City of Wellman Nov 2, 2026

November 2, 2026
Wellman, Iowa

The Wellman City Council met in regular session at the Wellman City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with the City Administrator, City Clerk and the following Council Members: Angela Stutzman, Fern Bontrager, Shannon McCain, Aaron Fleming & Nathan Klostermann. The Consent Agenda was approved by McCain, seconded by Stutzman and all voted ayes. The consent agenda includes the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting and the following:
10/26 PAYROLL
Jonathan J Adam $126.98
Diane Z Brenneman $341.17
Carrie R Geno $1,278.41
Gabrielle M Geno $132.87
Melissa J Fleming $518.58
Ryan J Miller $345.97
Beth A VanWinkle $2,018.38
Betty J Johnston $179.92
Travis D Hartley $2,018.28
Jerry D Sanders $1,466.38
Josh S VanWinkle $1,604.11
Debra S Hill $662.96
Landon P Humble $453.62
Nolan D Mohling $130.90
Emily E Morden $106.67
Shirley Y Brown $560.89
Kelly L Litwiller $2,697.24
Cynthia S Thrapp $1,580.31
Fed Taxes $4,971.53
State Taxes $967.83
IPERS $6,757.47
BC/BS $8,623.42
Aflac $237.68
Cynthia S Thrapp, October Cell/Goodwin Center Food Reimbursements $169.00
Jerry D Sanders, October Cell/Gas School Mileage Reimbursement $238.72
Josh S VanWinkle, October Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Limecreek Township Clerk, FY27 City Donation $600.00
Kelly L Litwiller, October Cell/Mileage Reimbursements $182.48
Merlin J Hernandez, October Banquet Hall Cleaning $350.00
William D Nickell, November Yard Waste $175.00
Paws & More, October City Contribution/Customer Donations $666.87
Treasurer State of Iowa, October Gas Use Taxes $1,221.02
Shirley Y Brown, October Goodwin Center Food Reimbursement $282.33
Standard Pest Control, November Pest Control $115.00
Travis D Hartley, October Cell/FY27 Clothing Allowance Reimbursement $109.98
Treasurer State of Iowa, October Sales/Water Excise Taxes $4,332.87
Todd Troyer, October Building Permit $35.00
Beth A VanWinkle, October Cell Reimbursement $70.00
Wellman Emporium Assoc., November Goodwin Center Condo Fee $241.50
Wellman Vol. Fire Dept., October 2026 Donation $15,000.00
Access Systems Leasing, City Hall Copier Lease $175.00
Ace-N-More, Yard Waste Bags $3,756.00
Alliant Energy, City Utilities $7,673.56
Badger Meter, October Water Meter Fees $285.02
Boyse Dozing, 3rd St. Sinkhole Digging/Repairs $2,535.14
Calhoun-Burns & Associates, 2026 Bridge Rating/Inspection $1,476.25
Garden & Associates, Water System Improvements $4,583.60
Hi-Line, Shop Supplies $199.21
Impressions Computers, October Monthly Maintenance $142.50
Industrial Sales, Gas Valves $416.39
ION Environmental Solutions, November Operations/Water Use Permit Reimbursement $7,554.54
IAMU, Oct-Dec ISEP Quarterly Safety Training $722.00
Iowa One Call, Aug-Sept One Calls $39.60
Iowa Rural Water Association, 2027 Membership Dues $375.00
KE Flatwork, Water Project Payment #8 $165,735.12
Khol Wholesale, Goodwin Center Food $823.11
Koons Gas Measurement, Gas Meter $2,775.60
Lino H2O, Annual Calibration Flowmeter $1,100.00
Lynch Dallas, Attorney Fees $90.00
Mahaska Bottling Co., Skate Pop for Resale $242.74
Summit Companies PAC Fire Alarm Annual Inspection $445.00
The News, City Publications $608.60
Thrapp Electric, Memorial Project Electrical Work $2,500.00
Viking Industrial Painting, 2026 Maintenance Program $12,427.00
Visa, City Hall C/C $1,523.54
Wapello Rural Water, October Contracted Water-2,961,000 Gallons $9,297.54
Washington Community YMCA, Banquet Hall Utilities $609.66
Wellman Co-op Telephone, City Telephones/WiFi $1,176.58
$290,929.64
No one spoke in public forum.
Amy Schulte – Wellman YMCA gave council an update on the Wellman YMCA.
Resolution No. 26-33 A resolution approving the plat of survey for Tracy Owens was introduced and caused to be read. Klostermann moved to approve Resolution No. 26-33, McCain seconded and upon roll call the vote was unanimous ayes.
McCain made a motion to approve the purchase of new lawnmower from Sinclair Tractor for $17,500, Fleming seconded and all voted ayes.
Discussion on new water line at 818 10th Ave. (Bryan Overy) was tabled until further quotes could be gathered by Overy. Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Bontrager and all voted ayes.
Bontrager made a motion to approve #8 Pay App & Change Order for KE Flatwork - Watermain project, Klostermann seconded and all voted ayes.
At the end of the meeting, Mayor Miller gave Nelson Graber a chance to speak in regard to his dog charges.
With no further business to be discussed Stutzman moved to adjournment at 6:14pm, Bontrager seconded and all voted ayes. The next regular City Council Meeting will be on Monday, November 16, 2026, 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, November 12, 2026 L-132