CITY OF NORWAY
October 12th, 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: Robby Miller, Darrell Schulte & Christopher Van Horn.
Absent: Shawn Rudie & Mike Schulte.
Motion by C. Van Horn to approve the consent agenda, previous meeting minutes, bills, and treasurer’s
reports as presented. Seconded by R. Miller. Motion carried, 3-0.
Library Director Susie Hahn provided an update on the completed grant application for improvements to
the library and City Hall, including entryway and bathroom updates, City Hall flooring replacement,
new doors and trim, water heater installation, a baby changing station, and an exterior bike rack. Grant
awards are expected to be announced in December. The water heater installation will require electrical
upgrades. Motion by C. Van Horn, seconded by D. Schulte, to approve the $269.00 estimate from G&H
Electric for the necessary electrical work. Motion carried, 3-0.
The Mayor provided an update on the sewer lagoon inspection. Operational practices were discussed,
dirt work was completed, and air leaks were repaired. A PTO pump was connected for supplemental
pumping as needed. Additional lagoon system issues are being investigated.
Motion by R. Miller, seconded by D. Schulte, to approve Resolution 26-06, providing for a notice of
hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Water
Distribution System – Water Pressure Booster Station Project and the taking of bids. Motion carried, 3-
0. Roll call vote: Ayes – Christopher Van Horn, Darrell Schulte, and Robby Miller. Nays – None.
Motion by R. Miller, seconded by C. Van Horn, to approve Resolution 26-08, authorizing the
assessment of delinquent nuisance abatement costs owed to the City of Norway, Iowa, against the
respective property for collection with property taxes. Motion carried, 3-0. Roll call vote: Ayes –
Christopher Van Horn, Darrell Schulte, and Robby Miller. Nays – None.
Two residential properties still require replacement of their water meters and radio transmitters.
Following legal advice, letters will be sent to the property owners advising them of the requirement to
schedule installation.
A property owner requested that the water shut off valves at the 313 Line Street apartment building be
locked. Following further inspection, a feasible locking system will be installed.
GIS mapping of the water and sewer systems was discussed. No official action was taken.
Council members continued working on the codebook update questionnaire.
Motion by R. Miller, seconded by C. Van Horn, to approve the 2027 Mosquito Control of Iowa
mosquito spraying contract with the addition that individuals on the notification list be notified at least
24 hours before spraying occurs in Norway. Motion carried, 3-0.
Dangerous building and property nuisance violations are being addressed by the City Attorney and
Building Inspector.
Motion by C. Van Horn, seconded by R. Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM. Motion carried, 3-0.
Jim Nelson, Mayor
Kennedy Judkins, City Clerk
Approved Claims 9/28/26-10/12/26
ICAP-2026 property/liability insurance-$25,800.00; Employee payroll 10/5/26- $2,206.41; IPERS for
September 2026-$837.73; Department of Revenue and Finance-third-quarter 2026 state withholding-
$298.23, September 2026 W.E.T./sales tax payment-$803.53; Poweshiek Water Association-water
purchase-$7,009.10; Vinton Newspapers-publishing-$202.77; AFLAC-supplemental insurance-$196.20;
South Slope-phone/internet-$298.35; Sandwire-IT services, including assistance resetting the Library
PC-$90.00, and November IT services-$229.84; Johnson County Refuse-September garbage and refuse-
$5,013.60; Depot Express-Fire Department fuel-$311.92; Ion Environmental Solutions-operations and
lab services-including nonstandard laboratory testing for October-$4,240.00; ClerkBooks, Inc.-monthly
software/transaction fees-$145.00; Loras-Schulte-September 2026 website maintenance-$100.00; Card
Services-IMFOA clerk conference-Library books purchased through Amazon-ADT service at the Public
Works shop-$645.61; Alliant Energy-electric bills-$6,761.25; United States Treasury-federal tax
payment-$932.39. Total=$56,121.93.
City of Norway, IA
September 2026 Receipts September 2026 Disbursements
General: $25,209.27 General: $38,674.83
Road Use Tax: $4,301.15 Road Use Tax: $1,380.66
Employee Benefits: $4,487.65 Employee Benefits: $2,814.98
LOST: $6,935.34 LOST: $0.00
Debt Service: $2,957.23 Debt Service: $0.00
Water: $21,627.63 Water: $32,321.50
Sewer: $20,171.95 Sewer: $19,667.11
Total= $85,690.22 Total= $94,859.08
