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Wheatland council approves consent agenda; reviews November finances and vendor bills
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda, which included payroll and a detailed list of bills and revenues for November, discussed a WGML funding request and learned the city will receive SRF loan forgiveness for a new polishing reactor.
The Wheatland City Council approved its consent agenda on Dec. 11, which included the Nov. 11 minutes, the city clerk’s financial report and the Wheatland Community Hall liquor license. Council Member Hicks moved to approve the consent agenda; Council Member Grau seconded and the motion carried with all ayes.
The clerk presented detailed November figures: gross wages of $19,675.84, total expenses of $52,687.99 and total revenues of $118,883.47. The agenda included itemized bills payable and previously paid bills; among larger single entries listed were a Northwell Pump invoice for $91,213.05 and an Iowa Finance Authority entry for $8,377.17. The meeting record lists multiple vendor payments and routine funds across General, Road Use, Water, Sewer, Garbage and Recycling funds.
During budget discussion WGML requested a one-time payment to add funds to accounts and noted a possible rate increase beginning next July. The council did not record a vote on a WGML funding payment; the item was entered for discussion and follow-up.
Clerk Meghan Ganzer also reported the city will receive loan forgiveness on the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the new polishing reactor; no dollar amount or timing was provided at the meeting. The council discussed finances as part of routine business and assigned staff follow-up for outstanding items.
