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Maurice City Council approves 2025 wages, accepts November disbursements
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Maurice City Council approved the posted agenda and consent agenda, accepted $29,657.66 in November disbursements and $49,040.80 in receipts, and approved 2025 wages and bonuses for city employees including the public works director.
The Maurice City Council on Dec. 17 approved its posted agenda and consent agenda and accepted the city’s November financials, then voted to set 2025 pay rates for key city employees.
In roll call the council recorded Mayor Randy Hoekstra and council members Sharon Vermeer, William Korver, Isaac Holtrop, Roger De Weerd and Cindy Larsen as present. Roger De Weerd moved to approve the posted agenda, and Sharon Vermeer supported the motion; the council voted “All Ayes.” The council next approved the consent agenda, which included the Nov. 19 minutes, the treasurer’s report and bills for payment, on a motion by Isaac Holtrop supported by William Korver; that motion also passed unanimously.
The clerk presented the November warrants and disbursements totaling $29,657.66, which the minutes list in detail (examples include Security National Bank loan payments, payroll items, Premier Communications, Sioux Oil, Menards, IA Rural Water Assoc., and SSCRWS). The clerk also recorded total receipts of $49,040.80 for the period, with fund-level breakdowns such as General $15,257.88, Boyd Addition $13,224.22, Road Use $4,599.67, Utility $4,958.26 and Sewer $7,845.43.
Under old business the council discussed FLSA laws; the minutes note the discussion but do not record specific direction or decisions. A written report was submitted by Public Works Director Jeff Van Der Weide, according to the minutes.
On a motion by Isaac Holtrop supported by William Korver, the council approved 2025 wages and bonuses as follows: Jeff Van Der Weide, Public Works Director, $55,120 per year plus a $500 bonus; Cindy Van Der Weide $19.00 per hour plus a $300 bonus; and Lana Bruxvoort $24.50 per hour plus a $400 bonus. The minutes record the vote as “All Ayes.”
The minutes state that public comments were received but provide no details about the speakers or subjects raised. Roger De Weerd moved to adjourn, with Isaac Holtrop supporting; the council voted unanimously to adjourn. The clerk recorded the next regular council meeting as Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, and the minutes were signed by Lana Bruxvoort, City Clerk.
The meeting records contain no verbatim quotes or detailed discussion notes beyond the items summarized above.
