Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2026 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on June 1, 2026. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Members present were Alec Castillo, Randy Ulmer, Russ Maack, Wayne Copeland and Chaise Hampton. Others i n attendance were Jason French, Mark & Kelley Kuhlmann, Matt & Melinda Knowles, Nancy Kruse, Patti Goslar, Sara Bohlmann and Craig Warnock. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Maack to approve the May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Matt Knowles expressed concern about the sidewalk being torn u p at 107 Main Street. Department Reports: Fire- Jason French reported a few EMS calls for the month of May. Maintenance- Craig Warnock: new garage door is installed at city shop. Craig will post the truck bed for $1,000. Water- The water tower will be back online by next weekend. The repainting o f the tower is almost done. Wastewater- Craig reported that the pit needs a humidifier. Final painting payment will be due. Council discussed possible water abatement for new construction. Copeland expressed concern about whether it would violate the SRF water grant. The last water abatement was issued when we did not have to buy water. They mayor will get more information. No action taken. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to approve outdoor liquor license for the Community Club for "Fun on Main" on July 11. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed organizing a citywide junk tire removal to prevent mosquitos breeding. More information will be gathered. No action taken. Motion Maack/ Hampton to divide controlled burn income with 80% going to the fire department equipment fund, and 20% going to the Charter Oak Fire Association. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Hampton to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 5-26-2026, Amending Code of Ordinances of the City of Charter Oak, lowa, by adding a New Chapter on Mowing of Properties. Ayes: Castillo, Ulmer, Maack, Hampton. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 5-26-2026, Amending Code of Ordinances of the City of Charter Oak, lowa, by adding a New Chapter on Mowing of Properties. Ayes: Castillo, Ulmer, Maack, Hampton. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Ulmer to waive third reading and adopt Ordinance No. 5-26-2026, Amending Code of Ordinances of the City of Charter Oak, lowa, by adding a New Chapter on Mowing of Properties. Ayes: Castillo, Ulmer, Maack, Hampton. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Mayor Staley updated the council on the status of three previously filed civil infractions for nuisances and dog issues, which were turned over to the city attorney. More will be filed as he has time. Motion Ulmer/Maack to sell water to Norris Asphalt at $10/1,000 gallons. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to reject the bid for paving L51 within city limits due to lack of funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Hampton to approve the five-year maintenance/repair agreement with lowa DOT. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed and reviewed the five complaints that were turned into the city for the month of May. Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax 1,550.96 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax 57.04 Ipers, Ipers - Regular 1,319.69 Mid American Energy, Utilitiesq5,655.86 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals 150.38 Novus Ag, 25# Bag Grass Seed 53.75 West Central, Used 1,068,000 Gallons 4,544.78 Bt Computers, Library Software License 99.6 The Office Stop, Office Supplies 174.04 Bomgaars, Parts For Fd/Parks/Shop 213.36 Stinn Bachoe & Plumbing, Vac Out Pool Sludge 600 Do It Best, Cedar Finish 57.99 United States Post Office, Stamps For Mailing 278 Secure Shred Solutions, Quarterly Shredding 59 Crawford Co Auditor, Special Election 1,391.89 R&S Waste Disposal, Trash Service/City Wide Cleanup 4,154.65 Gpm, Calibrartion On Lagoons 508 Hawkins, Pool Azone/Freight Charge 571.38 Denison Auto Parts, Fire Dept Parts 99.29 Iowa Dept Revenue, April Wet Tax 781.58 Quill.com, Labels For Library 565.91 The Library Store, Supplies For The Library 245.01 Crary Huff Law Firm, Legal 2,764.00 Visual Edge It, Inc, Xerox Printer Ink 43.52 Pool Starting Cash, Starting Cash 2026 Pool Season 75 Dorsey & Whitney Llp, Water Project Improvments 4,000.00 Isg, Survery/Boundary 57,725.02 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks 8,007.62 Claims Total 95,747.32 General Fund 18,752.08 Fire Fund 463.72 Road Use Tax Fund 5,148.07 Water Fund 5,100.32 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund 2,272.39 2025 Water Project Fund 61,970.02 Sewer Fund 2,040.72 Revenue Report (May) Mtd Charges/Fees Garbage 3303.46 Charges/Fees Lf 1132.70 Charges/Fees Water 11512.92 Charges/Fees Sewer 8628.1 Shelter House Rental 300.00 Fire 1104.50 Reimbursment 103.00 Revenues Total May 26085.52 Motion Castillo/Ulmer to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/ Castillo to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Sara Bohlmann, City Clerk Peggy Staley, Mayor MP6-11-26
