CITY OF VAN HORNE
Regular Council Meeting
September 8 , 2025
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, Schulte, Fisher, Donald
Council Absent: Knaack
Others Present: Jared Vogeler, Larry Hlas, Ann Franzenburg
Motion by Fisher to approve Agenda. Seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Parmenter to approve the Minutes of the August 11, 2025, Council Meeting. Seconded by Donald all ayes, motion carried.
Larry Hlas addressed the council regarding a contract between the City of Van Horne and Union Township Trustees dated March 14, 2002 regarding Fire Protection. Request that the city signs a new contract voiding contract so that Union Township can sign a new contract with Van Horne Benefitted Fire. Hlas explained he has spoken to Benton County Attorney and Auditor and all is OK. Motion by Schulte to approve the new contract voiding the original. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Ann Franzenburg, Library Board President, addressed the council regarding a few updates and repairs for the Library. Mayor Gorkow and Vogeler will work on them.
Contract from ITC to purchase permission to park vehicles in the REC development overflow parking from November – January. Motion by Schulte to allow the overnight parking. Seconded by Donald, all ayes motion carried.
The following bills were presented:
| CLAIMS REPORT | ||
| VENDOR | INVOICE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| ARNOLD MOTOR | FIRE DEPT FILTER | $ 541.42 |
| CATALIS | WEBSITE | $ 2,247.00 |
| CONSUMER REPORTS | LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION | $ 37.45 |
| CUSTOM HOSE | FIRE DEPT PARTS | $ 29.07 |
| DANKO | FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES | $ 160.05 |
| DARALEE SCHNOR | REFUND OF CLEANING DEPOSIT | $ 25.00 |
| EFTPS1 | FED/FICA TAXES | $ 4,333.17 |
| ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE | PRINTER INK | $ 309.24 |
| FUSION SITE | PORTA POTTY AT REC | $ 158.40 |
| HACH | LAB CHEMICALS | $ 275.85 |
| HAWKEYE FIRE | CC FIRE EXTINGUISER CERT | $ 171.25 |
| INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES | LIBRARY BOOKS | $ 373.35 |
| IPERS | IPERS | $ 2,276.15 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | SUPPLIES – BULBS,SOCKET, PLUG | $ 279.14 |
| KATHY GAGE | WINDOW CLEANER | $ 7.98 |
| KLUESNER | CC DUMPSTERS | $ 4,866.11 |
| KOLLMORGEN & SCHLUE | $ 220.00 | |
| LEAF | $ 19.14 | |
| MECHELLE LAMBERT | MILEAGE TO HOME DEPOT CR | $ 67.76 |
| MICROBAC | WATER LAB | $ 210.50 |
| NEW CENTURY FARM SERVICE | CITY FUEL | $ 392.29 |
| POSTMASTER | WATER BILL POSTAGE | $ 220.00 |
| POWESHIEK WATER | BULK WATER | $ 11,491.50 |
| SAMS | REC CONCESSION | $ 33.83 |
| VAN HORNE TELEPHONE | CITY HALL PHONE/FAX | $ 480.40 |
| TOYNE | FIRE DEPT PARTS | $ 1,939.25 |
| TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA | STATE TAXES | $ 380.86 |
| TRUGREEN | TREE PROTECTIOM | $ 1,830.00 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 1,917.47 |
| Accounts Payable Total | $ 35,293.63 | |
| Payroll Checks | $ 10,683.23 | |
| ***** REPORT TOTAL ***** | $ 45,976.86 | |
| GENERAL | $ 20,065.87 | |
| ROAD USE DONATION | $ 3,228.66 | |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | $ 1,917.47 | |
| WATER | $ 16,445.88 | |
| SEWER | $ 4,318.98 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $ 45,976.86 |
Motion by Parmenter to allow bills. Seconded by Fisher all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Donald to approve June Clerks Financial Report. Seconded by Fisher, all ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Fisher to adjourn. Seconded by Schulte, all ayes, motion carried.
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Pat Gorkow, Mayor
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Linda Klopping, City Clerk
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