Minutes October 1, 2025

FORT ATKINSON REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 1, 2025

 

Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at  6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Present: Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt and Leuenberger.  Schroeder was absent.  Also present were Dave Shatek, Jay Schwamman, Kerry Kleve, Paul Herold, Greg Barta and Michele Elsbernd.

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the consent items (minutes from September 3, 2025, claims, clerk/treasurer reports)  All aye, carried.

 

September claims
Acentek phone/int 1196.42
Alliant electric bill 2651.59
Anderson Attn legal lib 216.00
Arnie’s Engine pump rep 181.55
Badger Meter read serv 57.13
Baker & Taylor books 311.54
Bank Iowa hsa 200.00
Bruening Rock intakes 1027.40
Calmar Courier subs 55.00
Citizens Svgs taxes 2151.04
City Laundry towels 138.08
Column pub 231.66
Decorah Tech phone,tech 987.50
Five Star Coop lawns 143.25
Farmers Union weedcontrol 87.50
Fort Nursery seed, lilac 1041.25
Franzen Sales ship,supp 73.34
Greg Barta cones 333.84
Hackman/Carolan paint pb ct 4375.00
Hawkeye Sanit monthly 2262.21
Hoopla audio 58.52
Ia Dept Rev wet tax 452.54
Ipers IPERS 1583.31
J.D. Financial supp 339.90
Kahn Tile tile 717.63
Keystone testing 197.50
L & R Mfg intakes 905.05
Lickety Split fuel 454.07
Marv Smith Elec parts 108.68
Metering & Tech water meter 1586.38
Michele Elsbernd tissue reimb 77.87
Mihm Trans fd pump 335.51
Lee Fischer drain 825.00
Northern Ia Const intakes 80.00
O’Reilly filter pu 14.34
Rausch Const staples 86.99
Superior Bldg supplies 102.54
Treas St IA taxes 612.06
US Celllular cell-supp 197.17
Visa misc 657.55
Wellmark health ins 717.90
Payroll Sept 7878.31
35710.12
Claims by fund
General 18279.66
Road Use 1604.86
Benefits 917.00
water 6350.71
sewer 8556.99
 Total 35710.12
Revenue by fund
General 37014.73
Road Use 4237.03
Benefits 4364.53
Lost 4762.42
Debt Serv 18349.15
water 9287.45
Sewer 16006.44
Total 94021.75

 

Jay Schwamman addressed the council he was there to visit with the supervisor that usually attends regarding the road between Fort and Festina.  Kerry Kleve reported that the fire department is working on the 28E agreement that should be ready for next months meeting.   Greg Barta provided a report provided by Steve Kelsay in his absence.  It briefly explained the “Auto Seal” which was applied to B32.

There were no building permits.

Barta asked council to approve selling the old tables in the gym. All agreed.  He also explained he was looking into several grants but didn’t think we would be eligible.

Property issues were briefly mentioned, Mayor Herold will take care of that issue.

Motion by Leuenberger, second by Glass to approve the first reading of Ordinance # 47 to rectify the previous error in the water rate ordinance.  Aye: P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Glass, Leuenterger. Motion carried.  Motion by Glass, second by P. Schmitt to waive the subsequent reading of Ordinance 47.  Aye: Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger. Motion carried.

Information from the Winneshiek County Development was shared.

Motion by P. Schmitt, second by K. Schmitt to designate the Calmar Courier as our official newspaper.  All aye, carried.

The council designated October 31st. from 4-7 P.M. as Trick or Treating in the city of Fort Atkinson.  The date of the November meeting will be Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 P.M.

Motion by K. Scmitt, second by P. Schmitt to adjourn.  All aye, carried.

 

_______________________________________

Paul Herold, Mayor

ATTEST: ________________________________

Michelel Elsbernd, City Clerk

 

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