City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Meeting Minutes (06/23/26)

1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: 5:30 pm

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence

Attendee Name Title Status

Shari Zenor Kiple Council Member

Present

Kirk Moriarty Council Member Present

Ryan Panowicz Council Member

Present

Mark Reinders Council Member

Present

Andrea Johnson Council Member

Present

Ron Hanson Mayor Absent

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.a Approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting

There was discussion regarding an amendment to clarify in the prepared minutes that the proposed facility on Dogwood for the Hawkeye Rifle and Pistol Club did not include an outdoor shooting range.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting with the proposed amendments.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4.CITIZEN'S INPUT:There was no citizen input.

5. DEPARTMENT HEADS' REPORTS:

Written reports were provided to the City Council.

5.a Flock System Update

Jereme Muller, Police Chief, explained they have received some e-mails and contacts from individuals who have concerns or questions related to the Flock System. The City website has been updated [ https://transparency.flocksafety.com/sergeant-bluff-ia-pd- ] to include the policies and metrics related to the Flock System, information regarding how many cameras we have, and searches done over the last 30 days, etc. There is a misconception that the system is being used to track everyone. People have valid concerns about misuse based on other areas of the nation, however our policies say that officer misuse can lead to termination of employment. The system has been used for wanted parties, stolen items, barred drivers, etc. The license plate readers just read license plates and provides traffic analytics. They are not used for facial recognition and the information is not submitted to immigration. The live video cameras are focused on the front and back of the schools during the school season to provide assistance to safety in areas the schools have blind spots, and during the off-season they are focused on the traffic. Jereme further discussed with City Council various features and functions of the Flock system.

6. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

6.a Liquor License Renewal: Aggie's

6.b Tax Abatement Application: 722 Jax Court

6.c PROCLAMATION: Parks & Recreation Month (July)

6.d Approval of 24-Hour Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Sedrah Visscher

6.e Bills: Check numbers 93766 to 93849 in the amount of $505,658.26

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Shari Zenor Kipple to Approve Consent Agenda Items:

6.a) Liquor License Renewal: Aggie's

6.b) Tax Abatement Application: 722 Jax Court

6.c) PROCLAMATION: Parks & Recreation Month (July)

6.d) Approval of 24-Hour Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Sedrah Visscher

6.e) Bills: Check numbers 93766 to 93849 in the amount of $505,658.26 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Name Description Amount

ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES 413.00

AGUIRRE, MICHAEL CART REIMBURSEMENT 382.31

AMC THEATRES SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP 1,047.66

ASPEN ARBORICULTURE SOLUTIONS CONSULTATION 641.50

BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 263.00

BOETTCHER, EASTON LIBRARY PROGRAMMING 100.00

BOLLIG, KALLIE REFUND OF DEPOSIT 100.00

BOMGAARS BUILDING SUPPLIES/CHAIN/CLOTHING ALLOW/GLOVES

585.84

BOOT BARN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 220.95

CHESTERMAN COMPANY - 140255 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 221.40

CINTAS SUPPLIES 133.50

CJC-CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES ANNUAL QUERY 180.00

CONWAY SHIELD GEAR/HELMETS/SHIELD/TRAINING SMOKE/UNIFORM 13,773.65

COOK, STEVEN REIMBURSEMENT OF METTER COSTS/PERMIT FEES 1,392.00

DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO NOMEX/RESCUE SUPPLIES/UNIFORM 1,651.90

DGR ELECTRIC UPGRADES/C STREET/WATER/WEST RIDGE RD 28,569.11

DINGES FIRE COMPANY UNIFORMS 389.00

DUSTIN BERG DBA KBA INVESTMENTS WATER DEPOSIT REFUND 35.05

DUSTY JOHNSON TRAINING 150.00

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JAITORIAL SUPPLIES 62.96

ECHO ELECTRIC BASKETBALL CT/SVC CONTRACT/STREET LIGHTING 725.60

EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES INSURANCE PREMIUMS 984.00

ENGEL, KELSIE DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

FAREWAY MEETING SUPPLIES/TOURS 41.88

FELD FIRE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES 3,468.44

FIRE SMART PROMOTIONS FIRE PREVENTION HATS 342.00

GAUL, ANTHONY TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT 706.90

GAUL, CY MILEAGE 693.10

GEORGE GLASS TRAINING 200.00

HARRIS, VICTOR ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS/CHLORINE CYLINDERS 80.00

HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT GEAR CLEANING/HOSE WASHER/STRAINER/ SHAPER/TENDER 2/PROP 7,029.17

HIRSCHFIELDS PAINT 1,764.54

HYDRAULIC SALES AND SERVICE CO REPAIRED SEALS 762.86

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT DRESS SHIRTS 1,550.65

JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE  BULBS 275.47

LCC REPAIR 253.00

LITTLE RED EMBROIDERY CO UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 32.00

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 43.39

LONG, ETHAN DEPOSIT REFUND 5.04

MALLOY ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTOR 3,480.00

MARCO INC  COPIER CONTRACT 94.04

MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC  COPIER CONTRACT 672.12

MENARDS-SIOUX CITY AIR COND/BUILDING EXP/DEHUMIDIFIER/EQUIP 969.68

METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS METER/EQUIPMENT 2,395.24

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY MAY 2026 GAS UTILITY 12.15

MIDSTEP SERVICES APR 2026 JANITORIAL SERVICES 850.00

MITCHELL, TODD DEPOSIT REFUND 25.90

MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBR MAY 2026 POWER PURCHASED 218,661.32

NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC ACETYLENE 86.89

NORSE FIRE EQUIPMENT HALLIGAN/WEDGES 245.00

PAUL DAVIDSON JEAN PIERRE ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 107.98

PETERS, FRANK ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

PIONEER AUTO 2010 FORD/2020 FORD 189.40

POMP'S TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES 37.45

RESCO 37.5 KVA 1P PAD 2,903.00

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC INSTALLATION SERVICES 692.90

ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO 96 MOWER"/PARTS 31,045.35

ROOS, CONNER LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION 4,499.86

SAM'S CLUB FEES/POOL/OFFICE SUPPLIES/WATER 1,597.43

SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR COMPANY ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE 423.99

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE 2026 LIBRARY RENEWAL 30.00

SERGEANT BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT REIMBURSE REFRIDGERATOR/TRAILER DOLLY 722.63

SEXTON OIL COMPANY BULK FUEL 29,986.15

SIOUXLAND REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION 48.00

SPARTAN CONCRETE FIRE DEPT PARKING LOT 2,063.25

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC PERMAPATCH 825.00

STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 529.42

STEVE HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC 106 PORT NEAL ROAD 7,000.00

STIVERS FORD LINCOLN 2026 FORD F150 36,806.00

TAGGART'S POWERSPORTS 2012 POLARIS REPAIR 192.86

THOR GUARD INC LIGHTNING SYSTEM 2,000.00

TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS KEY FOBS 108.00

UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SUPPLIES 398.22

VALDEZ, RACHAEL COURT DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC EMERGENCY EXIT/PD/POOL/REC CENTER/SUPP 1,042.48

VAN WERT COMPANY ERT 4,983.35

VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE EXPENSE 931.70

VESTIS MATS 23.78

WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRIC UPGRADES 77,637.00

ZIEGLER INC ENGINE 3 REPAIRS/TOWER 64 REPAIRS 1,669.85

Total: 505,658.26

7.  DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

7.a Discussion and Potential Approval for Fire Department Brush Truck Purchase with 2026 GO Bond Funds

Anthony Gaul, Fire Chief, provided a spec sheet and cost estimate. During the budgeting process they requested 240k in the GO Bond to replace the 20 year old brush truck. They got multiple bids from different manufactures. The proposal from Feld Fire was the lowest and they could provide it within 6-8 months. The current brush truck has problems that they've resolved for now. The new truck would be built in Carroll Iowa and they would be able to check on the progress as it is put together. He described the various features and equipment that would be on the new brush truck.

Anthony discussed with City Council the way the brush truck is used and how other entities assist each other with their equipment.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve the Brush Truck Purchase in the amount of $227,653.00 from Feld Fire.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.b Approval of Final Acceptance and Final Payments to SubSurfCo for the 220th Street/Old Hwy 75 Watermain Project

Aaron Lincoln said that staff recommend approval. The engineer has gone through and done the final punch list. We would issue a check for approximately 16k and then the retainage would be issued 30 days later. The project came in under the original estimate.

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Final Acceptance and Final Payments to SubSurfCo for the 220th Street/Old Hwy 75 Watermain Project Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.c Approval of Drainage Ditch Cleanout by Barcon LLC

Jason Kvidera explained that at previous council meetings there were discussions regarding the drainage ditch and whether we should have a study done. It was decided to start with a cleaning of the ditch. There are three sections that will be cleaned out. This is not budgeted, it would come out of cash reserves. He reached out to Sioux City about cleaning out the area by Saber, Sioux City will take care of that section.

There was additional discussion regarding how deep it will need to be dug, the other bid that was received, the need for future discussion with the brick yard, and how the cleanout would occur this calendar year.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Drainage Ditch Cleanout by Barcon LLC.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.  RESOLUTION(S):

8.a RES 26-15 Adopting the 2026 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Plymouth, Cherokee, Ida, Monona and Woodbury Counties

Aaron Lincoln explained that this plan has to be updated occasionally, FEMA requires counties to do update it to receive FEMA funds.

Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 26-15 Adopting the 2026 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Plymouth, Cherokee, Ida, Monona and Woodbury Counties.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.b RES 26-16 Amending the City of Sergeant Bluff Financial Management Policies

Danny Christoffers explained that our auditors want us to have a policy to capitalize purchases of assets that have a cumulative value of $50k. In addition, he is asking that the minimum individual asset value that requires an asset entry be increased from 5k to 7.5k to reduce the number of entries required annually.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 26-16 Amending the City of Sergeant Bluff Financial Management Policies.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.c RES 26-17 Approve Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Secretary of the Air Force Acting by and through the Commander 185th Refueling Wing and Sergeant Bluff Fire and Rescue Aaron Lincoln said that we have an existing mutual aid agreement that needs to be updated. This came at the request of the 185th.

Sarah Kleber explained that there were no substantive changes of terms, it provides a method to request reimbursement by each entity.

Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve RES 26-17 Approve Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Secretary of the Air Force Acting by and through the Commander 185th Refueling Wing and Sergeant Bluff Fire and Rescue.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.  ORDINANCE(S):

9.a ORD 774 Amending Chapter 77 of the Code of Ordinances Regulating Personal Electric Vehicles Classified as Motorized Scooters, Electric Bicycles, and Other Personal Transport Vehicles (Second Reading)

There were no citizens present to discuss the ordinance.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve ORD 774 Amending Chapter 77 of the Code of Ordinances Regulating Personal Electric Vehicles Classified as Motorized Scooters, Electric Bicycles, and Other Personal Transport Vehicles (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.bPossible Motion to Waive Third Reading of ORD 774 Amending Chapter 77 of the Code of Ordinances Regulating Personal Electric Vehicles Classified as Motorized Scooters, Electric Bicycles, and Other Personal Transport Vehicles

There was discussion about the possibility of waiving the third reading. There have been no additional comments provided by the public. The City Council has discussed this topic at multiple Council meetings and received and implemented various items of concern presented by residents. The ordinance could be modified in the future as needed.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Waive the Third Reading of ORD 774 Amending Chapter 77 of the Code of Ordinances Regulating Personal Electric Vehicles Classified as Motorized Scooters, Electric Bicycles, and Other Personal Transport Vehicles. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

10. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln provided a written report to the City Council. He asked the City Council if they would like to participate in the Pioneer Valley Days Parade in August. The consensus was that City Council will participate.

11. COUNCIL MEMBER'S COMMENTS:

Kirk Moriarty said that the railroad crossings were done nicely, it's a lot smoother to ride across them. Pioneer Bank redid their roof and it looks great, it improves the appearance of 1st Street. The facade change at Subway is coming along well.

Andrea Johnson congratulated Aaron Lincoln on his son's upcoming marriage.

12. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:26 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Andrea Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk