The Bode City Council met in regular session Monday November 3, 2025 at 5:30PM in the council chambers. All council members were present, absent Mayor Peterson. Mayor Pro Tem Hasfjord 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 Fulwider to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as published. All ayes, motion carried.

Todd McMahon and Derek Dugan notified the council of the inflow pipe at the city lagoon. They also stated that all blacktop has been repaired from the sewer project. “As needed” City Maintenance position was discussed, following discussion a motion was made by Miller second by Tepner to offer this position to Zander Dugan at a rate of $17 per hour. He will become familiar with the tractor for snow removal and assist Derek when needed.  All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Tepner, second by Miller to approve change order # 3 to  Doyle Construction. This change order is for the Sanitary Sewer Collection & Wastewater Improvements. The purpose of this change order is to extend the project completion to February 28, 2026. Allowing the extension of the project contract time allows the contractor additional time to prepare a cost estimate to address service connections that could not be grouted. All ayes, motion carried.

Council member Tepner reported that the city's maintenance computer needs a new operating system and can be replaced for about $300.  A motion was made by Miller, Fulwider seconded. All ayes, motion carried.  

A quote from WasteZero for 33X35 garbage bags was reviewed. An inventory they had in stock offered more strength to the bag itself and the cost was less than having bags printed for Bode. Following discussion, a motion was made by Miller, second by Tepner to order these at a total cost of  $6,895 for a quantity of 100 boxes. All ayes, motion carried.

The next regular meeting is set for December 1st.

The following bills were examined and approved for payment:

Monthly Gross Wages                              11,528.27        IPERS                                                  1879.69

Humboldt Ace Hardware                              381.05        Fed & FICA                                       2584.80

Carquest Auto Parts                                         373.64        MidAmerican Energy                 1158.50

Bailey Concrete Products                             185.00        Short Elliot Hendrickson        2476.75

CenturyLink                                                           462.29        City of Spencer                                385.92

GiGi’s                                                                         403.30        Bomgaars Supply                          135.21

Iowa Rural Water                                               315.00        Hawkins Inc                                      270.48

J&A Outdoor Equipment                                   80.04       Hach Company                              297.53

 

Glenn Hasfjord                                                          9.00       AgSource Coop Services         112.25

R&J Material                                                            471.05       Farmers Cooperative                  125.50

Farmers Coop LP                                                 450.00       Wellmark Blue Cross/Shield  572.29            

 

                                                General                              12,128.29

                                                Road Use Tax                         994.81

                                                Water                                      1,175.91

                                                Sewer                                      2,730.50

                                                Landfill/Garbage                 385.92

 

The meeting adjourned @6:30PM

 

Becky Struthers, City Clerk