Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on August 4, 2025. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Members present were Nathan Mohr, Russ Maack and Jason French. Members absent Alec Castillo. Others in attendance were Ashley Mohr, Craig Warnock, Kyle Miller, Nancy Rosburg, Timothy Thompson, Nancy Kruse, Patty Goslar, Ben Heyne, Robert Wendt, Matt and Melinda Knowles. Motion Mohr/French to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Maack to approve the July 10, 2025, regular meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Timothy Thompson addressed the council regarding the brush/weed removal progress at 108 Oak Ave. Department Reports: Maintenance/Water/Wastewater: Craig reported the 72” mower is in the shop for repairs. The bug program seems to be working well at the lagoons, and hoping to be able to discharge again this fall. Fire: Chief Kyle Miller reported seven EMS and one fire call for the month of July. Motion Mohr/French to approve posting for deputy clerk position at 5-10 hours/week, pay dependent on qualifications. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to approve outdoor liquor license for Community Club September 6, 2025, event at city park. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Maack voted to approve repairing the 72” John Deere lawnmower, estimated at $1,000 . All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to table agenda item #9, Crack Sealing. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to table agenda item #10, Fuel Management System. All ayes. Motion carried. Council Member Castillo joined the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion Mohr/French for the council being open to the Derelict Building Grant Program if an interested party comes forward. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor updated council on current nuisance abatements. No new action taken. Council discussed two complaints turned in for weeds/brush at 18 Pine Ave and 38 Oak Ave. Council reviewed draft code of ordinances from 8:20 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. Council Member Castillo left the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Motion Mohr/French to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax3,097.69 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax245.32 Ipers, Ipers - Regular1,734.54 Dnr, Npdes/Operation Permit Fee210 141 One Stop, Fuel City Truck/Mowers/Atv706.32 Mid American Energy, Utilities2,424.35 Feld Fire, Fire Armor Gloves 15 Pair1,785.00 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals135.71 Novus Ag, 2.5 Gal Glyphosate Herbicide125 Rasmussen Lumber, 4X8 1/2 Treated Plywood Cover”31.36 Capital One, Concessions397.52 West Central, 1,023,000 Gallons4,265.30 The Office Stop, Office Supplies73 Bomgaars, Shop Tools/Supplies238.23 Stinn Bachoe & Plumbing, Sewer Repair 466 4Th St8,509.46 Do It Best, White Hwy Stiping Paint143.88 United States Post Office, 4 Rolls Of First Class Stamps317.3 Secure Shred Solutions, Quarterly Shredding Services59 Iowa One Call, One Call Emails17.1 R & S Waste Disposal, July Garbage Contract2,875.00 Midwest Laboratories Inc, Coliform/Ecoli/Micro Analysis143.5 Hawkins, 90 Gal Azone468.54 Quill.Com, Shelving Maintenance Building397.82 Pool Supply Unlimited, Pool Ladder X2/Mounts X61,232.24 Clia Laboratory Program, Certificate Fee248 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Contrate Rate/Overages95.04 Deb Kuhlmann, Reimb Lib Program Supplies17.35 Diane Smith, Program Supplies36.14 Us Bank, Custom Marking Flags559.11 J Pettiecord, Mulch Playground 1 Load/Fuel2,446.37 Kolbeck Inc, July Mobilization/Grinding1,550.00 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks14,358.10 Claims Total48,943.29 General Fund23,994.98 Fire Fund2,182.06 Road Use Tax Fund3,787.30 Water Fund9,632.08 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund582.5 Sewer Fund8,764.37 Revenues Report (Mtd) July Charges/Fees For Services Garbage3,844.04 Charges/Fees For Services Landfill1,355.92 Charges/Fees For Services Water15,876.59 Charges/Fees For Services Sewer10,589.92 Water Sinking Transfer In1,165.00 Road Use Taxes5,844.58 Local Option Sales Taxes7,795.48 Donations Ortner Park300 Daily Admissions Pool794 Season Passes Pool300 Punch Cards Pool60 Pool Parties75 Pool Donations (Duck Races)185 Pool Concessions1,204.10 Shelter House Rent450 Cigarette Permit75 Building Permit25 Misc Licenses Permit (Golf Cart)25 General Reimbursement340 General Refunds9.89 Fire Township Contributions6,234.07 Property Taxes2,960.21 Revenues Total For July59,508.80 Motion Mohr/French to adjourn at 9:09 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Peggy Staley, Mayor Ashley Mohr, City Clerk MP8-14-25
