Minutes of the Roland City Council
Regular Session
Wednesday, Meeting October 1, 2025
Note: The following are unofficial until they are approved by the City Council at the next council meeting.
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at Roland City Hall with Mayor Kurtis Bower presiding.
Council Members Present: Jonathan Kepley, Aaron Burres, Riley Larson.
Council Members Doug Sargent and Curtis Kentner were absent.
Staff Present: City Clerk Mellisa Mattingly was absent,and Public Works Supervisor Dalton Johnston. There were also 7 visitors from the public.
Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to approve the consent agenda for this meeting which included Agenda for October 1, 2025, Minutes from September 17, 2025, Regular Council Meeting and Claims for October 1, 2025, in the amount of $69,965.08. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Open Forum: Nothing.
Sheriff's Report: Nothing
Department Head Reports: Public Works Supervisor gave reports to the Mayor and City Council. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley to open the public hearing at 6:09 for the sale of 205 N Vine St. All in Favor. Motion Carried. No comments, questions, or other bids from the public at this time. A Motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to close the public hearing at 6:10. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley to approve Resolution 25-38 A Resolution approving the sale of City Property 205 N Vine St. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Kepley, Larson, Burres. Nay: None. Absent: Sargent, Kentner. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
Garbage Bids were discussed.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to postpone Resolution 25-39 A Resolution approving bid and authorizing contract for solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal to the next meeting. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Tracy Thompson talked with the council about the new venue she would like to put on Main Street.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to postpone the approval of Ordinance 156 Amending provisions pertaining to Animal Licensing. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley to approve new basketball fencing for the basketball court at the park. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to postpone this to the next meeting to look for more options. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Kepley to drill in a new spot for a well. Council Member Larson Abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. This Motion Failed due to lack of votes.
A motion was made by Burres and seconded by Larson to approve Resolution 25-40 A Resolution approving a 28E Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection between the City of Roland and Scott Township. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Kepley, Larson, Burres. Nay: None. Absent: Sargent, Kentner. Abstain: None. Motion Carried.
Open Forum: Brenda Dryer gave an update on what the LMI is and how it works.
Mayor and Council Reports/Comments: none.
Burres moved for the adjournment of the meeting at 7:23 pm seconded by Larson. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday October 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Roland City Hall.
CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
01-Oct-25
RRT
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $235.64
Wages Payroll $1,422.18
Total RRT $1,657.82
Garbage
Prairie Waste Solutions waste pick up $7,200.00
Total Garbage $7,200.00
Street
Avalia Bank Card-D $603.31
Central Iowa Garage Doors $105.00
Karl Ford $103.12
Napa $102.66
Team Lab $300.00
Total Street $1,214.09
Library
Baker & Taylor books $191.75
Blank Park Zoo membership fee $250.00
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $1,021.71
Globe Life life insurance $32.40
Iowa Communications long distance $2.33
IPERS Retirement $1,072.41
Menards paint $66.44
Peterson's Floors new carpet $12,269.67
Treasurer, State of Iowa IA Withholding $188.02
Wages Payroll $3,505.43
Total Library $18,600.16
Park
Bo's Outdoor Solutions $1,816.47
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $169.32
Hill Backhoe & Tiling $652.27
Portable Pro $180.00
US Cellular cameras $79.14
Wages Payroll $670.10
Total Park $3,567.30
Pool
US Cellular Phones $47.49
Bo's Outdoor Solutions $220.00
Total Pool $267.49
Policy & Administration
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $436.46
Globe Life life insurance $93.12
Great America Copier payment for library $179.49
IPERS Retirement $494.64
Lynch Dallas Legal Help $800.00
Orkin Pest Control $69.00
Peterson's Floor tile in new office (we had extra tile) $1,656.93
Treasurer, State of Iowa IA Withholding $83.05
US Cellular phones $63.36
Veenstra & Kimm permits & new development things $765.00
Wages Payroll $1,654.79
Total Policy & Admin. $6,475.33
ROAD USE
Alliant Energy Electric $1,443.45
Child Support $64.96
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $466.35
Globe Life life insurance $13.96
IPERS Retirement $545.24
NAPA $513.29
Treasurer, State of Iowa IA Withholding $89.57
US Cellular phones $35.32
Total Road Use $3,172.14
Capital
Coburn Electric $1,668.64
Menards $735.20
Total Capital $2,403.84
Economic Development
Keith Cooper & Sons 205 N Vine St demo $10,000.00
Total EcDev $10,000.00
WATER
Avalia Bank Card- M postage for water bills $118.67
Child Support $63.05
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $642.15
Globe Life life insurance $13.96
Iowa DNR water permit $115.00
Iowa One Call Locates $10.80
IPERS Retirement $751.35
NAPA supplies $592.58
Treasurer, State of Iowa IA Withholding $128.46
US Cellular phones $35.32
Wages Payroll $1,935.32
TOTAL WATER $4,406.66
SEWER
Ag Source testing $321.75
Avalia Bank Card- M postage for water bills $118.67
Child Support $63.06
EFTPS Fed, Med, SS $642.11
Electric Pump $6,679.45
Globe Life life insurance $13.96
Iowa One Call Locate$10.80
IPERS Retirement $751.34
Team Lab $300.00
Treasurer, State of Iowa IA Withholding $128.45
US Cellular phones $35.32
Wages Payroll $1,935.34
TOTAL SEWER $11,000.25
GRAND TOTAL $69,965.08
Revenue
General Fund $4,096.22
Fire $151.20
Water $6,228.10
Sewer $9,373.23
Total Income $19,848.75
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