 REGULAR MEETING
 March 12, 2025
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ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session March 12, 2025 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Michael Nuss presiding. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Council members present: Dan Scallon, Maliah Roelfs, and Mike Abbas. Absent: Judy Crawford and Chuy Flores. Quorum present.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to approve the March 12, 2025 agenda. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
Roelfs moved, Abbas seconded to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) February 12, 2025 Regular Minutes, as written.  b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file:  February 2025 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; February 2025 Clerk Budget; February 2025 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; February 2025 Ambulance; February 2025 Fire; February 2025 PeopleService; February 2025 Ackley Development Commission; and February 2025 Deputy Clerk Nuisance. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
No update on Prairie Bridges 28E Agreement. Â
No update on Ambulance Shed updates.
Dennis reported closing on the ambulance plat of survey land purchase on February 18, 2025. The deed has been recorded and the City owns the parcel. Permission to remove from the agenda item was granted.
No update on vacating the alley between 6th Ave/7th Ave and Franklin St/Worth St.
Proposed budget was presented with the changes from last month’s meeting, No further changes or discussion. Dennis reminded Council of the special meeting on March 25, 2025 for the property tax levy and setting the public hearing for the budget adoption.
Follow up to last month’s Council request, Dennis presented information from the attorney from Lynch Dallas, PC Attorney at Law regarding property nuisance abatement procedures and costs. Attorney is $275/hr, associate is $250/hr, and paralegal or legal assistant is $150/hr. Court appearance will need to be the attorney cost plus mileage. Most of the paperwork portion can be done at the rate of the paralegal/legal assistant. The attorney would suggest a municipal infraction citation seeking a civil penalty and an order for cleanup, with a few other orders involved. If the City wishes to go this route, a proposal contract for services will need to be presented, reviewed, and agreed upon. Due to resident violation specific, Dennis was unable to share the actual email but rather the information.
Council reviewed the job posting for the pool manager/life guard and gave permission to the clerk to post in the City’s normal posting places to also include Chairish Life and Casey’s.
Samual/Sherry McAfoos requested permission from Council to have livestock. Roelfs moved, Scallon seconded to approve request of 3 hens, as presented. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
Scallon moved, Roelfs seconded to pass Resolution 25-10 Adopting Social Media Policy. Roll call vote: Ayes-Scallon, Roelfs, Abbas. Absent-Flores, Crawford. Motion carried.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to pass Resolution 25-11 Temporarily Closing Certain Streets for 2025 Sauerkraut Days. Roll call vote: Ayes-Roelfs, Abbas, Scallon. Absent-Flores, Crawford. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to approve payment in the amount of $4,720.00 to Williams Underground Services for watermain break 5th Ave. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
Roelfs moved, Abbas seconded to approve payment in the amount of $2,667.50 to Williams Underground Services for watermain break 300 Blk N. Franklin St. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
 Scallon moved, Roelfs seconded to approve payment in the amount of $3,220.00 to Williams Underground Services for watermain break Sherman Ave/N. Franklin St. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
M. White, PeopleService, reported Well #2 blind flange has been installed by Northway Corporation. The rest of the work on Well #2 will begin in April. Â
L. Gallentine, CGA, informed Council the blower building electrical did not pass inspection. Requested guidance from Council on whether the contractor installs the 4th wall or do the electrical to the bid specifications, which is to pass inspection. Per Gallentine, the contract was not followed to spec. Abbas reminded Council that the 4th wall to the blower building is budgeted to be done in FY26 outside of the project and can be done cheaper that way.  Abbas suggested the contractor do the work in the contract the way it was bid and to specification.  Gallentine will inform the contractor. Scallon moved, Roelfs moved to approve Pay Application 21 in the amount of $3,135.00 to Boomerang Corporation for Sanitary Sewer Phase II project. Ayes-3. Motion carried. No update on splash pad. CGA will start the permit application for Well #2. Franklin Street north of the RR tracks to Sherman Ave plans are being worked on. Â
Public Works Dept, K. Meyer, is transitioning to spring. Â
Dennis gave legislature updates following funnel week. Â Â
No council comments. Nuss informed Council about needing to get started on a GO Bond.
No public comments. Â
Abbas moved, Roelfs seconded to adjourn at 6:34 pm. Ayes-3. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
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Malena Dennis, City Clerk
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ACCESS SYSTEMS | COPIER MAINTENANCE/SUPPLY SHIPPING | 159.95 |
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL | UTILITIES-GAS | 2836.44 |
BOOMERANG CORP | SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT-2 | 3135.00 |
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LARGE PRINT BOOKS | 214.53 |
CENTURYLINK | PHONES/FAX | 435.91 |
CGA | SAN SEWR PHSE II CONSTRUCTION | 4006.50 |
COOKS COUNTRY | MAGAZINE | 38.11 |
DENNIS, MALENA | MEW AMB PARCEL CLOSING MILEAGE | 39.48 |
DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 02/26/2025 | 37.29 |
EBS | HEALTH INSURANC | 4924.79 |
FEDERAL W/H | FED/FICA TAX | 4570.60 |
FIREPENNY | FAST FOAM WANT/FOAM CARTRIDGES | 895.85 |
FORGY ELECTRIC | FIX LED WALL PACK LIGHTS | 988.72 |
GLOBE LIFE LIBERTY NATION | GLOBE PRETAX | 217.82 |
GRIT | MAGAZINE | 24.95 |
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF | CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT | 3144.90 |
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE | FEBRUARY LANDFILL/4TH QTR FY24/25 | 14365.25 |
HARDIN COUNTY TREASURER | LIEN CERT-JENSEN 709 FRANKLIN | 10.00 |
HEART OF IOWA | 847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS | 68.21 |
HERONIMUS LAW FIRM TRUST | PARCEL A/LOT 2/BLK 29-AMBULANCE | 10920.82 |
HERONIMUS, SCHMIDT, ALLEN | SALE OF CRUISER/RIG/WHITE CASE | 120.00 |
HH CONSTRUCTION | FIRE DEPT TRUCKMAINTENANCE | 1395.00 |
IAMU | 2025-26 WATER MEMBERSHIP | 846.00 |
IBELING INSURANCE SERVICE | FY24 AUDIT INSURANCE | 1892.15 |
IMFOA | DUES/2025 SPRING CONFERENCE-DENNIS | 200.00 |
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | BOOKS/SHIPPING | 608.59 |
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO | GAS/DIESEL | 862.41 |
IOWA DIVISION OF LABOR SE | BOILER INSPECTION | 40.00 |
IOWA FALLS EMS | CPR RECERTIFICATIONS-28 MEMBER | 280.00 |
IPERS | IPERS - REGULAR | 3206.39 |
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | BOOTS -Â B HOLMGAARD/KÂ MEYER | 365.95 |
KEN'S REPAIR | 4 CYCLE GAS/OIL MIX-PUMPS | 129.97 |
MEDIACOM | PHONE/FAX/INTERNET | 295.85 |
MID IOWA AUTO PARTS, LLC | SCREWS | 1.29 |
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN | ELECTRIC | 6312.91 |
MIDWEST TAPE, LLC | DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICE | 500.00 |
MOTHER EARTH LIVING | MAGAZINE | 39.95 |
OFF FIRE LLC | ANNUAL INSPECTION/TAG/MAINTENA | 722.00 |
PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 16578.85 |
PEOPLESERVICE INC. | WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE | 17211.00 |
POSTMASTER | UTILITY BILL POSTAGE | 380.24 |
REGION 6 PLANNING COMMISS | MEMBERSHIP DUES FY24/25 | 799.50 |
ROSS CLEANING | 2/26/25 CLEANING | 175.00 |
SALES TAX/LOST | SALES TAX PAYMENT | 898.95 |
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR COM | ANNUAL SAFETY TEST | 576.00 |
SHIELD PEST CONTROL | MONTHLY SERVICES | 30.00 |
STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 313.82 |
THE PIONEER WOMAN | MAGAZINE | 20.00 |
TIMES-CITIZEN CO. | 2/12/25 MINUTES/PROP TAX LEVY | 199.30 |
USDA RF | MONTHLY PAYMENT | 1151.00 |
VERIZON | INTERNET/MODEM | 91.88 |
WATER EXCISE TAX | WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT | 2428.03 |
WILLIAMS UNDERGROUND SERV | WATERMAIN REPA 5TH AVE/N FRANKLIN | 10607.50 |
 | CLAIMS TOTAL | 120314.65 |
EXPENSES BY FUND | ||
 | GENERAL FUND | 43616.11 |
 | LIBRARY RESERVE FUND | 382.48 |
 | ROAD USE TAX FUND | 13981.85 |
 | EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND | 1030.03 |
 | CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2020A FUND | 10960.30 |
 | WATER FUND | 25438.38 |
 | WATER DEPOSITS FUND | 37.29 |
 | SEWER FUND | 11347.17 |
 | CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND | 7141.50 |
 | GARBAGE FUND | 5866.11 |
 | STORM WATER FUND | 513.43 |
TOTAL | 120314.65 | |
REVENUE | ||
GENERAL | 43327.42 | |
LIBRARY RESERVIE | 44.44 | |
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP | 0.04 | |
ROAD USE TAX | 16133.43 | |
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL | 331.97 | |
LOST TOTAL | 17429.15 | |
LOST - DEBT SERVICE TOTAL | 4357.29 | |
TIF TOTAL | 247.47 | |
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL | 773.69 | |
CAPITAL PROJECTS - LOST TOTAL | 4357.29 | |
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE | 120.00 | |
WATER | 42997.29 | |
WATER DEPOSITS | 300.00 | |
SEWER TOTAL | 59833.17 | |
SEWER - SINKING | 35036.00 | |
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL | 2918.00 | |
GARBAGE | 12241.40 | |
STORM SEWER | 14763.30 | |
TOTAL | 255211.35 |