REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WOODBINE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER AND WOODBINE WATER UTILITY BOARD OCTOBER 23, 2025 The Woodbine Municipal Light & Power Board of Trustees met in regular session October 23, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the conference room. Present was Board Chairperson Lisa Vandemark and Board Trustee Kert Barnum, Superintendent Jim Reisz and Board Secretary Bethany Linkenhoker. Present via video conference was Board Trustee Paul Ridder. Also, present was Jeremy Poore and Keith Mann from the City of Denison, Water Operator in Charge Ryan Michel, and representatives from JEO. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2025, regular meeting. All were in favor. Citizens present did not wish to address the Board. The following bills were presented and approved for payment by a motion from Barnum and second from Ridder. Motion Approved. The final check number on this month’s register is 22109. Bank Drafts: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WITHHOLDING, $3358.13 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, CREDIT CARD FEES, $471.58 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS, CO-INSURANCE, $1234.07 OXEN TECHNOLOGY, IT FEES, $2965.80 TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA, WITHHOLDING, $740.98 IPERS, IPERS, $4485.54 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WITHHOLDING, $3358.13 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, WITHHOLDING, $3358.13 TREASURER – STATE OF IOWA, SALES & EXCISE TAX, $4654.80 WINDSTREAM, PHONE & FAX, $238.90 MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES, ENERGY COSTS, $46654.16 WELLMARK, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, $7498.65 ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS, CO-INSURANCE, $4690.31 Checks signed after the meeting: REFUND: TOMS, MARTIN, DEPOSIT REFUND, $40.88 REFUND: HARTWIG, KAEL C, DEPOSIT REFUND, $60.47 REFUND: FERGUSON, MATTHEW, DEPOSIT REFUND, $155.43 ECHO GROUP, INC., $350.47 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL, SAFETY, $1026.75 IOWA ONE CALL, ONE CALL, $38.80 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC, $841.02 WALKER’S SERVICE, FUEL, $588.00 SCHRAEDER ELECTRIC, FIX FAULT, $3911.00 HARRISON COUNTY REC, UTILITIES, $48.23 CITY OF WOODBINE, SHARED COSTS, $1122.06 S&H SOFTENERS, WATER SOFTENER, $18.00 KDSN – AM/FM, ADS & PUBLICATIONS, $100.00 FIRST BANKCARD, COMPUTER COSTS & TRAINING, $2825.65 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEY FEES, $11000.00 VAN WERT INC, WATER METERS, $9091.79 SMITH VENDING CORPORATION, SUPPLIES, $40.54 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES-REPORTER, ADS & PUBLICATIONS, $80.69 IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCE, WATER USE PERMIT, $115.00 WOODBINE MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER, UTILITIES, $2598.99 UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, $65.38 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY, WATER TESTING, $53.50 KARA THOMSEN, CLEANING, $210.00 VERIZON, IPAD SERVICE, $240.21 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE, VISION INSURANCE, $161.70 ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIER LEASE, $207.69 KATHY HILLWICK, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, $156.78 5150 MOBILE SERVICE LLC, TRUCK REPAIRS, $1406.90 MID AMERICA METER LLC, METER TESTING, $2518.83 CITY OF WOODBINE, UTILITIES, $55.75 The monthly operating reports were reviewed. Motion by Barnum, second by Ridder to approve the monthly reports. All were in favor. September’s electric revenues were $129,630.38; water revenues were $38,841.80 and joint expenses for water and electric were $160,212.03. The Board met with members from JEO to discuss the Water Main Replacement Project and Funding Options. No action was taken. A motion was made by Barnum, seconded by Ridder to approve allowing the Finance Manager to pay cell phone allowances via payroll. All were in favor. A motion was made by Vandemark, seconded by Barnum to approve TigerVision Participation for 2025-2026. All were in favor. A motion was made by Vandemark, seconded by Barnum to approve sponsoring the Holiday Lighting Competition and setting prizes at $150.00 for first place, $100.00 for second place and $50.00 for third place. All prizes will be Woodbine Dollars. All were in favor. The Board discussed the Health Insurance Renewal for Plan Year 2026. No action was taken at this time. General discussion took place with no decisions being made at this time. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM. There being no further business, a motion was made by Barnum and seconded by Ridder with all in favor to adjourn at 6:11 PM. Lisa Vandemark, Board Chairman ATTEST: Bethany Linkenhoker, Secretary HCTR 10-29-25
