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Hedrick public meetings in 2024

18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to hold public hearing on water system improvements

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing on the status of funded activities for the Hedrick Water System Improvements Project. The council will also consider a sidewalk ordinance and discuss city clerk appointments, including a question regarding Austin Crowe. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Hedrick Community Center.

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✓ Decided: Council holds public hearing on water system improvements, no public comment

The Hedrick City Council met in special session on December 30, 2024. They held a public hearing on the water system improvements project, where Brandon Dicks provided information but no public comment was made. The council discussed a winter sidewalk policy for Main Street and the clerk will prepare an ordinance for the January meeting. The clerk also discussed vacancies on zoning boards and rates for the civic center and building permits.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on selling city-owned property at 605 Spring Street

The Hedrick City Council will consider several resolutions, including the sale of city-owned property at 605 Spring Street and declaring two other properties as surplus. Other items include approving wages for a new employee, transferring funds between accounts, and discussing a storm shelter and wastewater treatment plant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sale of city-owned property at 605 Spring Street

The council approved the sale of city-owned property at 605 Spring Street via Resolution #61-2024, and declared several lots at 310 N. Main as surplus. A storm shelter agreement with the Keokuk County Hedrick Clinic was approved, and a seasonal public works employee was authorized at $18/hour. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick Council to hold public hearing, discuss animal ordinance, liquor license

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss an animal ordinance with the city attorney. The council will also consider several resolutions, including closing a CD to fund the sewer account, investing in CDs with South Ottumwa Savings Bank, and authorizing record destruction. Other items include a liquor license for Pig Tail Charlie's, an adaptive swing at Big Park, and various maintenance and safety topics.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts $200 bid for 605 Spring Street property

The council held a public hearing and accepted the sole bid of $200 from Dylan Kloski for the property at 605 Spring Street. They also approved a $174,420 pay application for the water tower project, adopted three resolutions on finances and records, and approved a liquor license for Pig Tail Charlie's. Several other routine approvals and discussions on code enforcement, park cameras, and sidewalk repairs were also conducted.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
NORRIS yea · GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Council to adopt flood plain ordinance and hold public hearing on property purchase

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a flood plain ordinance. They will also vote on several resolutions, including fixing a public hearing date for a real estate purchase, closing a CD and depositing funds into the sewer account, authorizing new CD investments, purchasing a gator side-by-side for $5,500, declaring a property at 605 Spring Street as surplus, and adopting the 2024 Keokuk County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts flood plain ordinance, approves multiple resolutions

The Hedrick City Council adopted Ordinance #10-2024, a Flood Plain Management Ordinance, after a public hearing with no public comment. The council also approved several resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of a Gator side-by-side from Council Member Michael Mefford for $5,500 (with Mefford abstaining), adopting the 2024 Keokuk County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and setting a public hearing for the sale of property at 605 Spring Street. Additionally, the council accepted a proposal from ION for wastewater treatment plant operations starting January 1, 2025, and approved Pay App #2 for the water tower project.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to discuss ION proposal, tower design, wastewater lightning strike

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss several items, including an ION proposal, tower design, and a lightning strike at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda also includes items related to the city clerk and Austin Crowe, along with correspondence and public comment. No specific details or decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Hedrick council approves water tower design, discusses lightning damage

The council approved a water tower design and discussed a lightning strike at the wastewater treatment plant, directing staff to gather damage information for an insurance claim. The meeting was brief and largely procedural.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on three ordinances including dangerous animal rules

The Hedrick City Council will consider three ordinances: removing a section on dangerous and vicious animals, amending publication of minutes, and amending budget preparation. They will also vote on several resolutions involving CD closures, investments, record destruction, fund transfers, and setting a public hearing on flood insurance. Other discussion items include software quotes, a Gator purchase, property cleanup, radio read meters, a tornado siren, and 2025 contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts three ordinances, approves bills and resolutions

The Hedrick City Council approved three ordinances on first reading and final adoption, including removing a section from the dangerous animals code, amending publication of minutes, and amending operating budget preparation. The council also passed five resolutions, approved payment of all bills totaling $23,663.38, and authorized the purchase of a Gator side-by-side for $5,500. All votes were unanimous with all council members present voting aye.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PURCHASE THE GATOR FROM MIKE MEFFORD FOR $5500. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea · GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea
Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on fund transfers, street report, and liquor license

The Hedrick City Council will consider several resolutions, including fund transfers between accounts, approval of the 2024 Street Financial Report, and closure of CD investments. They will also discuss a liquor license for Dollar General, ravine tile repairs, and a dog complaint. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to vote on road grader purchase

The Hedrick City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on purchasing a road grader, filling a mowing position, and appointing a city clerk. The agenda also includes a discussion item regarding Austin Crowe.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $20,600 road grader purchase and hired Mike Mefford for mowing

The council approved Resolution #39-2024 authorizing the purchase of a road grader for up to $20,600, including hauling, to be paid from the roads department. They also approved hiring Mike Mefford to mow and weed-eat city properties for $600 per time for the remainder of 2024. Both items passed unanimously except for Mefford's abstention on the mowing vote.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO HIRE MIKE MEFFORD FOR $600 A TIME TO MOW AND WEEDEAT THE CITY PROPERTIES FOR THE REST OF THE 2024 SEASON. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
3 yea
BUNNELL yea · GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea
Mon Jul 1, 2024 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick council to vote on selling city-owned property on N. Main St.

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to sell city-owned property at 310 N. Main Street and two lots south. The council will also consider transferring funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account, approve routine financial reports, and discuss ordinance enforcement and city mowing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $75K in bills, terminates mowing contract

The Hedrick City Council approved all presented bills totaling $75,823.95 and terminated the city mowing agreement with Scott Westendorf, paying him $1,200 for work done in 2024. A public hearing for the sale of city-owned property at 310 N. Main Street received no bids. The council also discussed a complaint about a rooster and cow on Park Street and instructed the clerk to send a letter and inform the city attorney.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to hold public hearings on budget amendment and property sale

The Hedrick City Council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024 and on bids received for city-owned property at 605 Spring Street. The council will also consider resolutions to approve the budget amendment, sell the property, declare 310 N. Main Street surplus, and authorize a $5,000 CD investment. Other business includes an ordinance on driveway culverts, a tobacco permit for Dollar General, and various maintenance and enforcement items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new driveway culvert ordinance, approves water tower payment

The council approved and adopted Ordinance #6-2024 adding Section 135.13 on driveway culverts after waiving second and third readings. They also approved Pay App #2 for the water tower project, a new pump for the lift station, and a $2,365.89 refund to the county for a 2019 overpayment. Several resolutions were passed, including budget amendments and fund transfers, while Resolution #35-2024 for a CD investment was tabled indefinitely.

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Mon May 6, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider $641,000 water revenue bonds and garbage rate hike

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2-2024 to change garbage service rates, and consider resolutions authorizing $641,000 in water revenue bonds and related tax compliance procedures. The agenda also includes declaring 605 Spring Street surplus, setting a hearing on its disposal, and transferring funds from the Civic Center account. Other items include approving a pay application for KLC Construction, discussing a mowing position, and various administrative matters.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to hold public hearing on FY2024-25 budget, consider utility rate and rental permit ordinances

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The council will also consider three ordinances: amending water utility service rates, amending the property maintenance code, and adding a rental permit process. Other agenda items include discussion of a contract for 307 Park Street, a mowing position, and city clerk matters.

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✓ Decided: Hedrick Council adopts FY2024-2025 budget, water rate, property maintenance, rental permit ordinances

The Hedrick City Council unanimously approved the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget via Resolution 23-2024 after a public hearing with no comments. The council also adopted three ordinances: Ordinance #3-2024 amending water service rates, Ordinance #4-2024 amending property maintenance code, and Ordinance #5-2024 adding a new rental permit process (Chapter 148). All votes were unanimous (5-0).

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Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to hold tax levy hearing, set FY2025 budget cap

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy and to consider Resolution #21-2024, which would approve the maximum tax dollars from certain levies for the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes public comment and agenda approval, and is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2024-2025 maximum tax levy resolution

The Hedrick City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Resolution #21-2024, setting the maximum tax dollars from certain levies for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. A public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to set hearing on rental property ordinance

The Hedrick City Council is meeting to discuss rental property permits, wastewater treatment, road work, and other city business. They will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for a new ordinance, and hear updates on various projects and programs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $6,270 wastewater computer upgrade, road work bids

The council approved several expenditures including a $6,270 computer system update for the wastewater treatment plant, accepted LL Pelling's bids for 2024 road work, and authorized up to $30,000 for a road grader at auction. They also set a public hearing date for a new ordinance and chose black lettering with a 15-year warranty for the new water tower.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to hold water loan hearing, approve budget hearing date

The Hedrick City Council is holding a public hearing on a water revenue loan and will consider resolutions related to the water distribution system improvements project. The council will also set a date for a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and consider several other administrative items, including a contract and liquor license.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water system improvement contracts and loan agreement

The council passed resolutions approving a water revenue loan and disbursement agreement, and contracts and bonds for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Divisions 1-3). They also set a public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget, authorized use of local option funds for doors at the wastewater plant and city hall, and approved destruction of certain records. A liquor license for Keswick Tavern was approved, and a quote for sewer line repairs from CIT was accepted.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to consider water system project bids and $800,000 loan

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to approve plans, award contracts, and borrow up to $800,000 for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Divisions 1-3). The council will also hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting a new Code of Ordinances, discuss rental rates for the Civic Center and Community Center, and set a date for a property tax levy hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water system improvements, new code of ordinances

The council approved plans and awarded contracts for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Divisions 1-3) and adopted a new Code of Ordinances. They also set a public hearing for an $800,000 water revenue loan, raised rental rates for the Civic and Community Centers, and approved a $2,400 snow pusher purchase. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to hold budget workshop, discuss water leak

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a water leak with JD Olinger, conduct a budget workshop, and consider agency borrowing for a bingo machine. The agenda also includes items from the city clerk and Austin Crowe, plus public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $90 payment for water leak help, began budget work

The council approved paying JD Olinger $90 for 5 hours of work at $18/hour to assist with a water leak on Spring Street. During a budget workshop, the council directed the clerk to draft a garbage rate ordinance and decided to invite a Civic Center Committee representative to the February meeting. The council also authorized the clerk to borrow a bingo machine for February and March, and instructed Austin Crowe to order snow chains while deferring a decision on a snow pusher pending more information.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to hold budget amendment hearing, approve resolutions

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and consider several resolutions, including one authorizing the use of local option sales tax funds. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a tabled investment resolution, and discussion of items like new cameras and sewer line inspection.

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✓ Decided: Council approved budget amendment, investments, and employee handbook

The Hedrick City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024, authorized 12-month CD investments from the sewer hauling account, and adopted the 2024 employee handbook. They also approved resolutions for park cameras, library wages, and official appointments, and reimbursed $169 for lagoon spraying.

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