Cushing City Council Minutes
October 1, 2024
Cushing City Hall – 200 Main St.
The regular meeting of the Cushing City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Jesse VanHouten.
Council members present: Jerry Wittrock, Mary Tyler, Brennan Hoaglund, Shawn Joy
Absent: Keith Jackson
Also, present: Earl Ellsworth, Deputy Peterson
Motion by Hoaglund, seconded by Wittrock to approve consent agenda which includes:
- Meeting agenda
- September 3, 2024 Minutes
- Financial Statement & Budget Report
- Claims as Presented
- Building Permits – Frye
Motion passed 4/0.
Claims
City of Moville Nuisance Administrator 459.17
ClerkBooks Support Hours 500.00
Danko Fire Dept 1023.00
Elaine Droegmiller Library Supplies 60.77
Foundation Analytical Lab Water testing 235.25
IDNR Water Use permit fee 115.00
Iowa Information Inc Publishing 108.45
ISG Water Operator 550.00
Joy Auto Supply City Repairs 17.64
MCI Telephone 31.32
MidAmerican Electricity 951.30
New Cooperative Fuel 102.57
Nicole Huisinga Mileage/parade candy 84.60
One Office Solutions Office Supplies 303.89
Power Solutions Generator Service 23.05
REC Standpipe Electricity 130.20
Sensaphone Yearly Fee 299.40
Terry Clarkson Excavating Burial 600.00
USPS Postage 146.00
Woodbury Co. EMS Paramedic Assist 900.00
Revenues by Fund:
General 11144.44
Library 1011.80
Road Use 2594.58
Water Fund 2976.17
Sewer Fund 3850.00
Solid Waste Fund 1643.75
Fire Fund .00
Total Revenue: 23220.74
Sheriff’s Report. Report given.
Library Report. Report given.
Clerk Report. Report given.
Mayor Report. Mayor VanHouten shared that he’s still trying to get ahold of the street repair company to come back and fix a few spots they previously filled.
City Maintenance. Council discussed repairs that were completed at 303 Milne. Motion to purchase solar light for park made by Joy. Seconded by Tyler. Motion carried 4/0.
Motion by Joy to approve reports, seconded by Wittrock. Motion carried 4/0.
Old Business
- Nuisance Updates.One case will be going to court as there was no response from resident.
General Business
- Well #4. Ellsworth updated council on what was recommended from ISG and SCE. Ellsworth is to get some bids on pulling the well.
- Fire Dept Liquor License. Nothing due until January.
- Jay Lan. Council discussed and decided no fall treatment needs to be done at cemetery and park.
- Trick or Treat Hours. Council has set trick or treating for October 31st, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Resolutions
Ordinances
Next regular meeting has been set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
With no further business, motion by Joy, seconded by Wittrock to adjourn at 7:38 p.m.
____________________________________________________Mayor Jesse VanHouten
____________________________________________________Attested by: City Clerk Nicole Huisinga
