Webb council approves $6,007.44 in November bills, adopts FY24 report and renews café liquor license

The Webb City Council on Nov. 11, 2024 unanimously approved routine financial business, including payment of $6,007.44 in November bills and adoption of the FY24 Annual Financial Report.

The approvals came by voice vote with Mayor Katie Mader and Councilmembers Ganzevoort, Gibson, Hansen, Riley and Sylvester recorded as voting "aye." Councilmember Hansen moved to approve the October regular meeting minutes, seconded by Councilmember Gibson; Councilmember Riley moved to approve the October Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Gibson. Councilmember Sylvester moved and Councilmember Ganzevoort seconded a motion to authorize the listed bills to be paid; the total for all funds was $6,007.44.

The council reviewed itemized charges in the General Fund that totaled $3,088.51, including payroll listed for Tim Sylvester ($50.79) and Angie/Angela Smith ($975.06), vendor payments to Alliant Energy for municipal facilities, Iowa Lakes Regional Water sewer payments for the library and other public buildings, a $990.00 mowing payment to Jason Hart and a $25.00 membership to the NW Iowa League of Cities. Local Option Tax included a $630.63 quarterly law-enforcement contract payment to the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Garbage and recycling charges from Grow's Garbage totaled $1,000.00. Road Use items totaled $1,288.30 and included $488.30 for street lights and $800.00 for snow removal by J&N Farms.

Councilmember Riley moved and Councilmember Gibson seconded approval of the FY24 Annual Financial Report; the motion passed with all present voting aye. The council also approved the renewal of Jackson’s Home Town Café’s liquor license on a motion from Councilmember Ganzevoort, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester, and approved a Maintenance Agreement with Clay County covering 2025–2027 on a motion from Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Riley; both motions passed unanimously.

City Clerk Angie Smith gave an update on the past-due utilities report (the transcript records that an update was given but does not include details). Council discussed street repairs and noted that contractor Beck will inspect streets and remove excess rock before winter. Other items included tree removal; no formal action on that item is recorded in the minutes.

A motion to adjourn by Councilmember Gibson, seconded by Councilmember Riley, concluded the meeting. The minutes were attested by City Clerk Angie Smith and Mayor Katie Mader.