Special Meeting of the City Council was held February 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Whited, Edwards, Schmillen. Also, present: Michael Washburn, Ian Davis, Tim Holmes, Darrell Downs, Steve Schuetz, Matt Dreckman, Doug Dreckman, Brian Flikeid.
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #24-03, “Transfer Funds”, Res #24-04, “Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Soliciting Written and Oral Comments on the Maximum Tax Dollars for Certain Levies for the City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget”, City of Marcus Tax Abatement Plan for Ronald and JoAnn Erickson Revocable Trust, City of Marcus Tax Abatement Plan for Jordan’s Meat Market, City of Marcus Tax Abatement Plan for Steve & Denise Phillips, Triple C Pest Control Contract. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Michael Washburn and Ian Davis from McClure Engineering had a presentation for the Council on Marcus’s current water plant and upcoming needs. To determine the best future solution for the City, McClure will need to do a six to nine month study. Motion by Jenness, seconded by Whited to approve Standard Agreement for Consulting Services with McClure. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Edwards to approve Mayor Bunt’s appointment of Jenness and Ebert as Committee Members for Selection Review Committee for Procurement of Services for CDBG Funded Projects. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Ebert to approve Resolution #24-05, “Publication for Grant Administration Services to Assist with a Project Funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)” Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Tim Holmes presented a Golf Course Business Plan. Funds raised are at $1.3 million but there is still a funding gap to complete the project. It was decided that any funds not raised yet but needed to pay for construction and equipment will be part of the Golf Course Lease. City Attorney, Alyssa Herbold will draft a new one-year lease.
Clerk Harvey asked the Council if there were any new items to be included in the next budget not already discussed. There was nothing new to add.
Matt Dreckman reported public works has been doing winter shop projects along with snow removal after the blizzard. Dreckman mentioned the Little League is planning to sell/move the current equipment shed at the Little League field and upgrade in size to house the new Little League mower and drag.
Brian Flikeid, Police Chief reported he was part of the Amber Alert Standoff between Remsen and Marcus. He also gave his arrest report.
Mayor Bunt mentioned that the Clubhouse project is on schedule.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to adjourn 6:25 pm. All Ayes. Nayes: none.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on February 22, 2024.

City of Marcus
January 2024 Bills
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
BENEFITS $26.28
AFLAC
BENEFITS $241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL $1,860.62
ALL SEASONS CENTER
WSI TRAINING $500.00
ALPHA WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS
ANNUAL AGREEMENT $384.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES $32.89
AT&T MOBILITY
CELLPHONE $91.24
BADGER METER
SERVICES $187.20
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER $19.25
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
CLOTHING $59.83
BUILDERS SHARPENING &
PARTS $64.96
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE REIMBURSE $80.40
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA $833.30
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS $46.74
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES $5,764.09
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUISENCES $216.27
CROCHET!
RENEWAL $28.00
TANNER CRONIN
HSA $416.68
DATA443 RISK MATIGATION
RANSOMWARE $60.95
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFITS $278.26
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE $200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA $833.30
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA/MILEAGE REIMBURSE
$907.71
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX $5,708.44
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
BOOKS $383.93
FARM COLLECTOR
SUBSCRIPTION $54.95
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES $75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS $75.00
FREDERICK WELDING
SUPPLIES $161.92
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER LEASE $149.30
GWORKS
SOFTWARE RENEWAL
$5,603.00
HACH COMPANY
REAGENTS $342.36
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA/STAMPS $1,073.53
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS $985.89
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
REPAIRS $2,116.57
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL
RENEWAL $19.95
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL $3.60
IPERS
BENEFITS $3,685.39
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES $17.39
KELLEN EXCAVATING
TREE REMOVAL $2,500.00
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
TOWER RENT $265.74
MARCUS LUMBER
REPAIR $460.88
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS $209.17
MEANS, KIM
SENIOR CENTER CLEANING
$100.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS
$5,192.56
MOTOR PARTS
SUPPLIES $168.91
MURPHY TRACTOR &
EQUIPMENT
PARTS $1,112.66
TRIVISTA – IOWA
PARTS $184.53
OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE
AUDIT FEES $175.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES $270.00
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS $303.16
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS $387.84
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES $6,168.00
STARNET TECHNOLOGIES
SERVICES $240.00
TEN CORP INC
CLUBHOUSE CONSTRUCTION
$233,051.19
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAXES/WET $2,044.32
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
BENEFITS $175.80
UNITED BANK OF IOWA
LOST CD $265,529.17
VERMEER SALES & SERVICE
PARTS $325.91
WELLMARK
BENEFITS $8,598.04
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET $916.22

Accounts Payable Total
$561,968.69
Payroll Checks 16,705.16
REPORT TOTAL $578,673.85
GENERAL $29,153.39
ROAD USE TAX $16,686.35
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $18.39
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$134,689.47
RESTRICTED GIFTS
$233,104.79
AMERICAN RELIEF FUNDS
$130,839.70
WATER $14,589.24
SEWER $7,660.43
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $11,932.09
TOTAL FUNDS 578,673.85

REVENUE:
GEN $9,252.71
RUT $12,631.42
EMP BEN $129.60
EMERG $27.59
LOST $140,030.17
TIF $7.75
RES. GIFTS $121,272.23
DEBT $4,607.11
TRAIL $863.23
ARF $1,547.96
WW $19,661.55
SEWER $19,964.87
SW $12,717.58
TOTAL REVENUE $342,913.77

EXPENSES:
GEN $42,442.84
RUT $9,898.47
EMP BEN $8,022.65
LOST $4,533.25
RES. GIFTS $313,940.42
WW $14,669.47
SEWER $7,737.36
SW $11,944.94
TOTAL EXPENSES $413,435.65
Published in the Marcus News on February 22, 2024.