Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2026 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on May 4, 2026. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Alec Castillo, Wayne Copeland, Russ Maack, Randy Ulmer and Chaise Hampton. Others in attendance were Nancy Kruse, Patti Goslar, Bruce Meyer, Larry Celley, Jason French, Kyle Miller, Stan & Deb Deiber, Amanda Goodenow, Ashayla Soodsma, Zach Rasmussen, Tim Stropes and Jan Ketelsen. Motion Maack/Ulmer to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Maack to approve the April 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Bruce Meyer expressed concern about possible Dollar General construction interfering with the memorial walkway. Crawford County Emergency Management Coordinator Zach Rasmussen discussed the Emergency Operations Plan for the city. He should have a plan ready by June at no cost to the city. Department Reports: Fire- Chief Miller reported four EMS and four fire calls, one controlled burn. Maintenance- Craig Warnock reported via email, the pool is filled and hopes to flush hydrants soon. Water/Wastewater- Craig expressed the need to continue lagoon treatment. ISG engineers updated the council on the main water replacement project. Councilman Castillo joined the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Council reviewed emails from the Dollar General site locator. Corporate does not currently want to build in Charter Oak due to projected low sales volumes. Motion Ulmer/Hampton to approve the state auditor’s office for the annual examination. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed the renewal of the lagoon treatment contract. Craig will get more quotes. Motion Castillo/Maack to table until June meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Hampton to approve the following admission prices for the 2026 pool season: Daily - $5, 15-day punch card - $60, family season pass - $100, and private parties - $100/hr. All wages remain the same as last year. Ayes: Maack, Ulmer, Hampton and Castillo. Nay: Copeland. Motion carried. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to approve hiring Micah Friedrichs, Zander Friedrichs , Ava Klinker, Cohen McCartney, and Chloe Wanberg as lifeguards and co-managers Abby Meseck and Hailey Meseck. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed possibly implementing a rental inspection policy. No action taken. Motion Ulmer/Castillo to approve liquor license for the Charter Oak Community Club. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Maack/ Castillo to deny a building permit application for a garage at 112 Aspen due to the applicant not being the owner of record. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Hampton to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Eftps, Fed/Fica Taxes 1,810.93 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Taxes 142.05 Ipers, Ipers - Regular 1,459.90 Hoffman Agency, Annual Liability Prem 59,813.00 Mid American Energy, Utilities 2,160.10 Johnson Propane , 200 Gal Maint Building 292 Feld Fire, 20lb Extinguisher-Inspect 619 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals 647.53 Crawford Co Solid Waste, Landfill Fees 1,605.00 West Central, 842,000 Gallons 3,706.32 The Office Stop, Office Supplies 110 Bomgaars, Shop-Fuel Tank-Parts 590.03 Story Kenworthy, Utility Billing Postcards 607.56 Do It Best, Hillman Parts 8.85 R & S Waste Disposal, Solid Waste 2,875.00 Midwest Laboratories Inc, Monthly Coliform Test/Shipping 53.5 Chad's Plumbing, Maynard Sewer Back Up 1,491.22 Denison Auto Parts, Battery-Spark Plug-Fd 536.73 Ampride, Fd Diesel 114.18 Iowa Dept Public Health, Renewal For Pool 70 Iowa Dept Revenue, Wet Taxes 741.38 Hach, Bottle Wash-Sample Cell 316.45 Old Dominion Brush Co, Sweeper Parts 338.05 Crary Huff Law Firm, Legal Services 171.5 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Contract 53.16 Grainger, 90 Elbox-Black Nipple-Pressure 299.37 Diane Smith, Reimburse 2 Books 31.07 Isg, Survey/Boundary 16,397.75 Bonine Garage Doors, City Shop Overhead Door Down 2,100.00 Inflatable Office, Foam Party-Library 234.73 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks 8,222.65 Claims Total 107,619.01 General Fund 75,315.63 Fire Fund 1,344.76 Road Use Tax Fund 4,368.51 Water Fund 7,356.63 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund 582.5 2025 Water Project Fund 16,397.75 Sewer Fund 2,253.23 Revenue Report (April) Mtd Charges/Fees Garabage 4502.69 Charges/Fees For Lf 1552.98 Charges/Fees For Water 17192.3 Charges/Fees For Sewer 11613.8 Animal Licenses 90 Shelter House Rental 150 Library Memorial 1 Pool Donation 675 Building Permit Fee 10 Township Contributions-Fire 14859.94 Controlled Burn 950 Reimbursement 46 Revenues Total April 51643.71 Peggy Staley, Mayor Sara Bohlmann, City Clerk MP5-21-26
