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Maurice council approves consent agenda, reviews ash tree removals and loan-fund follow-up
Summary
The Maurice City Council on July 23 unanimously approved the posted agenda and consent agenda, accepted $19,780.47 in receipts and $84,691.16 in June disbursements, discussed which ash trees will be removed from city rights-of-way for FY 2024–25, and received a written public works report.
The Maurice City Council met July 23, 2024, and unanimously approved the posted agenda and the consent agenda, which included the June 18 minutes, the treasurer’s report and payment of bills. Council member William Korver moved to approve the agenda with Sharon Vermeer supporting; Korver moved to approve the consent agenda with Cindy Larsen supporting. The recorded vote for both motions was “All Ayes.”
The consent agenda lists total disbursements for June of $84,691.16, including a $64,073 payment to Van’t Hof Concrete for streets work, wages and payroll-related payments (Van Der Weide, Jeff; Van Der Weide, Cindy; Huber’s repairs), and insurance and utility costs such as IMWCA work comp insurance ($3,055.00) and Mid-American Energy ($939.48). The council also accepted receipts totaling $19,780.47 across funds, and the minutes note Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) receipts for June of $3,598.45.
On old business, Council member William Korver followed up on plans to remove ash trees located in city rights-of-way during fiscal year 2024–25. The record indicates the council is continuing planning for targeted removals but does not list specific addresses, timing, or contractor details.
City Clerk Lana Bruxvoort reported follow-up on revolving loan fund requests from the previous month; the minutes state the clerk provided a status update but do not specify applicants or decisions in this meeting.
Public Works Director Jeff Van Der Weide submitted a written report to the council; the minutes record receipt of the written report but do not provide its contents. The meeting recorded no new business and concluded when Council member Sharon Vermeer moved to adjourn, supported by William Korver, with a unanimous vote. The council set its next regular meeting for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
The minutes list those present as Mayor Randy Hoekstra and council members Sharon Vermeer, William Korver and Cindy Larsen; Isaac Holtrop and Roger De Weerd were absent.
