October 2024 Regular Meeting
Charlotte City Council Proceedings
OCTOBER 8TH, 2024
Mayor Kelly Snyder called the regular meeting of the Charlotte City Council to order at 6:00 PM with council members Eberhart, Labarr, Lamaack, Hosette and Snyder present.
The consent agenda included the approval of the agenda, the clerk’s financial report, the minutes of the September 10th regular meeting of 2024, and the following revenues and expenses:
Bills paid prior to Meeting:
941 Tax – 727.93
IPERS – 1,113.39
State W/H- 319.69
Sales Tax- 18.85
Water Excise Tax- 448.40
Alliant- 2,201.88
Windstream, phone & internet- 546.14
Visa, office supplies- 245.89
Accounts Payable for Meeting:
Behn Stump grinding, labor- 82.00
Chem-Rite Labs, testing- 82.00
Clinton County Sheriff, monthly contract – 1,186.80
Cedar Rapids Municipal, testing- 12.50
DNR, annual water use fee- 115.00
Dave Holt, sidewalk reimbursement- 448.50
ECIA, codification- 291.00
F&B, software/email- 73.50
Ferguson, yearly meter subscription- 1,250.00
Gordon Flesch, copier- 54.16
Great Western Supply, parks- 84.16
JJJ Enterprises, water line repair- 615.65
KAM line, Hwy markings- 47.14
Mulgrew, propane- 607.44
Observer, publications- 146.85
Preston Telephone Co., phone & internet- 394.04
State Hygienic Lab, testing- 903.00
Water Solutions, chemicals- 695.24
Gross Wages
$ 7,328.13
SEPTEMBER FUND REVENUES EXPENSES
GENERAL FUND $ 13,991.38 $ 19,898.44
ROAD USE FUND $ 4,154.90 $ 2,247.17
Employee Benefit $ 972.22 $ 443.92
Emergency Fund $ $
LOST FUND $ 4,083.71 $
FEMA $ $
ARP $ $
Water $ 8,616.96 $ 4,523.13
Sewer $ 3,876.80 $ 1,997.62
TOTAL: $ 35,695.97 $ 29,110.28
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hosette with a second by Labarr. All ayes.
Public Forum:
No written or oral comments were made.
Chance Kness from Emergency Management gave a presentation to the council regarding the warning sirens and discontinuing service by the end of the year. The council had much discussion on the subject with differing opinions regarding solutions. The council tabled this until next month.
A motion to approve Greve fence permit was made by Eberhart with a second by Snyder. All ayes.
Charlotte Trick or Treat is set for October 31st from 5-7 p.m.
Reports-
Mayor Snyder reported that the Mohr property is out of compliance again and will be contacting the city attorney regarding this issue.
The council and mayor requested the clerk to send letters-via Sheriff Deparrtment to Warner, Kramer and McConohy regarding their properties.
Rhonda reported that she is compiling information regarding shut-off valves to each household in Charlotte. She also mentioned that there are four curb boxes that will need to be replaced.
Seth reported that everything looks good and that the Fall discharge is coming up. He also mentioned that he will be scheduling cleaning of the lift station soon.
James reminded the council to have the citizens of Charlotte turn their water surveys in asap. He said he is always available for consultation for any water complaints. He also gave the council information regarding PFAS.
Motion to adjourn at 7:36 PM by Labarr with a second by Snyder. All Ayes.
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Kelly Snyder, Mayor
Attest:
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Chris Budde, City Clerk