Regular Meeting of the City Council was February 10th, 2025, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards, Jenness.
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Whited to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #25-03 “Transfer of Funds, Res#25-04, “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 2026 Budget”, Application for Tax Abatement Under the Marcus Urban Revitalization Plan Todd & Kristi Ames. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Whited, Edwards. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Bob Gannon introduced himself to the Council as a candidate to fill the vacancy of Economic Development. Bob has vast experience including past City Government and Economic Development.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to approve Res 25-05, “Resolution Approving Contract for Economic Development”. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmillen, seconded by Edwards to approve Edmunds GovTech Software contract. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Schmillen to approve 28E Agreement with City of Moville Contract for Inspection/Enforcement Personal. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, seconded by Schmillen to approve Res #25-06, “A Resolution Terminating City Attorney Contract”. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Mayor Bunt asked for interested Council members to join the City Attorney Subcommittee. Schmillen and Jenness volunteered.
Council directed Clerk Harvey to look into making Employee Handbook changes regarding part-time employment and insurance offered.
Council member Whited has agreed to be the City liaison with the Community Center Board. Whited attended the January Community Center Board meeting and gave the Council an update.
FY26 budget follow-up items: the personal committee recommended 3.5% raises, add $45,000 for street repairs on Fenton St from Hwy 143 past the nursing home, Clerk Harvey cautioned street funds are low and all other larger repairs will need wait and $5,000 for the Community Center.
No Public works report. Discussion was held that City Crews can help remove Ash Trees at the Golf Course during regular working hours if it doesn’t conflict with other City operations.
Chief Flikeid gave his arrest and dogs at large report. Flikeid also reported that he went to the Capitol last month to advocate for a few new bills.
Mayor Bunt let the Council know that the Hometown Guesthouse had submitted a request to rezone their lot from Highway Commercial to Residential. The Business Park Covenants prohibit residential except for independent living and/or retirement homes and facilities. Majority of the lot owners will need to vote yes to have the Covenants amended and proceed with the rezoning process.
Council member Schmillen mentioned that the street sign for the corner of Downs and Eagle Ave in the business park needs to be replaced.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Schmillen to adjourn regular meeting 6:07 pm. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey, Clerk, IaCMC/IaCMFO

City of Marcus January 2025 Bills

ACCESS SYSTEMS
INK 218.51
AFLAC
BENEFIT 241.32
AHLERS & COONEY, P.C.
WATER PLANT LEGAL FEES
5,075.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES/BOOKS 207.25
AT&T MOBILITY
CELL PHONES 149.55
BADGER METER
SERVICES 216.59
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS
SUPPIES 96.41
BIRDS&BLOOM
RENEWAL 29.27
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES 33.97
C-PLUS ENTERPRISES, INC
RANGE WARRENTY/FREIGHT
710.35
CAREY, DALLAS
HSA 416.67
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
BOOKS 47.94
CHEROKEE COUNTY
LANDFILL FEES 5,764.09
COVERTTRACK GROUP INC
TRACKING RENEWAL 600.00
CROCHET!
RENEWAL 34.00
TANNER CRONIN
HSA 416.67
DELTA DENTAL
BENEFIT 714.80
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS
HSA 416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW
HSA 416.67
EFTPS
FED/FICA 9,012.24
ELAN FINACIAL SERVICES
CLASS REG/BOOKS/POSTAGE
903.93
ELECTRIC PUMP
LIFT STATION 240.00
FARMERS STATE BANK
ACH FEES 75.00
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL
ANALYSIS 75.00
HARVEY, ROBIN
HAS/MILEAGE 700.87
HAWKINS INC
CHEMICALS 555.65
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
BATTERY 210.00
IOWA ONE CALL
ONE CALL 29.70
IOWA OUTDOORS
RENEWAL 15.00
IPERS
BENEFIT 4,020.70
JEFF’S FOODS
SUPPLIES 19.56
JEO CONSULTING GROUP
TRAIL ENGINEERING FEES
2,433.75
MARCUS COMMUNITY CENTER
HOTEL TAX/TOWER RENT
579.72
MARCUS LUMBER
SUPPLIES 250.98
MARCUS NEWS
PUBLICATIONS 165.28
MCCLURE
WATER PLANT ENGINEERS
12,501.25
MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY,INC.
SUPPLIES 287.83
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY
UTILITIES 3,207.88
OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE
AUDIT FEES 175.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION
SUPPLIES 300.53
POST MASTER
WATER BILLS 319.76
POWER SOLUTIONS
EMERGENCY SIREN
TROUBLESHOOT 2,265.50
RODER GAS & OIL INC
GAS 420.65
SANITARY SERVICES INC
GARBAGE FEES 6,103.75
STEFFEN TRUCK EQUIPMENT
PTO CLUTCH 3,938.21
TASTE OF HOME
RENEWAL 10.70
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
STATE TAXES/WET 1,858.24
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA
WET 1,229.37
WELLMARK
INSURANC 9,267.25
WESTEL SYSTEMS
PHONE/INTERNET 810.55
Accounts Payable Total
75,656.28
Invoices: Paid 24,696.29
Invoices: Scheduled 50,959.99
Payroll Checks 17,320.67
REPORT TOTA 92,976.95
GENERAL 25,445.52
ROAD USE TAX 12,451.12
TRAIL PROJECT 2,433.75
AMERICAN RELIEF FUNDS
12,501.25
WATER 14,943.22
CASH-WATER PLANT 5,075.00
SEWER 8,259.25
LANDFILL/GARBAGE 11,867.84
TOTAL FUNDS 92,976.95

REVENUE:
GEN $9,143.64
RUT $12,820.67
EMP BEN $226.43
LOST $22,037.55
TIF $9.01
RES. GIFTS $13,081.27
DEBT $4,414.61
TRAIL $500.00
ARF $3,380.10
WW $20,101.58
WP $117,687.50
SEWER $17,412.00
SW $12,086.81,
TOTAL REVENUE $232,901.17

EXPENSES:
GEN $36,672.96
RUT $10,841.81
EMP BEN $8,945.41
LOST $4,297.09
RES. GIFTS $500.00
TRAIL $0
ARF $11,776.00
WW $14,580.71
SEWER $26,497.24
SW $11,893.54
TOTAL EXPENSES $126,004.76
Published in the Marcus News on February 27, 2025