Regular Meeting of the City Council was held November 13th, 2023, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen. Absent: Frangione. Also, present: Steve Schuetz, Elaine Rassel, Gary Edwards, Doug Dreckman, Brian Flikeid, Matt Freeman
Pledge of Allegiance
5:00pm Motion by Enneking, seconded by Ebert to open public hearing on the Proposed Sale Concerning Real Estate in Marcus Business Park to Ten Corp, Inc. and Clay Leavitt in the City of Marcus, Iowa.” Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
There were no written or oral comments.
5:02pm motion by Schmillen, seconded by Ebert to close public hearing. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #23-38, “Transfer Funds”, Res #23-39, “Approve Sale Concerning Real Estate in Marcus Business Park to Ten Corp, Inc. and Clay Leavitt”, Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Matt Freeman addressed the Council concerning the sidewalk running east and west on his property. It is damaged and leads nowhere, he would like to remove it at this time leaving the section closest to the corner. Motion by Enneking, seconded by Jenness to approve removal of the sidewalk with the understanding that the City could request it be reinstalled at a later date. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to approve health insurance renewal of 3.91%. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, Enneking to approve the hiring of Mitchell McDonald as part-time officer pending MIPI Testing. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Ebert to approve first reading of Ordinance 359, “An Ordinance for Mobile Food Units”. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Jenness to approve waiving second and third reading of Ordinance 359. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to approve Res.#23-40, “Resolution to Set Mobile Food Truck Vendor Permit Fees”. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Schmillen to approve Res. #23-41, “Resolution Setting Salaries for Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Marcus, Iowa July 2023-June 2023” Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Public Works Superintendent Doug Dreckman gave an update that the water plant is working properly again after electrical adjustments and the new well pump malfunctioned after one month and has been replaced. Public works cut trees down in the right of way in preparation for the Trail and are working to put up Christmas lights while the weather is warm.
Police Chief Flikeid gave his arrest reports. He along with DHS gave a presentation with stimulated googles and drunk driving at the High School. He also has free gun safety locks available at City Hall. He gave the Council the opportunity to see Officer Stephans and her K9 seek out drugs hidden in the basement of City Hall following the Council meeting.
City Clerk Robin Harvey gave the Council the Annual Finance Report, the Annual Road Use Report, and the IPERS Audit for review. King Reinsch Prosser will be at City Hall for an annual exam November 14th & 15th.
Mayor Bunt gave the Council an update on the construction of the new clubhouse. City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving November 23rd and 24th.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to adjourn at 5:25 pm. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on November 23, 2023

City of Marcus
October 2023 BILLS
ACCESS SYSTEMS
INK 230.64
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
BENEFITS 26.28
AFLAC
BENEFITS 361.98
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 1,062.07
AGRIVISION
PARTS 419.83
ALA MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP 120.00
ALYSSA HERBOLD, P.L.C.
SERVICES 315.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES 27.78
AT&T MOBILITY
CELLPHONE 91.23
BADGER METER
SERVICES 5.96
BAKER & TAYLOR
BOOKS 17.42
BARRY ELECTRIC LLC
WELL MOTOR 170.00
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 45.55
BUILDERS SHARPENING &
PARTS 96.24
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE REIMBURSE 65.50
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 46.74
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES
GOLF COURSE TESTING 742.00
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUISANCE 1,641.25
CNA SURETY
SURETY BOND 752.03
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL 278.26
DETAILS CUSTOM PRINT
GARBAGE CALENDAR 435.00
DETECTACHEM, INC
DRUG TEST 128.76
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 200.00
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX 8,060.43
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
SUPPLLES/BOOKS/TRAINING
650.56
FARMERS STATE BANK
BANK FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 366.25
FRANK DUNN CO
40 BAGS PATCH MIX 660.00
GIS WORKSHOP LLC DBA
GWORKS
SUPPLIES 151.53
GOODLAND PUMP & SUPPLY CO
CAMERA WELL 865.00
GRANDMA’S GARDEN
BALLOONS 36.11
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER LEASE 74.65
HACH COMPANY
REAGENTS 318.64
HARVEY, ROBIN
MILEAGE REIMBURSE 269.16
HOLIDAY INN
LODGING 224.00
HYDRO OPTIMIZATION
REMOTE SUPPORT 750.00
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP 601.00
INTOXIMETERS
SUPPLIES 125.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL 24.30
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC.
DUES 355.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEV
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 83.02
IPERS
BENEFITS 5,606.81
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 173.15
JJSS, LLC
JET SEWER CLUBHOUSE
300.00
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
TOWER RENT/PROPERTY TAX
2,407.74
MARCUS FIRE ASSOCIATION
1/2 TAX ASSESSMENT
8,179.00
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 91.92
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 289.87
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS 6,736.74
MOTOR PARTS
PARTS 292.90
MOUSER DIGGING & PUMP
PUMP/PIPE/VALUE 74,669.15
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 196.08
PETTY CASH
SUPPLIES/POSTAGE 188.76
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS/STAMPS 495.33
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 414.47
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,193.70
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION
STORM SEWER/VALUE/LEAK
22,419.32
STAN HOUSTON
STARTER PULLEY KIT 20.00
TEN CORP INC
CLUBHOUSE PROJECT
169,842.48
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAX/WET 2,862.61
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
BENEFITS 175.80
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 8,275.92
WEST LAKE RANCH LLC
SIGN PROGRAM 500.00
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 765.14

Accounts Payable Total 337,830.15
Invoices: Paid 28,396.91
Invoices: Scheduled 309,433.24
Payroll Checks 23,880.87
REPORT TOTAL 361,711.02

GENERAL 38,428.48
ROAD USE TAX 15,937.63
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 619.39
RESTRICTED GIFTS
170,884.48
WATER 115,177.77
SEWER 8,705.48
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,957.79
TOTAL FUNDS 361,711.02

REVENUE
GEN $187,002.23
RUT $12,114.01
EMP BEN $18,582.40
EMERG $3,957.77
LOST $23,152.05
TIF $27.14
RES. GIFTS $76,472.99
DEBT $15,193.66
TRAIL $5,108.03
ARF $3,007.47
WW $26,834.40
SEWER $23,449.49
SW $12,345.80
TOTAL REVENUE $407,447.44

EXPENSES:
GEN $33,508.13
RUT $9,777.77
EMP BEN $9,083.49
LOST $4,601.73
RES GIFTS $6,305.06
WW $17,772.64
SEWER- $8,951.44
SW $12,022.04
TOTAL EXPENSES 102,103.06
Published in the Marcus News on November 23, 2023