The Bode City Council met in regular session on Monday June 2, 2025, in the council chambers. All members were present. Also present, Tom Madden our engineer for the sewer project, Carla Hasstedt from Midas Council of Government, a resident from 508 Humboldt Ave, and Kyle Stecker. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to approve the agenda as posted. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve the minutes of the May 5 & 27th council meetings as published. All ayes, motion carried.

This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the Status of Funded Activities for the Bode Wastewater Treatment System Improvement Project. There were no property owners or residents present. Carla Hassstedt, with Midas Council of Government gave a detailed report on the Status of CDBG Funded Activities involving the Bode Sewer project.

A motion was made by Miller, second by Hasfjord to approve Bode CDBG Project payables; Midas Council of Government (Nov2024-March2025) $3624.00, Midwest Injection Pay #1 for 112,100.00, Doyle Construction Pay # 1 for 128,646.15, and Doyle Construction Pay # 2 for 99,508.66. Total cost of 343,878.81. All ayes, motion carried.

Tom Madden informed the council of the progress on the sewer project.

Tom presented, The Certificate of substantial completion with Midwest Injection, Inc for the Contract for Lagoon Sludge Removal. This contract has been fulfilled, and the lagoon has had the sludge removed, an inspection is scheduled for June 5th to close this contract out completely. Following review, a motion was made by Miller, second by Fulwider to accept this certificate. All ayes, motion carried.

Tom Presented Change order #1 from Doyle Construction. This order was itemized and changed the thickness of the pavement, some 4” to 6” on service pipe, the size of risers, casting replacement, etc. (A detailed copy is available at the city hall) This change order is in the amount of $59,466.96 (which 44,800.00 was included  originally) After discussion, a motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to approve this change. All ayes, motion carried.

Tom presented partial payment Certificate #2 from Doyle Construction, LLC in the amount of 99,508.66 including a tabulation of the contract work that has been completed. Following review a motion was made by Tepner, second by Fulwider to approve Certificate#2. All ayes, motion carried.

State of Iowa, General Accounting expenditures report #3 a request for payment/activity status  in the amount of $122,713 for the Community Development Block grant was reviewed. A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve this request. All ayes, motion carried.

The Iowa Finance Authority Construction Disbursement Request showing 122,713 in grant amount to be  drawn, and 275,848.96 in SRF request. Following review of this sheet a motion was made by Miller, second by Hasfjord to approve this. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by  Miller, second by Tepner to approve Gi Gi’s Mercantile Cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit. All ayes, motion carried.

A request for chickens (in containment) was denied, Mayor Peterson stating that the city has denied request similar to this in the past and will remain consistent on this issue.

Kyle Stecker, representing KRS Investments, LLC approached the council on a possible reduction on the  Special Assessments placed on 105 & 107 2nd street. The Public nuisance charges were placed in August of 2024. The council agreed that these charges will stay on these properties. The City Clerk directed to contact the Humboldt County’s Treasurers office, to find out when these were recorded.

A motion was made by Fulwider, second by Tepner to approve a 3% raise to city employees beginning July 1st. Todd McMahon from 28.42 to 29.24, Becky Struthers 23.60 to 24.31, and Jeff Wheeler from 16.94 to 17.45 per hour. All ayes, motion carried.

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

Monthly Gross Wages                              9257.44            New Century bulk oil                                948.95

IPERS                                                                  1408.37            Century link                                                    420.71

Fed & FICA                                                       1889.86            Humboldt Newspaper                              284.13

Bomgaars funnel                                                 8.49             Midwest Injection pay#1 (5/27)112,100.00

Doyle Construction Pay#1 (5/27) 128,646.15          Bound Tree Medical                                   517.47

Doyle Construction Pay # 2             99,508.66            Farmers Cooperative fuel                        54.64

Humboldt Newspaper                                 254.61            City of Spencer landfill                            361.60

Hawkins Inc                                                      321.23             Humboldt Ace Hardware                         29.10

Iowa_DNR water supply operations  120.00             McPeak Trenching                                      462.00

Midas Council of Govern Pay # 3       3624.00            Northwest Communications                 31.48

 

                General                                    7601.31

                Water                                         2524.49

                Sewer                                  345,938.81

                Landfill/garbage                    361.60

 

The meeting adjourned @ 6:45PM

Becky Struthers, City Clerk