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Haverhill council approves September bills, notes $178,021.68 balance
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Haverhill City Council voted unanimously to approve payment of September bills and authorized the clerk to issue warrants. The council noted a Treasurer's balance of $178,021.68 and reviewed receipts and line-item expenses for public works, safety and general government.
The Haverhill City Council on Oct. 21, 2024 voted unanimously to approve payment of its listed September bills and authorized the clerk to issue warrants, the mayor said.
The vote followed presentation of the Treasurer's report showing a September ending balance of $178,021.68 and a list of September receipts totaling $5,780.14, which included state RUT and local option distributions, township reimbursements and shelter house rent. The council also noted a contract law enforcement report from the Marshall County Sheriff.
The motion to approve payment of the bills was moved by Mayor Madaleine Welton and seconded by council member Daters; the recorded vote was Ayes — Daters, Faircloth, Stalzer, Vanderah and Welton. The clerk was authorized to issue warrants in payment of the listed claims.
Line-item expenditures reviewed by the council included Alliant Energy charges for street lighting ($384.14) and the fire station ($226.44); a payment to Dinges Fire Dept for gear ($158.90); two mowing payments to Z Lawn Service ($500 total); a $2,500 payment to Rachel Faircloth for website design; and a listed Clerk/Treasurer gross salary of $690.00 (net after SST and IPERS deductions shown as $593.81). The RUT balance was reported as $45,255.
The council’s review was procedural; no additional motions or changes to the listed expenditures were reported. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
