Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2025 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on February 3, 2025. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Members present were Alec Castillo, Russ Maack, Tracy Helmhold and Nathan Mohr. Others in attendance were Ashley Mohr, Craig Warnock, Kyle Miller, James Hoffmeier and Ben Heyne. Motion Helmhold/Mohr to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve the January 6, 2025, regular meeting minutes and the January 21, 2025, special meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Ben Heyne addressed the council about his resignation from the council. Fire: Chief Kyle Miller reported two EMS and one car accident calls for January. Maintenance/Water/Wastewater: Craig Warnock reported he has been flushing hydrants and briefly discussed some needed hydrant repairs. Warnock also discussed the possibility of selling the wood chipper. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve first reading of Ordinance 202-25, Amending Provisions to Water Rates. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve waiving second reading of Ordinance 202-25, Amending Provisions to Water Rates. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Mohr to approve final reading of Ordinance 202-25, Amending Provisions to Water Rates. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve first reading of Ordinance 203-25, Amending Provisions to Sewer Rates. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve waiving second reading of Ordinance 203-25, Amending Provisions to Sewer Rates. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve final reading of Ordinance 203-25, Amending Provisions to Sewer Rates. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Maack/Castillo to table agenda item #8 gWorks Cloud Contract to request further information. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to table agenda item #9 Mid-American Energy Right-of-Way Permit until we speak to our city attorney. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve applying for the 2025 Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant cycle for the cold storage building at the lagoons. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve mosquito spraying contract with Triple C for 2025 season, every other week, June – August. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Maack/Mohr to approve the sale of the city’s Cub Cadet side x side plus accessories on Facebook Marketplace for $6,000. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor, council and clerk had a discussion on the FY 25/26 proposed budget revenues and expenses. No action taken. No building permits or complaints were received. Motion Castillo/Mohr to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax 2,903.75 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax 314.23 Ipers, Ipers - Regular 2,261.88 141 One Stop, Fd Tanker 1 Fuel 362.29 Mid American Energy, Utilities 2,481.92 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals 136.98 West Central, 970,000 Gallons Used 4,074.50 Bomgaars, Shop Supplies/Drill Bits/Saw 394.89 Crawford Co Engineer, 6 Bridge Plank/16.32T Ice Mix 1,603.69 Do It Best, Water Heater-Shop/Fin Charge 268.46 Iowa One Call, One Call Email/Voice Charges 9.1 R & S Waste Disposal, Jan 2025 Garbage Services 2,862.50 Denison Auto Parts, Tractor Hydraulic Coupling/Hos 82.24 Quill.Com, Paper Towel Disp Ch Br/Supply 255.67 Klinks Dozing Llc, Drilling Holes/Maint Bldg Bunk 300 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Contract Rate/Overages 38.19 Us Bank, Ups-Mailing Water Samples 13.3 American Fire Equipment, Torpedo Nozzle/Delivery 5,089.00 Commercial Lighting, A19 11W 27K Med 120V 1100Lm 229.09 Miller Diesel & Repair, Fd New Tanker Fuel Filter/Ac 431 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks 8,578.90 Claims Total 32,691.58 General Fund 12,007.73 Fire Fund 5,853.49 Road Use Tax Fund 5,186.69 Water Fund 6,417.77 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund 582.5 Sewer Fund 2,643.40 Revenues Report (Mtd) Jan Charges/Fees For Services Garbage 3,725.18 Charges/Fees For Services Landfill 1323 Charges/Fees For Water 14,673.28 Charges/Fees For Sewer 7,028.83 Water Sinking Transfer In582.50 Road Use Taxes 6,356.87 Local Option Sales Taxes 8,104.93 Property Taxes 2,950.20 Animal Licenses 80 Shelter House Rent 75 Library Memorials 20 Revenues Total January 45,669.79 Motion Mohr/Maack to adjourn at 9:44 PM. All ayes. Motion carried. Peggy Staley, Mayor Ashley Mohr, City Clerk MP2-13-25
