CITY OF MONDAMIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mondamin City Hall Monday, May 5, 2025 7:00 P.M. 1. Opening of Meeting a. Mayor Jamie Howrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., leading those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll Call Council members present: Mary Seago, John Glennie and Jim Rains, Karen Breyfogle was present. Absent: Chad Wilson. Staff present: Alyx Hirst and Mike Kelley. Public present: Kristi Hildreth from Harrison County Home and Public Health, Jeff Brehmer & Mark Warner from Smith Davis Insurance, Megan Hirst from ICAP, Lary Clark, Dave Tallon, Terry Coyle, and Joseph Favinger. c. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by K. Breyfogle with a second by J. Rains. Motion carried 4-0. d. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve April 7, 2025 meeting minutes at 6:30 p.m. by J. Glennie and seconded by K. Breyfogle. Motion carried 4-0. Motion to approve April 7, 2025 meeting minutes at 7:00 p.m. by K. Breyfogle and seconded by J. Glennie. Motion carried 4-0. Motion to approve April 28, 2025 meeting minutes at 6:30 p.m. by J. Glennie and seconded by K. Breyfogle. Motion carried 4-0. Motion to approve April 28, 2025 meeting minutes at 6:45 p.m. by K. Breyfogle and seconded by J. Glennie. Motion carried 4-0. e. Approval of All Claims as Presented J. Rains made a motion to approve all claims as presented and they were seconded by J. Glennie. Motion carried 4-0. 2. Public Comments Terry Coyle was present to discuss the abandoned house next to his at 409 Pine St. Clerk Hirst and city council members assured Mr. Coyle that the city is working diligently on this abandoned property, but the process takes time. Resident Joseph Favinger was present to update the council on progress that has been made at his residence at 401 Cedar. Joesph stated that he now had power available inside the home, the watermain was dug up and a new water meter installed to provide water on the premises. Joesph also stated that the kitchen floor was removed. When asked what the plan for May would be, Joesph stated that he hoped work would begin on the roof and the sub-floor in the kitchen would be installed. The council was pleased with his report. 3. Community Center/Facility Report The community center manager sent in her report to the city council. 4. Library Report The librarian emailed her report to the city council. 5. Fire Department Report None 6. Property Maintenance Report (John Harrison, Bluffs Inspection Service) None 7. Old Business a. Community Center Use for Clubs & Organizations The city council wanted to discuss cleaning fee charges for those that do not pay to rent the community center. The city pays to have it cleaned regardless if payment for cleaning is received from the renters or not. Clerk Hirst stated that this is doing the city and the community center fund a disservice by allowing this. Council discussed it with the Community Center Board President, Lary Clark and the American Legion President, Dave Tallon. Mr. Clark stated that the American Legion co exists with the Community Center and there have been many grants awarded on behalf of the American Legion that have improved the Mondamin Community Center. No action taken at this time however further discussion will be held. b. Update on Tree Inventory Bidding Project Discussion. The council stated that they would like to have the inventory list done by the end of May so Clerk Hirst can send it to contractors for bidding. Clerk Hirst stated that she would help Mike with the list. 8. New Business a. Kristi Hildreth from Harrison County Home and Public Health Kristi was present to provide the city with information on what HCHPH services are available. Services include: Skilled Nurse Home Care Services that provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of one’s home; Learning for Life Services for children and parents from birth to kindergarten; Substance Use Disorder Services that assist individuals and their families with addiction in a safe environment; a Diaper and Formula Bank that is free of charge to assist families in need, and education on various other programs and community outreach. b. Megan Hirst from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool Megan Hirst from ICAP along with Jeff Brehmer and Mark Warner from Smith Davis Insurance were present to give an overview of our ICAP insurance and stated instances where special provisions could be missed if the city were to go with another insurance company. c. Resolution #2025-08: Approval of Harrison County Law Enforcement Contract FY25/26 K. Breyfogle motioned to approve the law contract for FY2025/2026. The motion was seconded by J. Rains. Roll call. All ayes. Motion carried 4-0. d. Purchase of Chainsaw Table e. Building Permit: 206 S Vine St. Motion to approve the building permit for a larger deck entrance and concrete slab at 206 S. Vine by J. Glennie with a second by K. Breyfogle. Motion passed unanimously. f. Heritage Day Discussion on the parade route. The route will be the same as in previous years and hopefully the route will be followed. Sign-up at the school. Start at the high school, continue to Maple St. (main highway) and turn left, turn right at N. Main (bank), turn right at Cedar St. (go past the park), turn right at N. Clark, left on County Rd, right on N Harding and disperse. Clerk Hirst will contact the sheriff’s dept. about helping with traffic and blocking Maple Street. 9. Mayor’s Report None 10. Clerk’s Report None 11. Public Works Report Mike stated that he finished the classes for water and wastewater and will continue to study before taking the exam. He also reported that the water plant is running great. 12. Commissioner Reports J. Rains gave an update on the streets project stating which streets he feels should take priority. The plan is to repair streets on the North side of town since there is no longer heavy traffic from the water plant project. 13. Other Business Council asked Clerk Hirst to investigate a rooster complaint. 14. Adjourn Having no further business to conduct, K. Breyfogle made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by M. Seago. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the Mondamin City Clerk and subject to approval at the next regular city council meeting. Attest: Alyx Hirst City Clerk, City of Mondamin Operating Account City of Mondamin Claims Paid April 8, 2025 through May 5, 2025 Name, Memo, Amount Loli Pop dah Clown, Heritage Day 325.00 US Postal Service, stamps 423.60 IPERS, March 2025 IPERS 1,009.29 United States Treasury, March 2025 payroll taxes 1,284.10 Intuit, payroll subscription fees 29.96 Windstream, charges for services 333.27 Hirst, Alyxandria M, payroll 1,327.04 Kelley, Michael R, payroll 2,932.34 Rife, Marla K, payroll 889.43 Anderson, Roberta M, payroll 559.38 USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Loan #1 4,975.00 USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Loan #3 1,560.00 USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Loan #4 2,386.00 Pounds Printing, Inc., welcome brochures 40.00 Collection Services Center, child support 218.30 Iowa Dept of Rev (state wh), Q1 2025 IA withholding 402.43 Iowa Workforce Development, Q1 2025 IA unemployment 23.09 Schrock Innovations, onboarding invoice 2,763.98 Midstates Bank (v), internet banking service charge 25.00 Hollman Media, web hosting 45.00 Mid American Energy, charges for services 1,900.06 WEX BANK, fuel for fire and roads dept's 503.79 FNBO (Mike), various supplies for new wather plant, ink for ciy hall, water & wastewater classes, supplies for city hall 1,448.38 Ahlers & Cooney, PC, charges for legal services 135.00 Harrison County Times-Reporter, publications 222.72 R & S Waste Disposal, charges for services 120.00 R & S Waste Disposal, charges for services 1,837.00 VC3, Inc, charges for IT services 277.38 Eco Water Systems, softener salt for comm. Ctr. 52.00 PeopleService Inc., charges for services 2,196.18 Harrison County Times-Reporter, publications 107.52 Harrison County REC, charges for services 632.89 Analytical & Consulting Services, Inc., wastewater testing 645.50 Siouxland District Health Department, water testing 16.00 Menards - Council Bluffs, garage door for city building 1,198.89 Bomgaars, lawn seed, hose fitting, bit snap, pressure sprayer, ratchet, and oil 479.31 Harrison County Landfill Commission, May 2025 assessment 742.00 USA Blue Book, water testing supplies 837.07 JEO Consulting Group Inc., post construction services 3,062.50 Maggie Rains, reimbursement for flowers for city planters 85.78 Collection Services Center, child support 218.30 TOTAL 38,270.48 INCOME FOR APRIL 2025 Utility Service Charges $21,998.54 King's Court Housing Rent $3,000.00 Community Center Rentals $225.00 Dog License Fees $65.00 Building Permit $60.00 Sale of Salvage $520.00 Park Shelter $359.00 Nextlink Water Tower Airspace Rent $1,000.00 Property Tax $80,640.56 Road Use Tax $3,966.50 Local Option Sales Tax $3,064.76 Interest Earned $66.43 Total Income from April: $114,965.79 Attest: Alyx Hirst, City Clerk May 5, 2025 City Council Meeting HCTR 5-21-25
