Regular Meeting of the City Council was December 9th, 2024, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards, Jenness.
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Ebert to open public hearing on the City’s 2025 Budget Amendments. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
There were no written or oral comments.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to close public hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Whited to open public hearing on the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $130,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Marcus, Iowa. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
No written comments were received. Oral comments had questions as to where the funds were to be used, why there was a test well and the reason for the location.
Motion by Ebert, Schmillen to close public hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Edwards to approve Res #24-39, “Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action for the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $130,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to approve Res #24-40, “A Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement By and Between the City of Marcus and the Iowa Finance Authority, and Authorizing and Providing for the Insurance and Securing the Payment of 130,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2024, of the City of Marcus, Iowa Under the Provisions of the Code of Iowa, and Providing for a Method of Payment of Said Note” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Whited to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #24-36, “Budget Amendments” Res #24-37, “Transfer of Funds, Res#24-38, “Resolution Approving Change Order for Ten Point Construction”, Powder Players, Inc. Snowmobile Club request, Marcus Community Center Class C Retail Request, Letter of Support for the Marcus Library Grant Application, Nancy Nelson/Grey’s Garage Façade Application. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Todd Martin, Marcus Community Center Representative, requested the Council to consider re-adding the Community Center to the budget for financial support after the state eliminated the special line item for community center property tax collection of around $6,000 a year.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Whited to approve Cruz Electric’s recommendations for replacing LED lighting in public buildings. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Whited to leave parking on both sides of Locust St between Pine Street and Cedar Street. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on amending the Urban Revitalization Plan to reflect changes effective July 1, 2024. This will be added to the proposed FY206 budget.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Jenness to approve trading the Grasshopper mower for a Spartan mower from Roder Oil. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Matt Dreckman, Public Works reported they are ready for winter weather.
Clerk Harvey, let the Council know that changes are being made to the current city administration software with increasing cost and it may be necessary to change software companies in the future.
Police report by Chief Flikeid gave his crime report and grant his is writing.
Mayor Bunt let the Council know there would be a Chamber ribbon cutting at the new Ag State gas pumps Wednesday, December 11th at 4pm.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn 5:41 pm. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey, Clerk, IaCMC/IaCMFO

City of Marcus Bills
NOVEMBER 2024
AFLAC
BENEFIT 241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 64.11
AT&T MOBILITY
EQUIPMENT 644.74
BADGER METER
SERVICES 216.59
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 12.25
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
CLOTHING 234.95
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE 56.95
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 47.94
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUISANCES 639.77
CONSUMER REPORTS ON
HEALTH
SUBSCRIPTON RENEWAL
32.10
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 208.34
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFTIS 278.26
DETAILS CUSTOM PRINT
500 RECYCLE MAGNETS
460.00
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 400.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
MILEAGE/HSA 501.76
EFTPS
FED/FICA 5,968.26
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES 1,599.02
ELECTRIC PUMP
PUMP REPAIR 1,691.50
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 1,533.00
GWORKS
LICENSE RENEWAL CLOUD
EDITION 9,600.00
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA 416.67
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 10.00
HUNDERTMARK CLG SYSTEMS
SUPPLIES 63.50
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP #6 836.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL 41.40
IOWA OUTDOORS
RENEWAL 15.00
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 62.00
JEO CONSULTING GROUP
TRAIL ENGINEER 14,138.75
KD PARTS & REPAIR
PARTS 5.88
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
TOWER RENT 304.60
MARCUS FIRE ASSOCIATION
1/2 ASSESSMENT 8,179.00
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 544.29
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 834.49
MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY,INC.
6’ ELGIN STRIP BRUSH
723.21
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHT 4,335.89
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES 78.91
NELSON, NANCY
FACADE PROGRAM 1,000.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 7.98
PEOPLE
RENEWAL 104.00
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 771.76
REMSEN BELL
RENEWAL 29.00
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 1,503.69
ROYALS YOUTH ASSOCIATION
SERVICES 2,000.00
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,116.60
TEN POINT CONSTRUCTION CO
PAYMENT #4 TRAIL 1,285.36
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
WET 1,802.22
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
BENEFITS 175.80
UMB
GO’17 FEES /INTEREST
6,675.00
VONDRAK LAW FIRM, LLC
SERVICES 1,220.00
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 8,598.04
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 762.95
ZIMMER FARMS GRAIN &
LIVESTOCK
SKIDLOADER LIGHTS 800.00

Accounts Payable Total 94,470.28
Payroll Checks 18,296.63
REPORT TOTAL 112,766.91
GENERAL 50,097.80
ROAD USE TAX 10,738.32
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 836.00
RESTRICTED GIFTS 377.65
DEBT SERVICE 6,675.00
TRAIL PROJECT 15,424.11
WATER 11,127.20
SEWER 5,610.14
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,880.69
TOTAL FUNDS 112,766.91

REVENUE:
GEN $13,007.11
RUT $12,864.73,
EMP BEN $1,028.65
LOST $13,134.27
TIF $5.75
RES. GIFTS $104.10
DEBT $5,425.57
WW $92,267.35
SEWER $18,776.51
SW $11,773.29
TOTAL REVENUE $168,387.33

EXPENSES:
GEN $22,853.19
RUT $10,076.14
EMP BEN $10,289.26
LOST $4,891.79
DEBT $6,675.00
ARF $6,450.25
WW $17,438.50
SEWER $11,965.00
SW $11,932.09
TOTAL EXPENSES $102,571.22
Published in the Marcus News on December 19, 2024