CITY OF VAN HORNE
Regular Council Meeting
May 8, 2023
6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at Van Horne City Hall at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Gorkow.
Council Present: Parmenter, Knaack, Donald, Childs
Council Absent: Fisher
Others Present: Jared, Mary Rausch
Motion by Parmenter to approve agenda. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Childs to approve the Minutes of the April 10h , 2023 Council Meeting. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Mary Rausch addressed Council regarding closing Main St. on Saturday May 13th from 7:00 a.m. thru noon for Spring Celebration. Motion by Parmenter to close Main St. off to vehicles on May 13th. Seconded by Childs, all ayes, motion carried.
LL Pelling proposal was presented to Council. Motion by Knaack to approve contract with changes made by Jared Vogeler to get proposal to under $40,000. Seconded by Childs, all ayes, motion carried.
Discussion regarding ROW tree planting, slide repair at park, fire box, junk vehicles.
Mayors Report. Superintendent Report.
Open to Public.
The following bills were presented
| CLAIMS REPORT | ||
| VENDOR | INVOICE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | ELECTRIC GAS | $ 10,054.73 |
| BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR | LAW ENFORCEMENT | $ 6,337.50 |
| B & G NURSERY AND CONSTR | BAUMHOEFENER NURSERY | $ 7,993.50 |
| BARR AND SONS | REPAIR REC CONCESSION STAND | $ 923.50 |
| BENTON COUNTY LANDFILL | TIPPING FEES | $ 756.70 |
| BENTON COUNTY LANDFILL | PER CAPITA 4TH QUARTER | $ 5,031.00 |
| BSN | REC BALLS/HELMETS | $ 1,082.18 |
| CENGAGE | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 23.79 |
| CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 324.62 |
| CLARKE MOSQUITO | COUGAR MOSQUITO SPRAYER | $ 17,500.00 |
| CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER | SEWER PLANT INSPECTION/MAINTEN | $ 1,550.52 |
| DEMCO | SUPPLIES – LIBRARY | $ 598.34 |
| IOWA DEPT REVENUE | SALES AND WATER EXCISE TAXES | $ 4,785.73 |
| EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL GOV | NUISANCE CONTRACT | $ 755.26 |
| EFTPS1 | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 3,826.65 |
| ELAN CITY | HOME DEPOT-LIGHT BULBS-RETURN | $ 540.09 |
| ELITE SPORTS | BASEBALL HATS | $ 720.00 |
| EZ TRASH SOLUTIONS,LLC | GARBAGE CONTRACT | $ 3,337.00 |
| VAN HORNE FIRE DEPT | HAND HELD PADDLES SLOW | $ 552.54 |
| VAN HORNE FIRE DEPT | EMERGENCY SIGNS | $ 385.76 |
| HACH | LAB CHEMICALS | $ 200.95 |
| HGTV | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION | $ 49.97 |
| HOLIDAY INN DES MOINES | HOTEL FOR IMFOA | $ 224.00 |
| IMFOA | CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE | $ 145.00 |
| INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 321.24 |
| IPERS | IPERS | $ 2,147.66 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | POSTS FOR REC FLAGS | $ 99.76 |
| KELLY CONSTRUCTION | PARK RR REPAIRS | $ 750.00 |
| KEYSTONE INSURANCE | ADDITION OF REC GROOMER | $ 27.00 |
| MICROBAC LAB | WATER TESTING | $ 47.25 |
| KLOPPING, LINDA | MILEAGE FOR IMFOA | $ 135.00 |
| KOLLMORGAN & SCHLUE | NUISANCE – PALLET FACTORY | $ 212.75 |
| LEAF | COPIER | $ 134.25 |
| LRS PORTABLES OF IOWA | PORTA POTTY RENTAL | $ 148.50 |
| M & E PLASTIC REPAIR | REPAIR SLIDE AT CITY PARK | $ 1,300.00 |
| NORWAY REC | SOFTBALL LEAGUE FEES x 2 | $ 160.00 |
| NUTRIEN AG | CHEMICALS | $ 407.40 |
| POSTMASTER | WATER BILL POSTAGE | $ 160.00 |
| POWESHIEK WATER | BULK WATER | $ 8,338.50 |
| SAMS | REC CONCESSIONS | $ 621.79 |
| VAN HORNE TELEPHONE | CITY HALL PHONE AND FAX | $ 457.58 |
| THARP DESIGN | REC RR SIGNS | $ 290.00 |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY | REC CONCESSIONS | $ 678.57 |
| TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | STATE TAXES | $ 611.01 |
| US CELLULAR | CELL PHONES | $ 171.93 |
| VINTON NEWSPAPERS | MARCH 2023 MINUTES | $ 139.32 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 1,457.41 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 86,516.25 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 10,186.01 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 96,702.26 | |
| GENERAL | $ 65,241.40 | |
| ROAD USE TAX | $ 348.65 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 1,457.41 | |
| WATER | $ 17,454.31 | |
| SEWER | $ 12,200.49 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 96,702.26 |
| Apr-23 | REVENUE | EXPENSES |
| GENERAL | $ 110,978.58 | $ 29,784.13 |
| ROAD USE | $ 8,670.44 | $ 664.02 |
| EMPLOYEE BENE | $ 18,111.58 | $ 2,805.67 |
| EMERGENCY | $ 2,612.43 | |
| LOST | $ 4,308.68 | |
| TIF | $ 19,819.75 | |
| DEBT SERVICE | $ 35,894.16 | |
| WATER | $ 9,963.34 | $ 15,286.27 |
| SEWER | $ 13,761.12 | $ 8,384.89 |
| $ 224,120.08 | $ 56,924.98 |
Motion by Parmenter to allow bills. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Childs to approve April 2023 Clerk’s Report. Seconded by Knaack, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Knaack to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.. Seconded by Childs, all ayes, motion carried.
Pat Gorkow, Mayor
Linda Klopping, City Clerk
Jim Magdefrau 