Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 2026 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on July 9, 2026. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Members present were Alec Castillo, Wayne Copeland, Russ Maack and Randy Ulmer. Councilman Chaise Hampton was absent. Others present were Nancy Rosburg, Christine Rosburg, James Hoffmeier, Craig Warnock, Robert Wendt, Jason French, Kyle Miller and Ashley Mohr. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to approve the agenda. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to approve the June 1, 2026, regular meeting minutes and June 17, 2026, special meeting minutes. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Public Forum: Nancy Rosburg thanked Councilman Castillo for mowing and spraying weeds and asked how long until the tires will be gone on his 18 S Pine Ave. property. Dept Reports: Fire: Chief Kyle Miller - One fire call, four EMS calls in June. The fire department will have a dunk tank for Fun on Main, pedal pull and food stand for Achievement Days. The water tank on the Dodge pickup is leaking, and they are shopping for a new one. Maintenance: (Craig Warnock) - Routine duties and mowing. Prepping for Achievement Days. Water: Several shut-offs, and one new construction service was turned on. Wastewater: Lagoons were equalized but no discharge. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to table the allowance of sidewalk removal at 107 Main until the city attorney can be consulted. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to allow for the removal of an approximate 28' section of sidewalk at 22 Pine Ave due to no existing sidewalk to the north. The sidewalk is being removed for the construction of a retaining wall. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to sell the old park benches from Main Street for $25.00 each. They are currently being stored outside the city shop. Call city hall to arrange for purchase and pick-up. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to approve Resolution No. 4-09-2026, Approving Grant Agreement with Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the Charter Oak Water Main Improvement Project. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Absent: Hampton. Adopted. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to approve Resolution No. 4-09-2026B, Approving Grant Administration Agreement with Simmering-Cory for the Charter Oak Water Main Improvement Project. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Absent: Hampton. Adopted. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to hire Karla Uhl AT $30/hour to train the new clerk and deputy clerk. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to approve Resolution No. 4-09-2026C, appointing Kathryn Sassman as city clerk at $20/hour for up to 35 hours/week, effective July 15, 2026. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Absent: Hampton. Adopted. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to approve Resolution No. 4-09-2026D, appointing Jodie Holm as deputy clerk at $16/hour for 15-20 hours/week, effective July 15, 2026. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Ulmer. Nay: Copeland. Absent: Hampton. Adopted. Mayor Staley updated the council on negotiations, court orders, compliance deadlines, and possible penalties for three property owners cited for nuisances and two dog owners cited for municipal infractions (at-large and offensive smell). There were no formal complaints or building permits submitted to the clerk. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Peggy Staley, Mayor Ashley Mohr, Interim City Clerk Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax 1,542.51 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax 60.28 Ipers, Ipers - Regular 936.56 Dnr, Annual Water Supply Fee 56.19 Iowa League Of Cities Member, Dues 7/26 To 6/27 659 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals 290.41 Crawford Co Solid Waste, Landfill Fees 1,605.00 West Central, 1,400,000 Gallons Used 5,776.50 The Office Stop, Office Supplies 127.04 Bomgaars, Grease-Shop 155.13 Do It Best, White & Blue Striping Paint/ 147.88 United States Post Office, 4 Roll Fc/7 Rolls Pc Stamps 943 Secure Shred Solutions, Quarterly Shredding 59 R & S Waste Disposal, June Garbage Contract Rate 2,875.00 Midwest Laboratories Inc, Predrawdown Analysis 333.5 Iowa Assoc. Of Municipal Water, Member Dues 26/27 743 Hawkins, Azone-Pool 637.59 Denison Auto Parts, Lube & Filter-Maintenance 196.46 Crawford Co Sheriff Dept, Bi-Annual Payment Fy 25/26 For 2,500.00 Iowa Dept Revenue, Wet Tax 802.49 Metering & Technology, 3/4 Low Lead Straight Meter 47.94 Overdrive, Inc, Bridges E Book Content Fee 455.15 Quill.com, Library-Printer Ink 358.61 Maguire, Final Water Tower Payment 26,797.00 Peggy Staley, Reimbur For Pool Supplies 51.32 Crary Huff Law Firm, Maack/Knowles/Neddermeyer/Mead 8,398.91 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Contract Base Rate 51.49 Teri Kuhlmann, Reimburse Flowers City Hall 98.06 Go Daddy, Website Domain 23.19 Diane Smith, Library-Book Purchase Reimburs 147.77 Us Bank, Unknown Amazon Purchases 569.87 J Pettiecord, Playground Mulch 2,588.75 Isg, Final Design 45,968.73 Inflatable Office, Remaining Balance Foam Party 704.19 Hailey Meseck, Reimburse Pool Supplies 205.47 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks 14,230.62 Claims Total 121,143.61 General Fund 36,153.20 Road Use Tax Fund 1,953.65 Water Fund 34,928.65 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund 582.5 2025 Water Project Fund 45,968.73 Sewer Fund 1,556.88 MP8-6-26
