City of Modale City Council Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Modale City Council was held on December 9, 2024. Mayor ProTem Kathy Dugdale called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present were Kathy Dugdale, Tammy Cooperrider, Chris Skinner, Blair Adams and Terigene White. Mayor James Cox was absent. Visitors present were Jason Pavlik, Corbin Pavlik, Kim Bentsen, Harrison County Sheriff Deputy Klutts, Sal Vittitoe & Rick Sell Staff present was Shauna Gerke. White made a motion to approve the consent agenda, Cooperrider seconded. Motion carried 5-0. PUB WORKS: Marty Skinner was called. A bid for $550 was received for rock. White made a motion to accept the bid, Skinner seconded. Motion carried 5-0. One bid for gutters for $850 was reviewed. Council would like two bids, so Marty will work on that. One building permit was presented. White made a motion to approve the Bentsen renewal permit, Skinner seconded. Motion carried 5-0. CITIZENS: Vittitoe made a request for an extension to remove the tree located on E Anderson St. There were no objections to granting a six-month extension for tree removal. Sell felt the city violated the freedom of information act regarding the IRS penalties being paid. Gerke is to contact our attorney. Cooperrider shared that a citizen came to her with a noise complaint regarding dirt bikes being driven on private property near the sewer lift station. For any complaint to be actionable, a citizen must bring the complaint to the council during a meeting or provide a written complaint to city hall. LIBRARY: Bentsen reported on behalf of the library, watch for events posted on Facebook. Grants were received from the King Foundation for an automatic door and AED. FIRE: Pavlik reported the pumper is on an auction site, bidding expires on or about December 19th. The Fire Dept. received a King Foundation grant for safety improvements. Gerke presented information for AD&D insurance through Iowa League of Cities. Gerke to locate current coverage. OLD BUS: Delinquent utility bills were discussed; Gerke to send out letters. There were no objections to adjusting the fines on 208 N Archer. The lien for 504 N Main was returned by the County. White felt that a portion of the increased, delinquent water bills should be the responsibility of the landlord. There were no objections to splitting the bill. Council decided M. Skinner should check the software daily to watch for any reported leaks. There was no objection to prorating the December rent on the apartment since move-in will be after the 15th. The remaining balance on the 941 penalties are just over $4000. No action was taken. Complaints were made about the condition of the structures at 208 W Anderson and 407 N Main. Gerke is to draft and send abatement letters. Discussion was had, but no action taken, on the solar and time capsule items. The city is no longer setting aside $50 per month now that the 150th celebration is over. Continuing to set aside funds was tabled. The McDonald chicken permit was placed on hold pending the required description/diagram. Gerke provided a suggested timeline for the FY26 budget process. A budget workshop was tentatively scheduled for January 13th at 6:30 p.m. pending approval by Mayor Cox. NEW BUS: The Dean J. King Foundation awarded over $47,000 in grants to the City of Modale; the Council is extremely grateful for the awards. C. Skinner volunteered to be the legislative champion for the city and to liaise with the new Iowa League of Cities lobbyist when necessary. White requested the Fun Days Committee leadership be placed on the next Agenda. Adams made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Skinner seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Pro Tem Dugdale adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Kathy Dugdale, Mayor Pro Tem Shauna Gerke, City Clerk These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to Council approval at the next regular meeting. Copies of these minutes will be available at City Hall. Minutes can be sent via email. Nov 2024 Expenses Name, Memo, Amount MidAmerican Energy, utilities 22.21 Fire Dept Fund Total 22.21 Vetter Equipment, supplies 191.48 MidAmerican Energy, utilities 429.03 Roads/Street Fund Total 620.51 Amazon, supplies 68.15 Diane Pratt (v), reimburse 79.06 Jennifer Skinner (v), reimburse 43.76 Diane Pratt (v), reimburse 300.00 Diane Pratt, wages 471.19 IRS, payroll 181.28 IA Dept of Rev, payroll 31.30 MidAmerican Energy, utilities 33.31 Library Fund Total 1,208.05 JMC Homtown LLC, service 375.00 Moore's Portable Toilets, service 160.00 MidAmerican Energy, utilities 10.32 Parks Fund Total 545.32 Missouri Valley Times, publishing 272.02 QuickBooks Payroll Service, fees 29.96 Amazon, supplies 99.68 Salvo Deren et.al., legal fees 272.00 Double "B" Trash, service 143.00 IMWCA, dues 345.00 American Legion, donation 50.00 Heartland Coop, fuel 121.01 MidAmerican Energy, utilities 47.80 Harrison County Landfill, fees 1,196.00 Windstream, utilities 109.72 Protech, supplies 785.24 IRS, penalties 4,521.84 General Fund Total 7,993.27 Iowa Rural Water, dues 305.00 Iowa Rural Water, dues 305.00 Dahir, Jared, utility deposit refund 100.00 Hawkins Inc, supplies 593.09 MidAmerican Energy, utilities 171.32 Windstream, utilities 114.49 State Hygienic Laboratory, testing 42.50 Sioux Land District Health Dept, testing 24.00 Heartland Coop, fuel 1,575.00 IA Dept of Rev, taxes 293.55 Water Fund Total 3,523.95 USDA - Rural Development, debt 1,437.00 Debt Service, debt 4,205.03 Vetter Equipment, service 284.68 MidAmerican Energy, utilities 20.62 Sewer Fund Total 5,947.33 Alvin A Schiltz, wages 402.46 Marty Skinner, wages 1,673.42 Shauna Gerke, wages 1,598.66 IPERS, liabilities 794.40 IRS, liabilities 1,360.34 Payroll total 5,829.28 Operating Account total 25,689.92 Vets Account J.L. ROHE, INC., supplies 200.00 Kathy Dugdale (v), supplies 173.60 Vets Fund Total 373.60 Fun Day/150th Lorraine Thomas, reimburse 1,041.75 Midwest Welding, supplies 756.98 Fun Day/150th Fund Total 1,798.73 GRAND TOTAL 27,862.25 Nov 2024 Revenues LOST 2,253.30 Road Use 1,678.55 Water 5,348.30 Sewer 6,000.00 General 10,417.75 Vets 104.03 Fun/150th 112.00 Total 25,913.93 MVTN 12-18-24
