arrest warrants out for a child abuse case and separate drug case. Discussion was held on the need for additional policing for traffic enforcement.
Clerk Harvey let the Council know that the Snowmobile Club is willing to put up new signage along the trail. They are having troubles getting news signs and will post as soon as possible.
Mayor Hansen presented Councilmember Klassen with a Certificate of Appreciation for his ten years of service to the City of Marcus. Councilmember Ebert present Mayor Hansen with a Certificate of Appreciation for his four years in office. Mayor Hansen concluded on how impressed he has been with the Community of Marcus regarding volunteers for community events like the Sesquicentennial and Hometown Christmas. He also commented on how this community has many great things happening for its size. Mayor Hansen adjourned the meeting at 5:37pm.
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Mayor-Hansen
Published in the Marcus News December 23, 2021.

City of Marcus
NOV 2021 BILLS
ABSOLUTE INSPECTION LLC
SERVICES $465.73
AFLAC
BENEFIT $361.98
AMAZON
BOOKS $25.54
BADGER METER
SERVICES $170.88
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER $32.00
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
HEATER/SUPPLIES/TOOLS $489.99
BUILDERS SHARPENING &
PARTS $4.40
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
TRAVEL EXPENSES $59.43
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE
GAS $142.09
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS $45.54
CHEROKEE CO AUDITOR
ELECTIONS $1,039.96
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES $5,764.09
COAST TO COAST
SUPPLIES $199.98
TANNER CRONIN
HSA $208.34
DARRIN CROW
LIBRARY PROGRAM $200.00
DETAILS CUSTOM PRINT
GARBAGE MAGNETS 400 $268.00
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE $200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA $416.63
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA $416.63
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX $6,776.68
ELECTRIC PUMP
SEWER PUMP $11,821.23
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES $34.90
FIRST ABSTRACT & LOAN
LOT 11 ABSTRACT $300.00
FIRST COOPERATIVE ASSOC
GAS/DIESEL $453.46
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS $26.00
GIS BENEFITS
BENEFIT $121.38
GOLDEN WEST IND SUPPLY
SUPPLIES $349.15
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER LEASE $77.16
HALLETT MATERIALS
SAND $486.16
HANSEN, HARLAN
MILEAGE REIMBURSE $321.56
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
TIRE REPAIR $57.00
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP $654.00
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MLA REGISTRATION $80.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL $74.70
IPERS
BENEFIT $4,529.55
JEFF’S FOODS
DISTILLED WATER $1.09
JENSEN WELL
WELL PIPE $19,792.90
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD
BOOKS $131.00
KD PARTS & REPAIR
PART $3.95
KING REINSCH PROSSER & CO LLP
AUDIT FEES $4,850.00
KINGDON, ELIZABETH
HSA $208.26
KLASSEN, DIANNE
CHRISTMAS TREES $136.94
MAINSTREET CHECKS
DEPOSIT BOOKS $48.79
MARCUS COMMUNITY
CENTER
TOWER RENT/HOTEL/
PROPERTY TAXE $2,172.23
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES $1,977.46
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS $146.43
MEANS, KIM
SENIOR CENTER CLEANING $200.00
MICROMARKETING LLC
DVDS $60.95
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS $4,577.82
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES $38.70
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES/PAPER/
COMPUTER BAG $538.51
POSTMASTER
WATER BILLS/BOX RENT $543.20
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA $416.63
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS $1,077.90
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES $6,270.80
SOUTHDALE NURSERY
HARNESS $486.83
STARNET TECHNOLOGIES
SEWER LIFT DATA $100.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA STATE/SALES TAXES $1,255.00
U.S. CELLULAR
SERVICES $94.73
UMB
GO ‘17 FEES $250.00
UMB
17 GO INTEREST $10,062.50
WELLMARK
NSURANCE $7,774.06
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET $799.92
Accounts Payable Tota
$100,690.74
Invoices: Paid $35,780.31
Invoices: Scheduled $64,910.43
Payroll Checks $19,957.94
REPORT TOTAL $120,648.68

GENERAL $29,854.50
ROAD USE TAX $12,183.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $654.00
DEBT SERVICE $10,312.50
WATER $35,281.25
SEWER $20,328.54
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $12,034.89
TOTAL FUNDS $120,648.68

REVENUE:
GEN $24079.87
RUT $9,470.54
EMP BEN $3,239.52
EMERG $613.46
LOST $31,370.14
TIF $11.90
DEBT $8,729.22
TRAIL $100
AFR $263.12
WW $21,032.13
SEWER $15,709.16
SW $12,717.90
TOTAL REVENUE $127,436.96
EXPENSES:
GEN $32,625.06
RUT $10,316.72
EMP BEN $6,714.81
LOST $3,717.11
DEBT $10,312.50
WW $16,397.10
SEWER $8,143.66
SW $12,034.89
TOTAL EXPENSES.$100,971.95
Published in the Marcus News December 23, 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE
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Monthly Service Charges
Single party, voice grade residential service, including local usage $18.00
Federal Subscriber Line Charge – Single Line $ 6.50
Customers have access to long distance, directory assistance, and operator service providers of their choice, at rates established by those carriers.
Broadband internet access service (BIAS) is available at a variety of rate and service levels. Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low-income customers that qualify.
Emergency 911 Services are provided and a surcharge is assessed at governmental rates.
Low-income individuals may be eligible for Lifeline telephone or broadband assistance programs which provide for discounts from the basic local service charges or Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) through specified governmental programs. Applicants must meet income-based criterion currently defined as at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participate in certain eligible federal programs. Supporting documentation of program eligibility or proof of household income is required.
You may only receive low-income assistance from one wireline or wireless telephone provider per household or one BIAS provider per household. If you have any questions regarding the company’s services or you want to apply for low-income telephone assistance, application forms can be obtained from WesTel Systems at 012 E. 3rd St, Remsen, Iowa or by calling 800-352-0006.
Published in the Marcus News December 23, 2021.