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Public NoticeHARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

June 13, 2019 The Harlan Municipal Utilities’ Board of Trustees met in electronic ses-sion, June 13, 2019, pursuant to the rules and regulations as set forth in the office of the Secretary to approve the Regular Board Meeting

minutes dated May 23, 2019; Minutes of Annual TRF Meeting dated May 23, 2019; Abstract of Claims No. 1144 in the amount of $884,942.51 and payment of same; and upcoming Board Meetings as follows: June 27, 2019 and July 11, 2019 (electronic). The board met in electronic session due to the nature of the agenda being only consent agenda items. An electronic roll call vote was taken on the motion as follows: Arentson – Aye; Rees – Aye; Tyrrel – Aye; and Seivert – Aye. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Wees. These minutes are as recorded by the Secretary and are subject to approval at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees.CHAIRPERSON, Nella Seivert (term 2024)VICE-CHAIRPERSON, Terry Arentson (term 2021)TRUSTEE, David Tyrrel (term 2023)TRUSTEE, Connie Wees (term 2022)TRUSTEE, Randall Rees (term 2019)

ABSTRACT OF CLAIMS NO. 1144 - June 13, 2019Check Issue Dates: 5/24/2019 - 6/13/2019

Check Register Void Check ( check is not void) ........................................................ $.00 BP CANADA ENERGY MKTG COR ........NNG RESERVATION CHARGE/GAS ..................................................................PURCHASES ............................... 109,706.20 MISO .......................................................ENERGY COSTS ............................. 5,583.56 DELTA DENTAL .......................................PAYROLL W/H .................................... 150.18 EBS - FLEX ACCOUNT ...........................FLEX TRANSFER - EFT ....................... 58.30 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ......FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ...................... 255.66 MIDAMERICAN ENER LOUISA ..............CASH REQUIREMENT .................. 58,000.00 MUSICH, KEVIN ......................................CLOTHING ALLOWANCE .................... 84.36 MISO .......................................................ENERGY COSTS ............................. 9,066.94 UNIVERSAL SERV ADMIN CO ...............SUPPORT MECHANISM CHARGES 1,044.45 HARLAN POSTMASTER ........................REPORT CARD POSTAGE ................ 150.00 TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS ............CC/DC PROCESSING ..................... 1,024.82 CDS GLOBAL ..........................................ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM ............... 84.10 PSN .........................................................ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM .......... 1,283.65 EBS - FLEX ACCOUNT ...........................FLEX TRANSFER - EFT ..................... 137.35 TREAS STATE OF IA-SALES TAX ..........SALES TAX DUE - 2ND HALF MAY .................................................................. ‘19 .................................................. 16,528.00 TREAS STATE OF IA - WATER EXCISE WATER EXCISE TAX - 2ND HALF MAY .................................................................. ‘19 .................................................... 3,040.00 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ............FED/FICA DEPOSIT - EFT ............ 17,981.60 IOWA PUB EMP RET SYSTEM-IPERS ..IPERS PAYABLE - EFT .................. 34,284.28 TREAS STATE OF IA-STATE W/H ..........STATE WITHHOLDING - EFT .......... 9,935.00 MISO .......................................................ENERGY COSTS ............................. 6,334.71 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ......FEDERAL EXCISE TAX - SELF INSURED..................................................................HEALTH PLAN ...................................... 66.92 ADVANCED MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES ...DCX 3635 SET TOP BOXES ........... 2,569.52 AGRILAND FS INC .................................FUEL EXPENSE ....................................... .00 AHLERS & COONEY P.C. .......................LEGAL SERVICES .................................... .00 ANLIKER, AARON ...................................APPLIANCE REBATE ........................... 20.00 ARRIS SOLUTIONS INC .........................SERVICE CONTRACT ........................ 105.75 BARRETT, AMY .......................................TUITION & BOOK ..................................................................REIMBURSEMENT .......................... 1,885.40 BATTERIES PLUS #78 ...............................BATTERIES FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS 629.43 BAXTER LUMBER & HARDWARE .........SUPPLIES ........................................ 1,001.94 BAXTER LUMBER & HARDWARE .........SILICONE CAULKING .......................... 15.50 BIG 10 .....................................................PROGRAMMING FEES - MAY ‘19 .. 2,523.66 BISSEN, KEVIN .......................................CLOTHING ALLOWANCE .................. 248.23 BROECKELMAN & ASSOCIATES PC ....ACCOUNTING SERVICES .............. 6,850.00 BURGIN, DOLLY .....................................CUSTOMER REFUND - TELECOMMUNICA-TIONS ......................................................24.53 CCI SYSTEMS ........................................10 GBASE-LR SFP MODULE .......... 2,338.24 CCI SYSTEMS ........................................SWSS B NO UPG ACCESS ..................................................................NETWORK ..................................... 35,820.06 CITY OF HARLAN ...................................SEWER/LANDFILL ........................ 93,193.15 CITY OF HARLAN ...................................ASPHALT MILLINGS - FTTH PHASE II 72.50 CITY OF HARLAN ...................................WELLMARK/EBS PREMIUMS ...... 34,652.42 CITY OF HARLAN ...................................WELLMARK/EBS PREMIUMS ........ 2,909.72 CLEARFIELD INC ...................................FTTH PROJECT - PHASE II ............ 6,796.34 CLEARFIELD INC ...................................FTTH PROJECT - PHASE II ............ 2,575.81 CLEARFIELD INC ...................................FTTH PROJECT - PHASE II ............... 633.89 CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGIES INC ...PROGRAM PRODUCTION ..................................................................EQUIPMENT .................................. 10,364.16 COOPER, LEROY ...................................HEATING & COOLING REBATE ........ 350.00 CORE & MAIN .........................................6” ALPHA WATER VALVE ................... 625.00 CORE & MAIN .........................................4” ALPHA WATER VALVES & HY-MAX ..................................................................REPAIR COUPLINGS/6” HY-MAX REPAIR..................................................................COUPLINGS .................................... 2,021.78 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING .....DI TANK RENTAL .................................. 82.25 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY .....................3/8” SPRING NUTS FOR UNISTRUT ... 12.53 FAREWAY ...............................................SUPPLIES ............................................. 86.36 FARM SERVICE CO-OP .........................TONER CARTRIDGE ............................ 85.60 FARM SERVICE CO-OP .........................TONER CARTRIDGE .......................... 256.80 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA ...........LODGING/TRAINING/CELEBRATION GIVE

..................................................................AWAYS & DECORATIONS .................. 685.98 FITZWATER, MARIAN ...........................CUSTOMER REFUNDS - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 35.53 FOX SPORTS ST LOUIS ........................PROGRAMMING FEES - MAY ‘19 .. 5,082.60 GRAY TELEVISION GROUP INC. ..........RETRANSMISSION FEES - MAY ‘19 4,124.16 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES .........................................EQUIPMENT LEASE/COPIES ............ 697.34 GREAT LAKES DATA SYSTEMS ............UNLIMITED DSB SUPPORT .............. 150.00 GREAT LAKES DATA SYSTEMS ............DSB BILLING SERVICES & ADD’L ..................................................................CONVERTERS ................................ 1,774.50 GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES INC ..........4” ELECTRO FUSION ELBOW ..................................................................COUPLING ........................................... 37.43 GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES INC ..........GAS LEAK TAPE & SOLUTION .......... 367.02 GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES INC ..........WEAK LINKS FOR PULLING GAS PIPE 52.96 H & M JANITORIAL .....................................JANITORIAL SERVICE/6% SALES TAX 749.96 HALL HUDSON FISCHER PC ................LEGAL SERVICES .............................. 885.00 HAMMER, DOUG ....................................GAFFER TAPE FOR LOCAL ..................................................................PRODUCTION ...................................... 44.94 HARLAN CEMENT WORKS ...................36” CONCRETE LID WITH SEAL ......... 75.00 HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ............UTILITIES ...................................... 16,013.76 HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ............PHONE SERVICE ............................ 1,549.49 HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ............CUSTOMER REFUND - TELECOMMUNICA-TIONS (K .................................................1.27 MORRISON) HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ............HEATING & COOLING REBATE ..................................................................(J WILSON) ......................................... 350.00 HARLAN NEWSPAPERS ........................LEGAL PUBLICATIONS/ADVERTISING/.......................................................................OFFICE SUPPLIES/NEWSLETTERS ..3,581.67 HARLAN NEWSPAPERS ........................OFFICE PAPER .................................... 56.82 HARLAN NEWSPAPERS ........................OFFICE SUPPLIES - FILE CABINET . 358.45 HARLAN PARTS INC. .............................SUPPLIES ........................................... 225.91 HARLAN POSTMASTER ........................PO BOX RENTAL FEE ........................ 120.00 HARLAN POSTMASTER ........................POSTAGE - POSTCARDS RETURNED 100.00 HAWKINS INC .........................................CHEMICALS FOR WATER DEPT .. 15,890.09 HEARST TELEVISION ............................RETRANSMISSION FEES - MAY ‘19 6,572.88 HYDRO OPTIMIZATION & ......................REPAIR WORK DONE IN WATER PLANT ON..................................................................VFD SLUDGE BASIN ....................... 1,293.15 HYGIENIC LABORATORY ......................WATER & BACTERIA SAMPLES ......... 39.50 INDUSTRIAL SALES CO ........................ELECTROFUSION ALCOHOL WIPES . 45.23 IOWA ASSN OF MUN UTILITIES ............WELD TESTING/..................................................................TRANSPORTATION ............................ 902.00 IOWA ASSN OF MUN UTILITIES ...............OPERATOR QUALIFICATION GRADING &..................................................................RECORD KEEPING ............................. 250.00 IOWA ONE CALL .....................................EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS ..................... 196.60 J & L PRINTING ......................................UB RECEIPTS .................................... 123.59 KLINKEFUS, KENT .................................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 64.68 KLOEWER, LORA ...................................HEATING & COOLING REBATE .......... 25.00 KNOD BROADCASTING ........................ADVERTISING .................................... 907.50 KROGER & SONS HAULING LLC ..........GARBAGE SERVICE .......................... 160.50 MANGOLD ENVIRONL TESTING ...........WATER ROUTINE ................................ 78.00 MARCO, KIM ...........................................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................. 108.75 MARNE ELK HORN ................................SPECIAL CIRCUIT CHARGES .........1,112.91 MCCARTHY TRENCHING & LANDSCAPI .......................................DIG UP WATER MAIN TO REPAIR ..................................................................LEAK ................................................ 2,803.04 MCR PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS LLC ....... PROFFESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE..................................................................FEES FOR SPP FILING.................. 18,742.50 METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION .........................................BADGER M 170 2” WATER METER ... 661.82 MID AMERICA COMPUTER CORP ........MONTHLY PROCESSING/..................................................................MAINTENANCE FEE/ ADVERTISING/..................................................................NEWSLETTER DESIGN ................... 2,377.52 MID AMERICA COMPUTER CORP ........POSTAGE/UPS CHARGES ................ 712.75 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO 8020 .......TRANSMISSION AGREEMENT ......... 185.85 MIDWEST SPRAY TEAM & SALES INC .GROUND STERILANT FOR SUB ..................................................................STATIONS ........................................... 282.43 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC .......................ITEMS FOR NEW SERVICE ............ 2,341.65 NATIONAL CABLE TV CO-OP ................PROGRAMMING FEES - MAY ‘19 52,583.59 NATIONAL CABLE TV CO-OP ................DTA REMOTES ................................... 430.89 NELSON FARM SUPPLY ........................GRASS SEED ALL DEPTS/REPAIR WORK..................................................................DONE ON STICK SAW ........................ 401.94 NELSON FARM SUPPLY ........................OIL & FILTER FOR WELDER ON UNIT ..................................................................#2 .......................................................... 51.82 NEOFUNDS ............................................POSTAGE MACHINE ....................... 1,500.00 OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC. .................BLINKER BULB & GREASE #20 (CATV) 14.95 OUREN REAL ESTATE ...........................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 53.86 OXEN TECHNOLOGY ............................COMPUTER LABOR .......................... 470.80 PARRISH, LEE ........................................CUSTOMER REFUNDS - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 44.42 PEDERSEN, IRMA ..................................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................. 186.28 PETERSEN FAMILY WELLNESS CENTE ...............................................CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP ............... 38.60

PETERSEN MOTORS LLC .....................TIRE REPAIR DONE ON CABLE TRUCK ..................................................................#23 ........................................................ 24.00 POWELL, LEONARD & ELIZABETH ......CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 74.41 POWER & TEL ........................................CAT 6 CABLE FOR FTTH CONNECTION..................................................................PROJECT ............................................ 793.58 POWER & TEL ........................................FIBER SPLICING SLEEVES FOR FTTH ..................................................................PROJECT ............................................ 571.48 RED OAK WELDING SUPPLIES INC .....WELDING GASES ................................ 54.57 RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS ................SOFTWARE & SUPPORT ............. 21,662.15 ROSE MASONRY LLC ............................POUR FOOTINGS/LAY BLOCK/POUR ROOF..................................................................FOR NEW WELL HOUSE #20 .......... 4,250.00 ROVI GUIDES .........................................TV GUIDE - MAY ‘19 ........................... 567.02 SCRIPPS MEDIA RETRANSMISSION ...........................RETRANSMISSION FEES - MAY ‘19 3,060.90 SECURITY COVERAGE .........................SECUREIT PLUS SERVICE ............... 400.00 SHELBY CO CATHOLIC SCHOOL .........APPLIANCE REBATE ........................... 25.00 SHOWTIME NETWORKS INC. ...............PROGRAMMING FEES - MAY ‘19 ..... 274.89 SIDEKICK CARICATURES .....................HMU CELEBRATION .......................... 300.00 SINCLAIR TELEVISION GROUP ............RETRANSMISSION FEES - MAY ‘19 4,854.48 SINCLAIR TELEVISION GROUP ............RETRANSMISSION FEES - MAY ‘19 . 751.80 SNOOK, GAIL .........................................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 91.31 SONDERMAN CLEANING SER .............AIR FRESHENER SERVICE .................. 9.10 SORENSEN, RUTH ................................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 19.86 STOWE RED-E-MIX ................................CONCRETE FOR WELL HOUSES/MAIN &..................................................................SERVICE BREAKS .......................... 2,829.41 STUDER HARLAN DO IT BEST HDWE .SUPPLIES ........................................... 267.39 THE AGENCY .........................................INSURANCE PREMIUMS ................... 431.00 THE OFFICE STOP .................................OFFICE SUPPLIES ............................ 251.61 THE SPARK & BRAKE SHOP PLUS LLC .....................................................REPAIR WORK DONE ON LIGHTS..................................................................HORN/HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS ON UNIT..................................................................#12 (WATER DEPT TRUCK) .............. 140.07 THE SPARK & BRAKE SHOP PLUS LLC .OIL/LUBE/FILTER CHANGE ON UNIT #2 .......................................................................(GAS DEPT .............................64.95 TRUCK) THE SPARK & BRAKE SHOP PLUS LLC ..BALL JOINTS/HUB SEALS REPLACED ON..................................................................UNIT #11 (ELECT DEPT TRUCK) ... 1,643.77 TRIMPEY, DANYEL .................................CUSTOMER REFUND - ..................................................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS .................... 23.46 VAN WERT INC .......................................8S DEMAND ELECTRIC METERS . 6,955.00 VERIZON WIRELESS .............................CELL PHONE PLAN ........................... 530.44 VERMEER SALES & SERVICE INC .......REPAIR WORK DONE ON VAC-..................................................................TRON ............................................... 1,601.04 VESSCO INC ..........................................REPAIR WORK DONE ON CHEMICAL..................................................................SCALE ................................................ 222.50 VISTAPRINT NETHERLANDS BV ..........WATER USAGE CARDS .................... 138.02 WAGNER, TRICIA ...................................CREDIT BALANCE REFUND ............. 151.62 WAGNER, TRICIA ...................................CUSTOMER DEPOSIT REFUND ....... 150.00 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC .................ELECTRIC METER SLUGS ................ 128.40 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC .................LEWIS CABLE GRIPS ........................ 401.25 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC .................NORDIC ABOVE GROUND GRAVES FOR OH..................................................................TO UG PROJECT ............................. 1,027.20 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC ................4/0 350 UG WIRE FOR OH TO UG ..................................................................PROJECT ......................................... 2,402.15 WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN .........POWER SALES ............................. 77,331.93 WIN ..........................................................MANAGED INTERNET TRANSIT ..................................................................SERVICE .......................................... 7,000.00 WINDSTREAM ........................................PHONE SERVICE - 091346925 ............ 71.78 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIO PROVIDER CHARGES ............................. .00 WORKS24 ...............................................ANNUAL FEE ................................... 1,620.00 ZAYO GROUP LLC .................................TELECOMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................SERVICE ............................................. 550.60 AGRILAND FS INC .................................FUEL EXPENSE .............................. 3,077.53 AHLERS & COONEY P.C. .......................LEGAL SERVICES .............................. 337.50 CYCLONE CUSTOM PRINTS ................HMU CELEBRATION EMPLOYEE ..................................................................SHIRTS ............................................... 729.74 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIO PROVIDER CHARGES ......................... 45.27 BARRETT, AMY .......................................INTERNET REIMBURSEMENT ............ 10.00 CBS SPORTS NETWORK ......................PROGRAMMING FEES - MAY ‘19 ..... 345.95 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO 8020 .......ENERGY CHARGE ................................11.93 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY ....LOUISA LINE LOSSES - MAY ‘19 ...... 784.64 NISHNABOTNA VALLEY REC ................KWH CHARGE ................................... 237.42 REGIONAL WATER .................................WATER - CRESTHAVEN .................... 607.60 121029-121035; 5301901-5301929 ........PAYROLL CHECKS ....................... 52,574.90 121193-121198; 6131901-6131928 .........PAYROLL CHECKS ....................... 50,136.36

Grand Totals: $884,942.51CHAIRPERSON, Nella Seivert (term 2024)VICE-CHAIRPERSON, Terry Arentson (term 2021)TRUSTEE, David Tyrrel (term 2023)TRUSTEE, Connie Wees (term 2022)TRUSTEE, Randall Rees (term 2019)

(Publ. NA June 21, 2019)

Public NoticeJune 4, 2019 – 7:00 PM

DEFIANCE CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL – 300 MAIN AVENUE, DEFIANCE, IOWA

The City Council of Defiance, Iowa, met in regular session on Tuesday, the 4th day of June 2019 in Defiance City Hall. Mayor Alan Wilwerding called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken and the following Council members attended: Tom Beytien, Vern Cole, Doug Schmitz, and Jeff Theulen. Absent: None Public: Bruce Arkfeld and Gawain (Corky) Reiff. Mayor asked if there were any conflicts of interest on any Agenda items. None were given. Mayor Wilwerding asked for approval of the agenda. Beytien moved, seconded by Doug Schmitz, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Mayor asked Council if there were any changes to the minutes from the May 7th meet-ing. Minutes from the meeting were approved by motion of Theulen, seconded by Cole. Reading of the minutes was waived. Motion passed unanimously. Claims & Payroll Report: The Mayor reviewed the bills and claims list as presented to the Council. It was moved by Beytien and seconded by Schmitz to approve payment of the claims and payroll as presented. Motion carried.Treasurer’s Report-Receipts: After review of the receipts, it was moved by Schmitz, sec-onded by Beytien to file the Treasurer’s report for audit. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS WATERMETER REPORT: Gary Muhlbauer reported that two meters were replaced: park, Albert Schwarte. Muhlbauer will check into the cost of electronic meter readers. WATER SYSTEM REPORT: There was one major leak near Smitty Honey House this month. Discussion ensued regarding move of the curb stop as the present location isn’t ideal. SEWER REPORT: Muhlbauer reported bugs will be added to both lagoon cells around June 3, 2019. This month the BODs were down. The solids were down. After discussion, Council recommended more frequent sampling and testing. Muhlbauer will test again at the middle of July 2019, along with sludge dredging around the first week of July. After testing and dredging, Council will make a decision as to next steps in their action plan for the lagoons. STREETS: Theulen continues to work with Sta-Bilt Construction on plans for street projects. Council discussed Railway Street as a project. They felt it may be a two-year project. The first year to be grading and laying in larger rock to establish a good underlying base (topped with gravel) with surfacing to follow the second year. Discussion to continue. Council felt the speed bumps have been effective. Pricing information will be gathered to see about ordering more. PARKS: No parks report was given. FIRE DEPARTMENT: There were 5 EMT calls. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Beytien presented to Council members and guests a copy of the Residential Rental Permit Application and SWIPCO IPMC Inspection Checklist to be used for rental inspections. Letters will be sent out in June to property owners. OLD BUSINESS FLORES SIDEWALK REPAIR: The sidewalk in front of the Flores property has been repaired by city employee Muhlbauer as it was a safety concern. Flores will be invoiced for actual costs plus labor of Muhlbauer at $40.00/hour. SWIPCO/IPMC INSPECTIONS: Larry Feekes has been hired by SWIPCO to replace Dave Riedmann. Council member Beytien and the city clerk continue to work with John McCurdy and Feekes on steps for implementation of inspections. LOTS FOR SALE: Council briefly discussed how best to utilize the vacant lots which the city owns. “Free lots” (as is being done in adjoining communities) was brought up as an option. Discussion will continue. CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP DAY: A dumpster will be placed in the east parking lot of the Walking Park the weekend of June 7th-June 10th for residents. Appliances can be left at the curb for pick up and disposal.

NEW BUSINESS IOWA PUMP WORKS SERVICE PROPOSAL AGREEMENT: Council unanimously declined the Iowa Pump Works Service Agreement. Nays: All. GENERATORS FOR WATER METERS: Muhlbauer and the City Clerk will gather pricing information for council to review at the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF MARY ANN ANASTASI: Mayor Wilwerding nominated Mary Ann Anastasi as Council Member to finish the term of Larry Patterson who resigned. Theulen moved, seconded by Cole to approve. Ayes: All in favor. 2019 ELECTION CALENDAR: The City of Defiance follows Chapter 45 (by Petition) for its election of members. Information was distributed. Residents interested in running can contact the Shelby County Auditor or City Hall. Two positions will be open for election. The terms of 1) Larry Patterson (to be completed by Mary Ann Anastasi) and 2) Theulen will be expiring on December 31, 2019. ADDITIONAL GWORKS ACCOUNTING MODULES: A phone call was placed to Geneie Andrews from gWorks with conversation discussing additional modules available for the city’s accounting program. A Special Meeting will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss options. With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion of Tom Beytien, seconded by Vern Cole at 9:00 p.m.

Cathy J. Flies Alan J. WilwerdingCity Clerk/Treasurer Mayor “These minutes are as recorded by the Clerk and are subject to Council approval at the next regular meeting.”

CLAIMS & PAYROLLCOUNCIL MEETING: JUNE 4, 2019

Payee .......................................................Memo .................................................. AmountCATHY FLIES ...........................................PAYROLL ........................................ $1,024.58 GARY MUHLBAUER ................................PAYROLL ............................................. 898.00 CATHY FLIES ...........................................PAYROLL ............................................. 819.80 GARY MUHLBAUER ................................PAYROLL ............................................. 898.00 ALAN WILWERDING ................................18” FILE CABINET ................................. 74.89 ALAN WILWERDING ................................SENTRY FIRE SAFE .......................... 288.89 ALAN WILWERDING ................................CASIO DESKTOP CALCULATOR ......... 58.84 ALAN WILWERDING ................................CALCULATOR PAPER 8 PACK ............. 33.16 ALAN WILWERDING ................................COPY PAPER 10 REAMS ..................... 39.58 BAXTER LUMBER & HARDWARE .......................FLORES SIDEWALK: 2 BAGS ..................................................................SUREWALL ............................................ 60.48 CLEAN AIR FILTER CO. ....................................SHIPPING & HANDLING: WATER ..................................................................TEST ..................................................... 14.82 CLEAN AIR FILTER CO. .......................................SHIPPING & HANDLING: WW ..................................................................SAMPLE ................................................. 15.08 HARLAN AUTO PARTS ............................ALTERNATOR PULLEY ......................... 21.53 HARLAN AUTO PARTS ............................SHIPPING & HANDLING ......................... 7.91 IOWA ONE CALL ......................................JANUARY 2019: 21 CALLS ................... 18.90 WILLCO INC. ............................................FREIGHT CHARGES ........................... 150.00 ALAN WILWERDING ................................EXPENSES: MAY 2019 ......................... 50.00 DEFIANCE STATE BANK.........................SAFE DEPOSIT BOX RENTAL .............. 23.00 GARY MUHLBAUER ................................GAS FOR MOWER ................................ 13.75 STONE PRINTING/OFFICE SUPPLY ......ONE CYAN HIGH YIELD TONER .......... 57.49 STONE PRINTING/OFFICE SUPPLY ......TEAR-AWAY DOOR HANGERS ............ 15.63 TREMEL NURSERY INC. ........................MAT FOR PLAYGROUND AREA ........... 35.00 TREMEL NURSERY INC. ........................500 CT PINS (19#) ................................. 50.00 RUSS TREE SERVICE ............................HENKELMAN PROP: GRIND STUMP . 300.00 SUNDQUIST ............................................CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ............... 111.00 BOMGAARS .............................................WEEDEATER: STIHL FASTENERS ........ 2.44 HARLAN DO IT BEST HARDWARE ........WATERPROOFER ............................... 114.99 HARLAN DO IT BEST HARDWARE ........BATH SCALE ......................................... 10.99 HARLAN DO IT BEST HARDWARE ........QUICK LINK 5/16” .................................. 17.16 KEITH’S PEST CONTROL .......................200# LAWN SEED ............................... 500.00 KEITH’S PEST CONTROL .......................50# RYE GRASS ................................... 87.50 KLOEWER PLBG HEATING & AIR INC ...WATER PLANT REPAIRS ................... 397.17 KLOEWER PLBG HEATING & AIR INC ........TRAILER:CHANGE METER/EXT CURB ..................................................................BOX ...................................................... 130.53 KLOEWER PLBG HEATING & AIR INC ...SEWER MACHINE .............................. 149.50 KLOEWER PLBG HEATING & AIR INC ...ONE 12” RUBBER GASKET .................. 13.75 R & S WASTE DISPOSAL ........................CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ............ 1,616.50 R & S WASTE DISPOSAL ......................................STORAGE UNIT: WOFFORD ..................................................................DEMOLISH ............................................ 72.50 R & S WASTE DISPOSAL ........................TRASH HAND PICK UP ......................... 20.00 SHELBY COUNTY AUDITOR ........................... LAW ENF SERV CONTRACT:3RD ..................................................................QRTR ................................................ 1,775.00 HARLAN NEWSPAPERS .................................. PUBLISHING:COUNCIL MINUTES ..................................................................5/7/19 ................................................... 183.83 POSTMASTER DEFIANCE .........................POSTAGE:UTILITY BILLS JUNE 2019 ... 110.00 CATHY FLIES ...........................................OFFICE SUPPLIES ................................. 9.85 U.S. BANK ................................................TRACFONE .......................................... 27.64 IPERS (MAY 2019) ...................................RETIREMENT ..................................... 764.26 FARMERS MUTUAL COOP TELE ...........FIRE DEPT ............................................ 49.10 FARMERS MUTUAL COOP TELE ...........ALARM PH .............................................33.49FARMERS MUTUAL COOP TELE ...........CITY HALL ............................................. 53.49 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......CITY HALL ........................................... 106.79 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......WATER TOWER .................................... 49.38 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......RV PARK ................................................ 10.24 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......MAINTENANCE SHED #2 .................... 49.27 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......WATER PUMPING STATION ................. 96.54 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......SEWER LIFT STATION ....................... 107.09 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......FIRE STATION .................................... 161.51 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......MAINTENANCE SHED #2 .................... 65.80 SMITTY’S FUEL & FOOD ........................BATTERIES FOR SAFE........................... 3.73 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......CITY HALL ............................................ 85.73 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......FIRE STATION .................................... 125.84 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......MAINTENANCE SHED #2 .................... 24.55 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......RV PARK ............................................... 10.24 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......BALL FIELD ........................................... 10.00 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......SEWER LIFT STATION ......................... 50.62 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......WATER PUMPING STATION ............. 104.22 MID AMERICA ENERGY COMPANY .......STREET LIGHTS ................................ 708.88 DEFIANCE POST OFFICE ......................POSTAGE .............................................. 55.00 $13,045.45

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