City of Salix, Iowa - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (9/10/25)

Mayor Nelson opened the regular meeting of the Salix City Council at 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.  Council members present: Karen Allen, Denise Burkhart, Cindy VanAuken, Emily Clayton, Nick Black. Others present: Ed Colyer, Sgt. Cleveringa, Justin Mitchell, Tom & Erin Hubert.       

• Sgt. Cleveringa reviewed the Woodbury County Sheriff Report with the council.  

• Tom Hubert had questions about his lot and the ordinances for his property. Will follow through with the County.

• All water meters have arrived. Ed has installed 10 so far. Reached out to the software company to get everything lined up. 

• The council agreed to continue to pay the Part Time Clerk, who is training the new hire, the insurance stipend as well as holiday pay. 

• Justin Mitchell performed an inspection of the Red Tagged property. He sent a report along with pictures. He and the Council are satisfied with the progress. Agreed to give the owner the 2 months requested to finish improvements. Will then do a final inspection along with a Certificate of Occupancy. 

• The Oak Street Repairs project is half completed. Doing half at a time to allow for traffic. Will begin other half immediately. Justin noticed the 12 inch pipes are full of 10 inches of mud. Will work with Chad, at V&K,  to get a bid to have those cleared out. 

• The Consent Agenda was approved on motion from VanAuken and seconded by Burkhart. All ayes, motion carried.   

a. Approval of financial reports 

b. Approval of bills and payroll 

ACCO UNLIMITED: Liquid Chlorinating Solution $636.60. ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES: Testing $54.50. ASHLEY MAREAU: Mileage to Luncheon & Simpco Meetings $56.00. CASEY’S BUSINESS MASTERCARD: Pick Up Fuel $76.23. CHN GARBAGE: Garbage Services $2,808.75. CINDY VANAUKEN: Reimburse for Battery $102.66. CRARY HUFF: Legal $433.00. EFTPS: Fed/FICA $1,828.57. HUDSON LAW: Salix Drainage Att’y Help $750.00. IA DEPT OF REVENUE: Sales Tax $486.72. IPERS: Ipers $1,291.96. JBE LLC: Sewer Help $400.00. LONG LINES: Telephone $59.73. MENARDS: Piping & Hydrant Paint $277.41. METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION: New Water Meters $57,370.04. MIDAMERICAN: Gas & Electric $1,317.19. MITCHELL CONTRACTING: Oak St. Drain & Curb Repairs $19,820.00. MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC: Meter Reader Parts $436.42. SGT BLUFF ADVOCATE: Publications $307.40. TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL: 4 Fogging’s $525.00.USA BLUEBOOK: Water Treatment Parts $553.05. VEENTRA & KIM: Lift Station Help $1,417.00. VERIZON: Cell Phones $100.34. VISA: Ink, Notary Stamp $88.89. WOODBURY CO. TREASURER: RE Taxes $207.09 

FUND TOTALS: GEN: $11,939.95, ROAD USE: $2,237.51, CAP PROJ/EQUIPMENT: $20,740.00, WATER $62,284.51, SEWER: $2,006.01 

c.  Approval of August 13thth Regular Council Meeting minutes.

d.  Approval of public works reports.  

• Burkart asked to speak of Cemetery Water Supply next meeting. 

• Council accepted & opened sealed bids for the 2 Maintenance Trucks for sale. The winning bid for the 2005 GMC Sierra was for $3,450.00, awarded to Justin Mitchell. The winning bid for the 2007 Chevy Silverado was for $4,000.00, awarded to Tim Starr. Bidders will be notified. 

• Council agreed to repair Water Shut Off at 303 Travis. Will take pictures and rigorous notes for future issues. 

• Black motioned to hire Morningside Plumbing to complete the Water Meter Installation. City Clerk had reached out & received a bid in the amount of $5,600.00. Clayton seconded, all ayes, motion carried. 

SALIX DRAINAGE DISTRICT: no updates 

Revenues received by fund for August 2025: 

General: $5,136.96, Road Use: $2,555.49, Employee Benefits: $0.00, Local Option Sales Tax: $3,764.64, Debt Service: $37.02, Water: $11,647.98, Water Sinking: $3,530.00, Sewer: $4,660.93, Sewer Sinking: $448.33. Total Revenues: $31,781.35

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm on motion from Burkhart and seconded by Clayton. 

Attest: Kevin Nelson, Mayor

Ashley Mareau, Clerk