Regular Meeting of the City Council was held December 8th, 2025, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited. Absent: Edwards.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Treasurer’s Report, Res #25-33 “Transfer of Funds”, Powder Players, Inc. Snowmobile Club Request, Marcus Community Center Class C Retail Alcohol License, Hometown Christmas Parade Permit, Recommendation of Shari Lehnoff to the Library Board. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
The budget workshop was set for January 13, 2026, following the regular Council meeting.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to approve Res. #25-35, “A Resolution Terminating Economic Development Contract”. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to have City Attorney move forward with the abandonment process for 205 N Beech St. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Clerk Harvey gave an update on property 113 S Locust St. The property has a lien and taxes were reportedly paid. Attorney Hines is confirming that information. He will be in contact with the property owner to move forward with him giving the property to the City.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to approve Res. 25-34, “A Resolution Approving Occasional Cleaning Services at City Hall.” Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Chief Flikeid gave the report of arrests.
No public works report.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn meeting 5:19 pm. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt – Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey, Clerk, IaCMC/IaCMFO
Published in the Marcus News on December 18, 2025

City of Marcus
November 2025 Bills
AFLAC
BENEFITS 241.32
AG STATE
FUEL 378.88
AG STATE
FUEL 253.68
ALPHA WIRELESS
RADIO BATTERIES 494.48
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
BOOKS 484.34
AT&T MOBILITY
CELLPHONE 151.38
BADGER METER
SERVICES 241.98
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 53.95
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
GLOVES 24.99
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES 96.68
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE 72.80
CAREY, DALLAS
BENEFIT 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 49.14
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUISANCES 791.58
CRARY HUFF LAW FIRM
LEGAL SERVICES 1,086.01
CRONIN, TANNER
BENEFIT 416.67
CRUZ ELECTRIC
EXHAUST FAN 1,009.04
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFITS 357.40
DETAILS CUSTOM PRINT
RECYCLING CALENDARS
470.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
BENEFIT 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
BENEFITS 416.67
EFTP
FED/FICA 4,636.46
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
POSTAGE/SUPPLIES/TRAINIG
211.29
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
WATER TEST 287.25
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
WATER TEST 188.75
FREDERICK WELDING
STEEL 20.01
GANNON, BOB
ECO DEV 200.00
GODADDY.COM
DOMAIN RENEWAL 21.99
HARVEY, ROBIN
BENEFITS 416.67
HARVEY, ROBIN
SUPPLIES/MILEAGE 128.00
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 20.00
HEARTLAND RADAR, LLC
RADAR TEST 80.00
HOLIDAY INN
TRAINING 237.44
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP 864.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL 55.80
IPERS
BENEFITS 3,887.14
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 43.87
MARCUS COMMUNITY
CENTER
TOWER RENT 250.00
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 1,127.51
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 132.23
MID AMERICAN ENERGY CO
STREET LIGHTS 2,327.36
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES 2,500.30
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES 72.63
OK ONE STOP LTD
SKID TIRES 920.00
PETTY CASH
POSTAGE 20.96
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 451.87
RODER GAS & OIL INC
FUEL 366.81
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION
HYDRANT REPAIR 1,140.00
SERVICE TECH OF
CENTRAL IOWA
HYDRANT REPAIR 2,974.14
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAXES 683.63
TRIONOFO
BENEFITS 175.80
UMB
GO BOND ‘17 FEES
5,575.00
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 9,267.24
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 864.96
TOTAL53,912.53

PAYROLL CHECKS 12,865.20
REPORT TOTAL 66,777.73
GENERAL 19,531.62
ROAD USE 11,130.04
EMPLOYEE 1,280.67
WATER 15,182.72
SEWER 6,292.85
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 5,764.09

REVENUE:
GEN $61,324.17
RUT $24,892.15
EMP BEN $1,321.17
LOST $12,103.73
RES. GIFTS $6,000
DEBT $5,433.51
TRAIL $1,000
WW $43,796.55
WTR PLT $16,413.44
SEWER $19,849.57
SW $11,839.08
TOTAL REVENUE $203,973.37

EXPENSES:
GEN $43,443.61
RUT $7,048.12
EMP BEN $7,283.53
LOST $17,291.04
DEBT $5,575.00
WW $13,287.88
WATER PLANT $20,076.64
SEWER $5,674.94
SW $12,055.59
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,736.35
Published in the Marcus News on December 18, 2025