City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Council Chambers
501 4th Street; Sergeant Bluff, IA
1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: 5:30pm
1.Roll Call
2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence
Attendee Name Title Status
Ryan Panowicz Present
Mark Reinders Present
Kirk Moriarty Remote
Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present
Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present
Jon Winkel Mayor Present
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.aApprove the minutes of the March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
3.bApprove the minutes of the March 28, 2025 Special Meeting
3.cApprove the minutes of the April 3, 2025 Budget Meeting
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the Minutes:
3.a)Minutes of the March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
3.b)Minutes of the March 28, 2025 Special Meeting
3.c)Minutes of the April 3, 2025 Budget Meeting Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
Josh Hollowell presented an idea for a memorial bench for his son Dominique Hollowell at the American Legion's Veterans Memorial at the Recreation Complex. It was donated by an individual with "Operation Creekside" for veterans and first responders who are lost as a result of suicide. Josh presented a packet to the Council with information on the bench and location.
The Mayor and Council discussed the idea and were supportive of having it placed somewhere. They directed Josh to consult with the American Legion and if that location doesn't work, another location will be found. The need to develop a policy regarding custom bench placement was suggested for Staff to bring back at a future meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.aBills: Check numbers 91089 to 91181 in the amount of $500,295.96
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve Bills: Check numbers 91089 to 91181 in the amount of $500,295.96.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Check Name Description Amount
3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 782.12
ABT MAILCOM APRIL 2025 BILL & MAIL/CUSTOMER NOTICES 2,431.85
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 2025/2026 MEMBERSHIP 450.00
APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 261.11
AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 303.08
AXON ENTERPRISE INC SIM INSERT 0.60
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 242.59
BURKE ENGINEERING SALES COMMUNITY CENTER REPAIRS 4,500.00
CARDIS MFG CO MOVING/GRADING GRAVEL 416.25
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES SUMMER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 1 OF 4 3,362.50
CARRIER CONTAINTER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 22,990.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00
CJC-CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES DRUG SCREEN EXPENSE 55.00
CORONADO, JULIO CESAR MANRIQUEZ ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 92.08
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE 45.00
DGR LOESS HILLS SCENIC TRAIL 2,793.00
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER PAINT SUPPLIES 10.04
DREHER-ALDERMAN, ALISON DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
EMILY'S PAPERCRAFTS ORIGAMI PROGRAM 175.00
FAREWAY DISTILLED WATER/MEETING SUPPLIES 33.19
FELD FIRE 40 AM CHARGER 1,096.00
FREEMAN, PAUL OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 188.04
GAUL, ANTHONY ROOM REIMBURSEMENT 846.72
GROVES EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSTALL COMPUTER 1,020.00
HARTMAN, ERIC ELECTRIC DEP REFUND 56.01
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS/CHLORINE CYLINDERS 301.01
HEIDMAN LAW FIRM LEGAL EXPENSE 9,378.75
HS OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS LLC DOT DRUG SCREEN 30.00
HULS, ZACHARY OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 70.46
INTERSTATE BATTERIES BATTERIES 58.95
IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILI APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM/VOGT 100.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 35.50
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS 1,998.60
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 275.00
JAYMAR ENVELOPES/NO 10 REGULAR 1,055.00
JEM PROPERTY RECOVERY LLC OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 217.05
JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE BATTERY/FILTERS 584.65
KARS DETAIL CENTER REMOVE PD DECALS 175.00
KORTHALS, VICTTORYA ROOM RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,890.90
LOWE'S DOOR OPENER/SHOP SUPPLIES 67.68
MARCO INC COPIER CONTRACT 85.83
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC COPIER CONTRACT 644.45
MENARDS-SIOUX CITY DIAMOND BLADE/SUPPLIES 138.98
METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT 3,122.31
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY MAR 2025 GAS UTILITY 233.69
MIDSTEP SERVICES JANITORIAL EXPENSE FEB 25 790.00
MORNINGSIDE PLUMBING CLEANED PLUGGED MANHOLE 500.00
MULLER, JEREME TRAINING MEAL 79.64
OMNI-PRO SOFTWARE INC SCADA SOFTWARE LICENSE 6,500.00
PIONEER AUTO TIRES/REPAIRS 1,913.39
PIONEER WOOLDRIDGE INSURANCE AGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS 397,144.00
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT/SERVICE 1,456.72
PRO-LINK REALTY OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 32.48
QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS REPROGRAMMING PD PHONE 55.00
QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTER 2020 FORD 1,473.24
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC ACROBAT SUBSCRIPTIONS/FORTICARE/NETWORK SUPPORT 3,579.59
ROBERT FRANKLIN TRAINING 1,948.00
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS/BUSINESS CARDS 2,463.52
SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY MAY 2025 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00
SIOUX CITY WINNELSON FILTERS 81.04
SIOUX MUFFLER INC FLEX JOINT 180.00
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT 2025 FOOD SERVICE LICENSE REC COMPLEX 150.00
SIOUXLAND LOCK & KEY KEYS 38.25
SMITH, AARON OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 61.47
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC FILTER/PAINT/RESPIRATOR 790.17
STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 252.63
STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 506.60
STEFFEN VEHICLE REPAIR 399.68
SWEARINGEN, RYAN CLOTHING REIMBURSEMENT 85.59
THE POLICE AND SHERIFFS PRESS ID CARD 33.60
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY RISER 1,40.80"/TRACER WIRE 89.40
VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC BUILDING SUPPLIES 747.66
VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN LUNCH DURING BLIZZARD/TRANSFORMER 3,819.43
VISA CARD - FINANCE LUNCH/MEAL/WORKSHOP 454.08
VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT EMT REVIEW/EQUIPMENT/TRAINING EXP/SUPPLIES 2,123.84
VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOKS/DVDS/LABELS/SUPPLIES/PROGRAMMING 571.66
VISA CARD - PARKS & REC AD BOOST/CABLE TIES/ PROTECTORS/PAPER/PORT SINK/ SUPP 1,703.55
VISA CARD - PD BATTERIES/CHARGER/BUMPER COVER/CAR WASH/ OFFICE SUPP/WEBCAM/PHONE 2,391.46
VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS MEAL/OFFICE SUPPLIES/VEHICLE REPAIRS 613.38
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 COMPOST TAGS/CREDIT/FUEL/MEAL/IRS/POOL REG/ZOOM/ZOHO 484.07
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 GO DADDY-PARKS/IA ASSOC OF BLDG OFFIC./INSPECTION SUPP 267.33
WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM COLLEGE 2025 FIRE SCHOOL 1,285.00
ZIEGLER INC GENERATOR SUPPLIES 1,527.50
Total: 500,295.96
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.aApprove S Lewis Blvd Storm Water Crossing Project Pay Estimate #2
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve S Lewis Blvd Storm Water Crossing Project Pay Estimate #2 in the amount of $84,249.08
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7. RESOLUTION(S):
7.aRES 25-12 Adopting the Annual Electric Reliability Plan
Danny Christoffers said that this plan has to be adopted annually and reported to the Iowa Utilities Commission. It was reviewed by John Robinson.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 25-12 Adopting the Annual Electric Reliability Plan.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.bRES 25-13: Proposing A Long Term Ground Lease of a Portion of the Sergeant Bluff Recreation Complex to Pioneer Bank, Setting Public Hearing, and Publishing Notice
Jon Winkel explained that when Kwik Star was negotiating for the location of the former Mike's Mini Mart, both the fuel tank removal and the need to find an alternative location for the existing Pioneer Bank ATM were issues that needed to be resolved. Staff has identified a viable location at the Rec Complex for an ATM and a draft lease agreement has been received.
The Council discussed the proposed location, the bollards and cover that would be installed, the lease cost, striping of the parking lot and maintenance that would be done by them, and the appearance of the ATM at the Rec Complex. A public hearing is required for consideration of a public lease longer than three years in length.
Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-13: Proposing A Long Term Ground Lease of a Portion of the Sergeant Bluff Recreation Complex to Pioneer Bank, Setting Public Hearing, and Publishing Notice.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8. ORDINANCE(S):
8.aORD 759 Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapters 35 & 156 Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code (Second Reading)
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve ORD 759 Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapters 35 & 156 Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code (Second Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
9. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln said that the Public Hearing for the Budget will be on the 22nd.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:
Mark Reinders asked about the equipment that has been at the old MCI Building parking lot? Ron Hanson said that is for the underground fiber.
Mark said he also stopped into the Library during National Library Week, Mary Torgerson expressed concern about Libby funds which helps provide online accessibility to library resources, he would like us to express our support of this program to our Federal representatives.
Mark said that between Lakeport and the new bike trail the ground is ripped up. He asked if there is something that can be done about that?
There was discussion about grass or a gravel shoulder.
Kirk Moriarty said that he's seen a lot of golf carts out by the trail so it is being used. He gave a shoutout to the Fire Department and Police Department for rapidly handling the fire at the Waterbury Funeral Home.
Ryan Panowicz asked everyone to be careful and watch out for kids playing as a result of the nicer weather, especially with balls sometimes rolling into the street.
Andrea Johnson asked that people park in their driveways if you don't need to park in the street.
Ron Hanson also encouraged people to watch out for kids in the streets. He said that with the companies installing fiber underground and the roofers in the area, there can be a lot of congestion in some housing areas, please be patient when driving in those areas.
11. MAYOR'S REPORT:
Jon Winkel stressed the need to focus on safety, we've had better weather so there are more kids out. There are also contractors all over town which can be concerning for safety reasons, so please be watchful.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:12 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#041725-00077A/B)
