City of Salix, Iowa - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (02/11/26)

Mayor Nelson opened the regular meeting of the Salix City Council at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.  Council members present: Gene Monk, Denise Burkhart, Emily Clayton, and Brenda Smith-Hansen. Nick Black was absent. 

Others present: Ashley Mareau, Ed Colyer, Chad Kehrt, and Justin Mitchell.

•The Woodbury County Sheriff Report was reviewed by the council and Deputy Kirkpatrick.

•Colyer reviewed list of remaining water meters needing installed. Spoke of the recent water main break and when we will be able to do a permanent fix. Will continue to work on a task list and manual. Found a sinking manhole on Lakeport and Maple, will work with Mitchell & Kehrt on how to proceed.

•Mareau spoke of grants she has applied for, working through credit for returned meters given buy company they were bought from. Shared how many customers enrolled in EyeOnWater. Spoke of leaks being caught through website. 

•Mayor Nelson spoke of Salix Growth Plan. Burkhart motioned to approve Growth Plan, Clayton seconded, all ayes. Plan was approved. 

•Kehrt updated on Oak Street repairs, meeting with Mitchell in the morning to discuss. Will pump water out of Aspen lift station pit and will plug. 

•The Consent Agenda was approved on motion from Burkhart. Clayton seconded.  All ayes, motion carried.   

a. Approval of financial reports

b. Approval of bills and payroll

ACCO Liquid Chlorinating Solution $259.20, ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES Water Testing $630.00, BADGER METER Services $156.13,  CASEYS Pickup Fuel $122.71, CHN Garbage $2,808.75, EFTPS Fed/Fica Taxes $2,547.14, FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL LAB Water Testing $22.50, IA DEPT OF REVENUE Sales Tax $480.54, IA ONE CALL Locate Notification Fees $23.40, IPERS Ipers $1,846.66, JBE LLC Sewer Help $400.00, GILL HAULING 2nd Quarter $1,671.03, LONG LINES Telephone $39.65, MENARDS Maint. Supplies $217.73, MIDAMERICAN Gas & Electric $1,316.19, OFFICE OF COMMISIONER OF ELECTIONS City/School Elections $475.99, SGT BLUFF ADVOCATE Publications $84.87, V&K Classification Work $9,250.00, VERIZON Cell Phones $100.49, VISA Flags, Office Supplies $2,606.05.  PAYROLL…$3,067.90 FUND TOTALS:  GEN: $12,004.37, VETS MEMORIAL: $1,329.67, ROAD USE: $2,050.45, CAP PROJ/ASPEN DEVELOP: $4.67, CAP PROJECT/DRAINAGE: $9,250.00, WATER: $4,920.17, SEWER: $1,905.15 

c.  Approval of January 14th  Regular Council Meeting minutes.

d. Approval of Public Works reports

•Council agreed to decide upon Mitchell Contracting bid for Fire Hydrant replacement at March meeting, will look over budget to see how many can be replaced. 

•Burkhart motioned to Order Public Notice for  FY26 Budget Amendment to be held on March 11, 2026, Monk seconded, all ayes, motioned carried.

•Burkhart motioned to approve Triple C Pest Control Spraying bid. Wishes to prepay. Seconded by Clayton, all ayes, motion carried. 

•Council discussed continuing work with JBE. Decided to continue through spring, to help with lagoon draw down.

•Clayton motioned to approve Mitigation Plans for both a new generator and fire hydrant replacements. Monk seconded, all ayes, motion carried. 

Aspen Development Updates

Plans on building 2 units this Spring. Will try for 3 if time/weather permits. 

Salix Drainage District Updates

Kehrt presented Classification Report to council, discussed it’s creation in depth. Council voted to set a date of Classification Hearing for the Public on April 16th, 2026 at 6:00pm. Bids for work will also be opened at that time. Clayton motioned, Monk seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Mareau will work on publications. 

Revenues received by fund for January 2026: 

General: $7,343.56, Road Use: $3,061.90, Employee Benefits: $28.89, Local Option Sales Tax: $6,125.99, Debt Service: $30.52, Cap Project: $0.00, Water: $9,486.91, Sewer: $2,672.40, Total Revenues: $32,728.50

The meeting was adjourned at 8:37pm motion from Clayton and seconded by Burkhart. 

Attest: Kevin Nelson, Mayor

Ashley Mareau, Clerk