Regular Session
September 13, 2023
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on September 13, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present – Steve Wittrock, Tim Honkomp, Ryan Jenness, Ken Miller, and Kevin Smith. Staff present – Jessica Whitney, Mike Warnke, and Jarrett Russell. Motion Honkomp, approving the consent agenda, approving September 13th Agenda. Second Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
Durning Citizens’ Concerns, the council reviewed the formal complaint received by Marlene Klink. They will forward on to a lawyer. Tracy Lenz was in attendance to discuss what will be done about the cement behind the abstract office. She stated that she has issues with water pouring up into her yard due to the cement. The city employees will investigate this issue and come up with a plan.
Mike Warnke gave council an update on projects that the city staff has been working on including park updates, manhole is in, taking out trees. Also discussed that the dump site will be temporarily moved to the end of the road by the south end of the airport. There will be an area that is fenced off for the temporary dump site. Jarrett Russell gave the council an update on the lights around the square, they have been having issues with them and it will be around $475 to replace each light.
The council discussed being a South O’Brien Yearbook Sponsorship, they approved being a white sponsor for $50. Motion Honkomp Approve Sponsorship. Second Jenness, all ayes, motion carried.
O’Brien County Snow trackers requested for the grooming of the trail system; they reviewed the trail. Motion Honkomp Approve. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried.
The council discussed the purchase of a Trencher for the City of Primghar so they will not need to borrow from surrounding towns. Discussion if they would charge for the use of the trencher but will discuss that later. They approved the purchase of the trencher from Cherokee. Motion Smith approved the purchase of the trencher. Second Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
The council discussed the staffing situation. Carson Edwards has decided not to accept the Assistant Clerk Position. They have offered that position to Mary Schmitt who can start on Thursday, September 13th. Her pay will be $19.50/hour as she will also be driving the Ambulance. Mary Schmitt will be the Assistant Clerk and Jessica Whitney will be the Deput City Clerk. They also discussed that the Clerk in Marcus and Sanborn and willing to help with any question during this training process for Mary and Jessica. Motion Jenness Approve. Second Miller, all ayes, motion carried.
The Council discussed reimbursement for the Shelter House if it has been reserved and they no longer want to use the shelter house due to the playground equipment being torn out. They approved to reimburse the money. Motion Honkomp Approve Reimbursement. Second Wittrock, all ayes, motion carried.
The council comments on the trees being trimmed at the fairground which have been completed. Also, about abandoned vehicles which they will contact outside sources to help that process.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Sept. 28, 2023

A&M LAUNDRY
SHOP TOWELS 33.94
BC/BS OF IOWA
HEALTH- 125 7,168.14
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
WATER TOWER GAS 110.48
BOB & SCOTT’S
VINEGAR,PEROXIDE,ICE,WATER REF 19.16
BOMGAARS
RUSSELL / WARNKE CLOTHING 360.95
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
Electric 9,151.56
DGR
CARR PLANNING 27,121.78
EMP
MEDICAL SUPPLIES 427
IOWA DNR
FEES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISHCA 210
IOWA INFORMATION PUBLICA
ADVERT/PUBLICATIONS 92.12
IOWA ONE CALL
LOCATES 12.7
IPERS
IPERS 12,604.70
MRES
MRES 53,438.77
NEIL CHASE LUMBER
SALRETE SAND MIX 5.45
P & K PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL 48
PRIMGHAR COMM CTR
RENT SEPT 200
PRODUCERS CO-OP
FUEL 2,033.57
RANDY’S 66
FUEL/REPAIRS 349.95
SHEA’S HARDWARE
WATER BALLOONS /DEHUMIDIFIER 613.29
TCA
PHONE/INTERNET/WEBSIGHT 816.95
IOWA DEPT OF REV & FIN
ELECTRIC SALES TAX 3,422.03
TRIPLE R
REPAIRS 414.8
VECTOR
SAFETY PROGRAM 6,340.00
VISA
IRRIGATION PUMP MOTOR 4,949.39
VISSER GRAVEL
GRAVEL AND FREIGHT 3,648.77
ZIMCO SUPPLY
GOLF SUPPLIES 79
MARCUS NEWS
MINUTES/CLAIMS 542.89
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX 16,147.33
TREASURER, ST OF IA- PR
STATE TAX 1,593.88
VERIZON
AMB PHONE, JET PACK,IPAD 109.99
PCC
AMBULANCE BILLING 1,639.95
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BOB & SCOTTS 1% BUY DOWN 101.98
MADISON NATIONAL INSURANC
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE 98.03
BAKER & TAYLOR
LIBRARY BOOKS 574.56
KID’S KAMPUS, INC
LOST SHARE MONTH JULY 5,735.39
QUILL.COM
LIBRARY SUPPLIES 35.87
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS
HRA ADMIN FEE 21
LEANN LANGFITT, PETTY CAS
POSTAGE FOR LIBRARY 36.13
AGRIVISION GROUP
1575 JOHN DEERE MOWER 4,850.00
PENWORTHY
CHILDREN BOOKS 154.67
CULLIGAN WTR ORANGE CITY
COMMUNITY BLDG SOFTNER RENT 19
JESS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPM
SERVICE CALL – PREP COOLER 331
SMITH GRIGG SHEA KLINKER
GUTIEREZ 22.5
PRINS INSURANCE INC
LIB INS 70,792.00
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE 594.9
FOUNDATION LAB
DRINKING WATER/LAGOON TESTING 197.25
ORANGE CITY SANITATION
SOLID WASTE CONTRACT 7,769.65
KEEP AIM
LITTLE LEAGUE VISOR 15.5
PLUIM PUBLISHING INC
PGCC RENTAL AGREEMENTS 336
AMBER MULDER
MILEAGE/MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 333.19
PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY
SKATING RINK POP 341.8
ACCESS SYSTEMS
AGREEMENT #003-1659060-000 251.75
IRBY
SCHEDULE 40 REG SMOOTH WALL WI 13,526.51
KLOCKE’S EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE RUB RAIL 332.66
IOWA STATE BANK
1% BUY DOWN 5TH GEN AG 41.1
A&B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
MANAGED IT SERVICES 784.95
SPEED’S AUTO SUPPLY
GOLF CART SERVICE 758.33
RESCO
RITZ VEF72 9,765.74
SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING
SEL 300G GENERATOR RELAY 12,334.15
CARLSON CUSTOM
STUMP REMOVAL & DEMO 175
CENTEC
REPLACEMENT FLAG POLE PARTS 371.94
VISU-SEWER, INC.
CAMERA SEWER LINES 3,852.50
THE STATION IN HULL, INC
OIL FILL PLUG, YAMAHA SEAT BAC 562.95
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 53,845.84
***TOTAL 342,670.38
GENERAL TOTAL 15,914.77
AMBULANCE INVEST TOTAL 386.8 FIRE INVESTMENT TOTAL 68.15
GOLF TOTAL 0
PARKS TOTAL 8,370.60
POOL INVEST TOTAL 36.89
LIBRARY TOTAL 27.12
ROAD USE TAX TOTAL 0
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 832.98
EMERGENCY FUND TOTAL 44.89 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX TOTAL 11.64
TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV TOTAL 18.58
TIF #2 URBAN RENEWAL TOTAL 215.96
TIF #3 COMMERCIAL TOTAL 54.16
URBAN RENEWAL TOTAL 0
RANDOLPH TRUST TOTAL 75.25 FEMA TOTAL 0
WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND TOTAL 224.23
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 357.73
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TOTAL 0
INDUSTRIAL PARK STREETS TOTAL 0
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LIN TOTAL 0
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT TOTAL 0
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL 24.9
SEWER PROJECT TOTAL 0
CEMETERY – PERPETUAL CARE TOTAL 0
WATER TOTAL 23,792.72
SEWER TOTAL 16,772.37
LAGOON FUND TOTAL 0
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT TOTAL 794.89
ELECTRIC TOTAL 85,234.49
ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS TOTAL 500
ELECTRIC SINKING FUND TOTAL 0
LANDFILL/GARBAGE TOTAL 7,527.78
TCA TELECOM TOTAL 2,200.40 SKATING RINK TOTAL 204.45
PGCC TOTAL 15,029.25
HOUSING PROCEEDS TOTAL 0 TOTAL REVENUE 178,721.00
GENERAL TOTAL 54,240.63
AMBULANCE INVEST TOTAL 0
FIRE INVESTMENT TOTAL 0
GOLF TOTAL 0
PARKS TOTAL 0
POOL INVEST TOTAL 0
LIBRARY TOTAL 0
ROAD USE TAX TOTAL 18,982.49
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 10,521.41
EMERGENCY FUND TOTAL 0
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX TOTAL 5,735.39
TIF #1 ECONOMIC DEV TOTAL 0
TIF #2 URBAN RENEWAL TOTAL 0
TIF #3 COMMERCIAL TOTAL 0
URBAN RENEWAL TOTAL 0
RANDOLPH TRUST TOTAL 143.08 FEMA TOTAL 0
WRIGHT EXP TRUST FUND TOTAL 0
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 0
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TOTAL 0
INDUSTRIAL PARK STREETS TOTAL 0
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LIN TOTA 975
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT TOTAL 23,439.89
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL 0
SEWER PROJECT TOTAL 22,096.00 CEMETERY – PERPETUAL CARE TOTA 0
WATER TOTAL 26,127.94
SEWER TOTAL 16,771.26
LAGOON FUND TOTAL 0
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT TOTAL 0
ELECTRIC TOTAL 100,756.90 ELECTRIC METER DEPOSITS TOTAL 0
ELECTRIC SINKING FUND TOTAL 0
LANDFILL/GARBAGE TOTAL 7,429.17
TCA TELECOM TOTAL 0 SKATING RINK TOTAL 588.06
PGCC TOTAL 21,198.96
HOUSING PROCEEDS TOTAL 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 309,006.18
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Sept. 28, 2023