Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes July 10, 2025 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on July 10, 2025. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Members present were Alec Castillo, Russ Maack, Tracy Helmhold and Nathan Mohr. Council Member Jason French was absent. Others in attendance were Craig Warnock, Ashley Mohr, Ashayla Soodsma, Tom Grafft, Keisha Henson, Jose Quintero and Kyle Miller. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Helmhold/Mohr to approve the June 10, 2025, regular meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Keisha Henson and Jose Quintero addressed the council regarding a dog from 466 4th St S that bit Keisha’s 7-year-old daughter on 7/9/2025. Her 14-year-old son was also bitten by a dog from this residence in April 2025. Department Reports: Fire: Chief Kyle Miller reported 6 EMS and 1 fire call for the month of June. Maintenance/Water/Wastewater: Craig updated the council on the status of nuisance mowing/weed properties, the new playground equipment installation and the tractor repair. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve sealed bid for retired playground equipment for $525.00. Four bids were submitted. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Helmhold/Mohr to approve proposal from ISG for water distribution preliminary engineering report. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve proposal from ISG for general engineering services. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve contract with Crawford County Sheriff’s Department for $5,000 for fiscal year 2025/2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve cigarette permit renewal for 141 One Stop. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Castillo to proceed with asbestos removal at 137 Main Street pending responses from city attorney to council questions. Ayes: Mohr, Helmhold, Castillo. Nays: Maack. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Mohr to table agenda item #12 Ten Point/Klink Dozing Bids-Storm Drain on Main Street. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold approved street maintenance repair crack sealing $50,000, $5,000 curb/gutter repair, and $2,000 sidewalk repair (ADA). All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor and council discussed nuisance abatement updates. No action taken. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve a building permit at 30 Birch for a dog fence. All ayes. Motion carried. Draft code review was tabled. Motion Castillo/Mohr to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax3,164.07 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax247.71 Ipers, Ipers - Regular1,794.30 Dnr, Public Water Supply Fee56.75 141 One Stop, City/Mowers/Press Washer Fuel749.39 Mid American Energy, Utilities1,918.87 Iowa League Of Cities, Member Dues 7/01/25-6/30/26629 Feld Fire, 10 Lb Fire Ext City Truck130 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals130.82 Rasmussen Lumber, 12 10’ Green Treat 2X4/Anchors233.93 Capital One, Pool Concession Items1,360.20 West Central, 1,250,000 Gallons Used5,082.50 Bt Computers, Avast Cloud Care 2 Yr Library55 Hydro Plumbing, 1.5 Hr Camera 3Rd-End Of Oak2,677.50 Bomgaars, Hammer Drill/Bit Set943.68 Story KenworthyM Utility Billing Postcards 1000 611.1 United States Post OfficeM Po Box Rent-City Hall193.7 Iowa One CallM One Call Emails X 24 21.6 R & S Waste Disposal, June Garbage Service2,875.00 Midwest Laboratories Inc, Lagoon Discharge Tests X2407.8 Motorcycle & Small Engine, Purchase Of New Chainsaw752.88 Hawkins, Azone 90 Gallons468.54 Denison Auto Parts, Mower/Truck Oil/Filter Parts105.62 Ten Point Construction, 466 4Th St Patch-Sewer Issue6,050.00 Crawford Co Sheriff Dept, Fourth Quarter Payment1,250.00 Overdrive, Inc, Bridges E Book Yearly Fee-Lib428.4 Quill.Com, Upunch Timeclock231.59 Alden Pool, Taylor Test Kit211 The Library Store, Jacket Covers/Book Tape/Book272.83 Toby Klauenberg, Library Program440 Bedrock Gravel, Inc, Final Payment Lagoon Dredging55,000.00 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Contract Base/Overage113.66 Patty Staley, Ducks-Duck Races-Reimbursement167.18 Go Daddy, Website Domain Renewal22.17 Us Bank, Pool Ceu’s339.66 Klinks Equipment Rental, 45’ Lift/Delivery/Tree Trim750 Nate Mohr, Wire #10 120 Feet/Copper Wire42.67 Silverline Mobile Concret, 3 Yd Concrete/ Fuel Surcharge489 August Enterprises Llc, Asbestos Inspection 137 Main850 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks16,963.81 Claims Total108,231.93 General Fund28,570.04 Fire Fund182.77 Road Use Tax Fund4,107.13 Water Fund8,095.00 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund582.5 Sewer Fund66,694.49 Revenues Report (Mtd)June Charges/Fees For Services Garbage3,700.09 Charges/Fees For Services Landfill1,292.52 Charges/Fees For Services Water15,549.73 Charges/Fees For Services Sewer10,345.89 Water Sinking Transfer In582.5 Road Use Taxes8,366.94 Local Option Sales Taxes4,845.35 Animal Licenses50 Library County Funding 2,231.42 Library Donations145 Daily Admissions Pool 580 Season Passes Pool 2200 Punch Cards Pool120 Concessions Pool1,084.80 Property Taxes 939.7 Building Permits20 Golf Cart Permits25 Interest429.79 General Reimbursements49.6 Township Contributions3,460.80 Fire-Other980 Revenues Total For June 56,999.13 Motion Mohr/Castillo to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Peggy Staley Ashley Mohr MP7-31-25
