CITY OF NORWAY
February 9th, 2026
Council Meeting Minutes

Regular meeting of the Norway City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Nelson at 5:30 PM. Roll
Call – Present: Darrell Schulte, Shawn Rudie, Christopher Van Horn, & Mike Schulte. Absent: Robby
Miller.

Motion by M. Schulte to approve the agenda, minutes, bills, treasurer’s reports, & Ion’s water/sewer report as presented. Seconded by D. Schulte. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by C. Van Horn to approve the purchase of an outdoor thermometer for the Wastewater Treatment Facility to monitor temperatures in relation to electricity consumption, and to approve Ion covering 50% of the cost of electricity overages resulting from improper readings on a heater thermostat at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motion carried 4-0.

A budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2027 was conducted. Motion by D. Schulte to approve the proposed city property tax levy rates. Seconded by S. Rudie. Motion carried 4-0.

Fiscal year 2026 budget amendment items were discussed. Motion by S. Rudie to approve a $1.00 per hour increase for the City Clerk in recognition of achieving Certified Municipal Clerk certification. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by S. Rudie to approve termination of the contract with Johnson County Refuse (owned and operated by Lakeshore Recycling Systems) and to approve entering into an agreement with Kluesner Sanitation for garbage and recycling services, with services anticipated to begin on or around April 6th, 2026, Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 4-0. Further information will be provided to the public as it becomes available

The need for a part-time/on-call Public Works Assistant was discussed.

Hazardous properties were discussed and are being addressed by the City’s legal counsel.

Motion by S. Rudie to approve and adopt an employee lunch break policy for City of Norway employees. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by C. Van Horn to approve and pass the first reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 353 – amending Chapter 155.03 of the Norway Code of Ordinances to include the requirement of a building permit for permanent generators. Seconded by D. Schulte. Motion carried 4-0. First reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 353 passed 4-0.

Motion by S. Rudie, seconded by C. Van Horn, to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 PM. Motion carried 4–0.

Jim Nelson, Mayor
Kennedy Judkins, City Clerk

Claims 01/26/26-02/09/26
1/26 Payroll-$3,751.61, USPS-Statements-$145.18, Aflac-Suppl.-$125.28, IPERS-$1,426.47, U.S.
Treasury-Federal Tax Pmnt-$1,661.38, Ben Twedt-Utility Service Deposit Refund-$99.29, Benton Co.
Firefighter’s Assoc.-Dues-$100.00, Blue Star Pest Solutions-Qrtly Pest Control-$65.00, Brenton
Blackford-Metal Curb Stop Key-$150.00, Depot Express Fuel-FD & PW Fuel-$556.83, Gary
Boddicker-Fuel for Ball Diamond Mowing 2025-$150.00, Iowa One Call-Locates-$4.50, Johnson Co.
Refuse-Garbage/Refuse-$5,013.60, Lynch Dallas-Legal-$1,473.86, Menards-PW Supplies-$290.85,
Schimberg Co.-Valve Box Risers/Lids-$792.35, South Slope-Phone/Internet-$349.02, Vinton
Newspapers-Publishing-$185.69, Alliant-Electric-$13,229.90, Loras Schulte-Website Maint.-$100.00,
Poweshiek Water- Water Purchase-$4,743.30, Susan Hahn-Mileage/Supplies Reimb.-$100.95.
=$34,515.06

City of Norway, IA
January 2026 Receipts           January 2026 Disbursements
General:           $7,758.32    General: $37,024.15
Road Use Tax:      $4,224.76    Road Use Tax: $6,397.77
Employee Benefits: $0.00        Employee Benefits: $3,085.72
LOST:              $5,660.54    LOST: $0.00
Debt Service:      $0.00        Debt Service: $0.00
Water:             $10,980.71   Water: $8,900.15
Sewer:             $19,027.82   Sewer: $17,031.46
Total=             $47,652.15   Total= $72,439.25