The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday March 4, 2024 at 5:30PM in the council chambers. Council members Tepner, Hasfjord, and Miller were present; absent Fulwider and McKenna. Mayor Peterson arrived at 5:40PM, the meeting was called to order. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Hasfjord to approve the minutes from the February 5th council meeting. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve a contract from Mosquito Control of Iowa for the upcoming season, in the amount of $1820. All ayes, motion carried.

Spring Clean-up Day has been set for May 23rd from Noon-8pm. Details will be provided in the April Newsletter.

A motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to approve the Proposed Property Tax Max Levy for fiscal year July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 and set public hearing as Monday April 1st at 5:30PM in the council chambers. All ayes, motion carried.

A second proposal to replace the rest of the lighting, in the city owned buildings, with LED lighting was received from Crahan Electric in the amount of 3,507.24. Following discussion, a motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to approve this estimate. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Miiler, second by Hasfjord to approve a building permit for a fence and gate at 304 College Ave. All ayes, motion carried.

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

Monthly Gross Wages                                    8532.35               Central Iowa Dist.                             254.00

IPERS                                                                     1456.52               CenturyLink                                        368.34

Fed & FICA                                                          1936.70               Hawkins Inc                                        227.40

Farmers Coop LP                                               1746.32               Carquest Auto Parts                           14.20

Humboldt County Landfill assessment     1215.00               Humboldt Newsppaer                      72.59

Bomgaars                                                               64.73               North Central Iowa Supply              22.78

Quill Corporation toner                                    133.98                Taste of Home renewal                    20.00

Bode Fire department 2023 meetings      3940.00               City of Spencer landfill fees          251.36

MidAmerican Energy                                      1589.85               J & A Outdoor equipment               95.94

Abens-Marty-Curran Fireman’s Health     1192.00

 

                                                                                General                 13,439.33

                                                                                Road Use Tax            803.51

                                                                                Water                          550.14

                                                                                Landfill/garbage    1,508.36

 

 

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to adjourn @ 6:15PM.

 

 

Becky Struthers, City Clerk