REGULAR MEETING MINUTES | July 9, 2025
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REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 2025
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session July 9, 2025 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Michael Nuss presiding. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Council members present: Judy Crawford, Dan Scallon, Mike Abbas. Absent: Maliah Roelfs, Chuy Flores, Quorum present.
Crawford moved, Scallon seconded to approve the July 9, 2025 agenda. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) June 11, 2025 Regular Minutes, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: June 2025 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; June 2025 Clerk Budget; June 2025 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; June 2025 Fire; June 2025 Ambulance; May/June PeopleService; June 2025 Ackley Development Commission; June 2025 Deputy Clerk Nuisance; 1st Quarter 2025 Ackley Public Library Investment; 2nd Quarter 2025 Investment Report; 2nd Quarter 2025 Deputy Clerk Ambulance Write Off Report; 2nd Quarter 2025 Prairie Bridges/Park Fest; and 2nd Quarter 2025 Airport Board of Trustees. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to open the public hearing for plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for Cerro Gordo St Storm Sewer Improvement and N. 12th St Storm Sewer Extension at 6:02 pm. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
No comments or concerns were made or received.
Crawford moved, Scallon seconded to close the public hearing for plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for Cerro Gordo St Storm Sewer Improvement and N. 12th St Storm Sewer Extension at 6:02 pm. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
L. Gallentine, CGA Consultants, 7 bids were received and presented. Discussion regarding the Public Works Dept to haul in the dirt for the N. 12th St Storm Sewer Extension versus having the Contractor perform the work. Additional discussion on the option of concrete versus polypropylene pipe. K. Meyer, Public Works Supervisor, inquired as to the life expectancy of both products. Gallentine informed Council the life expectancy of both were about the same. The Geogrid pavement reinforcement option was also discussed for the Cerro Gordo St project. Abbas moved, Crawford seconded to approve the bid to McDowell & Sons in the amount of $352,611 with polypropylene pipe and geogrid options for Cerro Gordo St Storm Sewer and N. 12th Street Storm Sewer Extension with the contractor hauling in the dirt. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to open the public hearing to enter into a general obligation loan agreement to borrow money thereunder not to exceed $1,250,000 for 2025 A/B Go Bond at 6:14 pm. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
J. Aswegan shared concern at City Hall. Clerk and Mayor addressed concern at that time. During public hearing, Aswegan voiced concern regarding property taxes.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to close the public hearing to enter into a general obligation loan agreement to borrow money thereunder not to exceed $1,250,000 for 2025 A/B Go Bond at 6:15 pm. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to pass Resolution 25-30 Authorizing Taking Additional Action to Enter into General Obligation Loan Agreement and Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A and Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B. Roll call vote: Ayes-Scallon, Abbas, Crawford. Absent-Flores, Roelfs Motion carried.
City Attorney, Seth Schroeder, is working on the lease presented by the Friends of Prairie Bridges Park Board and the City of Ackley.
Crawford presented 3 HVAC bids for the Ambulance shed upgrade. Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve bid from Carsten’s Plumbing & Heating in the amount of $7,656 to be paid from 2020A GO Bond. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
No update on vacating the alley between 6th Ave/7th Ave and Franklin St/Worth St or City Hall basement windows.
O. Abkes, Ackley Recreation Club (ARC) Board President, proposed to the Council to have the ability to drill a well for irrigation on the golf course or any other assistance they can receive regarding water cost. In years past, there was a $2,000 kick back for utilities. Mayor Nuss clarified the $2,000 that ARC received from the City. Those funds were to be used to allow kids’ membership to golf and was not for utilities. Abkes informed Council of a previous water leak issue causing the ARC to have financial strain. Crawford inquired as to the meters in use at the golf course, Clerk Dennis informed Council the ARC has two 2-inch meters for irrigation that they do not pay sewer on and a 5/8-inch meter in the club house. Crawford informed the attending board members of the Ordinance for mandatory connections and the inability to go against the ordinance. Dennis informed Council of the public purpose of funds and why the City can no longer issue a check to the ARC, per the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the State Auditor’s Office finding in a previous audit. No further discussion.
S. McAfoos, 621 Hardin St., requested an additional 5 chickens. Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve up to 8 chickens. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
A. Linthicum, 407 10th Ave., requested 7 chickens. Linthicum has recently updated the coop so the chickens could not get free. Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve up to 8 chickens. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Disposal of Ackley Police Department (APD) assets. Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to move one APD computer/monitor to the AFD. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to move APD copier/printer to the Deputy Clerk desk. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Crawford advised selling or gifting firearms to a police department for safety and legal purposes. Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve verbal offer from Hardin County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $275 each for 6 Glocks. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried. Nuss updated Council on remaining assets in the police department.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to invest $11,000 to People Savings Bank for a period of 48 months with an interest rate of 3.65% for Cemetery Perpetual Care CD. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Discussion on a lead water service line at 722 Main St. Dennis informed Council that the occupants of this property were moving to a different location within a timeframe of 3 months to 1.5 years. A new copper water service line could cost up to $10,000 or more. Dennis was hesitant with the copper water service line requirement due to the current building being demolished in the near future. Due to the circumstances regarding this property, Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve waiver of lead line removal for a maximum period of 2 y ears. If the property is still occupied after 2 years, owner would be required to remove lead water service line. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to approve beer/liquor license for Friends of Prairie Bridges. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to approve appointment of Michael Nuss to Hardin County EMS Essential Services Committee. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to pass Resolution 25-26 Temporarily Closing Parking Spots on Main St/Park Ave for Music/Vendors in the Park. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Scallon. Absent-Flores, Roelfs. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to pass Resolution 25-27 Authorizing FY25 Year End Transfers. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Scallon. Absent-Roelfs, Flores. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to pass Resolution 25-28 Adopting Policies/Procedures for Ackley EMS and Entering into Emergency Medical Service Affiliation Agreement/Transport Agreement between Ackley EMS and Iowa Falls EMS. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Scallon. Absent-Flores, Roelfs. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to pass Resolution 25-29 Temporarily Closing Certain Streets for the 2025 Trunk or Treat. Roll call vote: Ayes-Crawford, Scallon, Abbas. Absent-Flores, Roelfs. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to approve payment in the amount of $4,765.43 to Mort’s Water Co for 902 2nd Ave curb stop repair/water service line replacement. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried. Resident has been invoiced and will be certified against property, if not paid.
Crawford moved, Scallon seconded to approve payment in the amount of $3,617.18 to Mort’s Water Co for 918 1st Ave curb stop repair/water service line replacement. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried. Resident has been invoiced and will be certified against property, if not paid.
Scallon moved, Abbas seconded to approve payment in the amount of $8,992.50 to Williams Underground Services for 5th Ave water main break/street patch. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Abbas seconded to approve payment in the amount of $12,601.74 to Williams Underground Services for 715 Park Ave curb stop repair/water service line replacement. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried. Resident has been invoiced and will be certified against property, if not paid.
2 bids were presented. Abbas moved, Crawford seconded to approve purchase to Electric Pump in the amount of $10,860 for water treatment plant controls upgrade. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
2 bids were presented. Scallon moved, Abbas approved purchase to Utility Equipment Co in the amount of $2,589.11 for Well #2 Control Building Check Valve, Gate Valve, Flange Kits, and Filter Flange. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
Gallentine, CGA, reported on Sanitary Sewer Phase II project. Gallentine contacted TerraCon to inquire if they can do a concrete testing sample for the Splash Pad. TerraCon is able, Gallentine to contact about time frame and cost. Crawford suggested holding off on AAA Construction performing fixes until after concrete strength testing. Pleva will come to give K. Meyer an idea on fixes for the Splash Pad. No update on Franklin St N of RR tracks. Bonded Street Project discussion. Full depth patching would be more expensive than original quoted price from Heartland Asphalt. Abbas moved, Scallon seconded to approve purchase to Heartland Asphalt for 45 core sample testing in the amount of $980. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
K. Meyer, Public Works Dept, follow up on Civic Center roof. Civic Center roof is not leaking, water appears to be leaking into Civic Center by way of the Pizza Ranch wall. Meyer to contact owner of Pizza Ranch and inform owner of issues and action to resolve. Street patching will be started soon.
Dennis updated council regarding the Ackley Helping Hand’s request.
Crawford would like another council person to step in and take over council advisor for the Cougar’s Den.
No Mayor or Public comments.
Abbas moved, Crawford seconded to adjourn at 7:38 pm. Ayes-3. Absent-2. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Malena Dennis, City Clerk
ACCESS SYSTEMS | COPIER MAINTENANCE/SHIPPING | 161.14 |
ACKLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMIS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT | 14000.00 |
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERV | POOL TESTING | 28.00 |
ALLRECIPES | 1 YR MAGAZINE | 15.00 |
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL | UTILITIES-GAS | 1334.18 |
CARDMEMBER SERVICE | CONCESSIONS/PAPER/BOOKS/DVDS/SHREDDER | 1827.78 |
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES | ROBOTIC VACUUM | 3999.00 |
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LARGE PRINT BOOKS (10) | 240.90 |
CENTURYLINK | PHONES/FAX | 435.92 |
CGA | CERRO GORDO ST/PB STORM DESIGN/SAN SEWR PHASE II | 23187.90 |
DENNIS, MALENA | MILEAGE-ESTATE CLAIM PAPERS | 40.04 |
EBS | HEALTH INSURANC | 4987.47 |
ELECTRIC PUMP | DETECTION TANK SET POINTS/WP | 1478.50 |
FEDERAL W/H | FED/FICA TAX | 5320.15 |
FRANK DUNN CO. | COLD PATCH | 984.00 |
FREY MUNICIPAL SOFTWARE | 2026 LICENSE/CONVERSION/TRAINI | 19763.00 |
GLOBE LIFE LIBERTY NATION | GLOBE PRETAX | 217.82 |
HARDIN COUNTY ENVIROMENTL | POOL INSPECTION | 270.00 |
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF | CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT | 3144.90 |
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE | JUNE LANDFILL FEES/1ST QTR FY 25/26 | 15103.90 |
HEART OF IOWA | 847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS | 68.50 |
IBELING INSURANCE SERVICE | EMC RENEWAL 25/26 | 118749.00 |
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | BOOKS/SHIPPING | 338.06 |
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO | GAS/DIESEL | 967.48 |
IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESO | ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE FY26 | 173.84 |
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES | MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 25/26 | 1294.00 |
IOWA OUTDOORS | 1 YR MAGAZINE | 15.00 |
IPERS | IPERS - REGULAR | 3268.77 |
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | FAUCET/BUIILDING NUMBERS/GLOVES | 93.95 |
KEN'S REPAIR | ECHO BLEND/BLADES | 93.72 |
M&G TIRE SERVICE | TIRE REPAIR/PAYLOADER | 334.98 |
MEDIACOM | PHONE/FAX/INTERNET | 296.33 |
MID IOWA AUTO PARTS, LLC | DEF | 50.97 |
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN | UTILITIES-GAS | 9500.36 |
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING | 1 YR HAMPTON CHRONICAL NEWSPAP | 74.00 |
MIDWEST LIVING | 1 YR MAGAZINE | 23.54 |
MORT'S WATER COMPANY | WTR SVC LINE/CURBS/902 2ND AVE/918 1ST AVE | 8810.61 |
OTTER CREEK FARMS INC. | AIRPORT LEASE | 750.00 |
PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 21769.56 |
PEOPLESERVICE INC. | WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE | 17899.00 |
PITNEY BOWES INC. | POSTAGE MACHINE | 500.00 |
POSTMASTER | UTILITY BILL POSTAGE | 379.12 |
ROSS CLEANING | 6/25/25 CLEANING | 175.00 |
SALES TAX/LOST | SALES TAX PAYMENT | 774.38 |
SHIELD PEST CONTROL | MONTHLY SERVICES | 30.00 |
STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAX | 342.43 |
TIMES-CITIZEN CO. | PUBLIC NOTICE/2025 GO BOND/MINUTES | 336.00 |
UMB BANK | 2014A/2016A GO BOND | 500.00 |
USDA RF | MONTHLY PAYMENT | 1151.00 |
VERIZON | PHONE/INTERNET | 101.84 |
WATER EXCISE TAX | WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT | 2184.97 |
WILLIAMS UNDERGROUND SERV | 5TH AVEWATER MAIN/715 PARK AVE | 50369.24 |
CLAIMS TOTAL | 337955.25 | |
EXPENSES BY FUND | ||
GENERAL FUND | 122549.03 | |
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND | 294.44 | |
ROAD USE TAX FUND | 21843.31 | |
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND | 34000.80 | |
DEBT SERVICE FUND | 500.00 | |
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2020A FUND | 3999.00 | |
CAP PROJ-FRANKLIN ST N RR FUND | 3561.90 | |
WATER FUND | 89651.27 | |
SEWER FUND | 21930.65 | |
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND | 1317.50 | |
GARBAGE FUND | 17443.84 | |
STORM WATER FUND | 20863.51 | |
TOTAL | 337955.25 | |
REVENUE | ||
GENERAL | 71647.38 | |
LIBRARY RESERVETOTAL | 11.95 | |
EMERGENCY MGMT RESERVES TOTAL | 500.00 | |
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP | 18959.56 | |
ROAD USE TAX | 25006.99 | |
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL | 1487.99 | |
LOST TOTAL | 17860.68 | |
LOST - DEBT SERVICE TOTAL | 4465.17 | |
TIF TOTAL | 2111.97 | |
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL | 72444.50 | |
CAPITAL PROJECTS - LOST TOTAL | 4465.17 | |
CAP PROJ - SPLASH PAD TOTAL | 10.27 | |
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE TOTAL | 120.00 | |
WATER | 42741.29 | |
WATER - RESERVES TOTAL | 200000.00 | |
WATER DEPOSITS | 450.00 | |
SEWER TOTAL | 66357.62 | |
SEWER - SINKING | 35036.00 | |
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL | 260484.87 | |
GARBAGE | 12032.98 | |
STORM SEWER | 14840.83 | |
TOTAL | 851035.22 | |
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