NEWS AND EVENTS
*MINGO CARING CORNER"
FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET - LOCATED AT THE CITY LIBRARY
ACCEPTING DONATIONS: Non perishable food items, health & beauty items, gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens & scarves
DONATIONS ACCEPTED ONLY WHEN LIBRARY IS OPEN. PLEASE DELIVER DIRECTLY TO LIBRARY DURING THESE HOURS
Monday 3-5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9-Noon
Wednesday 1-5 PM
Saturday 9-11 AM
GARBAGE COLLECTION: WILL ALWAYS BE ON THURSDAY, THE ONLY TIME IT WOULD CHANGE IS IF CHRISTMAS FELL ON A THURSDAY THEN PICKUP WOULD BE FRIDAY
Jasper County Emergency Management has a new alert system, please visit their website at: www.jasperema-hls.org. Then click on the Jasper County Emergency Notification Sign Up button in the middle of the home page. This will direct them away from our site to the Smart911 signup page. You can also use the following text:
Jasper County has changed its Alert System. Text JASPERIA to 67283 to receive alerts or visit http://bit.ly/JasperAlerts.
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CITY OF MINGO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 13TH, 2024 – 6:30 pm – CITY HALL
Mayor Perry called a meeting to order at 6:39 pm with motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to approve agenda. AIF MC 3-0. Council members present: Crozier, Bode & Goaley-Pleggenkuhle. Absent was Phelps.
Mayor Perry asked for approval of the previous council meeting minutes. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier. AIF MC 3-0.
Public works – Nichols gave report. Burning of City brush pile is about complete. Have not received any applications for replacing Allen upon retirement.
MEDCO – Informational meeting as no quorum present.
Library – Report available
Community Center – AED has been placed at Community Center. Thanks to the Mingo Men’s Club for purchasing the used unit from the Fire Department. Also thanks to the Community Center for purchasing the case for it.
Fire Department – City Clerk gave updates provided by Chief Ratliff. Pancake Breakfast will be held April 13th, 2024.
Hometown Pride – Kristen Crozier gave report.
Mayor’s report – Mayor Perry reminded those present that the special election to fill the council vacancy will take place on March 5th, 2024, 7 AM – 8 PM at the Mingo Community Center.
Action Items
Resolution 24-7 – Resolution readopting existing City Code of Ordinances with Amendments and additions to date. Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to approve said resolution. Roll Call Vote: Goaley-Pleggenkuhle-Aye, Crozier-Aye, Bode-Aye.
Motion by Bode & 2nd by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle to set public hearing for Tax Statement review for March 26th, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
City clerk directed to send follow up letter for removal of livestock located at 302 W. Main Street.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to authorize Mayor Perry to sign Title VI documents in relation to the East Street Bridge project funded by Iowa DOT. AIF MC 3-0.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve first reading of Ordinance 3A – increasing water rates due to increases from IRUA. Roll call vote: Bode – Aye, Crozier – Aye, Goaley-Pleggenkuhle – Aye. First reading passes.
Waiver of 2nd & 3rd readings did not happen due to lack of super majority.
Council okay with placing time capsule on exterior of Community Center.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve bid received by Landon Doty for work on the City Garage. AIF MC 3-0.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Crozier to approve purchase of John Deere front mount mower to replace current one. First payment will be due in next budget year beginning 7-1-24. AIF MC 3-0.
Budget work session was set for February 27th at 6:00 pm.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to approve bills and financials. AIF MC 3-0.
Motion by Goaley-Pleggenkuhle & 2nd by Bode to adjourn regular council meeting, Mayor Perry adjourns at 7:40 pm.