January 3, 2024
Wellman, Iowa
The Wellman City Council met in regular session in the Wellman City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with City Administrator, City Clerk, and the following Council Members: Angela Stutzman, Shannon McCain & Nathan Klostermann; Fern Bontrager & Aaron Fleming absent. The Consent Agenda was approved by Stutzman, seconded by McCain and all voted ayes. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from previous meeting, Approval of Annual Appointments, and the following:
12/22 Payroll
Nicole Castillo $430.31
Carrie R Geno $1,233.69
Laurelin E Geno $163.64
Megan E Harris $346.72
Fern J Bontrager $193.74
Anthony G Evans $193.93
Aaron M Fleming $193.74
Shannon K McCain $193.74
Ryan J Miller $276.78
Angela D Stutzman $193.74
Beth A VanWinkle $1,784.29
Betty J Johnston $70.21
Timothy J Garrett $2,384.34
Travis D Hartley $1,491.32
Rex A Peck $1,334.13
Josh S VanWinkle $1,406.36
Debra S Hill $863.65
Landon Humble $328.72
Brock A Lowenberg $29.09
Deana K Nolan $109.10
Shirley Y Brown $540.88
Kelly L Litwiller $2,254.72
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,335.22
Fed Taxes $4,979.62
State Taxes $1,490.00
IPERS $7,139.93
BC/BS $8,222.25
AFLAC $216.44
Baylee Goodwin, Deposit Refund $96.64
USDA, December Parkside Payment $2,532.00
Merchant Services, November Merchant Fees $1,106.45
Cindy Thrapp, Dec. Cell/Goodwin Center Food & CH Reimbursements $476.93
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, December Large Stickers/Recycling $4,812.50
Josh S VanWinkle, December Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Kelly L Litwiller, December Cell/Nov. & Dec. Mileage Reimbursements $151.22
William D Nickell, January Yard Waste $175.00
Paws & More, December City Contribution/Customer Donations $662.38
Rex A Peck, December Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Treasurer State of Iowa, Gas Use Taxes $15.75
Shirley Y Brown, Goodwin Center Food Reimbursement $157.33
Timothy J Garrett, December Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Travis D Hartley, December Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Treasurer State of Iowa, December Sales/Water Excise Tax $4,500.54
Beth A VanWinkle, December Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Wellman Emporium Association, January Goodwin Center Condo Fee $136.54
Alliant Energy, City Utilities $9,328.29
Austin L Bayliss, January Library Rent $1,260.00
Badger Meter, December Charges $211.74
Central IA Distributing, WTP Supplies $333.00
City of Wellman, City Utilities $1,645.64
Cobb Oil, City Gasoline $1,271.14
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, WTP Dumpster/Trash Bags & Tags $1,017.50
Dearborn National, Employee Premiums $133.67
Garden & Associates, Water System Project $25,470.52
Hawkins, WTP Chemicals $3,738.10
Hi-Line, Shop Supplies $194.27
Hillside Storage, January Library Storage Rent $80.00
Iowa One Call, November One Calls $33.30
Kalona Machine & Fab., November/December Tank Rental $40.00
KCTC Monthly Fees $258.99
Kohl Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $786.31
Koons Gas Measurement, Gas Regulators $1,069.46
Leaf City Hall Copier Lease $108.19
Lynch Dallas, Attorney Fees $73.00
Mahaska Bottling Co., Skate Pop for Resale $222.54
Martin Manure Movers, 108,466 Gallons Sludge Hauling $8,677.28
The News, Public Notices $364.55
Thrapp Electric, Shop Lights/Parkside Lot/Circle Drive Light & Repairs $6,159.00
USABluebook, WTP Supplies $466.93
Visa City Hall Credit Card Payment $242.36
Washington Community YMCA, Banquet Hall Electricity $675.31
WEDGE, 2024 Pledge $5,500.00
Wellman Co-op Telephone, City Telephones $1,219.08
TOTAL $125,153.75
No one spoke in public forum.
Resolution No. 24-01 A resolution to establish The News as the official publication newspaper was introduced and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-01, Stutzman seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
Resolution No. 24-02 A resolution to set mileage reimbursement to employees using their personal vehicles for City business was introduced and caused to be read. Stutzman moved to approve Resolution No. 24-02, Klostermann seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
Resolution No. 24-03 A resolution to approve City Employees and/or Elected Officials’ access to Federation Bank public funds accounts was introduced and caused to be read. Stutzman moved to approve Resolution No. 24-03, Klostermann seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
Resolution No. 24-04 A resolution to approve city Employees and/or Elected Officials access to Hills Bank public funds accounts was introduced and caused to be read. McCain moved to approve Resolution No. 24-04, Klostermann seconded and upon roll call the vote was 3 ayes; Bontrager & Fleming absent.
Discussion on ideas for Washington County Riverboat Foundation Municipal Funds was had.
McCain made a motion to approve the O&M Updates (Natural Gas System), Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve MidAmerican Technology Inc. Quote – New Locator for $5,895.00, Klostermann seconded and all present voted ayes.
With no further business to be discussed Klostermann moved to adjournment at 5:51pm, Stutzman seconded and all present voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be held Monday, January 15, 2024, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building.
Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk are subject to Council Approval.
Published in The News, Thursday, January 11, 2024 L- 156
