Regular Meeting of the City Council was held January 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Absent: Jenness
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Schmillen to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Treasurer’s Report, Res #26-01“Transfer of Funds”, Res #26-02, “Resolution Naming Depositories”, Official Newspaper- Marcus News, Committees, City Clerk & City Attorney. Ayes: Ebert, Schmillen, Whited., Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Bill Anderson and Brian Freed presented the annual report for CAEDC.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Edwards to approve Res. #26-03 “A Resolution Authorizing the City of Marcus to Purchase Real Estate”. Property at 113 S Locust St. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on allowing Little Sioux Corn Processors to dispose of industrial waste. An Ordinance change would be necessary. Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen, to have Matt Dreckman talk to LSCP to see if they will be willing to pay legal fees to change ordinance and a set fee for disposal. Ayes: Ebert, Schmillen, Edwards. Nayes: Whited. Motion carried.
Motion by Whited, seconded by Schmillen to approve signing the Waiver of Covenants for Lot 13 in the Business Park allowing it to be permitted for use as educational purposes. Ayes: Ebert, Schmillen, Whited. Abstained: Edwards. Motion carried.
Clerk Harvey informed the Council that Dallas Carey has resigned as the Library Director and there will be an open house hosted by the Library Board on January 15th, 11:30-1:30.
Public Works report was given by Matt Dreckman.
Chief Flikeid gave the report of arrests, Iowa DOT installed the license plate reader at a temporary location on Main St. It will be moved to HWY 143 when they get the permit approved.
Mayor Bunt gave an Economic Development update. He will work on a job description and work with MEDCO on finding someone for this position.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn regular meeting at 5:45 pm and enter into budget workshop. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn budget workshop at 7:04pm. All ayes, Nayes: none. Motion carried.Pat Bunt – Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey, Clerk, IaCMC/IaCMFO
Published in the Marcus News on January 22, 2026

City of Marcus December 2025 Bills
AG STATE
DIESEL/FUEL 262.36
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
DVDS 990.25
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE 151.15
BADGER METER
SERVICES 242.30
BF&S
LAWNCARE 2,217.72
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 13.95
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
CLOTHING 107.96
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CAREY, DALLAS
REIMBURSE 23.38
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 49.14
CHEROKEE CO AUDITOR
ELECTION FEES 1,182.72
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEE 5,764.09
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SECONDARY ROAD
SAND 417.66
CHEROKEE REGIONAL CLINIC
DRUG TESTING 182.00
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUISANCE 697.45
COAST TO COAST
BARRICADE TAPE 187.15
CRARY HUFF LAW FIRM
LEGAL SERVICES 6,020.61
CROCHET!
RENEWAL 34.00
D&A CLEARING HOUSE
DOT INQUIRY 3.75
DEMCO INC
SUPPLIES 110.68
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA 416.67
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
RENEWALS/SUPPLIES/PARTS
1,059.31
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 233.75
FREDERICK WELDING
MATERIAL/LABOR 114.46
GOLDEN WEST IND SUPPLY
SUPPLIES 316.83
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA 416.67
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 166.26
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
SUPPLIES 51.00
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP 1,429.00
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL
RENEWAL 19.95
IOWA INFORMATION
MEDIA GROUP
JOB ADVERTISE 67.60
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
365.00
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 12.51
MARCUS CHAMBER
DUES 200.00
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 167.33
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 126.48
MCCLURE
WATER PROJECT
27,034.40
MEANS KIM
CLEANING 150.00
METERING & TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE CONVERSION
2,571.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES 3,202.68
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES 220.01
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 99.76
PETTY CASH
PETTY CASH 132.97
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 335.50
REHAB SYSTEMS INC
STORM MANHOLE REHAB
2,100.00
RODER GAS & OIL INC
DIESEL/FUEL 1,542.13
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 2 MONTHS
12,515.90
STARNET
LIFT STATION MONITORING
240.00
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 416.67
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
SALES TAX 196.85
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
WET 1,634.22
UNITYPOINT CLINIC-OCCUPATINAL
DOT TESTING 84.00
VANDER POL EXCAVATING
FENTON ST REPAIR
62,145.00
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 713.08
EFTP
FED/FICA 3,932.85
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE WITHHOLDING TAX
1,081.36
AFLAC
BENEFITS 241.32
WELLMARK
BENEFITS 9,267.24
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFITS 357.40
TRIONOFO
BENEFITS 175.80
IPERS
BENEFITS 2,438.37
PAYROLL 28,120.83
TOTAL 186,620.97

GENERAL 39,738.88
ROAD USE 50,335.51
EMPLOYEE 969.71
WATER 37,636.94
SEWER 4,276.57
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 18,279.99

REVENUE:
GEN $30,271.48
RUT $11,973.39
EMP BEN $1,726.66
LOST $39,397.53
RES. GIFTS $9,833.34
DEBT $5474.97
WW $34,304.84
WTR PLT $27,034.40
SEWER $19,932.86
SW $12,596.99
TOTAL REVENUE $192,646.43

EXPENSES:
GEN $30,877.99
RUT $9,511.35
EMP BEN $6,086.40
LOST $13,814.98
WW $16,939.74
SEWER $7,704.41
SW $5,788.78
TOTAL EXPENSES $90,723.65
Published in the Marcus News on January 22, 2026