HULL CITY COUNCIL
City of Hull
Proceedings of
December 11th, 2017
Mayor Roger Buys called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM. In attendance were Councilpersons Mike Broek, Les Van Roekel, Kim Wielenga, and Joel Leusink. Councilmen Eric Rankin was absent. Also present were Economic Development Director Jim Collins, Dwayne Bonestroo, LonniWestphal, Brent Kleinwolterink, Todd Woelber, Denise Keizer, Rod TeKrony, Austin Rozeboom, Scott Hansmann, Randy Schmidt, Ben Kreklow, Brent Vaas, Matthew Hoehamer, and Justin Jacobsma.
A motion was made by consensus to approve the agenda.
A motion was made by Van Roekel and supported by Broek to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes from November 20th, 2017, December Financial Statement, December Computer checks #1, November Computer checks #2, State of Iowa Sales Tax, November Manual checks, and Dollar General’s Class B wine permit, Class C Beer permit, and Sunday Sales. Motion carried 4-0
Councilman Eric Rankin arrived at 5:05 PM
Annual Financial Report – Justin Jacobsma with Williams & Company P.C. presented the City’s annual financial report.
Scott Hansmann – Scott’s Auto Repair LLC – made a presentation on possible changes to his business. Council directed Collins to review city ordinances & update council with findings.
Annual Urban Renewal Report (TIF Report) – A motion was made by Leusink and supported by Wielenga to approve report. Motion carried 5-0.
Recreation Center & Camping Rental Agreements – Discussion on current agreements and proposed agreements.
Center Against Sexual Abuse & Sexual Assault (CAASA) letter – Letter was shared with council, no action taken.
Public Correspondence – No correspondence
Administrator’s Report – Collins updated council of recent activities including meetings with Habitat for Humanity and the Small Business Association, participation in mock trials as a judge, and other activities.
Finance – A motion was made by Leusink and supported by Wielenga to approve a new employee health benefit plan offered through Wellmark (noting increase in employee deductibles and reduction in cost to the city) along with updates to currentmonthly cell phone reimbursements and annual clothing allowances. Motion carried 5-0.
Wielenga updated council oncontinuing efforts to fill the City Administrator position and restructuring options.
Streets & Storm Sewers – No report
Building, Equipment, & Grounds – A motion was made by Broek and supported by Van Roekel to accept bid from Sanitation Products Inc. for a 2018 Wayne Curbtender automated side load refuse truck equipped with a Cummins engine for $260,028.00. Motion carried 4-1 with Leusink dissenting.
Parks, Pool, Recreation – No Report
Public Safety – No Report
City Utilities – No Report
Economic Development – No report
Other Business – None
Next Council Meeting – Regular council meeting will be held on Monday, January 8th
Being no further business, a motion was made by Broek and supported by Leusink to adjourn the meeting at8:30 PM. Motion passed 5-0
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Jim Collins Roger Buys
Director of Economic DevelopmentMayor