CITY OF NORWAY
September 14th, 2026
Council Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the Norway City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Nelson at 5:30 PM. Roll Call: Present: Mike Schulte, Robby Miller, Shawn Rudie, & Darrell Schulte. Absent: Christopher Van Horn.
Motion by R. Miller to approve the consent agenda, previous meeting minutes, bills, and treasurer’s reports as presented. Seconded by D. Schulte. Motion carried, 4-0.
Matt Welter of Mosquito Control of Iowa was present to address questions and concerns regarding mosquito control services. The Council requested an updated and revised contract for mosquito control services in Norway.
Motion by S. Rudie to table Resolution No. 26-06, A Resolution to Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Water Distribution System – Pressure Booster Station Project, and the Taking of Bids Therefor. Seconded by R. Miller. Motion carried, 4-0.
Resolution No. 26-06 was tabled until the September 28, 2026, City Council meeting.
Motion by R. Miller to approve and adopt the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 354, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the Norway Code of Ordinances to Provide for the Imposition of Administrative Citations. Seconded by D. Schulte. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: M. Schulte, D. Schulte, R. Miller, S. Rudie. Nays: None. Ordinance No. 354 passed and was approved, 4-0.
Motion by M. Schulte to approve Resolution No. 26-07, A Resolution Establishing a Schedule of Fines for Administrative Citations Pursuant to Section 3.06 of the Norway Code of Ordinances. Seconded by D. Schulte. Motion carried, 4-0.
The contract between the city and Ion Environmental Solutions for water and sewer operations was discussed. The Council discussed the need for water and sewer system mapping within the City. Motion by M. Schulte to approve increasing the City’s cyber liability insurance coverage to $1,000,000 for an additional annual premium of $284.00 and increasing all property insurance deductibles to $2,500 in exchange for an annual insurance premium savings of $3,612.00. Seconded by D. Schulte. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by S. Rudie to approve the Norway American Legion’s Special Class “C” Retail Alcohol License Renewal. Seconded by R. Miller. Motion carried, 4-0.
Motion by R. Miller to approve the estimate received from Petrzelka Dirt Works for service and repair of the City tractor in the amount of $1,663.96 and to proceed with the work. Seconded by M. Schulte. Motion carried, 4-0.
Two estimates received for repairing a hole in a structure at the lagoon were reviewed. No official action was taken.
The City Council began completing a questionnaire received from Simmering-Cory & Iowa Codification in preparation for the re-codification of the Norway Code of Ordinances.
Dangerous Building and Property Nuisance Violations were discussed and are being handled by the City’s attorney.
Motion by M. Schulte, seconded by R. Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried, 4-0.
Jim Nelson, Mayor Kennedy Judkins, City Clerk
Approved Claims 8/24/26- 9/14/26 8/24/26 Employee Pay- roll-$3,965.82, USPS-Utility Bill Statements-$158.60, 9/7/26 Employee Payroll-$2,342.19, U.S. Treasury-Federal Tax Pay- ment-$1,698.01, IPERS-$1,495.79, Dept. of Revenue & Fi- nance-W.E.T & Sales Tax- $817.83, Menards-Water Heater/Parts(City Hall/Library Bathroom)-$264.36, Menards-12” Multi-Purpose Blade(Public Works)-$12.99, L.J. Mowing & Tilling-Additional City Mowing(x2)-$400.00, Lynch Dal- las-Legal Services-$1,785.00, Electric Pump-Wastewater Treat- ment Plant – Service Call on sensa phone-$1,516.50, Dorsey & Whitney LLP-Legal Service Re: SRF Plan- ning and Design Loan (water Pres- sure Booster System)-$4,000.00, South Slope-Phone/Inter- net-$347.83, Poweshiek Wa- ter-Waster Purchase-$6,832.40, Eldon C. Stutsman Inc.-Grass Seed(Public Works)-$233.72, Blue Star Pest Solutions-City Hall/Li- brary Qrtly Pest Control-$65.00, Depot Express-Public Works Fuel-$328.00, Depot Express-Fire Dept. Fuel-$323.46, Sandwire-I.T. Services-$229.84, Sandwire-Ad- ditional I.T. Services-$135.00, Johnson County Refuse-Gar- bage/Refuse-$5,013.60, John- son County Refuse-Garbage Bin Stickers-$85.50, ClerkBooks, Inc.-Monthly Software & Transac- tion Fees-$145.90, Ion Environ- mental Solutions-Water & Sewer Labs/Operations-$3445.00, Loras Schulte-Website Maint.-$100.00, Alliant-Electric-$6,856.34, Card Services-King’s Material(Con- crete-PW)-Amazon Books(Li- brary)-ADT(PW Shop)-Sta- ples(Copy Paper for City Hall)-USPS(Certified Mail-City Hall)-$1,287.58, Aflac-Supplemen- tal-$125.28, USPS-Library’s An- nual PO Box Fee-$134.00, Vinton Newspapers-Publishing-$50.38, Ciara Cecak-Park Pavilion Return Deposit-$50.00, Altorfer Cat-Waste Water Treatment Plant Generator Service-$2,180.02, Roto-Root- er-Crawler Camera 7 Vac Jet com- bo(208 E. Railroad St)-$2,907.50, ECICOG-Admin Fee- WPBS Grant (#4)-$1,500.00, Jetco, Inc.-Waste Water Treatment Plant Float back- up/VFD Dialer service-$1,782.00, Darrell Schulte-Reimburse Riv- er Rock(Public Works)-$51.66. =$52,667.10 City of Norway, IA August 2026 Receipts General: $13,267.21 Road Use Tax: $5,383.18 Employee Benefits: $57.42 LOST: $5,148.05 Debt Service: $37.84 Water: $26,391.37 Sewer: $20,176.77 Total= $70,461.84 August 2026 Disbursements General: $22,853.09 Road Use Tax: $1,742.29 Employee Benefits: $3,150.20 LOST: $0.00 Debt Service: $0.00 Water: $10,817.36 Sewer: $9,317.03 Total= $47,879.97
