Regular Meeting of the City Council was held April 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Jenness, Whited, Edwards, Schmillen. Absent: Ebert. Also, present: Mari Radtke, Doug Dreckman, Clay Leavitt, Noah Wieseler
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen open public hearing for the Purpose of Solicity Written and Oral Comments on the City’s 2024 Budget Amendments. Ayes: Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
There were no written or verbal comments.
5:02 pm Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Whited to close public hearing. Ayes: Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Whited, seconded by Jenness to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #24-11, “Resolution Approving the City’s Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget”, Res #24-12 “Transfer Funds”. Marcus Community Golf Course Class C Liquor License Outdoor Sales, Marcus Trail 5K Color Run permit. Ayes: Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Noah Wieseler, Candidate for House Representative District 14 introduced himself to the Council.
Clay Leavitt, Marcus Fire Chief asked the Council to approve two new members to the Fire Department, Rachel Neddemeyer and Trace Godberson. The department now has 26 members, of which 21 of them are EMTs. Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to approve Marcus Fire Department recommendations. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Whited to approve four-year term reappointment of Robin Harvey to the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority Board. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Edwards to approve the hiring of Simmering-Cory as Grant Administrator for CDBG for future water plant improvements at the price of $1,000 to write grant and $20,000 to administer. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Whited to approve Ten Corps change orders totaling $9,549.35 for the Clubhouse. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Whited to approve second Reading of Ordinance 360, “An Ordinance Modifying Water and Sewer Rates.” Ayes: Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Doug Dreckman, Public Works let the Council know this month Public Works will be taking snow fences down, fill in pot holes, picking up sticks from the weekend winds, turn water back on at the ball fields and clean up the park.
Police Chief Brian Flikeid announced K9 Vulcan and his handler Jackie Stephens attended the United States Police Canine Association Detector Dog Trials, once again becoming certified in Narcotics Detection, gave his arrest report. The Suicide Prevention Coalition has a scholarship application for students entering the health field or related field. April is Domestic Assault Awareness Month.
Council member Schmillen shared he’d had been approached about adding cement in front golf cart shed number three’s doors to keep animals out. Brooke Hansen would form it up himself. It would take about half a yard. No Council action was taken. Council member Jenness announced Belle Olson will be the pool manager this summer. Lifeguard applications are coming in daily.
Clerk Harvey will be gone to training April 17-19 and April 24-25 the office will be closed to the public.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Edwards to adjourn 5:30 pm. All Ayes. Nayes: none.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on April 18, 2024.

Marcus City 2024 March Bills

AFLAC
BENEFIT 241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 583.62
AGRIVISION
PARTS 91.76
ALESCH, KIRK
SEWER CLEAN UP 240.00
ADI ARCHITECTURE
CLUBHOUSE FEES 6,277.50
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE 91.24
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC
ANNUAL AGREEMENT 1,822.01
BADGER METER
SERVICES 193.42
BAKER & TAYLOR
BOOKS 17.99
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS
TRAFFIC CONES 756.76
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 28.25
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES 23.05
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE 25.46
C-PLUS ENTERPRISES, INC
1/2 FREEZER 7,789.00
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 46.74
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 208.34
CURRENTWARE, INC
ANNUAL LICENSE 321.00
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL 278.26
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HAS 416.67
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX 5,365.72
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
BOOKS 1,015.25
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 33.00
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER LEASE 169.04
GWORKS
SOFTWARE 300.00
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA 416.67
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 10.00
IA DEPT OF NATURAL RES
CERTIFICATION FEE 120.00
IOWA WORKFORCE DEV
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES
69.52
IPERS
BENEFIT 3,612.38
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 27.73
JEO CONSULTING GROUP
TRAIL FEES 1,112.50
KING REINSCH PROSSER
& CO LLP
ANNUAL EXAMINATION
7,300.00
MARCUS FIRE ASSOCIATION
1/2 ASSESSMENT 8,179.00
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 103.90
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 658.77
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS
2,462.08
MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC, INC
TESTER 14.53
MODERN MARKETING
SUPPLIES 218.90
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES
$ 119.36
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 167.76
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 312.63
REHAB SYSTEMS INC
JET SEWER LINE 640.00
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 302.44
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,116.60
TEAM LAB
SPRAY PAINT 119.00
TEN CORP INC
CLUBHOUSE #6 230,838.74
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAX/WET 2,062.19
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
LIFE/STD 175.80
WELLMARK
BENEFIT 8,597.66
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 749.75
Accounts Payable Total
$ 309,876.51
Payroll Checks 15,537.79

REPORT TOTAL 325,414.30
GENERAL 36,256.68
ROAD USE TAX 10,717.93
RESTRICTED GIFTS 244,905.24
TRAIL PROJECT 1,112.50
WATER 12,822.77
SEWER 7,718.49
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,880.69
TOTAL FUNDS 325,414.30

REVENUE:
GEN 23,151.84
RUT 8,797.83
EMP BEN 2,017.29
EMERG 429.60
LOST 13,439.15
TIF 13.67, RES
GIFTS 382,776.82
DEBT 6,202.08
TRAIL 10,968.79
WW 20,499.43
SEWER 118,212.50
SW- 12,313.13
TOTAL REVENUE 498,822.13

EXPENSES:
GEN 27,701.48
RUT 9,391.40
EMP BEN 7,414.81
LOST 301,043.14
RES. GIFTS 330,307.04
TRAIL 44,294.00
WW 15,112.82
SEWER 7,601.48
SW 11,880.69
TOTAL EXPENSES 714,822.23
Published in the Marcus News on April 18, 2024.