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Hedrick public meetings in 2023

19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 4, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to consider water system project bids and rezoning

The Hedrick City Council will hold its regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including setting a hearing for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project, transferring funds, and authorizing use of local option sales tax funds. They will also open bids for playground equipment, discuss a rezoning request for two properties, and address a nuisance complaint about camper living.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water system improvement project, tables wastewater contract

The council approved a resolution to move forward with the Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Divisions 1-3), including a public hearing and bid process. They tabled discussion on the SEMCO wastewater hauling contract until January and also tabled a resolution on using local option sales tax funds for park cameras until quotes are received. The council accepted a $400 bid for playground equipment and approved Pigtail Charlie's liquor license.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to discuss sewer contracts and operations

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss sewer contracts and operations, along with city clerk matters and a scheduled appearance by Austin Crowe. The agenda also includes correspondence and public comment, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

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✓ Decided: Hedrick council reviews sewer contracts, discusses water tower timeline

The council reviewed a proposal from ION and current wastewater hauling contracts, deciding to review them annually. They also received an update on the water tower project timeline and discussed water leaks and road conditions. No votes were taken on these items.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to vote on wastewater plant loan payments, software upgrade

The Hedrick City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing investments, destroying records, and upgrading GWorks software using local option sales tax funds. They will also revisit tabled items regarding extra principal payments on the wastewater treatment plant SRF loan, and discuss nuisance cleanup, dumping at the treatment plant, and trash pickup for shut-off accounts.

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✓ Decided: Council raises wastewater dumping rate to 9 cents per gallon

The council approved a rate increase to $0.09 per gallon for wastewater dumping contracts (excluding Semco), passed resolutions authorizing a $40,000 principal-only payment on the wastewater treatment plant SRF loan and a software upgrade for GWorks, and tabled a resolution on CD investments until January. The council also discussed nuisance cleanup, water shutoff tampering, and garbage service for shut-off accounts.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to review new code book and shop heater estimate

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to work on the draft of a new city code book, review an estimate for a shop heater, and discuss a strategic planning survey with the city clerk. The agenda also includes a presentation by Austin Crowe and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $4,200 shop heater purchase (3-0)

The Hedrick City Council met in special session on October 23, 2023, with three members present. They approved the purchase of a new shop heater for $4,200 and allowed storage of a kids train in the civic center garage. The council also reviewed changes to the new ordinance book and discussed plans for old benches.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick council to sell 307 Park St., rezone two East Street lots

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider selling city-owned property at 307 Park Street, a rezoning application for 102 and 104 S. East Street, and multiple contracts with Area 15 Regional Planning Commission for CDBG and SRF administration. The council will also discuss a sewer hauling contract with Matt Welter, an extra payment on the wastewater treatment plant SRF loan, and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Council sold city-owned property at 307 Park St for $500

The council accepted a single bid of $500 from Randy and Julie Robertson for 307 Park Street and passed Resolution #45-2023 approving the sale. They also approved three resolutions related to a $500,000 CDBG water tower grant, entered into contracts for grant administration, and tabled two resolutions on SRF loan payments until November. A motion to offer $1,500 for railroad property was approved, and the council set a 6-month plan for delinquent utility accounts.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to declare property surplus, set sale hearing

The Hedrick City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several resolutions, including transferring funds, declaring municipal real estate as surplus, and setting a public hearing for property sale bids. They will also discuss the wastewater treatment plant, including an extra payment on its SRF loan, and hear from the Emergency Management Agency coordinator.

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✓ Decided: Council tables extra payment on wastewater treatment plant loan

The Hedrick City Council approved routine financial reports, employee time cards, and bills totaling $25,207.57. They passed resolutions transferring funds from sewer hauling and civic center accounts to the general account, declared municipal real estate surplus, and set a public hearing for property sale. Discussion on an extra payment to the SRF loan for the wastewater treatment plant was tabled until October 2, 2023. The council also set trick-or-treating for October 31, 2023, with a city-sponsored hot dog dinner and parade.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to weigh liquor license, nuisance properties, grants

The Hedrick City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several specific items, including a nuisance property complaint, a Dollar General liquor license, a street financial report, a grant for soccer field work, and a contract extension request. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Dollar General liquor license, nuisance cleanup deadlines set

The council approved a liquor license for Dollar General, set a 90-day cleanup deadline for a nuisance property at 104 S. East Street, and instructed the clerk to send a nuisance letter for 307 E. Fourth Street. A six-month contract extension was granted for cleanup at 208 W. Second Street. The council also approved the annual street financial report, authorized the clerk to sign a service agreement with NLC Service Line Program-Home Serve USA, and authorized up to necessary funds for a new trench box.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves sale of 302 E. Second Street, pays all bills

The council approved the final deed for the sale of 302 E. Second Street to Glen and Jean Sackett, authorized a $1,500 curb repair by a housing contractor, and paid all bills totaling $68,596.35 in general expenses. They also discussed a nuisance complaint at 104 S. East Street, denied a sewer credit for a large water leak, and decided to apply for an ICAP grant for a trench box.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick council to vote on CDBG grant application, water tower design

The Hedrick City Council is holding a regular meeting and public hearing to consider applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for proposed activities. The council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the CDBG application, approving part-time/seasonal library wages, transferring funds, and destroying city documents. Other business includes a water tower design and construction permit from Garden and Associates, a financial services agreement with Piper Sandler, a sale contract for 307 Park Street, and a tobacco permit for Dollar General.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes CDBG grant application for new water tower

The council held a public hearing and passed Resolution #28-2023 authorizing the mayor, clerk, and AREA 15 RPC to apply for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to replace the city's 87-year-old water storage tank with a new 75,000-gallon elevated tank. The total project cost is estimated at $1,152,505, with the remainder funded by an SRF loan. The council also approved several other resolutions, including wage approvals, fund transfers, and a tobacco permit for Dollar General.

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Thu May 25, 2023 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved budget amendment for FY 2022-2023

The council held a public hearing and then unanimously passed Resolution #27-2023, approving the city's proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. No public comments were made. The clerk also discussed a draft grant application, and a council member reported road damage from a tree service company.

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Mon May 15, 2023 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to set public hearing for water tower CDBG grant

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution #26-2023, which sets the time and date for a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the water tower. The council will also discuss ideas for a pre-application for the KCCEF Endowment Grant. Other agenda items include reports from the city clerk and Austin Crowe, correspondence, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council sets public hearing for CDBG water tower grant

The council unanimously approved Resolution #26-2023, setting a public hearing for citizen participation on a Community Development Block Grant application for the water tower. They also discussed a $25,000 KCCEF grant and agreed on white with red lettering for the water tower to match the Hedrick Foxes colors.

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Mon May 1, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to vote on mayor/council pay raise ordinance

The Hedrick City Council is holding its regular meeting with several routine approvals and a final vote on an ordinance to increase mayor and council member compensation starting January 1, 2024. The council will also consider a sewer credit policy, a public hearing date for a budget amendment, and a sanitation contract.

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✓ Decided: Council passes ordinance raising mayor and council pay starting 2024

The council approved the third and final reading of Ordinance #2-2023, increasing compensation for the mayor and all council members effective January 1, 2024. They also approved a new three-year sanitation contract with Midwest Sanitation, a tobacco license for Elliott Oil Co., and several resolutions including a sewer credit policy and a budget amendment public hearing. No substantive decisions were made on theft concerns raised during public comment, but the mayor offered to attend a county board meeting to explore a 28E agreement for more police support.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $50K for 2023 road projects, adopts multiple resolutions

The Hedrick City Council approved spending $50,000 on 2023 road projects, with the public works director deciding priority streets. The council also passed resolutions amending the rental property utility bill policy, transferring funds, authorizing record destruction, and increasing pay per meeting for the public works director and city clerk to $65 effective January 1, 2024. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick Council to hold public hearing, approve FY2024 budget

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and then vote on a resolution to approve it. The council will also consider several policies related to utility payments, including for snowbird or temporarily vacant homes, sales tax reimbursement, and utility payment extensions. Other business includes approving a job description for a community center custodian and a closed session to review applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2024 budget, hires custodian, passes utility policies

The Hedrick City Council approved the FY2023-2024 budget via Resolution #15-2023, hired Jaedon Wolver as community center custodian at $15/hour, and passed several new policies including a snowbird utility policy, sales tax reimbursement policy, utility payment extension policy (Option 1), and rental property final bill/shut-off notice policies. The council also discussed safety concerns about kids sledding near the highway and directed staff to post no-sledding signs and explore fencing options.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to vote on raising mayor and council pay, liquor license, property sale

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, most notably an ordinance to increase compensation for the mayor and all council members starting January 1, 2024. The council will also vote on approving a liquor license for Elliott Oil Co., discuss nuisance abatement for James Leathers, and consider fulfilling a real estate contract for 505 S Waugh Street. Other agenda items include a sewer blower, a sign for the Keokuk County Health Clinic, and a work session on the ordinance book.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first reading of ordinance raising mayor and council pay

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance #2-2023, which increases compensation for the mayor and council members starting January 1, 2024. They also approved a liquor license for Elliott Oil Co., authorized a court order for nuisance abatement at James Leathers' property, and accepted fulfillment of the real estate contract for 505 S. Waugh Street. A sign for the Keokuk County Health Clinic was allowed on the city sign at no cost to the city, and the city cleanup date was set for May 19, 2023.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to set max property tax levy for FY2023-24 budget

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions setting the maximum property tax levy and related budget items for the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes discussion of an ordinance to amend mayor and council wages, approval of employee wage resolution, and a fund transfer from the Civic Center account. Several routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and appointments are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approved employee wage increases and max property tax levy

The council approved Resolution #9-2023 setting the maximum property tax levy for FY 2023-2024, and Resolution #5-2023 raising wages for the Public Works Director and City Clerk. They also approved a 6-month cleanup extension for 302 E Second St, appointed Planning & Zoning members, and set a public hearing on the budget for March 6, 2023.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to set mayor, council, employee wages and utility shut-off policy

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on wage ordinances and resolutions. Items include amending the city code for mayor and council wages, an employee wage resolution, and a resolution approving a delinquent utility bill collection and shut-off policy. The agenda also includes a work session on the ordinance book and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves delinquent utility bill collection policy

The Hedrick City Council approved Resolution #6-2023, adopting a delinquent utility bill collection and shut-off policy. A resolution on employee wages was tabled until the February 6 meeting. The council also discussed an ordinance amending mayor/council wages and held a work session to update the city code book.

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Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 18:30

Special Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts employee handbook, garbage ordinance, and planning commission support

The Hedrick City Council approved Resolution #3-2023 adopting the 2023 employee handbook, passed Ordinance #1-2023 amending the garbage ordinance (Sec 6-1-11) after waiving second and third readings, and passed Resolution #6-2023 providing financial support for the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission. The council also tabled Resolution #5-2023 on full-time employee wages until a January 23 special meeting and discussed but did not vote on an ordinance amending mayor/council wages. Load limit permits for Scott Van Buskirk and Carla and David Poe were approved.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick Council to vote on sale of city-owned property at 208 W. Second St.

The Hedrick City Council is holding a regular meeting and public hearing on January 9, 2023. Key actions include a resolution to approve the sale of city-owned real estate at 208 W. Second St., a tabled resolution for a sewer loan payment, and setting a public hearing for the proposed maximum property tax levy. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards, plus discussions on items like an extra garbage can charge and a temporary easement for a tower project.

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✓ Decided: Council sells city-owned property at 208 W. Second St. for $123.45

The council approved the sale of city-owned real estate at 208 W. Second Street to Michael Mefford for $123.45, with Mefford abstaining. They also approved a temporary easement for a tower project, authorized negotiations for an easement with Lyle Sylvester, and tabled a resolution on sewer loan fund transfer. A budget workshop was set for January 17, 2023, and a public hearing on the proposed max property tax levy was scheduled for February 6, 2023.

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