CITY OF NORWAY
February 12th, 2024

Regular meeting of the Norway City Council was called to order by Mayor Loras Schulte at 5:30 PM. Roll Call – Present: Robby Miller, Christopher Van Horn, & Michael Schulte. Absent: Kelly Luedtke.
Motion M. Schulte to accept agenda, claims, minutes, & treasurer’s report presented. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion C. Van Horn to approve resolution 24-02 Adopting CDBG Required Policy on the Prohibition of the Use of Excessive Force. Seconded by R. Miller. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion R. Miller to approve resolution 24-03 Assessment of a Delinquent Utility Account. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion M. Schulte to accept Terry Pickart’s resignation from the Norway City Council. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion R. Miller to fill the council seat vacancy by appointment at the next regular city council meeting. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion C. Van Horn to approve getting quotes for junk removal services. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion R. Miller to set the Property Tax Public Hearing date for April 8th, 2024, at the Norway Public Library at 5:30pm. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 3-0.
The utility billing for the property located at 109 E Tuttle St was discussed. Pending legal advice further discussion/action is to take place.
Water and Sewer Rates ordinances were discussed. A flaw in wording will need to be corrected for all utility billing accounts to be charged equally. All sewer & water charges are meant to be charged per unit and/or per building where applicable. The upcoming ordinance amendments will reflect this. Motion R. Miller to write the amendments and have them on the next meeting’s agenda for the 1st readings. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motion carried 3-0.
A budget workshop was conducted.
Nuisance properties are being handled by the City’s attorney and the Court.
Motion R. Miller to approve capping well #3 located near South St. for $3,700.00. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion R. Miller to pay the remaining amount of $2,038.47 owed to the IRS for fees and penalties. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motioned carried 3-0.
Motion C. Van Horn to adjourn at 7:21pm. Seconded by R. Miller. Motion carried 3-0.

Loras Schulte, Mayor
Kennedy Judkins, City Clerk

City of Norway Claims To Be Approved
January 9 through February 12, 2024
Name Memo Amount
Jan 9 – Feb 12, 24
ADEN MAE Lib Fundraiser Expense -42.00
BAKER & TAYLOR Lib. Books INV#2038015721 -215.02
CARD SERVICES Oil, Intuit, ADT, Ink, Office Supplies -1,077.75
EMP Investments LLC 1 Year Storage Rental – Fire Dept. -900.00
BCEMS BC EMS Yearly Dues -75.00
Hahn, Susan M. Payroll 1/15 -307.67
Judkins, Kennedy L ^^ -1,017.12
Koele, Noble ^^ -100.96
Miller, Michael P ^^ -2,019.87
Schinker, Lee ^^ -588.19
US CELLULAR Cell Phones -302.78
Susan Hahn Supplies Reimb. -291.10
ION ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS TESTING -403.00
VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC Permit Fee – 301 E. Washington Garage -287.20
WELLMARK BC & BS Dental -306.51
Bank Iowa Service Charge -12.00
IOWA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC. IFA Membership -357.00
USPS Stamps -68.00
Czarnecki, Ellen 1/29 Payroll -35.32
Hahn, Susan M. ^^ -406.63
Judkins, Kennedy L ^^ -1,150.14
Koele, Noble ^^ -114.90
Miller, Michael P ^^ -1,399.07
Schinker, Lee ^^ -706.53
USPS Statements -127.20
Health Partners Group Health Insurance -3,784.94
Waggener, Claudia 1101001 Service Deposit Refund – Bryan Welch -94.30
IPERS 06309 -2,061.87
United States Treasury 42-6005051 -2,699.86
DELTA DENTAL DENTAL -21.02
AFLAC Supplemental -293.92
ALLIANT ENERGY Monthly Electric Bills -6,128.30
BAKER & TAYLOR Lib. Books -308.41
BC SOLID WASTE COMMISSION Per. Cap & Tipping Fees -3,407.12
BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR Qrtly law enforcement- Jan-Mar 2024 -4,225.00
Bergers Machine & Repair Repair – Snow Plow -137.92
ClerkBooks, Inc. 5 hrs.Support Pkg. -475.00
CUSTOM HOSE & SUPPLIES Snow Plow Hose Assembly -26.39
DEMCO 1 CTN Paperfold Adjust. 10’H 21′ Jacket Length 100/ctn-54.14
DEPOT EXPRESS Gas/Diesel 12/31/23-1/31/24 -1,374.27
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE Garbage/Refuse January -3,960.00
MEARDON, SUEPPEL & DOWNER Legal Statement #2216 -1,500.00
MENARDS CR SOUTH Shovels, Cleaners, Filters Acct#31050284 -76.35
POMP’S TIRE SERVICE, INC 2 Front Tires- Dump Truck -768.62
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC Gen. Engineering -2,573.00
SOUTH SLOPE COOP Phone & Internet -335.97
TODD DAMON OPERATOR SERVICES-January -200.00
VINTON NEWSPAPERS PUBLISHING – 99134742 -105.28
Health Partners Group Health Insurance -3,784.94
Loras-Schulte Website Maintenence -January 2024 -100.00
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOC. WATER PURCHASE – 12/18/23-1/22/24 -5,367.50
Susan Hahn Supplies Reimb. -112.98
TOTAL – 56,288.06