NEVADA CITY COUNCIL – TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Nevada, Iowa, met for a meeting in the Council Chambers of Nevada City Hall located at 1209 6th Street, Nevada, Iowa. Mayor Ryan Condon, convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, pursuant to the rules of the Council. The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open meeting law.
The roll was called indicating the following named Council Members present and absent. Present: Luke Spence, Henry Corbin, Jason Sampson, Andy Kelly, Sandy Ehrig. Absent: Charlie Good.
Staff Present: Erin Clanton, Jordan Cook, Erin Mousel, Chris Brandes, Lucas Battani, Shawn Ludwig, Marlys Barker, Mike Sauer, Balinda Ellsworth, Joe Mousel, Devin Cornish, Amanda Brewer, Derek Thomas. Also in attendance were: Courtney Sisson, Teresa Wheelock, Lacey Johnson, Jim Samuelson, Sue VandeKamp, Jennifer Luengas-Otto.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to approve the agenda. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Sampson, Ehrig, Spence, Corbin, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:01 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on May 21, 2026. The public hearing is to vacate and convey City Property. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:01 p.m.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 087 (2025/2026): A Resolution to Vacate and Convey City Property. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Ehrig, Corbin, Sampson, Kelly, Spence. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing: At 6:02 p.m. Mayor Condon announced that this is the time and place set for a public hearing as advertised in the Nevada Journal on May 14, 2026. The public hearing is regarding FY25/26 Budget Amendment #2. There were no written or oral objections to the aforementioned recommendation. Public hearing closed at 6:02 p.m.
Motion by Andy Kelly, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 088 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget Amendment #2. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Kelly, Corbin, Sampson, Ehrig, Spence. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Luke Spence, to approve the following consent agenda items:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 11, 2026
Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 90178-90241 and Electronic Numbers 5393-5489 (Inclusive) Totaling $4,863,600.75 (See attached list)
Approve Financial Reports for Month of April, 2026
Probationary Firefighters (nonresident members): Travis Gabeler, Carlos Gonzalez, Bailey Ingle
After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Sampson, Spence, Corbin, Kelly, Ehrig. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Forum: Main Street Nevada Director Courtney Sisson gave a brief update.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Jason Sampson, to approve purchase of robotic pool vacuum option 1: Accept the quote from Carrico Aquatics for the Enduro M32 at a cost of $12,860.00 with onsite service. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to approve option 1 for complete decommissioning of the underground storage tank for the old Wastewater Treatment Facility: Contract with Ego Source LLC, Des Moines IA for $8,579.00 to fill in place in accordance with DNR standards including testing, reporting, and additional paperwork. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Sampson, Ehrig, Spence, Corbin, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
No action was taken on follow-up request from resident at 1207 7th Street regarding utility bill. This item will be tabled until a later date and notice given to resident.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Henry Corbin, to approve Pay App No. 5 Tributary to West Indian Creek, SRF Project B from Con-Struct, Inc. in the amount of $1,019.08. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Sampson, Corbin, Kelly, Ehrig, Spence. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Andy Kelly, to approve Pay App No. 6 Tributary to West Indian Creek, SRF Project B from Con-Struct, Inc. in the amount of $10,457.16. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Ehrig, Kelly, Spence, Corbin, Sampson. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 089 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Professional Services Agreement for Professional Services with WHKS & Co. for 2026 NBI Bridge Inspection. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adopt Resolution No. 090 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Professional Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for 8th Street over W. Br. Indian Creek Bridge Replacement Project. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Corbin, Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig, Spence. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Andy Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 091 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving Wastewater Fund Transfers for State Revolving Fund (SRF) Debt Service for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig, Spence, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adopt Resolution No. 092 (2025/2026): Resolution Certifying the Population of the Annexation Area Associated with Resolution 068 (2025/2026) (West Indian Research Acres, LLC) to the State of Iowa. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Corbin, Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Sandy Ehrig, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adopt Resolution No. 093 (2025/2026): A Resolution in Support of Workforce Housing Tax Credit Incentive Application for Submission to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for a Housing Project by Keystone Equity Group in Nevada, Iowa. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Ehrig, Sampson, Kelly, Spence, Corbin. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Henry Corbin, seconded by Jason Sampson, to adopt Resolution No. 094 (2025/2026): Resolution to provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project, and the taking of bids therefor. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Corbin, Sampson, Kelly, Ehrig, Spence. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Luke Spence, seconded by Sandy Ehrig, to adopt Resolution No. 095 (2025/2026): A Resolution Approving the Application for the Iowa Thriving Communities Designation Program. After due consideration and discussion the roll was called. Aye: Spence, Ehrig, Corbin, Sampson, Kelly. Nay: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion by Jason Sampson, seconded by Henry Corbin, to adjourn the meeting. Following voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried at 6:31 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Ryan Condon, Mayor
ATTEST: Erin Mousel, City Clerk
Nevada Claims 5/26/26
Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,522.99; Eftps, pyrll-29,609.95; Reliance, pyrll-121.20; Reliance, pyrll-976.10; Cornish, Devin, pyrll-50.00; Hutton, Ryan, pyrll-355.42; Wageworks/Health Equity, pyrll-1,006.76; Emp Ben Syst, pyrll-1,863.51; First Interstate Bank, sppls-2,950.64; Sams Club, sppls-720.04; IA Fin Auth, Srf, svcs-74,770.00; IA Fin Auth, Srf, svcs-551,590.00; IA Fin Auth, Srf, svcs-546,140.00; IA Fin Auth, Srf, svcs-164,554.75; IA Fin Auth, Srf, svcs-853,211.86; IA Fin Auth, Srf, svcs-89,000.00; Bok Financial, svcs-2,328,296.25; Payroll, pyrll-36.94; Payroll, pyrll-27.02; Aflac, pyrll-696.21; Collection Svcs Ctr, pyrll-122.02; Mission Square, pyrll-565.00; Alliant Utilities, svcs-20,827.98; Consumers Energy, svcs-23,868.16; Metronet, svcs-294.90; Prairie Rivers Of IA, svcs-1,000.00; Verizon, svcs-354.49; Windstream, svcs-253.69; Akd Hvac, svcs-1,357.16; Amazon, sppls-2,773.12; Baker & Taylor, sppls-577.95; Blackstone Publishing, sppls-481.34; Cengage Learning, sppls-21.45; Education Station, sppls-200.00; Edwards, Crystal, sppls-95.78; Fareway, sppls-162.52; Follett Content Sol, sppls-510.31; Hoopla, sppls-972.75; Ingram Library Svcs, sppls-84.18; Micromarketing, sppls-38.24; Rivistas, sppls-2,775.67; Alliant, svcs-1,742.92; Arnolds, sppls-67.00; B5 Branding, sppls-110.00; Battani, Lucas, sppls-79.31; Bituminous, sppls-535.68; Capital San Supply, sppls-1,225.66; Caselle, svcs-12,159.00; Central IA Building Syst, rfnd-372.75; Central IA Water Assoc, svcs-747.26; Centurion Stone Of IA, svcs-5,741.80; Country Landscapes, sppls-1,049.94; Ferguson Waterworks, sppls-819.22; Gannett, scvs-1,194.24; Hilpipre-Maier, Rhonda, reimb-945.00; IA League Of Cities, svcs-35.00; IA Prison Industries, sppls-379.28; IA State Ready Mix, sppls-1,250.00; John Deere Financial, sppls-1,058.05; Madison National, svcs-480.84; Martin Bros Dist, sppls-561.98; Mcfarland, svcs-135.00; Menards, sppls-965.66; Mississippi Lime, sppls-12,004.05; Nevada Hardware, sppls-1,199.73; Nippon Sanso Matheson, sppls-166.42; Quadient Finance, sppls-2,000.00; Rasmusson, Ted, rfnd-275.00; Schendel Pest Control, svcs-76.34; Shaffer'S Auto Body, svcs-192.50; Simmering-Cory/IA Codification, svcs-3,500.00; Skunk River Cycles, sppls-108.00; Staples Advantage, sppls-463.12; State Hygienic Lab, svcs-3,851.00; Story Co Recorder, svcs-54.00; Union Pacific RR, svcs-1,346.41; Utility Service Co, svcs-1,802.00; Van Wall, sppls-360.65; Wageworks, pyrll-188.45; Wex Bank, sppls-1,951.40; Ryan Hutton, reimb-33.04; Payroll Eft: $97,536.70; Total: $4,863,600.75
June 4 2026
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