City of Ute REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 9, 2023 – City Hall 7:00 p.m The Ute City Council met with Mayor Richard Hageman in regular, open session on January 9, 2023. Council members present: Becky Miller, Ryan Pithan, Jimmy Carlson, Matt Leitz. Also present: Sue Kelm, Christy Schultz, Pat Prorok, Josh Gotto, and Steve Kuhlmann. Motion by Miller/Pithan to approve the agenda. All Ayes. MC 7:00 – Public Hearing on proposed property sale to Kyle and Christy Schultz. No written or verbal objections from the public. Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:05pm. Motion by Pithan/Leitz to approve Resolution 2023-01 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPERTY SALE, All Ayes. MC Building Permits Approved: None Patrick Prorok, Monona County EMA discussed hazard mitigation and FEMA funds available. He discussed keeping records off site and internet security. A city evacuation center and emergency protocol plans were discussed. Motion by Pithan/Leitz to approve the consent agenda. A. Minutes for December 22, 2022 Meeting B. Approval of December claims All Ayes. MC Motion by Pithan/Leitz to approve Resolution 2023 – 02 – A RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UTE, IOWA. Council appointed Josh Gotto to the vacant seat. All Ayes. MC Motion by Pithan/Carlson to approve Resolution 2023-03 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING MAYOR’S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Pithan/Miller to approve Resolution 2023-04 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR 2023-2024. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Pithan/Carlson approve Resolution 2023-05 -A RESOLUTION SETTING MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Miller/Pithan to approve Resolution 2022-06 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO PAY WARRANTS/CHECKS PRIOR TO MONTHLY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR YEARS 2023-24. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Pithan/Carlson to approve Resolution 2022-07 – A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF UTE PROCUREMENT POLICY. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Leitz/Miller to approve Resolution 2022-08 – A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Miller/Pithan to approve Wellmark Group Insurance Renewal Package for 2023. Lonnie to receive $1,003.29 per month for insurance. Leah to receive $568.59 per month for insurance. Ayes: Leitz, Pithan, Miller. Abstain: JCarlson. Motion carried. Annual Salary Report for 2022: Total Wages $113,202.37. Employee wages $109,377.37. Council/Mayor wages: $3,825.00. CIERA CARLSON $300.00 JIMMY CARLSON $600.00 LONNIE CARLSON $60,350.08 RICHARD HAGEMAN $1,050.00 SHANNON HAHN $3,312.00 MATT LEITZ $650.00 BECKY MILLER $625.00 MEGAN PEITSCH $4,662.00 RYAN PITHAN $600.00 LEAH SCHWERY $38,214.29 MARIA WATKE $1,330.00 TANIS WATKE $1,509.00 Animal Licenses are due by January 31, 2022. Drainage Election Saturday January 21, 2023, 9am-Noon, at City Hall. Next regular meeting set for Monday, February 7, 2023, 7:00pm at City Hall. Motion by JCarlson/Miller to adjourn. All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:32pm. Leah Schwery, City Clerk December 2022 Claims Acco,Chemicals513.90 Badger Meter,Service Contract16.48 Barnes & Noble,Library Books187.59 Ute Senior Citizens,Monthly Donation280.00 Wellmark,Health Insurance1438.90 Ipers,Ipers-Regula1603.61 Eftps,Fed/Fica Taxes2562.62 State W/H,State Tax440.00 Windstream,Phone/Internet299.24 New Cooperative Inc,Propane Contract5500.00 Windstream Water,Phone/Internet Water Plant84.88 Midamerican Energy,Electric2245.52 Iowa One Call,Digging2.70 Bomgaars,Supplies257.71 Chn,Garbage Pick Up2482.00 Wipco,Sewer Electric35.00 Monona County Landfill,Landfill Fees8475.00 Crary Huff,Legal Services821.50 Ute Tire & Automotive,Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance187.84 Quill,Office Supplies644.72 Denison Do It Best,Supplies/Equipment Rent43.99 Stinn Backhoe & Plumbing,Water Line Repair2522.56 Dunlap Lumbar And Home,Lumber200.41 Incontrol Electronics,Firestation Card Support Dues17.00 Municipal Management Corp,Leak Detection Service800.00 Van Hof Trucking,Freight Charge550.68 Mumm Soft Water,Water Softener Salt11.00 Foundation Analytical Lab,Water Tests351.50 Baker & Taylor,Library Books278.17 Marx Dust Control,Street Maintenance2175.00 Acs,Camera Installation9598.13 Jd Thibault,Bush Hog Mower1300.00 Eric’s Tool Service,Tools76.95 Payroll Checks,Total Payroll Checks8434.08 Claims Total54438.68 General Fund36963.75 Library Fund (Gen) Fund648.51 Road Use Tax Fund2638.87 Employee Benefits Fund719.44 Water Fund10259.71 Sewer Fund3208.40 MP2-16-23
