Miles public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Miles City Council will consider several new business items, including two resolutions on utility payment collection and one appointing Jennifer Machande to represent the city on the Waste Authority of Jackson County. Council members will also discuss the city engineering project at 442 Ferry Road. A brief public comment period will allow residents to raise issues such as the 346 Ferry Road building, storm sewer concerns, and police department matters.
- Approve Res. 2024-28 – collection of payment for city utilities and enforcement of nuisance ordinance
- Approve Res. 2024-30 – appoint Jennifer Machande to represent the City of Miles on the Waste Authority of Jackson County (term Jan. 1, 2025‑Dec. 31, 2026)
- Discuss and consider city engineering project at 442 Ferry Road
- Approve Res. 2024-27 – collection of payment for city utilities and enforcement of nuisance ordinance (duplicate resolution)
- Public comments on 346 Ferry Road building, storm sewer, and police department
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed USDA storm siren and consider final adoption of Ordinance 24-5 to amend utility rates. The body will also discuss building permits and construction projects at specific local addresses.
- Public hearing for proposed USDA storm siren
- Ordinance 24-5: Amending Water, Sewer, and Refuse Collection Rates
- Res. 2024-26: Applying for USDA financial assistance for a siren
- Building permit discussion for 438 Lincoln St./439 Washington
- Construction discussion for 442 Ferry Road
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating utility rates and requesting wind turbine setbacks from Jackson and Clinton counties. The body will also consider a retail alcohol license and a public hearing for a USDA project.
- Ordinance 24-5 to amend water, sewer, and refuse collection rates
- Res. 2024-25 requesting Jackson County wind turbine setbacks of 3 miles from city limits
- Res. 2024-27 requesting Clinton County wind turbine setbacks of 3 miles from city limits
- Class “B” Retail Alcohol License permit for Jesse’s Auto. & Mini Mart
- Public hearing for a USDA project scheduled for November 6th
City Council
The Miles City Council will discuss and decide on several new business items, including awarding the solid waste contract and entering a police service contract with the Preston Police Department. Council members will also consider the final passage of Ordinance 24-4, which updates the city’s building numbering code. Additional items include a line locator purchase, a building permit for 549 Adams Ave, and a resolution approving the Urban Renewal Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
- Awarding the Solid Waste Contract
- Contract agreement for police service with the Preston Police Department
- Final passage and adoption of Ordinance 24-4, Chapter 17, Numbering of Buildings
- Purchase of a Line Locator
- Building permit for 549 Adams Ave
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The Miles City Council will consider repairing a culvert on Ferry Road, terminating a police contract with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, and adopting a wage amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The council will also hold a public hearing on a portable storage container ordinance and discuss a new siren grant.
- Repair culvert at 101 Ferry Road
- Terminate police contract with Jackson County Sheriff Department
- Amend wages for City Employees for FY 2024-2025
- Approve Ordinance 24-3 regarding portable storage containers
- Apply for USDA grant for a new siren
The council voted to terminate the 40-hour police protection contract with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and approved a new contract with the Preston Police Department, citing better protection and cost savings. They also awarded contracts for culvert repair, roof replacement, and road repair, and adopted several resolutions and ordinances.
- Terminated 40-hour police protection contract with Jackson County Sheriff's Department (5-0)
- Approved contract with Preston Police Department (4-1)
- Awarded culvert repair at 101 Ferry Road to Gerald Giddings for $960 plus $1,117.12 for double plastic pipe (5-0)
- Awarded city hall and city shed roof replacement to Amish for $14,200 (5-0)
- Awarded Ferry Road repair to Manatts for $2,700 (5-0)
- Adopted Res. 2024-19 (Hazard Mitigation Plan), Res. 2024-20 (wage amendment), Res. 2024-21 (council procedures), Res. 2024-22 (IDOT report) (all 5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24-3 (portable storage containers) on final passage (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-4 (building numbering) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Miles City Council will consider several personnel matters, including employee raises and a clothing allowance. The agenda also includes infrastructure repairs on Ferry Road and updates to city ordinances. Additionally, the council will discuss police protection agreements and solid waste contract bidding.
- Street repair on Ferry Road ($2,700.00)
- Ordinance 24-3 regarding portable storage containers
- Ordinance 24-2 regarding building numbering
- Employee clothing allowance and handbook amendment (Res. 24-18)
- Condemnation and easement for 350 Ferry Road
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing regarding a lease-purchase agreement for a new tractor. Agenda items also include discussing cemetery regulations, building numbering ordinances, and an application for lead service line replacement funding.
- Public hearing on a tractor acquisition lease-purchase agreement
- Appointment of a new City Council member to fill a vacancy
- Application for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for lead service line replacement
- Third reading of an ordinance amending cemetery regulations
- Cigarette permit approval for Jesse’s Auto & Mini Mart
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2023-2024. The body will also discuss filling a council vacancy following a resignation and review several infrastructure projects.
- Public hearing and vote on Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY2023-2024 (Resolution 2024-13)
- Discussion on accepting the resignation of council member Nick Abernathy and filling the vacancy
- Approval of K & W Coatings project
- Bids for the sidewalk at park and Manor
- Second reading of Ord. 24-1 regarding the City of Miles Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Cemetery
City Council
The Miles City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the FY2024-2025 budget, then consider adopting the budget and certifying city taxes. They will also appoint and swear in a new council member to fill a vacancy. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1st.
- Public hearing for FY2024-2025 budget adoption
- Resolution 2024-6: appointment to fill City Council vacancy
- Resolution 2024-11: adoption of budget and certification of city taxes for FY2024/2025
City Council
The City Council will consider appointing a new Mayor and accepting the resignation of council member Deb Chrest. The body will also set public hearings for the FY24/25 City Budget and a Budget Amendment for FY2023/2024.
- Appointment of Mayor (Res. 2024-10)
- Public hearing for FY24/25 City Budget set for 4/24/24
- Public hearing for Budget Amendment FY2023/2024 set for 5/1/24
- 1st Reading of Ord. 24-1 regarding Cemetery ordinances
- 36 Section Road building permit
City Council
The Miles City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider two items: rescinding a special election due to its cost, and filling a mayoral vacancy by appointment. The meeting also includes committee assignments and a clerk's report.
- Discuss and consider rescinding a special election due to cost
- Discuss and consider filling mayor vacancy by appointment
The Miles City Council met in a special session to discuss two items: rescinding a prior action due to special election costs and filling a mayoral vacancy by appointment. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the agenda indicates these items were only discussed or considered.
- Discussed rescinding action due to special election cost (no vote recorded)
- Discussed filling mayor vacancy by appointment (no vote recorded)
City Council
The Miles City Council will consider accepting Mayor Derek Johnson's resignation and decide whether to appoint a replacement or hold a special election. They will also vote on final payment for the wastewater treatment facility project, discuss a grant application for road funding, and consider several other items including fireworks sponsorship and a closed session on land purchase.
- Accept resignation of Mayor Derek Johnson and decide appointment vs. special election
- Approve final pay application No. 22 ($112,071.72) to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility 2021 project
- Consider Res. 2024-8 and 2024-9 for Rural County Transportation Program grant application for Section Road Project
- Discuss full disclosure of disinterment fees per Iowa Code 523I.301
- Closed session to discuss real estate purchase and first right of refusal on land
City Council
The City Council will meet to fill a mayoral vacancy and swear in the new Mayor. The body will also discuss infrastructure payments, snow removal options, and police protection proposals.
- Appointment and swearing-in of new Mayor (Res. 2024-4)
- Payment of $13,266.75 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project
- Appraisal of property for condemnation for construction easement at 350 Ferry Road
- Lease to own Kubota R640R3 Wheel Loader (Res. 2024-5)
- Setting FY2024-2025 Public Hearing for April 3, 2024
City Council
The Miles City Council will meet to discuss and vote on the deconstruction plan for two residential properties located at 346 Ferry Road and 350 Ferry Road. The meeting is a special session held at Miles City Hall.
- Deconstruction plan for 346 Ferry Road
- Deconstruction plan for 350 Ferry Road
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting and work session to discuss the FY2024/2025 budget. The council will also discuss compensation for a temporary easement and an upcoming hearing.
- FY2024/2025 Budget Workshop
- Discussion of temporary easement compensation
- Discussion of upcoming hearing
City Council
The City Council will discuss the resignation of Mayor Danny Ernst and whether to fill the vacancy via appointment or special election. The body will also consider payments for the Wastewater Facility Project and resolutions regarding city official appointments and employee salaries.
- Payment No. 20 to Connolly Construction for Wastewater Facility Project: $69,074.92
- Change No. 5: $5,100.00
- Resignation of Mayor Danny Ernst
- Res. 2024-3 setting City Employee salary for FY 2023-2024
- Res. 2024-2 establishing mileage reimbursement