Charter Oak City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 The Charter Oak City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2025. Mayor Peggy Staley called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members present were Nathan Mohr, Russ Maack, Alec Castillo and Jason French. Others in attendance were Ashley Mohr, Craig Warnock, Nancy Kruse, Patty Goslar, Patty Staley, Megan Maack, Nancy Rosburg. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/French to approve the July 23, 2025, special meeting minutes, August 4, 2025, regular meeting minutes, and August 12, 2025, special meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Forum: Nancy Rosburg had questions regarding the weekly yard debris pick-up. Department Reports: Maintenance/Water/Wastewater: Craig reported he is beginning winter preparations and the sander motor needs replaced. Fire: Assistant Chief Craig Warnock reported two fire calls, one propane leak, and one EMS call for the month of August. The new tanker should be ready for service by next month. Pool: Pool Managers Patty Staley and Megan Maack reported a successful 2025 pool season with few weather closures and no mechanical breakdowns. They requested a new basketball hoop, automatic water filler and a replacement skimmer lids. Motion Mohr/French to approve Resolution No. 09-08-2025 To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter Into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $160,000. Ayes: Castillo, French, Maack, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Mohr to appoint Randy Ulmer to fill council vacancy due to Tracy Helmhold resignation. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Castillo/Mohr to approve Resolution No. 09-08-2025B Proposing to Fill Council Vacancy by Appointment. Ayes: Castillo, French, Maack, Mohr. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council discussed Highway L51 update from County Engineer and amount previously approved to spend on crack sealing on streets. No new action taken. Motion Maack/Mohr to approve a wage increase to $32.00/hour for Maintenance Supervisor Craig Warnock, effective immediately. Ayes: Castillo, Maack, Mohr. Nays: None. Abstained: French. Motion carried. Mayor updated council on current nuisance abatements. Council discussed possible next red tag building locations. No action taken. Motion Mohr/French to approve building permit for Tammy Williams at 523 Main St for a 40’ x 30’, new house construction. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/French to approve building permit for Jonah Rose at 257 3rd St for a 10’ x 14’ metal shed inside existing fence. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve building permit for Earl Nelson at 204 Cedar Ave for a 12’ x 8’ balcony to be built over existing porch. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed five written complaints. No action taken. Council reviewed draft code of ordinances from 8:50 p.m. to 9:16 p.m. Motion Mohr/Castillo to approve bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax4,510.93 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax357.48 Ipers, Ipers - Regular2,584.89 Rec Supply, Skimmer Lid Replacement75.8 141 One Stop, Fuel City Truck/Mowers/Atv745.69 Mid American Energy, Utilities2,252.39 Feld Fire, Pump Test On Engine576 Mapleton Press, Publishing Legals313.11 Novus Ag, Glyphosate,Herbicide,Diplomat206.7 Crawford Co Solid Waste, Landfill Fees3,210.00 Rasmussen Lumber, 12X Rock/Sand Premix Concrete163.12 West Central, 999,000 Gallons Used4,178.90 The Office Stop, Office Supplies100 Bomgaars, Sprayer/Sprayer Parts/Seat Cov281.5 Do It Best, White Hwy Stiping Paint143.88 United States Post Office, 3 Rolls Fc/8 Rolls Pc Stamps727.3 R & S Waste Disposal, August Trash Sercice Contract2,875.00 Midwest Laboratories Inc, Coliform/Ecoli/Micro Analysis257 Denison Auto Parts, Starter Tractor/Shipping693.22 Quill.Com, 1 Pack Aa Batt/1 Pack 9V Batt205.33 Goslar Construction, Demo 137 Main St On 9/4/253,200.00 Racom Corporation, Fcc Licening/Application Fees75 Crary Huff Law Firm, Kirk Maack,Bedi’s,Matt Knowles4,211.86 Visual Edge It, Inc, Monthly Contract Rate/Overages95.91 Us Bank, Fuel-State Lab (Craig Already65.75 Bound Tree Medical, Llc, Eye Flush Kits X211.78 Van Wall Equipment, Broken Clutch Bolt Z970 Mower924.15 August Enterprises Llc, Asbestos Removal 137 Main Na2,775.00 Kolbeck Inc, July Mobilization/Grinding1,550.00 Dnr Air Quality, Demolition Permit Fee 137 Main100 Isg, Prelim Engineering Report2,650.00 Friends Of Yellowsmoke, Library Program Summer 2024200 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks13,905.65 Claims Total54,223.34 General Fund34,802.52 Fire Fund968.6 Road Use Tax Fund4,314.18 Water Fund7,625.69 Water Sinking (Debt) Fund582.5 2025 Water Project Fund2,650.00 Sewer Fund3,279.85 Revenues Report (Mtd) Aug Charges/Fees For Services Garbage3,494.76 Charges/Fees For Services Landfill1,203.75 Charges/Fees For Services Water13,769.01 Charges/Fees For Services Sewer9,342.54 Road Use Taxes6,118.24 Local Option Sales Taxes5,041.78 Pool Monies500.00 Pool Concesssions621.46 Library Memorial20.00 Liquor License357.50 Interest General 406.95 Reimbursements General197.15 Other Misc Use Of Money-Fire250.00 Donations-Fire50.00 Revenues Total August41,373.74 Motion Mohr/French to adjourn at 9:43 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Peggy Staley, Mayor Ashley Mohr, City Clerk MP9-25-25
