Marcus City
Council Meeting
Regular Meeting of the City Council was held July 10th, 2023, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Frangione. Absent: Schmillen. Also, present: Russ Hansen, Anna Erdman, Kaitlin Letsche, Doug Dreckman, Brian Flikeid
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to open public hearing Code of Ordinances of the City of Marcus, Iowa. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
There were no written or oral comments.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Ebert to close public hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Ebert to approve first reading of Ordinance 358, “An Ordinance Adopting the Code of Ordinances of the City of Marcus, Iowa.” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Enneking to open public hearing on proposed drawings, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of improvements for the project identified as Clubhouse at Marcus Community Golf Course, Marcus, Iowa,”
No written or oral comments.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Frangione to close public hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res Res #23-24, “Transfer of Funds”, Parade Permit, 5K Permit, The Hawkeye Street Closure, MAC Street Dance Closure, Lew’s Fireworks Contract. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Russ Hansen, Fire Chief had recommendations for new fire department members and informed the Council that the Marcus Fire Department will now have junior fire fighters and one nurse that is EMT only.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Frangione to approve Derrick Erdman, John Schmillen, Gage Johnson, Mason Carver, Brandon Dreckman, Eli Schlenger, and Morgan Fudge to the Fire and Rescue. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Ebert to approve Joe Frangione to a five-year term on Planning & Zoning. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking. Nayes: none. Abstain: Frangione.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Frangione to approve Todd Martin to a five-year term on the Board of Adjustments. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Frangione to approve 28E Agreement for Code Enforcement. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Properties with items placed in the right of way were discussed and the Council requested Dave Christensen provide a list of properties violating this ordinance before proceeding.
Anna Erdman and Kaitlin Letsche gave the Council an update on the Trail project. Final plans need to be submitted to the DOT by August 15th. Easements are in the process of being signed by the small amount of property owners the trail will affect. They continue to fundraise and apply for grant opportunities.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Frangione to approve Res. 23-25, “Resolution Supporting the Submittal of a Grant Application for Funding through the Iowa Department of Transportation State Recreational Trails Program.” Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Public Works report by Doug Dreckman; patch work on streets is in progress, found two cracked storm drains on Railroad Street. Holmes Street area will be poured this week. Playground equipment is to be installed by the MAC over the coming weekend.
Police Chief Flikeid gave his arrest report, he had mental health transports, and removed a dog from town. Chief Flikeid has been appointed to the Rolling Hills Mental Health Board. Iowa Attorney General meeting will be held on July 20th in Marcus hosting around 40 police, County wide disaster drill in Marcus the evening of July 12th.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to adjourn at 5:51 pm. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk Pat Bunt- Mayor
Published in the Marcus News on July 20, 2023

City of Marcus June 2023 Bills
ABSOLUTE INSPECTION LLC
SERVICES 2,076.86
AFLAC
BENEFITS 241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 885.29
AGRIVISION
PARTS 61.20
ALYSSA HERBOLD, P.L.C.
LEGAL SERVICES 1,015.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
BOOKS 172.38
ADI ARCHITECTURE
CLUBHOUSE ENGINEER
34,782.50
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE 91.13
BADGER METER
SERVICES 1,792.88
BAKER & TAYLOR
BOOKS 40.17
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 18.25
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
CHAIRS 238.31
CAEDC
SERVICES 4,165.00
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 46.74
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CORE-MARK
MIDCONTINENT, INC.
CONCENSSION SALES
1,944.03
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 208.34
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL 278.26
DIAMOND VOGEL
PAINT 1,886.90
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA 416.67
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX 7,643.10
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
TECH FEE 21.19
EZ LINER
SPRAYER PARTS 182.63
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 66.00
GCC ALLIANCE
CONCRETE CO INC
PARK PLAYGROUND
13,597.75
GOLDEN WEST IND SUPPLY
SUPPLIES 149.28
GRANT, STEVE
PAINTING 3,600.00
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER 74.65
GWORKS
SOFTWARE RENEWAL
3,070.15
HACH COMPANY
REAGENTS 143.70
HARVEY, ROBIN
PRINTER INK/HSA 615.62
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 2,754.70
HOG SLAT INC
PART 7.25
HUTCHESON ENGINEERING
PUMP 3,708.45
IA DEPT OF NATURAL RES
WATER SUPPLY FEE 118.72
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP 2,004.00
INSANE IMPACT
ELECTRONIC SIGN
15,999.99
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MEMBER DUES 970.00
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC.
REGISTRATION 340.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEV
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 87.24
IPERS
BENEFITS 3,383.22
JACK’S UNIFORMS & EQUIP
BADGE/ID HOLDER 28.95
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 88.13
KLASSEN, HAROLD
PAINT 557.02
MAGUIRE IRON INC
MAINT PLAN 14,750.00
MARCUS CHAMBER
FEES 150.00
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
TOWER RENT 295.24
MARCUS LUMBER
SIDING/SUPPLIES 2,599.71
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATION 176.23
MID-SIOUX OPPORTUNITY
SERVICES 1,000.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
STREET LIGHTS/UTILITIES
7,077.39
MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION
PLAYGROUND CEMEMT
5,229.00
MOTOR PARTS
PARTS 4.40
OLSON GARAGE
SWEEPER SUPPLIES 51.10
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 286.38
PETTY CASH
POSTAGE 31.89
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 277.92
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 430.22
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,142.30
SILVERSMITH DATA
GPS MARKING SYSTEM
6,450.00
SIMPCO
MEMBERSHIP DUES
1,379.00
STAN HOUSTON
SHOVEL 41.09
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAX/WET/SALES
2,361.23
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
LIFE/STD 76.61
UTILITY EQUIPMENT
PART 2.28
VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER
ANIMAL HOLDING 60.00
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 8,274.46
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 815.98
Accounts Payable Total
174,332.83
Payroll Checks 27,579.13
REPORT TOTAL 201,911.96
GENERAL 92,896.69
ROAD USE TAX 11,323.58
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 2,004.00
RESTRICTED GIFTS 34,782.50
WATER 38,633.51
SEWER 10,365.29
LANDFILL/GARBAGE
11,906.39
TOTAL FUNDS 201,911.96

REVENUE:
GEN $15,327.48
RUT $16,730.42
EMP BEN $473.78
EMERG $90.53
LOST $15,783.55
TIF $18.87
RES. GIFTS $65,726.40
DEBT $5,519.71
TRAIL $18,500.00
WW $21,222.25
SEWER $18,376.48
SW $12,874.91
TOTAL REVENUE $190,744.40

EXPENSES:
GEN $91,739.77
RUT $6,964.54
EMP BEN $7,939.96
LOST $4,879.31
RES. GIFTS $29,355
TRAIL PROJECT $21,635.00
WW $16,540.22
SEWER $6,976.59
SW $11,944.94
TOTAL EXPENSES $198,175.13
Published in the Marcus News on July 20, 2023