Regular Meeting of the City Council was November 11th, 2024, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards, Jenness.
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #24-33, “Transfer of Funds, Res#24-33, “Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Soliciting Written and Oral Comments on the City’s 2025 Budget Amendments”,
Res #24-35, “Resolution Approving Statement of Completion and Final Acceptance of Work for the Marcus Community Trail by the Council of Marcus, Iowa”, Annual Finance Report, ICAP Cyber Security Risk Control Recommendations. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Res #24-34 “Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting 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, And Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Joe Frangione, Marcus Postmaster asked the Council to consider making the west side of Locust Street no parking outside of the Post Office. The mail truck has troubles getting into the driveway from the East because of congestion and patrons have troubles seeing around the parked cars coming out of the post office driveway.
Issac Cruz, Cruz Electric present his proposal for LED light replacements for City buildings using the Mid-American grant for Commercial buildings. The Council will review the proposal and make a decision at the December meeting.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Whited to approve first reading of Ordinance 364, “An Ordinance Amending International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, in the City of Marcus, Iowa”. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Edwards to waive second and third reading of Ordinance 364. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Whited to approve first reading of Ordinance 365 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Marcus, Iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Publication of Minutes”. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Whited, seconded by Jenness to waive second and third reading of Ordinance 365. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to approve first reading of Ordinance 366 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Marcus, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Bond Requirements”. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Whited, seconded by Edwards to waive second and third reading of Ordinance 366. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Edwards to approve first reading of Ordinance 367, “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Marcus, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Electronic Meetings.” Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to waive second and third reading of Ordinance 367. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Ebert to approve first reading of Ordinance 368, “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Marcus, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Fiscal Management”. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Whited to waive second and third reading of Ordinance 368. Ayes: all. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Clerk report- KRP is currently on-site conducting their yearly City examination.
NO Public Works report.
Police report by Chief Flikeid. Last month, Flikeid was asked by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to present on Sexual Assaults in Rural Iowa, reported of on-going investigation and death investigation on behalf of the County.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn 5:28 pm. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on November 21, 2024

City of Marcus October 2024 Bills

ACCESS SYSTEMS
PRINTER INK 202.67
AFLAC
BENEFITS 241.32
AG STATE
GAS/DIESEL 167.68
ALA MEMBERSHIP
RENEWAL 117.00
AT&T MOBILITY
PHONE 108.27
BADGER METER
SERVICES 194.78
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN
WATER COOLER 20.25
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES 8.78
BUILDERS SHARPENING &
PARTS 84.97
CAEDC
DUES 4,820.00
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 47.94
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
CHEROKEE COUNTY TREAS
PROPERTY TAX 2.00
CITY OF MOVILLE
NUISANCES 643.96
CRONIN, TANNER
HSA 208.34
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFITS 278.26
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
CLOTHING REIMBURSE/HSA
562.66
EFTPS
STATE TAXES 6,038.36
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
TRAINING 599.14
FARMERS STATE BANK
BANK FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 524.00
FREDERICK WELDING
LABOR & PARTS 59.74
GAME & FISH
SUBSCRIPTION 12.00
GARDEN GATE
RENEWAL 32.00
GODADDY.COM
WEBSITE HOST 22.17
GREAT AMERICA
COPIER LEASE 178.24
HARVEY, ROBIN
MILEAGE REIMBURSE 882.22
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 1,289.39
HOLIDAY INN
LODGING 237.44
IMWCA
WORKERS COMP/AUDIT
1,907.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL 18.00
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC.
DUES 355.00
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 77.53
KD PARTS & REPAIR
PARTS 176.06
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT
SWEEPER REPAIRS
2,459.88
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
HOTEL/MOTEL
TAX/TOWER RENT 554.55
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 242.37
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 208.52
MCCLURE
WATER ENGINEER 6,450.25
MID-SIOUX OPPORTUNITY
SERVICES 2,000.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES 2,297.68
MODERN MARKETING
SUPPLIES 157.29
MOTOR PARTS
PARTS 417.56
NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK &
TRAILER
TRUCK REPAIR 325.71
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 20.69
OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF
SIOUX CITY
GARAGE DOOR REMOTES
144.00
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 318.64
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,168.00
SCE, LLC
SEWER REPAIR 3,520.54
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT RENT 141.59
SIMMERING-CORY
CODE UPDATES 873.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE/SALES TAX 2,500.64
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
SALES/WET 1,732.87
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC
BENEFITS 175.80
WELLMARK
INSURANCE 8,597.95
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 826.61
Accounts Payable Total
63,315.85
Invoices: Paid 19,193.89
Invoices: Scheduled 44,121.96
Payroll Checks 18,181.97
REPORT TOTAL 81,497.81
GENERAL 30,878.01
ROAD USE TAX
8,148.12
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
1,601.00
AMERICAN RELIEF FUNDS
6,450.25
WATER 13,200.33
SEWER 9,288.01
LANDFILL/GARBAGE
11,932.09
TOTAL FUNDS 81,497.81

REVENUE:
GEN $202,132.78
RUT $12,086.28
EMP BEN $18,880.73
LOST $16,238.03
TIF $5.77
RES. GIFTS $17,577.66
DEBT $,18,198.48
WW $32,317.96
SEWER $19,410.00
SW $12,236.87
TOTAL REVENUE $349,174.56

EXPENSES:
GEN $39,586.84
RUT $85,125.36
EMP BEN $11,995.88
LOST $8,401.39
RES. GIFTS $-402.70
TRAIL $6,152.50
ARF $9,177.50
WW- $20,052.23
SEWER $34,901.16
SW $11,957.79
TOTAL EXPENSES-$226,947.95
Published in the Marcus News on November 21, 2024

Notice

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE City Council OF the City of Marcus, IOWA ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF not to exceed $130,000 WATER REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Marcus, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 9th day of December, 2024, at 5:00 o’clock P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 222 North Main Street, Marcus, Iowa, City of Marcus, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City and the Iowa Finance Authority, and the issuance to the Iowa Finance Authority of not to exceed $130,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes to evidence the obligations of the City under said Loan and Disbursement Agreement, in order to provide funds to pay the costs of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and equipping all or part of the Municipal Water System. The Notes will not constitute general obligations or be payable in any manner by taxation, but will be payable from and secured by the Net Revenues of the Municipal Water System.
The proceeds of the Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes may be applied to pay project costs directly or to pay interim financing which the City will issue in anticipation of the future receipt of funds or Note proceeds applicable to the foregoing project and purpose.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City, to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of said Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of Notes or will abandon the proposal to issue the Notes.
This Notice is given by order of the Council of City of Marcus, Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this 11th day of November, 2024.
Robin A. Harvey City Clerk, City of Marcus, State of Iowa
Published in the Marcus News on November 21, 2024