DATE: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Location: Town Hall Council Chambers, 105 Humboldt Ave
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller, Council members Rob McKenna, Paula Fulwider, and Jess Tepner.
ABSENT: Ryan McCart, Glenn Hasfjord
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerks, Becky Struthers and Courtney McCullough
Council member Fulwider made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by council member Tepner. All ayes, motion carried.
Council member Tepner made a motion to approve the minutes for the June 1st, 2026, regular meeting as written. Motion seconded by council member Fulwider. All ayes, Motion carried.
The Town Council of the Town of Bode, Iowa met on July 6, 2026, at the Town Hall in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Miller, and the following Council Members: Present: Tepner, Fulwider, Mckenna. Absent: Hasfjord, McCart. Council Member Mckenna introduced the resolution next hereinafter set out and moved that said resolution be adopted; the roll being called, the following named council members voted. All ayes. Whereupon, Mayor Miller declared the resolution duly adopted. FULL COPY OF THE RESOLUTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN HALL!
The council discussed changing sick leave and vacation pay and making it all PTO. Also instead of paying comp time it will be switched to overtime, anything over 40 hours. Council Member Mckenna made a motion to approve this change, seconded by Council Member Fulwider. All ayes. Motion carried.
Hourly raise for Town Clerk, $19.00/hr - $22/hr, along with being open on Wednesdays now. Council Member, Tepner made a motion to approve the hourly raise and the extra day per week, seconded by Council Member Fulwider. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Town received a letter from The City of Spencer stating that the Landfill will have a 2% increase in December 2026. Council Member Fulwider made a motion to continue to approve the contract, seconded by Council Member Tepner. All ayes. Motion carried.
The council discussed the issues we have been having with our internet and phone at the Town Hall. They decided to upgrade the package and replace the router. Our IT guy called internet/phone service and it was worked on the next day. Council Member Tepner motioned to approve this change, seconded by Council Member Mckenna. All ayes. Motion carried.
10. RESOLUTION
SETTING CITY SERVICE RATES (MOWING FROM $75-$200)
The council members and Mayor Miller have checked mowing rates with other cities and our Town by far was the lowest. Council Member Mckenna made a motion to approve the rate to go from $75 a yard to $200 a yard.
Council Member Tepner seconded this. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Council has tabled this for now due to some other questions we have such as; what would the homeowner need to do before and or after the new meter is installed? Is there a grant to help with the costs of these?
A motion was made by Council Member Tepner to fill out the application on this, seconded by Council Member Mckenna. All ayes. Motion carried.
Nuisance property - In progress.
Council Member Tepner, Seconded by Mckenna. All ayes. Motion carried.
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Total Wages: |
$9235.88 |
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Bennett
Recycling |
$1200.00 |
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Derek Dugan |
$42.79 |
roundup sprayer from bomgaars |
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Router 12 |
$90.00 |
internet/phone |
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Northwest IA (LOC) |
$25.00 |
membership fees |
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Wellmark BCBS |
$663.56 |
Dereks health insurance for July |
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Secretary of State |
$30.00 |
Notary fee - Courtney |
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CNH IND. ACCT |
$122.55 |
Humboldt Red Power |
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Iowa DNR |
$32.72 |
annual water supply fee |
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AgSource Coop |
$50.00 |
water coliform, nitrate |
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Quill |
$304.80 |
toner for printer, office supplies |
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Bomgaars |
$39.98 |
gloves x2 |
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Norwest Com. |
$31.94 |
Library phone service |
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City of Spencer |
$271.84 |
Landfill fees |
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Century Link |
$277.89 |
Phone Bill |
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Mark Spaulding |
$80.22 |
harbor freight,
tools for FD |
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CLAIMS REPORT: General: |
$9441.28 |
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Landfull/Garbage: |
$2846.28 |
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Water: |
$655.04 |
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Sewer: |
$492.65 |
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15. ADJOURN
Council Member Fulwider made a motion to adjourn meeting at 6:45; seconded by council member Tepner.