Regular Meeting of the City Council was held April 10, 2023, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Schmillen, Jenness, Frangione, Enneking. Also, present: Elaine Rassel, Zack Rassel, Doug Dreckman, Brian Flikeid
Pledge of Allegiance
5:00pm Motion by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to open public hearing, “Fiscal Year 2024 Budget”. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
No written or oral comments were expressed. Clerk Harvey told the Council the change from last month’s approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget is the reduction of $1,328 in Emergency Funds revenue.
5:02pm Motion by Frangione, seconded by Schmillen to close public hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded Enneking to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #23-09 “Resolution Approving 28E Agreement Between the Cherokee County, Iowa, The City of Aurelia, Iowa and the City of Marcus, Iowa for the Administration of Medicolegal Death Investigator Services”, Res #23-14, “A Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024”, Res #23-15, “Transfer of Funds”, Res #23-16, “Setting Time & Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Soliciting Written & Oral Comments on the City’s 2023 Budget Amendments”, The Hawkeye Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Sales, ICAP Recommendations, Marcus Trail Color Walk/Run 5k Permit, 180 Day Gambling License for Clubhouse Raffle. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Mayor Bunt asked the Council to consider using matured funds from CDs donated by Sand Seed on the clubhouse and trail at the request of Chuck Sand. Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Enneking to not spend funds on clubhouse or trail. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Schmillen to reinvest the matured CDs at the best rate available within our approved banks as general funds. Ayes: all Nayes: none Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Enneking to approve amending the budget. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Doug Dreckman gave Public Works update. They are currently in the process of cleaning up the park, cleaning the streets, filling potholes, picking up sticks from yards. Water has been restored at the park. They will be flushing hydrants the week of April 17th. Concerns on recycling dumpsters always full right after they are dumped. Maybe City wants to consider having them dumped two times a week or doing recycling weekly at homes.
Brian Flikeid gave the police report. The new squad car is in and will go to Des Moines to get equipment installed. Scams are on the rise. With warm weather, golf cart and ATV use. The police department has already had calls about underage drivers. Arrest report was given, K9 Falcon was recently used during a drug search. The Ford Taurus is currently broken down but will get fixed and work on selling it to another City or government agency.
Mayor Bunt discussed with the Council a request from a citizen for a pickle ball court. A suggestion was made to contact Cleghorn to use their old tennis courts. Holmes Street testing came back it doesn’t meet specifications to be re-poured. Repair work will need to be on hold until the official report is received. Council member Enneking had safety concerns from a citizen about kids climbing the fence of the community center.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to adjourn at 5:46 pm. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
ATTEST:Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Pat Bunt- Mayor
Published in the Marcus News on April 20, 2023

City of Marcus
March 2023 Bills
AFLAC
BENEFITS 241.32
ALYSSA HERBOLD, P.L.C.
LEGAL SERVICES 393.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
PRINTER 178.96
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
BOOKS/SUPPLIES 467.91
ADI ARCHITECTURE
CLUBHOUSE 30,692.00
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE SERVICE 91.18
BAKER & TAYLOR
BOOKS 484.76
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 33.25
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 46.74
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 208.34
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL 278.26
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA 416.67
EFTPS
ED/FICA TAX 5,113.08
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 38.65
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
NALYSIS 33.00
FREDERICK WELDING
STEEL 97.75
GIS BENEFITS
BENEFITS 153.22
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER LEASE 150.83
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 40.00
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA 416.67
HOLZHAUER MOTORS
POLICE CAR 43,215.50
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL
PERIODICALS 19.95
IOWA WORKFORCE DEV
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 65.17
IPERS
BENEFITS 3,461.35
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 38.89
JEO CONSULTING GROUP
ENGINEERING 2,515.00
KING REINSCH PROSSER
& CO LLP
AUDIT 1,490.00
WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER
LIBRARY PROGRAM 375.00
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
TOWER RENT/PROPERTY TAX
430.00
MARCUS FIRE ASSOCIATION
1/2 TAX ASSESSMENT
8,179.00
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 1,297.37
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 345.92
MICROMARKETING LLC
DVDS 147.17
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS
4,977.68
MODERN MARKETING
LIBRARY PROGRAM 70.85
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES 6.83
MOTOROLA
VEHICLE COMM SYSTEM
5,350.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 158.31
POST MASTER
POSTAGE 277.92
REHAB SYSTEMS INC
STORM SEWER CLEAN 690.00
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 373.80
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,129.45
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION
WATER LEAK REPAIR 1,465.51
SCHMILLEN SERVICES
GRIND STUMPS 297.60
STAN HOUSTON
PATCH MIX 825.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAXES/WET 1,824.04
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 8,274.46
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 649.80
Accounts Payable Total 139,324.59
Invoices: Paid 24,220.43
Invoices: Scheduled 115,104.16
Payroll Checks 14,953.63
REPORT TOTAL 154,278.22
GENERAL 109,053.78
ROAD USE TAX 10,254.63
TRAIL PROJECT 2,515.00
WATER 13,230.33
SEWER 7,330.94
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,893.54
TOTAL FUNDS 154,278.22

REVENUE:
GEN $16,043.21
RUT $7,300.32
EMP BEN $1,887.32
EMERG $360.62
LOST $14,773.45
TIF $14.25
RES. GIFTS $3647.23
DEBT $6,830.65
TRAIL $2,536.80
ARF $106.34
WW $17,998.11
SEWER $16,953.45
SW $12,672.23
TOTAL REVENUE $101,125.02

EXPENSES:
GEN $38,690.56
RUT $7,300.32
EMP BEN $1,887.32
LOST $14,773.45
RES. GIFTS $799.20
TRAIL PROJECT $2,515.00
WW $12,154.51
SEWER $6,613.37
SW $11,893.54
TOTAL EXPENSES $91,633.09
Published in the Marcus News on April 20, 2023