Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on June 10, 2025. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Members present were Alec Castillo, Jason French, Russ Maack, Tracy Helmhold and Nathan Mohr. Others in attendance were Ashley Mohr, Craig Warnock, Robert Wendt, Diane Smith, Nancy Rosberg, Tammy Williams, Scott and Phyllis Kragel, Drew Baak, Amanda Goodenow and Ashayla Soodsma. Motion Castillo/Mohr to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion French/Helmhold to approve the May 5, 2025, regular meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Tammy Williams addressed the council with questions about building a 1,000 square foot modular home with no basement on the empty lots to the south of her current residence at 519 Main Street. Robert Wendt addressed the council with concerns about the overgrown weeds and lack of mowing at 18 S Pine Ave. Department Reports: Fire- Assistant Chief Warnock reported two fire and two EMS calls for the month of May. Maintenance- Craig reported the wooden playground structure has been removed and is being stored at the storage building near the lagoons. Water- Craig reported the broken curb stops at 219 Main St and 219 Cedar Ave have been repaired and are in working order. Wastewater- Craig updated the council about finding hypodermic needles in the city’s sewer system. He also reported to the council the sewer line repair at 466 4th St has been completed, but we have tree root ball issues on Oak and Birch in the sewer main. Library- Librarian Diane Smith reported the library currently has 175 registered patrons, and the library is planning a program with the Nature Center on July 7th at 2 p.m. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to open public hearing, “Amending the FY 2024/2025 Budget” at 7:32 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. No comments/objections from the public. Motion Mohr/French to close public hearing, “Amending the FY 2024/2025 Budget” at 7:33 p.m. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve Resolution No. 06-10-2025, Amending the FY 2024/2025 Budget. Ayes: Castillo, French, Maack, Helmhold, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstained: None. Motion carried. Motion Helmhold/French to approve Resolution No. 06-10-2025B, Setting Salaries for Employees of the City for FY 2025/2026. Ayes: Castillo, French, Maack, Helmhold. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstained: Mohr. Motion carried. Amanda Goodenow and Ashayla Soodsma from ISG spoke with the council regarding a water main infrastructure project and possible funding sources. No action taken. Motion Helmhold/French to approve bid from Goslar Construction to demolish 137 Main Street. Ayes: Castillo, French, Maack, Helmhold. Nays: None. Abstained: Mohr. Motion carried. Motion French/Mohr to approve the sale of the wooden playground set from the city park by sealed bid, As Is, must take all, city reserves the right to refuse any and all bids, and bids will be opened at the July 10th council meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to table agenda item #14, Sheriff Contract until we can have a meeting with the Sheriff to answer some questions. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to approve outdoor liquor license for the Community Club for Fun on Main. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to have the city mow the ballfields during baseball/softball season if CORA can’t get it mowed. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Staley updated the council on the status of the current nuisance abatements for 94 Main Street, 137 Main Street, 220 Oak Avenue, 13 Cedar Avenue and 262 Railroad Street. Council member Castillo left the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion Mohr/Helmhold to approve Ten Point Construction repairing the street in front of 207 Birch and billing the homeowner. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed and reviewed the four complaints that were turned into the city for the month of May. No action taken. There were no building permits. Motion Mohr/French to table draft code review agenda item #21, until next meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax2,286.81 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax247.79 Ipers, Ipers - Regular1,718.54 141 One Stop, Fuel City Truck/Mowers639.4 Hoffman Agency, Emc Insurance Audit Year 2024824 Mid American Energy, Utilities1,742.03 Feld Fire, Yearly Extinguish Check Sh610 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals322.68 West Central, 1,141,000 Gallons4,690.10 Hydro Plumbing, Vac Truck-3Rd-4Th On Oak Holly506.25 The Office Stop, Office Supplies58.75 Bomgaars, Weed Spray/Swings/Insecticide396.61 Do It Best, Pool Supplies/Vfd116.27 United Bank Of Iowa, 2019 Street Project Principal72,880.00 R & S Waste Disposal, May Trash Service/Citywide Pu4,543.93 Midwest Laboratories Inc, Pre Draw Lagoon Sample Test232.6 Iowa Assoc. Of Municipal, 2025/2026 Water Member Dues721 Hawkins, Azone 110 Gallons564.88 Enviromental Health Dept, Swimming Pool Registration270 Ampride, Fire-Tanker Fuel Filter/Oil478.82 Iowa Dept Revenue, May 2025 Wet Taxes809.23 Quill.Com, Dymo Labels-Library396.33 Game Time C/O Cunningham, New Playground Equip City Park43,324.23 Van Meter, Pool Drive Enclousure/Panel136.68 Crary Huff Law Firm, Gen/Maack/Bedi/Knowles/Marion8,524.97 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Base Rate/Overage Fees58.43 Pool Starting Cash, Starting Cash 2025 Pool Season75 Us Bank, Library-Librarika Yearly Sub147.34 Ettleman Oil Company, Diesel Fuel 207 Gal City Shop548.55 American Fire Equipment, 1 Booster Line Fitting Repair”146 Bound Tree Medical, Llc, Emt Supplies1,743.94 Rent All, Inc, Vac Truck Swimming Pool Rental610 Crawford Co Abstract Llc, 113 Main/455 1St Title Look Up300 Paradise Trucking, 48,600Lb Rock (578.53 Rock/728.53 Jim Pester, Reimb Wood Picnic Table Pool66.25 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks14,762.95 Claims Total166,228.89 General Fund71,820.59 Fire Fund2,584.45 Road Use Tax Fund4,875.58 Debt Service Fund72,880.00 Water Fund9,087.67 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund582.5 Sewer Fund4,398.10 Revenues Report (Mtd) May Charges/Fees For Services Garbage3,496.60 Charges/Fees For Services Landfill1,619.65 Charges/Fees For Services Water15,859.36 Charges/Fees For Services Sewer8,907.26 Water Sinking Transfer In582.50 Road Use Taxes6,023.67 Local Option Sales Taxes6,128.87 Animal Licenses20 Property Taxes20,207.91 Library Memorials270 Ortner Park Donations4,850 Building Permits50 Misc Licenses/Permits50 Interest-General498.54 Reimburse-General194.3 Fire-Other Misc Use Of Money400 Revenue Total For May69,158.66 Motion Mohr/French to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Peggy Staley, Mayor Ashley Mohr, City Clerk MP6-26-25
