Sutherland, Iowa, City Council Meeting – February 5, 2024 – 7:00 PM – 110 Ash Street – Meeting Room
Mayor Kay Gifford called the public hearing for FY24 Budget Amendment to order. Roll call showed council members present were: Patrick Nelson, Johanna Homan, Nancy Kuehl, Bruce Engelke, and Tyler Draper. Others present were: Richard Radke, Mark Shriver, Dennis Templer, Todd Sohn, Lisa Olson, Rich Van Beek, Adam McQueen, and Amanda Vanderhoff. There were no questions or comments on the budget amendment. A motion was made by Homan seconded by Draper to adjourn from the public hearing. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Homan, Kuehl, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
Mayor Kay Gifford called the regular meeting to order. Roll call showed council members present were: Patrick Nelson, Johanna Homan, Nancy Kuehl, Bruce Engelke, and Tyler Draper. Others present were: Richard Radke, Mark Shriver, Dennis Templer, Todd Sohn, Lisa Olson, Rich Van Beek, Adam McQueen, and Amanda Vanderhoff.
A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Kuehl to approve the agenda, previous minutes and clerk’s report. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Homan, Kuehl, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
Guest: Todd Sohn addressed council with his concern about the tree removed at his property. The clerk will contact the City Attorney on how to move forward.
No public comments.
Council reviewed the bills and asked a few questions. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Engelke to pay the bills. Roll call: Ayes – Nelson, Homan, Kuehl, Engelke, and Draper. Motion carried.
Economic Development report was given by Nelson. The Bell-Times-Courier will attend the next meeting to talk with the board about marketing businesses in town. Councilmember Draper will be joining the board, taking the spot held by Chase Cox. They discussed adding more signage along the highway to advertise the Industrial Park and new housing lots. The board is discussing new ways to get involved in Labor Day events.
No Library Report.
The Fire and Ambulance report was given by Fire Chief Mark Shriver. They had 7 ambulance calls, 1 fire call and 1 rescue call. Paul Hibbing has joined the Department. The Department voted to raise the rental fees at the fire station from $50.00 to $75.00. The new panels for the damaged garage door have been ordered. They voted to keep the old pumper but still trying to figure out the best storage for it.
The Police Report was given by Officer Adam McQueen. Officer McQueen went over his monthly numbers with Council.
Communications and Topics for Discussion:
A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Draper to Approve Resolution 2024-08: Resolution Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending on June 30, 2024. Roll call: Ayes – Engelke, Nelson, Draper, Kuehl, and Homan. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Draper seconded by Engelke to Approve Resolution 2024-09: Resolution Appointing City Attorney. Roll call: Ayes – Engelke, Nelson, Draper, Kuehl, and Homan. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Draper seconded by Homan to approve the liquor license for Legacy’s Bar and Grill. All in favor. Motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports:
Water – purchased 2,440,127 gallons. Ferguson will be issuing a credit for the water meters the city did not use.
Streets – Rich will start cold patching the potholes when the weather warms up.
Sanitation (sewer) – 2,599,000 gallons.
Town Property – Council received a bid from R1 Excavating to replace the dirt from the stump removals and reseed. The clerk is waiting on a quote from Bird Seed, LLC for a price on grass seed.
Park – The park did not have a meeting. They will discuss new members and removing the slide at the next meeting.
Weeds and Debris – The committee will start on properties in the spring.
Lights – The light by JTV was replaced
Sanitary Service (garbage) – No report.
A motion to adjourn was made by Draper seconded by Homan. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Kay Gifford
Amanda Vanderhoff City Clerk
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier February 15, 2024.
Sutherland, Iowa

Bills 02/05/2024

GENERAL
R.L. Johannsen
rent $600.00
Marcus News
legals $408.77
Westel
serv $176.32 – Dec.
Amazon
spls $165.24
Wells Fargo
copier $79.00
Iowa One Call
email $4.50
One Office Solution
spls $306.92
USPS
stamps $220.00
Sutherland Commercial Club
dues $75.00
Flinders Tax & Accounting
w2’s $220.00
Amazon
spls $62.35
Visual Edge IT
copier $23.21
Blue Lake Website
dues $139.99
POLICE
Verizon
cell $61.10
Westel
serv $37.93 – Dec.
CarGo
fuel $217.49 – Dec.
Jack’s Uniforms
equip $49.99
Zub’s
o/c $66.24
fuel $340.56
carwash $56.00
Amazon
spls $17.90
Main Market
spls $8.99
WATER
MidAmerican Energy
serv $62.34
Verizon
cell $17.04
Westel
serv $39.31 – Dec.
Mark’s Pump
labor/spls $526.57
USPS
stamps $220.00
Amazon
spls $26.99
Foundation
labs $16.50
UECO
spls $306.24
SEWER
MidAmerican Energy
serv $16.87
Verizon
cell $17.03
USPS
stamps $220.00
GARBAGE
NW IA Solid Waste
tonnage $2,023.72 – Dec/Jan
PARK
Mid American
serv $37.36
BB $26.85
SL $2.00
Rich Schuknecht
snow removal $240.00
Schwebach Tree Service
removal $10,463.42
LIBRARY
MidAmerican
serv $190.00
Westel
serv $72.79 – Dec.
Schwebach Tree Service
removal $536.59
Hick’s Electric Service
parts/labor $1,565.86
Rich Schuknecht
snow removal $60.00
Leaf
copier $140.89
Baker & Taylor
books $65.53
Sutherland Commercial Club
dues $152.00
Amazon
spls $368.02
Main Market
spls $75.00
ROAD USE TAX
MidAmerican Energy
St Lights $1,642.59
Shop $614.40
Verizon
cell $17.03
Westel
serv $149.32
Dec.
Zub’s
fuel $838.47
Sutherland Implement
repairs $4,483.54
AgriVision
spls $17.88
Paullina Hardware
spls $24.60
Sweeney Farm & Home
spls $958.44
Schwebach Tree Service
removal $49,156.25
Amazon
spls $58.00
Main Market
spls $79.44
Schwebach Tree Service
removal $11,000.00
Sweeney’s Farm & Home
spls $264.69
FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MidAmerican
serv $196.55
Verizon
service $40.01
Westel
serv $90.76 – Dec.
Zub’s
fuel $273.74
CRMC
EMS Conference $210.00
CRMC
paramedic assist $525.00
Quick Med Claims
amb $77.49
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
O’Brien County Recorder
Urban Revit $72.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wellmark Bl Cross
health ins –
RV $1,038.02 per month
AM $410.87 per month
VOLUNTEER FEES
Landon Lenhart $350.00
Luke Lenhart $120.00
Jeremy Burdt $160.00
Mark Shriver $250.00
Gail Mauer $130.00
Sheri Drefke $150.00
Walter Kummerfeld $60.00
Brian Gunnerson $70.00
Steve Loshman $90.00
Todd Fuller $10.00
Scott Waggoner $20.00
Devon Jones $230.00
TOTAL REVENUES $87,253.48
General Fund $4,008.39
Road Use Tax $7,363.45
Economic Development $-
Debt Service $66.03
Tax Inc. Finance $-
Police Fund $355.26
Community $6,663.80
Insurance $113.40
Employee Benefits $113.40
Water Fund $26,652.16
Sewer Fund $25,352.06
Garbage Fund $13,001.06 Lib Cap Impr $11.84 Library Fund $832.98 Library Reserve $140.00 Fire & Ambulance Fund $138.16 Fire & Ambulance Reserve $300.00 Park Fund $2,141.49 Franchise Tax $- City Sign $-
TOTAL EXPENSES $89,256.06
General Fund $4,353.33
Road Use Tax $8,467.52
Economic Development $72.00
Debt Service $-
TIF $28,000.00
Police Fund $14,301.89
Water Fund $15,705.17
City Sign $-
Employee Benefits $3,138.49
Sewer Fund $3,034.19 Garbage Fund $6,865.94 Lib Cap Impr $- Library Fund $3,359.66 Fire & Ambulance Fund $1,675.58 $-
Park Fund $282.29 Emergency Fund $- Water Meter Project $-
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier February 15, 2024.