Regular Meeting of the City Council was held March 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Whited, Edwards, Schmillen. Also, present: Darrell Downs, Steven Schuetz, Mari Radtke, Shane Tymkowicz, Laura Sievers, Doug Dreckman, Connie Edwards
Pledge of Allegiance
Shane Tymkowicz, Iowa DOT gave the Council a presentation of the proposed single-lane Roundabout to be constructed in 2026 at the Corner of HWY 3 and HWY 143. Laura Sievers, Iowa DOT updated the Council that patch work on HWY 143 from the old Casey’s north to the Railroad will be done this summer while repaving from HWY 3 to the Old Casey’s will happen in the summer of 2025.
Mari Radtke owner of Marcus News introduced herself to the Council. Elaine Rassel has been the paper representative for a number of years and Mari will be attending the meetings for the upcoming future.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Ebert to approve Consent Agenda with the removal of Marcus Community Golf Course Class C Liquor License Outdoor Sales: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #24-06, “Transfer Funds”, Res #24-07, “Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Soliciting Written and Oral Comments on the City’s 2024 Budget Amendments”, The Old Panhead Restaurant & Liquor License, City of Marcus Tax Abatement Plan Marcus Lumber. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to Approve 1st Reading of Ordinance 360, “An Ordinance Modifying Water and Sewer Rates.” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to approve Res #24-08, “Resolution for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocation”. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Ebert to set Special Council Meeting for April 1st at 5:15pm. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Schmillen to publish for Sealed bids for Lagoon Lease. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Grant Administrator Recommendation from Committee tabled to next regular meeting.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Edwards to approve City of Marcus Tax Abatement Plan for Schmillen Construction Inc. Ayes: Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Abstain: Schmillen. Motion carried.
The Council discussed and rejected purchasing old style light pole from Leo Unkers.
Doug Dreckman, Public Works updated that potholes are being patched, the last of the winter storm sticks are being picked up, and once it rains the dump with be burnt.
No police report.
Clerk Harvey shared the Annual Audit from KPR with four findings; lack of segregation of duties, Landfill fund has negative balance, which is correcting itself over time, payroll finding – use of old IRS form, and business transactions that may represent conflicts of interest with Schmillen Construction.
Mayor Bunt mentioned that the Clubhouse project is on schedule, McClure met with City Staff to collect information to start water study, City wide garbage clean-up is April 22nd.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn 5:50 pm. All Ayes. Nayes: none.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on March 21, 2024.

Marcus City February 2024 Bills

ACCESS SYSTEMS
COPIER INK 206.24
AFLAC
BENEFIT 241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 516.57
AGRIVISION
TILLER 2,780.00
AHLERS & COONEY, P.C.
REGISTRATION FEE 35.00
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE 91.24
BADGER METER
SERVICES 199.12
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
GAS LINE MOVED 3,429.79
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 35.25
BUNT, PAT
MILEAGE 97.82
C-PLUS ENTERPRISES, INC
BAR STOOLS/FREEZERS
4,242.00
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 46.74
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CHEROKEE REGIONAL CLINIC
DRUG TESTING 37.00
COVERTTRACK GROUP INC
ANNUAL RENEWAL 624.20
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 208.34
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL 278.26
DETAILS CUSTOM PRINT
DECALS 160.00
DOWNS, DARRELL
ECO DEV ADVOCATE 200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA 416.67
E-KIT TRAINING
TRAINING 595.00
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX 5,422.64
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
TRAINING 840.87
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 318.00
FREDERICK WELDING
REPAIRS 1,493.69
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER 74.65
GWORKS
SOFTWARE 360.00
HARVEY, ROBIN
HSA 416.67
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 532.21
HIRSCHMAN FABRICATION, LLC
PAINT HANDRAIL 160.00
IA DEPT PUBLIC HEALTH
RENEWAL 70.00
IPERS
BENEFIT 3,749.69
JACK’S UNIFORMS & EQUIP
SUPPLIES 77.95
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 66.87
JEO CONSULTING GROUP
TRAIL ENGINEERING 705.00
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
HOTEL TAX 946.90
MARCUS LUMBER
FURNACE REPAIR 1,105.27
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 259.71
MCCLURE
WATER PLANT ENGINEER
1,980.50
MICROMARKETING LLC
DVDS 98.46
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS 5,064.95
MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC, INC
PH METER 207.50
MODERN MARKETING
SUPPLIES 226.32
MOTOR PARTS
PARTS 129.86
OAKLAND
SOFTWARE RENEWAL
3,100.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 35.67
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 302.63
POST MASTER
STAMPS 204.00
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 324.52
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,116.60
STAN HOUSTON
MILWAUKEE CHARGER
224.00
TEN CORP INC
CLUBHOUSE PAYMENT #5
326,877.25
TEN POINT CONSTRUCTION CO
TRAIL MOBILIZATION 3,589.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE/SALES TAXES /WET
854.45
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
LIFE/STD 175.80
TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL
MESQUITO SPRAY CONTRACT
4,085.00
UNITYPOINT CLINIC-
OCCUPATINAL
DRUG TEST 42.00
VALLEY GLASS
WEATHER STRIP 35.00
WELLMARK
BENEFIT 8,592.59
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 774.05
WESTERGAARD & HERBOLD, P.L.C.
LEGAL SERVICES 2,092.50
Accounts Payable Total
404,162.32
Payroll Checks 16,363.90

REPORT TOTAL 420,526.22
GENERAL 32,826.91
ROAD USE TAX 12,309.48
RESTRICTED GIFTS 335,022.52
TRAIL PROJECT 4,294.00
WATER 16,346.31
SEWER 7,846.31
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,880.69
TOTAL FUNDS 420,526.22

REVENUE:
GEN $5,284.70
RUT $11,111.91
EMP BEN $169.15
EMERG $36.01
LOST $17,754.00
TIF $11.43
RES. GIFTS $9,009.13
DEBT $4,324.50
TRAIL $10,080.02
WW $19,506.52
SEWER $18,578.98
SW $12,277.49
TOTAL REVENUE $108,143.84

EXPENSES:
GEN $19,659.39
RUT $12,690.04
EMP BEN $7,543.37
LOST-$4,228.09
RES. GIFTS $237,820.27
WW $14,728.52
SEWER $7,033.07
SW $11,932.09
TOTAL EXPENSES
$315,634.84
Published in the Marcus News on March 21, 2024.